IIMC Entrance Exam 2026 Preparations: Study Plan, Strategy & Best Books

Yes, at IIMC they exclusively offer postgraduate courses. It is one of the most popular and sought-after institutes for mass media higher education. It's an autonomous society under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Students from across the country and abroad apply for their entrance in great numbers. They also have 5 regional centres across the country in addition to the IIMC Delhi campus. Their motive is to provide quality higher education in the field of mass communication and contribute educated individuals that further the Indian society.

Yes, reserved category candidates get relaxation on the IIMC Entrance Exam application fee for PG Diploma courses. For most courses the application fee of CUET PG exam is applicable. While for PG Diploma courses in regional languages the application fee is decided by IIMC. OBC and EWS applicants have to pay INR 600. SC, ST and third gender candidates have to pay INR 550 while PwD candidates have to pay INR 500.

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. 

The total marks of IIMC entrance exam is:

No, IIMC considers CUET-PG scores for admissions. Once you pass the entrance test, the further rounds of the selection process like interviews and counselling are conducted by IIMC. Unless, you wish to apply for PG Diploma in Journalism in Odia, Marathi, Urdu or Malayalam. For these courses IIMC conducts their own entrance exam. You can check out their website for more.

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.

Candidates can prepare following topics/subjects for IIMC Entrance Exam.

General Awareness; India's socio-political-cultural history, legal and Constitutional provisions, Rights of Citizens; India's developmental issues; Global developments and their impact on India; Awareness about media scene in India; Reasoning, Aptitude and mental make up; Language and expression skill; Literature, Cinema and Cultural scene; Analytical and comprehension skills; Ethics and values; Social Consciousness; Lateral thinking capabilities; General awareness about the field of Media & Communication

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.

The IIMC entrance exam question paper will objective and descriptive questions for admission to PG Diploma Journalism courses (Odia, Marathi, Malayalam and Urdu). The IIMC entrance exam will be of 100 marks and candidates will get 2 hours to complete their exam.

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.

The candidates have to pay the requisite examination fee. Application Fee (for up to three Test papers) for General candidates is INR 1400, for OBC-NCL/GenEWS is INR 1200, for SC/ST/Third Gender is INR 1100 and PwBD is INR 1000. The fee can be submitted only online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI Services. Processing charges and GST as applicable are chargeable to the candidate (in addition to the examination fee) by the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway Integrator. 

Candidates can follow below process to prepare for IIMC Entrance Exam.

• Understand IIMC syllabus.
• Get all study material required for entrance exam to help prepare better.
• Check exam pattern and marking scheme so that you can prepare accordingly.
• Create a day to day, weekly and monthly time table on how much material to cover on a daily basis.
• Solve question papers, sample papers and give mock tests to know your strengths and weaknesses.

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.