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.

How does the IIMC Entrance Exam cutoff vary for different categories?

The IIMC entrance exam cut off is different for different categories, including General, OBC, SC, and ST. The IIMC cut off marks for SC and ST categories is usually lower than the cut off for General category.

How to manage time for IIMC Exam preparation?

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.

What factors are considered while determining the IIMC Entrance Exam cutoff?

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Exam cutoff is determined based on the factors given here. Number of applicants Exam's difficulty level Availability of seats Generally, the difficulty level of IIMC entrance examination is moderate and cut off is high at times.

Can I get admission to IIMC if my rank is below cutoff?

IIMC cutoff is minimum qualifying mark that students must socre to be eligible for admission. To ensure a seat at IIMC campus, aspirants are supposed to score equal to or more than prescribed cut off marks. If they fail to do so, they will not be able to get admission at Indian Institute of Mass Communication.

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 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.

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

How can I apply for IIMC entrance 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.

Can I fill the IIMC Application Form without paying the application fee?

No, a candidate cannot fill their application form for IIMC without paying registration fee. Without paying fee, application process will not be considered completed. A student can pay IIMC application fee via net banking, credit card, debit card or UPI.

Which PG Diploma courses of Indian Institute of Mass Communication are offered through CUET PG?

Candidates need to appear for the CUET PG exam to get admission in some of the PG Diploma courses offered at Indian Institute of Mass Communication. These courses are: PG Diploma in Hindi Journalism, PG Diploma in Radio and TV Journalism (Bilingual- English & Hindi), PG Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations (Bilingual- English & Hindi), PG Diploma in English Journalism and PG Diploma in Digital Media. Those clearing the CUET PG exam are required to attend the counselling conducted by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication.

How to prepare for the IIMC entrance exam?

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.

IIMC Entrance Exam Dates 2026: Check Complete Exam Schedule Here

Updated on Jan 15, 2026 10:56 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

Overview

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.

Students looking for admission at Indian Institute of Mass Communication through IIMC 2026 entrance exam must ensure to fill CUET PG application forms (available now) 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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Table of contents

IIMC Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
IIMC Entrance Exam 2026 Important Events
IIMC Entrance Exam Registration Date 2026
Where and How to Check IIMC Entrance Exam Dates 2026?
IIMC Entrance Exam Pattern 2026
FAQs on IIMC Exam Dates

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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
Mar ' 26	IIMC Entrance Exam Admit Card 2026

IIMC Entrance Exam 2026 Important Events

The admission process for admission at Indian Institute of Mass Communication through IIMC 2026 entrance exam is given below. Check the process carefully to avoid any mistakes.

IIMC Application Form: Candidates seeking admission have to fill online form of CUET PG. The CUET PG application form is now available at NTA's official website. Candiates must fill and submit the form on or before January 20, 2026. Before filling form, students are advised to check course wise eligibility criteria for their category. IIMC will not consider ineligible forms for admission.

IIMC Admit Card: Successful applicants will be able to download their respective admit cards from official website. The admit cards are generally released a week before entrance exam. It is important for students to take their IIMC Entrance Exam admit cards to exam centres or else they won't be permitted to take test.

IIMC Entrance Exam: For 2026 admissions, NTA will conduct CUET PG examination for IIMC admissions. The entrance test will be computer-based. Details about exam centre, centre code, reporting time, etc. will be mentioned in admit cards. For admission to PG Diploma in regional languages, students have to take IIMC entrance exam. Details for exam will be shared with applicants.

IIMC Entrance Exam Result: Once entrance exam is conducted, exam body will announce IIMC Entrance Exam results. Based on results and courses that they've picked, students will be called for group discussions and/ or interview rounds.

Counselling: Candidates who clear CUET PG exam will have to register online for IIMC 2026 counselling. Candidates will have to pay fee and upload required documents on the link given on the IIMC website.

Exam dates of popular TV and media entrance exams:

IIMC Entrance Exam Registration Date 2026

Indian Institute of Mass Communication will release the registration date for admission to PG Diploma courses in Journalism through IIMC entrance exam on its official website. Candidates willing to appear for the entrance exam must register for exam before last date. IIMC entrance exam application form will be available in online mode. Students must make sure to keep the required documents ready before filling the application form.

Where and How to Check IIMC Entrance Exam Dates 2026?

To check IIMC entrance exam dates for PG Diploma in Journalism (Odia, Marathi, Urdu & Malayalam), candidates can follow below process.

Visit IIMC official website.
Navigate IIMC Entrance Exam Dates 2026.
Click on exam schedule link.
Check exam date and time.
Appear for exam on given date.

Candidates seeking admission at IIMC through CUET PG have to check the exam dates at NTA's official website.

IIMC Entrance Exam Pattern 2026

As Indian Institute of Mass Communication offers admission based on CUET PG scores and IIMC entrance exam scores for different courses, candidates must know exam pattern of entrance test. Check table to know IIMC entrance exam pattern 2026.

Course

No. of Questions

Time

Marks

PG Diploma in Hindi Journalism, English Journalism, Radio & TV Journalism, Digital Media, Advertising & Public Relations (through CUET-PG)

75 questions

90 mins

300 marks

Regional Language PG Diploma Journalism courses (Odia, Marathi, Malayalam and Urdu)

The question paper will be descriptive and objective. There will be Long, Short and Multiple-Choice question (MCQ) type questions.

Note: There will not be any interview or group discussion. Candidates will be selected purely based on written test.

2 hrs

100 marks

FAQs on IIMC Exam Dates

Candidates can check the FAQs regarding important dates of IIMC entrance exam below:

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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 postgraduate Diploma and MA 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 counselling as per the marks obtained. A cut off for such courses is released and the candidates are given admission accordingly.

Q: What is the format of IIMC entrance exam result?

The Common Univerisity Entrance Test (CUET PG) declares the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) entrance exam result in PDF format on its official website. The IIMC result is released as per the merit list consisting of the name, roll number and rank of the qualified candidates. Shortlisted candidates will then be called for the counselling process post which they will be alloted the institues and the courses.

Q: What after IIMC Entrance Exam Result is declared?

Once the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) results are declared a merit list will be prepared for each course and shortlisted candidates as per the merit list will be called in for the second round of the admission process at IIMC which is the counselling process. As per the counselling, candidates will be alloted the institute and the courses.