Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Media 

at IIMC Jammu, Jammu

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication Jammu, or IIMC Jammu, accepts entrance exam results for admission to its postgraduate Diploma programs. The Indian Institute of Mass Communication administers the IIMC admission exam, and the institute mostly takes their results into account. Candidates are evaluated on a range of factors in this admission exam, including general awareness, aptitude, language proficiency, analytical thinking, and media and communication ability.

The entrance exam results are accepted by IIMC Jammu for admission to its postgraduate Diploma programs. The National Testing Agency's Common University Entrance Test (CUET-PG) is the primary entrance exam that IIMC Jammu accepts (NTA). The following are the IIMC Jammu cutoff scores:

1. IIMC New Delhi: 583-592 (General Category), 440-449 (Reserved Category)

2. IIMC Jammu: 583-592 (General Category), 440-449 (Reserved Category)

3. IIMC Amaravati: 624-633 (General Category), 583-592 (Reserved Category)

Please be aware that the cutoff points for the Reserved Category may differ from those for the General Category. On its official website, candidates who took the CUET PG exam can review the IIMC cutoff.

The qualifying examination performance of the candidate and other pertinent considerations are taken into account during the selection process for admission to IIMC, in addition to the entrance exam results. Documents such as a valid form of identification, qualifying exam mark sheets, entrance exam scorecard, etc. are needed for admission to IIMC. Kindly visit the official website to view the complete list of necessary documents.

In an effort to increase its national reach, the Indian Institute of Mass Communication established the Northern Regional Centre in Jammu in 2012. The center's first batch of 15 students may be admitted, and it started out of Vikas Bhawan at Railhead Complex. The center offers a one-year PG Diploma programme in English journalism, and in 2022–2023 it will begin offering a PG Diploma programme in Hindi journalism. Gandhi Nagar is home to the hotel and hostel for visiting academic members.

Following are the One Year Post Graduate Diploma Programmes being offered at IIMC Jammu and Number of seats:

PG Diploma in Journalism (English)- 17

PG Diploma in Journalism (Hindi) - 20

PG Diploma in Digital Media - 20

The permanent campus would be built on 123 Kanaals, or roughly 15 acres, near Keran, Bantalab, Jammu, according to a 2016 allocation from the Jammu and Kashmir government. On February 3, 2019, the Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi placed the campus's foundation stone. The complex's construction is being handled by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting's Civil Construction Wing (CCW), which is based in Jammu. By the end of the year, the construction will probably have reached its peak. The faculty apartments, administration block, and dorms for boys and girls are located on the permanent campus. It is also suggested that a community radio station be established on campus. 

The Jammu campus's goal is to establish a vibrant atmosphere for learning and work that fosters innovation, creativity, research, and scholarship while producing leaders and innovators in the fields of mass media, communication, and mass communication.

Depending on the program, the IIMC Jammu Post Graduate Diploma programs have different cost structures. The current cost of the IIMC Jammu PG Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme is around INR 12 Lacs for the full course. It's crucial to remember that these costs could fluctuate, so for the most up-to-date and precise information, get in touch with the institute directly or visit their official website.

Following are the Name of the Course and Course fees:-

PGD in Journalism (English) :

Semester I - INR 52,000

Semester II - INR 43,500

Total - INR 95,500

PGD in Journalism (Hindi) :

Semester I - INR 52,000

Semester II - INR 43,500

Total - INR 95,500

PGD in Radio & TV Journalism :

Semester I - INR 88,500

Semester II - INR 80,000

Total - INR 1,68,500

PGD in Advertising & PR :

Semester I - INR 70,000

Semester II - INR 61,500

Total - INR 1,31,500

PGD in Digital Media :

To be decided

PGD in Journalism (Malayalam) :

Semester I - INR 32,000

Semester II - INR 23,500

Total - INR 55,500

PGD in Journalism (Marathi) :

Semester I - INR 32,000

Semester II - INR 23,500

Total - INR 55,500

PGD in Journalism (Odia) :

Semester I - INR 32,000

Semester II - INR 23,500

Total - INR 55,500

PGD in Journalism (Urdu) :

Semester I - INR 32,000

Semester II - INR 23,500

Total - INR 55,500

The course price, a Rs. 3,500 donation to the Students' Welfare Fund, and a Rs. 5,000 refundable library deposit are all included in the costs for Semester I. The Student Welfare Fund is used to cover various expenses, student welfare programs, wellness center services, etc. 

Yes, IIMC Jammu provides hostel facilities to PG Diploma students. However, there are limited rooms available at the hostel campus. Double occupancy rooms and mess facilities are available for boys and girls. A common room and Wi-Fi facilities are provided at the hostels. Candidates seeking accomodation will have to pay additional hostel charges.

For various courses and campuses, the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) application forms are usually given at different times. The application form for IIM Jammu's Ph.D. programme may be found on their website.

Since admission to these programs would be through CUET PG, the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) is anticipated to release its IIMC Entrance Exam 2024 Application Form by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in the second week of March 2024. Interested applicants who meet the requirements must go to the NTA website in order to access the application for the 2024 IIMC exam. Online registration will be the mode of registration. For approximately two months, the application window will be available. After registration is complete, there will be a two-day window for form corrections. The test will be conducted online, and counseling will come after it.

The university will start accepting applications in the first week of May 2024 for PG Diploma programs in regional languages. Before the deadline, applicants wishing to apply for PG Diploma programs in Marathi, Odia, Malayalam, and Urdu must download the application form and mail it to the institute. Those who plan to take the IIMC Entrance Exam might review the information.

For the most recent information, it is advised to often visit the official IIMC website as the dates for the release of application forms may differ.

Admission process 

Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements must take the Common Admission Test (CAT), which is given by the IIMs. As an alternative, candidates with qualifying scores from the GATE, GRE, GMAT JRF (UGC/CSIR), or UGC-NET exams may also apply in the suitable field of specialty. The results of any of these tests, including the CAT, conducted within the last three years (three years from the date of the standard test and expected to be valid at the time the application is submitted) will be accepted. International candidates, including NRIs and foreign nationals, are eligible to apply to the program.

Students are disqualified from the exam results and may apply directly if they have already finished a two-year, full-time PGP programme at an IIM within the last ten years with a minimum grade point comparable to 6.0 on a 10-point scale or similar (with no "F"s and no more than two "D"s in the first year of PGP). Applications for test exemption will not be accepted if candidates do not include copies of both sides of the grade sheet, which is required to determine whether the grading systems of other IIMs are equal. 

The hostel fee at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Jammu is currently INR 1,750 per month for males for a three-seater room, and INR 3,500 per month for females for a single-seater room. Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Jammu offers an off-campus hostel facility separately for both males and females. The new hostel is in the making at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Jammu.

IIMC Jammu is a well-known institute offering PG Diploma courses in Journalism and Digital Media. These courses prepare students to build a career in the fileds of Digital Media and Mass Communication. Some jobs that PG Diploma holders of IIMC Jammu can take up are Online/ Offline Journalist, Digital Media Manager, Editor, Social Media Coordinator, Researcher and Educator. They can pursue add-on courses to enhance their knowldege and demand in the job market.