Indian Institute of Mass Communication Admissions 2026-27 Dates, Appilcation Form, Process & Fee

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi, established in 1965 under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is India's premier autonomous media education and research institute. Recently granted Deemed University status, IIMC offers Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) programs alongside Master of Arts (M.A.) degree programs across specialized domains such as Journalism, Strategic Communication, and Media Business Studies.

Admission to IIMC New Delhi for the academic session is governed primarily through the national-level Common University Entrance Test (CUET-PG) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), followed by centralized online e-counselling.

Admission Process

Admissions across all postgraduate diploma and degree courses at IIMC follow a multi-stage centralized process:

CUET-PG National Entrance Registration

Candidates applying for M.A. programs or PG Diploma courses (English Journalism, Hindi Journalism, Advertising & Public Relations, Radio & TV Journalism) must register for the CUET-PG exam conducted by the NTA. Applicants must select the relevant paper codes (e.g., COQP17 for Mass Communication and Journalism) during form submission.

Institutional Language Entrance Test (For Language Journalism)

For regional language journalism courses (such as Urdu Journalism), IIMC conducts an independent entrance examination directly, evaluated on language proficiency and current affairs awareness.

IIMC Centralized e-Counselling Registration

Following the release of NTA CUET-PG scorecards, qualified candidates must register separately on the official IIMC e-counselling portal (iimc.admissions.nic.in). Applicants fill and lock their preferred courses and campus combinations in order of priority.

Seat Allotment & Seat Acceptance

Seat allotment is processed over multiple online counseling rounds based on CUET-PG scores, reservation policies, and preference locking. Allotted candidates submit their willingness ("Freeze" or "Float") and pay a non-refundable Seat Acceptance Fee online.

Physical Document Verification & Campus Reporting

Final admission is confirmed after verification of academic transcripts and category credentials at the allotted campus.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility guidelines at IIMC New Delhi vary depending on the chosen academic qualification level:

Post Graduate Diploma Programs (PGD)

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian or foreign university. Final-year undergraduate students are eligible to apply provisionally.
• Age Limit (as of August 1): General category candidates must be a maximum of 25 years old. Age relaxation applies for reserved categories—up to 28 years for OBC-NCL and up to 30 years for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

Master of Arts (M.A.) Programs

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for reserved categories).
• Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for applying to M.A. degree courses.

Application & Registration Fees

Fees associated with the entrance examination and counseling processes are structured as follows:

• CUET-PG Entrance Fee (Paid to NTA for up to 3 paper codes): INR 1,400 for General; INR 1,200 for Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL; INR 1,100 for SC/ST/Third Gender; INR 1,000 for PwD.
• IIMC e-Counselling Registration Fee (Paid to IIMC): INR 1,500 for General category; INR 1,000 for Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD.
• Regional Language Entrance Exam Fee (Direct IIMC exam): INR 800 for General; INR 600 for OBC/EWS; INR 550 for SC/ST.
• Seat Acceptance Fee: INR 20,000 (adjustable against final semester fees) upon seat allotment.

Required Documents

Candidates must upload clear scanned copies during online e-counselling and submit original hard copies during physical reporting:

• Passport-size photographs and scanned signature.
• Class 10 Board Certificate / Marksheet (Proof of Date of Birth).
• Class 12 / Higher Secondary Marksheet and Passing Certificate.
• Bachelor's Degree Provisional/Original Certificate and all Semester Marksheets.
• CUET-PG Admit Card and NTA Scorecard.
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD) issued by competent authorities, if applicable.
• Government Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, or PAN Card).
• Undertaking Form for pending final-year graduation marksheets (promising submission by September 30).

Important Dates (2026 Academic Session)

The schedule for CUET-PG entrance and the IIMC admission e-counselling process for the 2026–2027 session is detailed below:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Does IIMC conduct its own separate entrance exam for all courses?

No. Admissions to all M.A. programs and core PG Diploma courses (English, Hindi, Radio & TV, and Ad & PR) are conducted through CUET-PG. IIMC conducts its own entrance test solely for regional language journalism courses like Urdu Journalism.

Q2: Can final-year graduation students apply for IIMC admissions?

Yes. Final-year students sitting for their Bachelor's degree exams can apply. If allotted a seat, admission remains provisional subject to submitting proof of passing with required eligibility marks by September 30.

Q3: What CUET-PG paper code is required for PG Diploma courses at IIMC?

Candidates applying for PG Diploma courses in English, Hindi, Radio & TV, and Advertising & Public Relations must select the CUET-PG Mass Communication and Journalism paper code (COQP17).

Q4: Is there an interview round for PG Diploma courses at IIMC?

No. For PG Diploma courses, seat allotment is determined directly by CUET-PG merit rank and choices locked during e-counselling. Certain M.A. degree programs may incorporate personal interviews as part of departmental evaluation.

Q5: What happens if I choose the "Float" option after Round 1 seat allotment?

Selecting "Float" allows candidates to accept their currently allotted seat by paying the seat acceptance fee while remaining eligible for an upgrade to a higher-preference course or campus in subsequent counseling rounds.