IIMC Dhenkanal Announces Admission for PG Diploma in Odia Journalism (2025-26); Check important dates

Interested candidates can apply through both online and offline modes. The last date for submission of application forms is 30th April 2025. The entrance examination will be held on 18th May 2025 at five cities across Odisha

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Dhenkanal has announced the commencement of the admission process for the Post Graduate Diploma in Odia Journalism (PGDOJ) for the academic session 2025-26.

This one-year full-time professional programme aims to train students in journalism, media writing, reporting, editing, digital communication, and public relations with a special focus on the Odia language.

Prof. Anand Pradhan, Regional Director, IIMC Dhenkanal, informed that the admission process will begin from 3rd March 2025. Interested candidates can apply through both online and offline modes. The last date for submission of application forms is 30th April 2025. The entrance examination will be held on 18th May 2025 at five cities across Odisha, including Bhubaneswar, Dhenkanal, Berhampur, Sambalpur, and Balasore. The entrance test will assess candidates' language proficiency in Odia, writing skills, general knowledge, and aptitude for journalism.

The course has 30 seats, including reservations for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD categories as per Government of India norms. Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year graduation students can also apply, provided they submit their final mark sheets by 30th September 2025. The maximum age limit is 25 years for the General category, with age relaxations for reserved categories.

Applicants can download the admission form and instructions from the IIMC website: https://iimc.gov.in/language-courses-25-26. The hard copy of the admission forms will also be available at the following locations:

IIMC: Dhenkanal Campus Office, Sanchar Marg, Dhenkanal

3rd Floor, National Academy of Broadcasting and Multimedia (NABM), Behind Rail Sadan, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar

CBFC Regional Office, Chalachitra Bhavan, OFDC Campus, Buxi Bazar, Cuttack

Applicants can also submit their applications online through the Google Form link: https://forms.gle/ZzU1Ftf7UCe9kFr37. The entrance test fees are Rs. 500 for the General category and Rs. 350 for SC/ST/EWS/PwD candidates, payable via UPI, NEFT, or bank transfer.

The course curriculum covers communication theory, reporting and writing, editing, digital media, media laws and ethics, audio-visual production, development journalism, and advertising and PR. The programme includes a one-month mandatory internship with reputed media organizations to provide hands-on training to students. The total course fee is Rs. 55,500/-.

Prof. Anand Pradhan said that IIMC, Dhenkanal has been at the forefront of media education in Eastern India and has produced many successful media professionals over the years. The PG Diploma in Odia Journalism programme provides high-quality media education in regional language journalism and offers a unique opportunity for young aspirants to build their careers in the media industry.