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IIMC Dhenkanal: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Cutoff

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Q:   What is the highest package for PG Diploma students at IIMC, Dhenkanal, Orissa?
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The highest package goes upto 10 to 12 lpa. The starting package also starts from 60,000 to 70,000 rupees per month i.e. 7.2 LPA to 8.4 LPA.

Q:   How costly is IIMC Dhenkanal?
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Tuition fees for post graduate Diploma course in journalism (English and Hindi) is around 87,000 INR exclusing library and student welfare fees. The grand total comes to be around 96,000 INR. 

For PGD course of journalism in native languages like Marathi, Odia, Urdu, Malayalam, The tuition fees is 47,000 INR. Grand total is around 56,000 INR. 

Hostel fees are not included in above grand total. Hostel fees is around 40,000 INR. 

The fees seems to be very high but it is affordable when compared to other private colleges in terms of mass communication.

Q:   What is the application fee for IIMC Dhenkanal admission?
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The application fee is Rs 1,000 and Rs 750 for each course for the General and SC/ ST/ OBC/ differently-abled/ EWS category respectively.

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Learning Experience: The couThe course content was good and included topics like print, broadcast, digital, photojournalism etc. The learning experience was enhanced by a mix offering of lecturers and practical workshops. The faculties and staff are really good maybe the placement would have improved more and bit more streesed on important topics.
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IMC Dhenkanal Cut-off 2021: Fifth Merit List (Released)

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Q:   What are the cutoff marks for IIMC Dhenkanal?
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The General Category IIMC, IIMC Cutoff 2022 is provided below. IIMC's overall cutoff is 246 rank.

The course and category determine the IIMC Dhenkanal cutoff scores. For instance, the minimum qualifying score for the Master of Journalism (MJ) programme is 45%, whereas the minimum qualifying score for the Bachelor of Journalism (BJ) degree is 50% overall. It's always a good idea to check the official IIMC website for the most recent changes as these marks are subject to change.  

Q:   What is the latest cutoff information for admission to PG Diploma at IIMC, Dhenkanal, Orissa?
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For Pg Diploma in English Journalism, the cutoff rank is 478 in 2023 and 246 rank in 2022.

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IIMC Dhenkanal Courses 2025

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Q:   What is the fee for UG courses at IIMC Dhenkanal?
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The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Dhenkanal does not offer any undergraduate courses. The institute offers postgraduate diploma courses in English and Odia Journalism. However, the tuition fees for postgraduate diploma courses in journalism (English and Hindi) at IIMC Dhenkanal are around 87,000 INR, excluding library and student welfare fees.The total fee for the PG Diploma in English Journalism is INR 95,500, and for the PG Diploma in Odia Journalism, it is INR 55,500.

Q:   How many students can do a PG Diploma at IIMC Dhenkanal?
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The total no. Of seats are: 

English journalism: 68 seats 

odia journalism: 25 seats

The reservation is also here like 

15% for SC

7.5% for ST

27% for OBC

Q:   What entrance exam scores does IIMC Dhenkanal accept for admission to PG Diploma?
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Students need to give IIMc entrance exam which is conducted by NTA . 
The age limit is 25 years for general category and 30 years for SC/ ST/OBC. 
The total number of seats are 93.

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IIMC Dhenkanal FAQs

Q:   Is IIMC, Dhenkanal, Orissa a good college for PG Diploma?
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Yes IIMC Dhenkanal is very good college for Orissa . It gives you opportunities in Oria Journalism as well as English Journalism. All media companies including Times group, CNN news 18, ANI, Business Standard, Indian Express, and PTI visit the campus for hiring.

Q:   What is the hostel fee at IIMC, Dhenkanal, Orissa?
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The Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal Orissa Hostel Fee is INR 40,000 per year. Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal offers hostel facilities for both males and females and a guesthouse. Both Indian Institute of Mass Communication hostels have a common room where students can have parties on weekends and celebrate their birthdays together. Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal Hostel provides the best quality of food for its candidates.
Q:   What is the fees for studying at IIMC, Dhenkanal, Orissa for PG Diploma in English Journalism?
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The total fee for studying at IIMC, Dhenkanal, Orissa for PG Diploma in English Journalism is INR 95,000. Applicants can pay the fee in installments for PG Diploma in English Journalism course. Fees might include the other component other than tuition fees. The duration of the Postgraduation Diploma in English Journalism course is one year.
Q:   What is the selection criteria for PG Diploma courses offered at IIMC Dhenkanal?
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Candidates are selected for PG Diploma courses based on the IIMC entrance exam conducted by NTA.

Q:   Are PG Diploma placements at IIMC, Dhenkanal, Orissa good?
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Yes the placement scenario is very good at IIMC Dhenkanal. All media companies including Times group, CNN news 18, ANI, Business Standard, Indian Express, and PTI visit the campus for hiring. You got job as trainee for first six months and the average salary per month is around 15k to 25k. The average salary per month after completing degree is around 60k to 70k.

Q:   What are the career prospects after completing PG Diploma from IIMC Dhenkanal?
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A postgraduate Diploma from IIMC Dhenkanal can lead to a number of job options in the mass communication and journalism sectors. A job in public relations or advertising is one option, as is working as a communication specialist for a government agency or non-profit. Other career options include being a news reporter, editor, or producer for a radio or television station. You can also go back to school and work toward a master's degree in journalism or a similar subject.  

Q:   Who conducts the entrance exam required for admission to IIMC Dhenkanal?
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National Testing Agency conducts IIMC entrance exam to shortlisted candidates for admission to IIMC Dhenkanal.

Q:   What are the documents required to fill out the application form for IIMC Dhenkanal?
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Candidates wishing to submit the application form to register for courses on offer by IIMC Dhenkanal must keep the following documents handy: 

  • Class 10 marksheet
  • Class 12 marksheet 
  • Graduation marksheet 
  • Government authorised identity proof

A scanned of these above mentioned documents might be required to upload on the application form. 

Q:   Is PG Diploma at IIMC Dhenkanal better than IIMC Kottayam?
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At IIMC Dhenkanal 

  • The placement record here is good 
  • The highest package offered here was Rs 10-12 LPA 
  • many big Recruiters like The times of India, Indian Express, Radio mirch 

At IIMC Kottayam 

  • The benefit offered here is the course offered here is part time and online of 1 year.
  • It prepares students for challenging assignment in this fields.
  • The fee here is Rs 47,000 for the whole course
Q:   How many students can do a PG Diploma at IIMC Dhenkanal?
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The total no. Of seats are: 

English journalism: 68 seats 

odia journalism: 25 seats

The reservation is also here like 

15% for SC

7.5% for ST

27% for OBC

Q:   What entrance exam scores does IIMC Dhenkanal accept for admission to PG Diploma?
A: 

Students need to give IIMc entrance exam which is conducted by NTA . 
The age limit is 25 years for general category and 30 years for SC/ ST/OBC. 
The total number of seats are 93.

Q:   Is IIMC Dhenkanal as good as IIMC Kottayam?
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IIMC Dhenkanal and IIMC Kottayam both are reputable institutions for mass communication education. It is difficult to compare these institute as both are good in their own domain. However, here are few differences between the two:

  1. PLACEMENTS: IIMC Dhenkanal is known for its strong placement records, with almost 70 to 80 percent students being placed every year from the institute. 
  2. CAMPUS: IIMC Kottayam has a permanent campus which is working on initiating new short term courses for mass communication. Whereas, IIMC Dhenkanal nestles in the rural and tribal hinterland in central Odisha.
  3. COURSES: IIMC Dhenkanal offers English and Odia post graduate courses whereas IIMC Kottayam offers a Masters programme in community media.

Both of these institutes have their own strength. You should consider your own area of interest in studies, personal preferences, job market and the distance between these institue and your hometown while choosing between two.

Q:   Is IIMC, Dhenkanal, Orissa good for placements?
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Yes IIMC, Dhenkanal is good for placements. Almost 70 to 80 percent of students are placed at IIMC, Dhenkanal. The top media recruiting companies including India News, Headlines Today, Star News, News Laundry, Ad Factor Pr, Times Group, CNN News 18, ANI, Business Standard, Indian Express, India Today Group, Times of India, Hindustan Times, Radio Mirchi FM, Business Standard, Samaj, Nandigosh, Zee Media, Tata Group, Accenture, and PTI visit the IIMC, Dhenkanal campus for hiring the students. However, the highest package offered by IIMC, Dhenkanal is INR 4 LPA to 6 LPA for Postgraduation Diploma courses.
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Answered a year ago

No, you cannot get direct admission to the PG Diploma programmes at IIMC Dhenkanal. Admission is based on either the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-PG) conducted by the National Testing Agency for most courses, or a separate entrance exam conducted by IIMC for the Odia, Marathi, Malayalam and

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Fees for a PG Diploma in Oria Journalism is around 37,000 to 47,000 rupees and for the English Journalism is around 87,000 rupees.

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Satyam Swaraj

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Answered a year ago

Tuition fee for Oria Journalism is around 37K rupees and for English Journalism is around 87K rupees. The fees structure is affordable when compared to other private colleges. Also, the value that this degree adds to one's CV is totally worth the cost. But in first six months you got a chance to bec

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Satyam Swaraj

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Answered a year ago

Indian Institute of Mass Communication is an institution which provides the aspiring students of Journalism a one year  PG Diploma course . Lately, they have two options for PG Diploma, one can opt for English Journalism or Odia Journalism.Offering seats for English Journalism are 68 and 25 for Odia

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IIMC Dhenkanal PG Diploma Admission 2024

Candidates need to appear for the IIMC entrance exam conducted in online mode by NTA for admission to PG diploma courses. The campus allocation will be based on be based on merit and preference given by the candidate. The total seat intake is 93 for PG Diploma

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