Does Indian Institute of Mass Communication releases the prospectus with the important dates related to IIMC Entrance Exam?

Yes, the Indian Institute of Mass Communication issues an e-prospectus every year, which contains all the information related to the IIMC Entrance Exam. Candidates can find every information related to entrance exam and the course information such as IIMC exam schedule, instructions regarding application process, evaluation methodology, eligibility criteria, selection criteria, courses offered at the institute, fee structure, number of seats for each course, reservation details etc. This e-prospectus is usually uploaded on the website a few days after the commencement of the admission process.

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

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.

Does the Indian Institute of Mass Communication offers admission through CUET PG?

Yes, Indian Institute of Mass Communication offers admission through CUET PG in some of the postgraduate Diploma programmes. Candidates seeking admission in such programmes are required to fill CUET PG application form and appear in CUET PG exam. Shortlisted candidates are called for counseling as per the marks obtained in CUET PG. A cut off for such courses is released and the candidates are given admission accordingly.

Is IIMC a good institute for post graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication?

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.

Do I have to give two separate exams for (IIMC) PG Diploma, i.e. CUET PG and IIMC exam?

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.

What are some best books to refer during the IIMC Entrance Exam preparation?

Some of the best books which candidates can refer to while preparing for the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Entrance Exam preparation are as follows - Handbook of Mass Communication (Theory and Practice) by VK Joshi Manorama year book Success Master: Journalism and Mass Communication Entrance Examination Popular Master Guide for Journalism and Mass Communication Entrance Examination by R.Gupta Mass Communication Journalism Entrance Exam of all Indian Universities by Arihant Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis: General Knowledge

What is the application fee for IIMC Entrance Exam?

The candidates have to pay the requisite examination fee. Application Fee (for up to three Test papers) for General candidates is INR 1000, for OBC-NCL/GenEWS is INR 800, for SC/ST/Third Gender is INR 750 and PwBD is INR 700. 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.

IIMC Entrance Exam Dates 2026: Check Complete Exam Schedule Here

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 16:02 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

IIMC Entrance Exam Dates 2026 for PG Diploma in Journalism in 4 regional languages will be announced by Indian Institute of Mass Communication. As IIMC offers admission to most MA and PG Diploma courses in Mass Communication based on CUET PG scores, exam dates for their entrance test will be announced by National Testing Agency. The CUET PG exams 2026 will likely be conducted in March 2026.

Students looking for admission at Indian Institute of Mass Communication through IIMC 2026 entrance exam must ensure to fill CUET PG application forms if want to pursue MA or PG Diploma course. If they want to get admission to PG Diploma in Journalism in Urdu, Marathi, Odia, or Malayalam, they must check IIMC website for exam details. Read this page to know details about IIMC exam dates.

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IIMC Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IIMC Entrance Exam 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
May ' 26 - Jun ' 26	IIMC Entrance Exam Counselling Registration 2026 TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26	IIMC Entrance Exam Revised Spot Counselling Registration 2026 TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26	IIMC Entrance Exam Revised Spot Round Seat Allocation Result TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26	Document Verification by IIMC TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26	IIMC Entrance Exam Seat Freeze & Document Upload TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26	Submission of Fee for First Semester TENTATIVE