IIMC Entrance Exam Dates 2025 (OUT): Check Complete Exam Schedule Here

According to the CUET-PG date sheet published by NTA, IIMC Entrance Exam (CUET-PG Mass Communication and Journalism Paper COQP17) is to be conducted on March 29, 2025. The schedule and shift timings are mentioned in the table below. 

National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the CUET-PG 2025 admit card tentatively around March 20, 2025 that IIMC aspirants will have to download from NTA's CUET-PG 2025 portal using their application numbers and passwords. Before the release of the admit card, a City Intimation Slip is released which mentions the exam city and exam centre information for the applicants. It is advised that aspirants keep checking the NTA CUET-PG portal so that they do not miss out on any of the updates. 

The CUET-PG pattern for IIMC Entrance Exam or Mass Communication and Journalism paper (paper code - COQP17) is explained in the table below. 

The application and test process for IIMC Entrance Exam is converged with CUET-PG. The applications for CUET-PG 2025 were open from January 2, 2025 to February 8, 2025. The application correction window was open from February 10 to 12, 2025. 

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.

Candidates can calculate their estimated scores based on the following method:

• For each correct answer, add four marks

• For each wrong answer, deduct one mark

• No marks will be awarded for unattempted questions

You can carry either of the following identifications to IIMC Entrance Exam centres - 

• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• Driving License 
• Passport
• College ID card

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.

Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Jammu accepts IIMC entrance test scores for admission to PG Diploma courses. As per the IIMC 2024 cutoff for Round 2, the closing ranks for PGDM courses varied between 411 and 540, wherein PG Diploma in English Journalism stands out as the most competitive course. So, considering the latest round cutoff, candidates seeking admission to IIMC Jammu must secure a rank upto 540 for PGDM admission. 

Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the IIMC Jammu course-wise cutoff ranks for the General AI category candidates:

Candidates must prepare well to get admission to the IIMC Delhi. The preparation starts with CUET preparation. Students must practice well for the CUET exam to score well and get into the IIMC Delhi Merit list. This can be done if students have done hard work and practiced well with the sample papers done beforehand. Students must also prepare well for the interview round in addition to the accepted entrance exam. 

While an 86 percentile in the IIMC Entrance Exam increases your chances of admission into IIMC Kottayam's PG Diploma program, it's not a guaranteed ticket. Several factors like programme competition, category cut-offs, and interview performance influence the final decision. Analyzing previous year's cut-offs for your desired program, preparing well for the interview, and considering other entrance exams can improve your application strength. Remember, a well-rounded application and strong interview performance can significantly increase your chances even with an 86 percentile. Continue staying updated with official IIMC Kottayam announcements and remain optimistic throughout the process.

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 

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.

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.

The IIMC Entrance Exam is conducted only once in a year. The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) conducts the IIMC Entrance Exam to shortlist candidates for admission in PG Diploma courses in Odia, Marathi, Malayalam and Urdu Journalism. Whereas, candidates willing to pursue PG Diploma in Radio and TV Journalism (Bilingual- English & Hindi), PG Diploma in Hindi Journalism, PG Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations (Bilingual- English & Hindi), PG Diploma in English Journalism and PG Diploma in Digital Media are required to appear in CUET PG, which is also conducted once in a year.

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.