IIMC Entrance Exam Admit Card 2026: Check Hall Ticket Date & Steps to Download

Indian Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Exam 2026 ( IIMC Entrance Exam )

Nupur Jain
Updated on Jan 21, 2026 15:03 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

IIMC entrance exam admit card 2026 will be released on the official website. For most postgraduate and PG Diploma courses offered by Indian Institute of Mass Communication, candidates have to apply for CUET PG. National Testing Agency will tentatively release admit card for CUET PG in February 2026 at  exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/. For PG Diploma in Journalism in regional languages, candidates can download IIMC 2026 admit card from IIMC official website. The expected date for release of hall ticket for IIMC entrance exam is second week of March 2026.

Only candidates, who will successfully submit their IIMC entrance exam application form will be able to download hall ticket. The admit card is an important document that must be carried to exam centre as not entry is allowed without hall ticket. The IIMC Entrance Exam admit card mentions important details like exam centre address, roll numbers, reporting time, exam day instructions, etc.

Table of contents
  • How to Download IIMC Entrance Exam 2026 Admit Card?
  • IIMC Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • IIMC Entrance Exam Admit Card 2026: Details to Check
  • Important Instructions For IIMC Admit Card 2026
  • IIMC Regional Centres 2026
  • FAQs on IIMC Entrance Exam Admit Card
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How to Download IIMC Entrance Exam 2026 Admit Card?

As IIMC accepts IIMC entrance exam scores and CUET PG scores, students must download their admit cards from exam's respective official website. Candidates appearing for CUET PG to take admission in PG & PG Diploma courses in Journalism offered at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication should follow the steps below to download their admit card.  

  • Open official website of the exam (https://iimc.nta.ac.in/) to download the admit card.
  • On the homepage of the website, the candidate will have to click on the ‘Admit Card’ link which will be available in the News and Announcements section of the home page.
  • On clicking on the ‘Admit Card’ link, a new page will open in the browser. From there on, the candidates have to choose any one of the options:
    • Through Application Number and Password (OR)
    • Through Application Number and Date of Birth
  • Enter the chosen login details.
  • On entering the details, the candidate has to click on ‘login’.
  • The candidate will be directed to a new page. From there on, the aspirant can view and download the hall ticket.

Note - Once downloaded, candidates must take a printout of IIMC admit card or CUET PG admit card, whichever required, and carry it to the allotted test centre. No student will be allowed to take exam without admit card and valid ID proof.

Download: IIMC Question Paper

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Q:   What details will be mentioned in the IIMC entrance exam admit card?
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The admit card of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) have these details.

  • Candidate’s name
  • Date of Examination
  • Scanned Photograph of candidate and Signature
  • Father/Mother name
  • Exam Centre
  • Date of Birth
  • Roll number
  • Date and time of Exam
  • Rules and Instructions
Q:   What is the duration of the IIMC entrance exam?
A: 

The IIMC entrance exam will be conducted for admission to Regional Language Journalism courses in Odia, Marathi, Malayalam and Urdu. The duration for IIMC entrance exam is 120 minutes.

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IIMC Entrance Exam Admit Card 2026: Details to Check

The following details are mentioned in IIMC admit card 2026. Candidates must cross-check all details after downloading their admit card.

Details Mentioned in IIMC Admit Card

Candidate’s name

Date of Examination

Photograph

Father/Mother name

Exam Centre

Date of Birth

Roll number

Signature of candidate

Date and time of Exam

Rules and Instructions

Also Read: IIMC Eligibility Criteria

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Q:   What are the details mentioned on the CUET-PG scorecard for IIMC Entrance results?
A: 

The CUET-PG results for IIMC Entrance will mention th following details. 

  • Roll Number 
  • Application Number 
  • Mother's Name 
  • Father's Name 
  • Category
  • Gender 
  • Date of Birth 
  • Photograph and Signature 
  • Test Paper Code 
  • Subject Name
  • Mark Obtained
  • Total Marks 
Q:   What if I lose my IIMC entrance exam admit card?
A: 

If candidates lose the admit card of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) entrance exam they can download it again from the official website 1-2 days before the exam. However, it is advised to them to save the PDF of the admit card save in laptop or cloud drive so that they can retrieve it whenever they lose the printed admit card.

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Important Instructions For IIMC Admit Card 2026

Students must follow the rules and instructions mentioned below to appear for IIMC Entrance Exam 2026:

  • Do not forget to bring your admit card to the exam hall. If you fail to do so, you will not be allowed to sit for the test.
  • Bring an ID proof for verification at the time of entry.
  • Check all the details mentioned in admit card and then download it.
  • If you find any error in your IIMC hall ticket, contact the university.
  • Once you have appeared for the test, keep the admit card with you for further admission process.

Check Out: IIMC Admission Through CUET PG

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Q:   Who conducts the IIMC entrance exam?
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The IIMC entrance exam is conducted by Indian Insititute of Mass Communication for admission to PG Diploma in Journalism in 4 regional languages (Urdu, Marathi, Odia, and Malayalam). The institute accepts CUET PG scores for other mass communication courses offered at IIMC campuses. The CUET PG entrance exam is conducted by National Testing Agency.

Q:   What paper of CUET-PG is for IIMC admissions?
A: 

The CUET-PG 'Mass Communication and Journalism' paper (paper code - COQP17) is meant for all mass comm entrance (of the participating institutes) including IIMC entrance. CUET PG 2026 for Mass Communication and Journalism paper will be conducted in March 2026. Examinees will have to take the test within 90 minutes. They were presented with 75 MCQs from topics like general awareness, awareness of current public issues, Indian History and social sciences, IT and its application, and mass media and society. 

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IIMC Regional Centres 2026

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication offers admission to PG and PG Diploma courses through IIMC entance exam and CUET PG at its multiple regional centres. Students aspiring to pursue a course at this institute must check table below for the list of IIMC regional centres and courses offered at those campuses.

IIMC Campus Courses Offered
IIMC New Delhi MA in Media Business Studies
MA in Strategic Communication
MA in New Media Communications
PG Diploma in Hindi Journalism
PG Diploma in Radio and TV Journalism (Bilingual- English & Hindi)
PG Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations (Bilingual- English & Hindi)
PG Diploma in English Journalism
PG Diploma in Urdu Journalism
IIMC Dhenkanal PG Diploma in English Journalism
PG Diploma in Corporate Communication and Brand Management 
PG Diploma in Odia Journalism
IIMC Amravati PG Diploma in English Journalism
PG Diploma in Hindi Journalism
PG Diploma in Marathi Journalism
IIMC Aizawl PG Diploma in English Journalism
MA in New Media Communications
IIMC Jammu PG Diploma in English Journalism
PG Diploma in Hindi Journalism
MA in New Media Communications

IIMC Kottayam

PG Diploma in English Journalism

PG Diploma in Malayalam Journalism

MA in New Media Communications

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Q:   What is the age limit for IIMC Entrance Exam?
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The Indian Institute of Mass Communication sets category-wise age limit for a canddiate to be eligibile to apply for IIMC entrance exam. Check the IIMC age limit for entrance test below.

CategoryAge Limit
General

Minimum - 18 years

Maximum - 25 years

SC, ST, PwD

Minimum - 23 years

Maximum - 30 years

Q:   What are the topics that are covered in the IIMC entrance exam syllabus?
A: 

Following topics are there in IIMC entrance exam syllabus.

  • General Awareness, India's socio political cultural history, legal and Constitutional provisions, India's developmental issues, global developments, media scene in India, reasoning, aptitude, and mental makeup, language and expression skills, literature, cinema, and cultural scene, ethics and values, social consciousness and lateral thinking capabilities

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FAQs on IIMC Entrance Exam Admit Card

Check out the frequently asked questions on IIMC Entrance Exam Admit Card here:

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Q:   How can I download the IIMC entrance exam admit card?
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You can download the admit card of Indian Institute of Mass Communication at iimc.nic.in. Click on "Admit Card" in "News and Announcements". Enter your login details such as application number and password or date of birth. Download IIMC entrance exam admit card and print a copy for future. 

Q:   What is the selection process for IIMC Entrance Exam?
A: 

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication offers admission to candidates based on its course-wise eligibility criteria and accepting entrance exam score. For MA and PG Diploma in different specializations, IIMC accepts CUET PG scores. For PG Diploma in Journalism in Urdu, Marathi, Odia, and Malayalam, the university accepts IIMC entrance exam scores.

Q:   Are candidates notified about any change in IIMC Entrance Exam schedule?
A: 

Yes, candidates are informed about any change in the exam dates through the application portal. They are also notified through an email about the new schedule. In such a scenario, candidates should login on the CUET PG application portal and downlod fresh admit card. Also, if there is any change in the schedule of language journalism courses the information is posted on the website of Indian Institute of Mass Communication. Candidates should keep visiting the website for any update related to the exam. IIMC keeps on providing information related to examination schedule, application, admit card, syllabus, result etc. on its website.

Q:   Will the IIMC entrance exam application fee be refunded if I do not appear for exam?
A: 

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication will refund the IIMC entrance exam application fee only if the transaction fails. If a candidate has successfully paid the registration fee, it will not be refunded. So, candidates must fill and submit IIMC registration form after carefully checking the eligibility criteria and other requirements for the target course.

Q:   How can I apply for IIMC entrance exam?
A: 

To fill the CUET PG application form for courses offered at IIMC candidates will have to visit the official website of the NTA and click on the 'Registration For CUET (PG)' link. Thereafter, candidates need to click on 'New Registration' link. On clicking the link, the form window will open on the screen. Thereafter, candidates can start filling the online application form. Candidates will have to fill the details such as course details, personal details, family details, education details, choice of exam centre, signature and photograph.

Q:   When can candidates raise objections against the CUET PG provisional answer key?
A: 

The candidates, who are not not satisfied with the CUET PG Provisional Answer Key released by the examination authority, may challenge the it by paying a fee of INR 200/-  (Rupees Two Hundred only) per question challenged as a non-refundable processing fee.

Q:   How to manage time for IIMC Exam preparation?
A: 

Time management for Indian Institute of Mass Communication entrance exam preparation is important for students to score well. For this, they must create a time table for all important topics. Candidates should give more time to weak subjects. Students can find syllabus for IIMC exam on its official website.

Q:   When will the CUET PG 2026 students' response sheet be released?
A: 

The National Testing Agency will release the CUET PG 2026 response sheet after the entrance exam is successfully conducted. NTA will also release CUET UG provisional answer key along with the response sheet for students to calculate their estimated NTA CUET PG scores.

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