Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media Admission 2026: Fees, Eligibility, Dates & Selection Process

Students can opt for hostel available at IIJNM Bangalore. Students need to pay housing and meal fee in two installments. All the fees are payable at the time of registration for the semester. Below is housing and meal fee for IIJNM Bangalore:

Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media offers PG Diploma course for a duration of one-year. The course is available in Print, Broadcast and Multimedia/ Online Journalism. Candidates who fulfil both eligibility and selection requirements are offered admission in the institute.

Students who wish to get admission to various courses at the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media must fulfil the admission criteria. The eligibility criteria are mentioned below: 

• Aspirants must complete a graduation in any discipline 
• Candidates awaiting results may also apply
• Pre-university students with work experience may be considered 

IIJNM Bangalore assists students in getting bank loan for their study. Students can approach their local bank for a personal loan. The institute supports students in documentation and approval. 

Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media has postgraduate programs in journalism, media, and communication fields.

• They offer Master of Arts (MA) degrees in Print, Broadcast and New Media Journalism, Advertising & Public Relations, and Development Communication.
• Additionally, institute has Masters programs like Master of Visual Storytelling and Communication (MVSC) and Postgraduate Diploma in Multimedia Journalism (PGDMJ).
• Institute has 100% placements and most students interested in MVSC course, so based on your interest, you can pick any course.

You can check placement, and courses details on shiksha.com

Yes, PG Diploma is available at Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media (IIJNM), Bangalore. The postgraduate Diploma programme is offered to candidates who have completed their gradudation and aspire to build a career in the field of Journalism. It is a one-year programme comprising two semesters. Classes are conducted in the full-time, regular mode. The following specialisations are offered under the PG Diploma at IIJNM Bangalore:

• Print Journalism
• Online/Multimedia Journalism
• Broadcast Journalism

Students have to pay  INR 75,000 as confirmation fee shortly after selection to secure their seat, and housing/meal fees are paid separately, often in instalments. This is in addition to tuition fee.

No, because B.Tech programme at the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media (IIJNM) are not avilable college does not offer B.Tech programme.

 IIJNM does not offer B.Tech degrees: IIJNM only offering Bachelor of Arts (BA) programs in Journalism and Mass Communication, and Master of Arts (MA) programs in various media specializations. They do not have any engineering programs.

TJEE entrance test: The Telangana State Joint Entrance Examination (TJEE) is for admission into UG programs offered by various colleges in Telangana state and also IIJNM is located in Delhi, so that's why TJEE does not applicable here.

Therefore, your TJEE score is useful if you are interested in applying for engineering colleges and universities in Telangana.

You can check some engineering colleges on shiksha.com.

Candidates seeking PG Diploma admission at IIJNM must submit an online/offline application to be considered for the admission process. While applying, they must submit an application fee of INR 1,500. Given below are the steps to apply for online for IIJNM Bangalore admission:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IIJNM Bangalore.

Step 2: Click on the application link and fill out the form.

Step 3: Upload the documents and pay the application fee.

Step 4: Submit the form.

Candidates who wish to fill out the hard copy of the application form, can send it to the below address:

Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media
No. 406, 6th Main Road, 2nd Block, HRBR layout, Bangalore – 560 043 India
Tel: 080-2545 2564 / 2545 2565; Fax: 080-2545 2563

The Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media (IIJNM) only offers postgraduate diplomas and Masters's programs only in their institute.

If you are interested in B.Tech courses you can check this out on shiksha's official site. 

•  Shri Shivaji College of Engineering and Technology
•  College of Engineering, Pune
•  Savitribai Phule Pune University

 But if you want to get admission in B.Tech programs also you have to appear entrance exams like JEE Main or MHT CET and get above 80 percentile for decent institute.

You can check more details all this college or check some other colleges on shiksha.com.

No, Indian Institute Of Journalism does not offer B. Tech programme . Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media offers Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism in three different specialisations - Multimedia, Broadcast and Print with 60% marks in 12th you are eligible for admissions in IIJNM. 

If your interested in Engineering then you have appaer entrance exam because some college get admission on the basis of entrance exam, Here are some recommendation.

• Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
• Anna University
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology
• VIT Chennai

You can check all the admission process on shiksha.com and institute official website.

As such there is no cutoff reqired you have to only give admission test, personal interview, and after counselling if you got selected you got a notificationfor acceptance of admission.2022 year cutoff was 55 percentile.

Master of Visual Storytelling and Communication (MVSC) program at the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media (IIJNM) is a PG course and one of the top demanding course in institute.

Eligibility Criteria : To get eligible in this course you need a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university and require a minimum passing percentage of marks 60% in each year. IIJNM conduct its own entrance test for the MVSC program, also accept scores from national-level test like CAT or XAT.

You can check all information related to eligibility Criteria and which courses that offers on shiksha.com

IIJNM Bangalore PG Diploma fee is inclusive of tuition fees, housing & meals fees, and confirmation fees. Selected candidates are required to submit a confirmation fee of INR 75,000 to cofirm their seat. They must submit the tuition fee INR 3.75 Lacs at registration which is two days before the class commencement. The housing & meals fee is paid in two semesterly instalments of INR 82,500. The mentioned fee is based on the latest fee structure available on the institute's official website. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

IIJNM Bangalore conducts the IIJNM Online Admission Test to shortlists prospective candidates for PG Diploma admission. This test comprises 48 questions for 60 marks in total. It has five sections which must be completed within the maximum duration of one hour. The following table presents exam pattern of the IIJNM Online Admission Test:

*In the MCQ questions, each wrong answer will result in a quarter (0.25 marks) negative marking.

Admission in Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media is based on the students  last education score. Students must have passed class 12th with passing marks in all the subjects. Students are given admissions on candidate's undergraduate score, IIJNM entrance test and personal round of interview. Test is of 100 marks and scoring above 70 is good and rest depends on score in interview test.

• Undergraduate marks : To increases you chance of admission a strong score we can say ideally above 60%.
• IIJNM Entrance Test (IIJET) : This test is basically to check candidate aptitude for journalism and media studies
• Interview :  In interview they check your communication skills and a clear vision make a positive impression.

You can check all the admission process on shiksha.com

IIJNM Bangalore grants entrance-based admission to its PG Diploma courses. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria can apply for admission in online or offline mode. The institute shortlists the applicants through an Online Admission Test. The next phase in the selection process is a Personal Interview conducted by the institute. After the interview, an admission counselling is conducted online by the institute's Director of Admission. The results of the admission test and personal interview are communicated to candidates via email and by courier within ten days of the test. Selected candidates must submit the applicable fees and report to the institute two days before the commencement of the academic year for registration.

The candidates can start applying for PG Diploma admissions at IIJNM Bangalore once the admission dates for the courses are revealed. The PG Diploma admission dates for the year 2026 are yet to be revealed.

Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media (IIJNM) Bangalore is ranked 8th out of 55 journalism and media colleges in India. IIJNM Bangalore offers three P.G. Diploma programs in Print, Broadcast & Online/Multimedia Journalism.

To take admission in P.G. Diploma programs in IIJNM you have to follow three simple steps.

1. First submit the application form and take the Admission Test.
2. Once selected, you will have to go through a Personal Interview after which you are eligible for counselling.
3. Once the counselling is completed, you will get the notification and acceptance of the admission.

As per the available information, there is no provision for direct admission to the PG Diploma course at IIJNM Bangalore. The admission is strictly based on the applicants' merit in the admission test conducted by the institute. Shortlisted candidates are required to appear for a Personal Interview (PI). Moreover, candidates must also fulfil the preset eligibility criteria for admission. Hence, direct admission is not possible at IIJNM Bangalore for a PG Diploma.