Indian Institute of Mass Communication | Cut-Off Details | Vidyavision

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi, established in 1965 under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is widely regarded as India’s apex institution for media, journalism, and strategic communication. Having been declared a Deemed-to-be University, IIMC offers Master’s degrees (M.A.) alongside its flagship Post Graduate Diploma (PG Diploma) programs.

Admissions to all PG Diploma and M.A. programs at IIMC New Delhi and its regional campuses (Dhenkanal, Amravati, Aizawl, Jammu, and Kottayam) are conducted through the Common University Entrance Test PG (CUET-PG), administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Admission Criteria & Eligibility

1. Entrance Examination:
• PG Diploma & M.A. (Mass Communication & Media): Admissions rely on scores from the CUET-PG Mass Communication & Journalism paper (Paper Code: COQP17).
• Regional Language Journalism: For PG Diploma courses in regional languages (Odia, Marathi, Malayalam, Urdu), IIMC conducts its own institutional entrance examination.
2. Academic Eligibility:
• Candidates must hold a valid Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Final-year undergraduate students are eligible to apply, provided they complete their degree requirements before final admission.
3. Selection Process:
• Shortlisting is done purely on the basis of CUET-PG scores/ranks followed by centralized online counselling conducted by IIMC.
• There are no group discussions or interviews for standard PG Diploma / M.A. programs; seat allocation depends on merit rank, category, and preferred campus choice.

Cut-Off Analysis & Opening/Closing Ranks

IIMC New Delhi demands the highest merit cut-offs among all campuses. High-demand programs like Advertising & Public Relations (Ad & PR) and Radio & TV Journalism consistently close in the top ranks for General category applicants.

The table below details category-wise and program-wise opening/closing ranks across recent admission cycles at the New Delhi campus:

Key Determinants of IIMC Cut-Offs

• Campus Preference: The New Delhi main campus is chosen first by almost all top-ranking CUET-PG candidates, making its cut-offs significantly higher than regional campuses like Dhenkanal or Jammu.
• NTA CUET-PG Difficulty Level: Standardized scoring across shift variations in the COQP17 paper affects raw cutoff marks, though rank percentiles remain consistent year-over-year.
• Reservation Policies: Seat distribution adheres strictly to Central Government norms (15% SC, 7.5% ST, 27% OBC-NCL, 10% EWS, and 5% PwD).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Which CUET-PG paper code should I select to apply for IIMC New Delhi?

Candidates applying for English Journalism, Hindi Journalism, Radio & TV Journalism, Ad & PR, and Digital Media must select the COQP17 (Mass Communication and Journalism) paper code in the CUET-PG application.

Q2: Does IIMC New Delhi conduct personal interviews or group discussions for admission?

No. Admissions for national-level PG Diploma and M.A. programs are strictly based on CUET-PG ranks through centralized online counselling.

Q3: What rank is required in CUET-PG to get PG Diploma in Advertising & PR at IIMC Delhi?

For the General category, candidates usually need an All India Rank (AIR) within the top 50 in CUET-PG. For OBC-NCL candidates, closing ranks generally range between 250 and 350.

Q4: How does IIMC conduct admissions for Regional Language Journalism courses?

Regional language journalism courses (such as Odia, Marathi, Malayalam, and Urdu) do not use CUET-PG scores. IIMC conducts a separate entrance examination and selection process for these programs.

Q5: Where can applicants check official counseling schedules and cut-off lists?

Official allotment lists, round-wise opening and closing ranks, and seat confirmation notices are published on the official portal