Mass Communication & Media

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. 

Candidates can prepare following topics/subjects for IIMC Entrance Exam.

General Awareness; India's socio-political-cultural history, legal and Constitutional provisions, Rights of Citizens; India's developmental issues; Global developments and their impact on India; Awareness about media scene in India; Reasoning, Aptitude and mental make up; Language and expression skill; Literature, Cinema and Cultural scene; Analytical and comprehension skills; Ethics and values; Social Consciousness; Lateral thinking capabilities; General awareness about the field of Media & Communication

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) selection criteria includes shortlisting of candidates on the basis of scores obtained in the Common University Entrance Test Post Graduate exam for PG Diploma courses in Journalism. For the language journalism courses, thee is a written exam conducted by IIMC. The list of selected candidates for each course is released after the exam is over and candidates will be then called for counselling and document verification process. Candidates should go through the selection process mentioned in the prospectus of Indian Institute of Mass Communication for their respective course.

Jamia Millia Islamia releases cut off for different categories, including General, Other Backward Caste, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe. The JMI entrance exam cut off for SC and ST category students is usually lower than cut off for General category.

During the counselling candidates are required to bring these documents: 
Registration Form, Admit Card, Two recent passport size photographs, Proof of Permanent Address with the name of the nearest police station and district, Proof of passing the qualifying examination along with the marksheets, Proof of Age, Character Certificate from the institution last attended, Certificate from a doctor or hospital certifying blood group, Category certificate (If applicable), Certificate/Affidavit from gazetted officer (in case of gap period), and Result of qualifying examination.

Candidates who are not satisfied with the Jamia Millia Islamia's response sheet can raise their objections within a prescribed duration. To submit their objections, they will have to pay a fee of INR 500/- per programme to challenge. Candidates raising objections to two programmes will have to pay INR 1000. The JMI Entrance Exam answer key objection fee has to be paid online, through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Paytm.

Jamia Millia Islamia provides candidates an option to challenge their response sheet. Candidates can submit their objections against JMI answer key within 48 hours of its release. To submit their objection, candidates will have to pay INR 500 per programme to challenge the answer key. No grievance will be entertained by Jamia Millia Islamia without payment of fee.

The JMI entrance exam answer key and response sheet is released at JMI result page, three working days after the entrance exam is conducted. Students can check the answer key at jmi.ac.in. After the release of answer key, Jamia Millia Islamia will also open the challenge window.

Yes, there is negative marking in Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam 2026. For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted. So, candidates must answer questions only if they are confident to avoid losing marks.