IIMC Admissions 2026 Through CUET PG: Application (OPEN), Schedule & Tuition Fee

Indian Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Exam 2026 ( IIMC Entrance Exam )

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Nupur Jain
Senior Executive - Editorial
Updated on Dec 16, 2025 12:56 IST
In this article, learn everything about IIMC admissions through CUET-PG. Find out how to fill out the CUET-PG application form for mass communication courses, CUET-PG 2026 schedule, the IIMC counselling process, courses for which IIMC accepts CUET-PG scores and more.

The application window for CUET PG 2026 has opened on NTA's official website. Find out all about IIMC admissions through CUET PG on this page. 

IIMC Admissions Through CUET PG

IIMC Admissions Through CUET PG - The Indian Institute of Mass Communication or IIMC accepts CUET PG scores for admissions to their postgraduate and postgraduate diploma courses. The institute started this practice in 2022. Before that, IIMC used to conduct the IIMC Entrance Exam for admissions to their programmes. They still conduct the IIMC Entrance Exam, but only for their regional language PG Diploma in Journalism courses (Odia, Malayalam, Marathi and Urdu).

Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) or CUET PG is conducted by National Testing Agency for admissions to postgraduate programmes offered at central and other participating universities. The application window for CUET PG 2026 exams has opened on December 14, 2025 at NTA's official website. Learn more about IIMC admissions through CUET PG in the article below.   

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Table of contents
  • CUET PG and IIMC Entrance Exam 2026
  • CUET PG Applications 2026
  • CUET PG Exam for IIMC Admissions 2026
  • How to Check CUET PG Results on NTA Website?
  • What after CUET PG?
  • IIMC Tuition Fee
  • IIMC Seat Intake 2026
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CUET PG and IIMC Entrance Exam 2026

CUET PG is conducted annually. The application form for CUET PG 2026 has been released by National Testing Agency. Candidates looking for admission to IIMC through CUET PG can now fill and submit CUET PG online form. The last date to submit CUET PG online form is January 14, 2026. The CUET PG admit card is released before the entrance test. The paper-wise schedule will also be announced by NTA. Once the exams are over and answer key has been released, NTA will announce the result. Based on CUET PG scores and programme selected in IIMC admission form, eligible students will be called for an interview and counselling.

IIMC has divided its programmes into three categories: Category 1, 2, and 3. They are explained below in the context of entrance and admissions. 

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

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:   What is the total marks of the IIMC entrance exam?
A:

The total marks of IIMC entrance exam is:

CourseMarks
PG Diplomas in Hindi Journalism, English Journalism, Radio & TV Journalism, Digital Media, Advertising & Public Relations300 marks
Regional Language PG Diploma Journalism courses (Odia, Marathi, Malayalam and Urdu)100 marks
Q:   What are the details mentioned on the CUET-PG scorecard for IIMC Entrance results?
A:

The CUET-PG results for IIMC Entrance will mention th following details. 

  • Roll Number 
  • Application Number 
  • Mother's Name 
  • Father's Name 
  • Category
  • Gender 
  • Date of Birth 
  • Photograph and Signature 
  • Test Paper Code 
  • Subject Name
  • Mark Obtained
  • Total Marks 
IIMC Course Category Details
Category 1

Courses - MA in Media Business Studies, MA in Strategic Communication and MA in New Media Communications

CUET PG Subjects - Mass Communication & Journalism (COQP17), General-Management (COQP12), Economics (COQP10), Commerce (COQP08)

Merit List for Admission - CUET PG scores (85% weightage) and an interview (15% weightage)

Category 2

Courses - PG Diploma Courses in Journalism in English, Hindi, Radio & TV, Digital Media, and Advertising & Public Relations

CUET PG Subjects - Mass Communication and Journalism (COQP17)

Category 3

Courses - PG Diplomas in Urdu, Marathi, Malayalam and Odia Journalism

Selection Process - IIMC Entrance Exam

CUET PG 2026 Schedule

Check out schedule for CUET PG 2026 exam here.

Events 

Dates

CUET PG Applications 

14-Dec-2025 to 14-Jan-2026 (Up to 11:50 pm)

Application Correction Window

18-Jan-2026 to 20-Jan-2026 (Up to 11:50 pm)

CUET PG Admit Card Release 

To be announced

CUET PG 2026 Mass Communication Paper

March 2026

CUET PG Provisional Answer Key

To be announced

CUET PG 2026 Final Answer Key 

To be announced

CUET PG Results 

To be announced

CUET PG Applications 2026

To apply for CUET PG for admission to IIMC, follow the process mentioned below - 

  • Register for the exam on the official website by providing some basic information like your name, email, Government ID number, contact number, etc. You will be required to create a password and choose a security question and answer at this stage. You will also receive an OTP on your provided phone number. Upon entering this OTP, your system-generated application number will be created. You will use this application number and password for subsequent log-ins. 
  • Now log in using the credentials created in the previous step and go on to fill out the CUET PG application form. Enter details like your category, qualification, qualification and occupation of your parents, domicile, choice of stream (in this case, Mass Communication and Journalism), choice of exam centre, etc.
  • Upload scanned images of your signature and a passport-sized photograph.
  • Pay the application fee using net banking, credit/ debit card or UPI. 

The application fee for CUET PG is provided in the table below.

Category

Application Fee (in INR)

(For upto three test papers)

Application Fee Outside India (in INR)

(For upto three test papers)

General 1400 7,000

Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL

1200

SC / ST / Third Gender

1100
PwD 1000

Note - For every additional test paper, general category students will be charged INR 700 extra, Gen-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, Third Gender and PwD applicants will be charged INR 600 extra, and international students will be charged INR 3500 extra.   

CUET PG Exam for IIMC Admissions 2026

Those who wish to get into IIMC through CUET PG must take the test paper. The online test consists of 75 questions per subject, and examinees are given 90 minutes to attempt these questions. Topics from which the questions are usually framed include - 

  • Indian History and Social Sciences 
  • Mass Media and Society 
  • Current Public Issues 
  • International Developments (Politics and Entertainment)
  • General Awareness of the Indian Political and Economic Environment 
  • IT and Its Applications in the Media Industry

Also Read - CUET PG Syllabus for Mass Comm Entrances

How to Check CUET PG Results on NTA Website?

Follow the process mentioned below to check your CUET PG score card and result. 

  • Visit NTA’s CUET PG portal - exams.nta.ac.in/CUET PG/
  • Click on CUET (PG) - 2026: Click Here to Download Score Card against Latest News. 
  • Now enter your username and password in the window that opens. 
  • Your CUET PG score card will appear on the screen. Download and save for future reference. 

Note - IIMC aspirants must ensure that they preserve their CUET PG score cards. The document will be required for the counselling stage of the IIMC admission process.  

What after CUET PG?

After taking the test and passing as per CUET PG results and score cards, those who obtain enough marks to clear the exam will be called for interviews/ counselling. IIMC will carry out these stages of the admission process. 

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  • IIMC e-counselling is held in multiple rounds and spot rounds. Students must register for counselling process on IIMC’s website - iimc.admissions.nic.in. 
  • After registering, they will be required to fill a counselling application form and pay a fee. In this form, they will have to provide personal details, CUET PG qualification details, contact details, etc. 
  • After this, they can go on to fill in their choices of institute (IIMC Regional Centres) and programmes/ courses in order of their preference. 
  • Once they’ve reviewed their choices, they must lock them. 
  • These choices will be processed, and seats will be allotted to students. A Provisional Seat Allotment Letter will be issued, which students can download. 
  • The next step is a Willingness Submission. Students will be given two options - Freeze or Float. Students can choose Freeze if they’re satisfied with their seat allotment or Float if they want an upgrade in the subsequent rounds of counselling. 
  • After this, students will have to upload some documents like age proof, CUET PG admit card, scorecard, category certificates, etc. 
  • This is followed by the payment of a Seat Acceptance Fee of INR 20,000. Failing to do so will lead to cancellation of admission. 

IIMC Tuition Fee

Once aspirants have passed all stages of the admission process, they will have to pay the tuition fee for their selected programmes. The tuition fee of the various IIMC programmes is mentioned in the table below. 

Course Name 

Tuition Fee (in INR)

Category 1

MA in Strategic Communication

2,60,000

MA in Media Business Studies 

2,60,000

M.A in New Media Communications

3,20,000

Category 2 & 3

PG Diploma Course in Journalism (English)

1,00,000

PG Diploma Course in Journalism (Hindi) 

1,00,000

PG Diploma Course in Radio & TV Journalism

1,60,000

PG Diploma Course in Advertising and Public Relations

1,30,000

PG Diploma in Corporate Communication and Brand Management

1,30,000

PG Diploma Course in Journalism (Odia)

47,000

PG Diploma Course in Journalism (Urdu)

47,000

PG Diploma Course in Journalism (Marathi)

47,000

PG Diploma Course in Journalism (Malayalam)

47,000

Q:   When can candidates raise objections against the CUET PG provisional answer key?
A:

The candidates, who are not not satisfied with the CUET PG Provisional Answer Key released by the examination authority, may challenge the it by paying a fee of INR 200/-  (Rupees Two Hundred only) per question challenged as a non-refundable processing fee.

Q:   When will the CUET PG 2026 students' response sheet be released?
A:

The National Testing Agency will release the CUET PG 2026 response sheet after the entrance exam is successfully conducted. NTA will also release CUET UG provisional answer key along with the response sheet for students to calculate their estimated NTA CUET PG scores.

Q:   How can I apply for IIMC entrance exam?
A:

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.

To check IIMC tuition fee for International students, they can check IIMC Admission Prospectus 2026-27, which is to be made available on official website.

IIMC Seat Intake 2026

Check out number of seats available for each course offered by Indian Institute of Mass Communication here.

IIMC Campus Courses Offered No. of Seats
IIMC New Delhi MA in Media Business Studies 40
MA in Strategic Communication 40
MA in New Media Communications 30
PG Diploma in Hindi Journalism 68
PG Diploma in Radio and TV Journalism (Bilingual- English & Hindi) 51
PG Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations (Bilingual- English & Hindi) 77
PG Diploma in English Journalism 68
PG Diploma in Urdu Journalism 30
IIMC Dhenkanal PG Diploma in English Journalism 68
PG Diploma in Corporate Communication and Brand Management  40
PG Diploma in Odia Journalism 30
IIMC Amravati PG Diploma in English Journalism 30
PG Diploma in Hindi Journalism 30
PG Diploma in Marathi Journalism 30
IIMC Aizawl PG Diploma in English Journalism 30
MA in New Media Communications 30
IIMC Jammu PG Diploma in English Journalism 30
PG Diploma in Hindi Journalism 30
MA in New Media Communications 30

IIMC Kottayam

PG Diploma in English Journalism 30

PG Diploma in Malayalam Journalism

30

MA in New Media Communications

30

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