IIMC Entrance Exam

The registration form for IIMC entrance exam for PG Diploma courses in Odia, Marathi, Malayalam and Urdu Journalism this year were released on May 2, 2023 and the last date of registration was May 31, 2023. Whereas, the application process for CUET PG started on March 20, 2023 and lasted till May 5, 2023. Post the CUET PG registration process, the form correction window was opened for 2 days to edit the details related to academic qualification, address and upload better photo and signature. The CUET PG registration window remained open for about two months.

IIMC Entrance Exam is usually conducted in the month of July every year. The exam date varies according to the courses as for the language journalism courses IIMC conducts the entrance exam itself and for other courses the admission is given through CUET PG. For the session 2023-24, the IIMC Entrance Exam 2023 for language journalism courses was held on June 18, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Whereas, the CUET PG exam for admission to PG Diploma courses in English Journalism, Hindi Journalism, Radio & TV Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations and Digital Media offered at IIMC was conducted on June 10, 2023.

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.

For the candidates appearing for CUET PG, the exam pattern is such that the number of questions will be 100 and they will be divided into two parts: Part A: Consisting of Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Awareness, Mathematical/Quantitative Ability and Analytical Skills comprising of 25 MCQs and Part B: Domain Knowledge comprising of 75 MCQs. For those appearing for Regional Language PG Diploma Journalism courses, the question paper will be descriptive and objective in nature. There will be Long, Short and Multiple-Choice question (MCQ) type questions.

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to prepare for the IIMC Entrance Exam:

1. Know the syllabus thoroughly.
2. Get all the study material required for the entrance exam to help prepare better.
3. Understand the exam pattern and marking scheme so that you can prepare accordingly.
4. Create a day to day, weekly and monthly time table on how much material to cover on a daily basis.
5. Solve question papers, sample papers and give mock tests to know your strengths and weaknesses.

In case of failed transaction only, the application fee will be refunded. Once the fee is paid successfully, no refund will be granted. Hence, the candidate should go through all the details regarding eligibility criteria, application form etc. before applying for a course.

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. 

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.