IIMC (Indian Institute of Mass Communication), New Delhi is India's premier media institute under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. NOTE: IIMC primarily offers Post-Graduate Diplomas (PGDJ) requiring a bachelor's degree - there is no UG programme. It is included here for awareness of journalism career paths. IIMC PGD is the gold standard for journalism training in India - alumni include India's top editors and broadcasters. Admission via written entrance + interview, 9 month diploma at Delhi/Dhenkanal/Aizawl/Amravati/Kottayam/Jammu campuses.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Online CBT + interview (after graduation)
Duration:180 minutes (written) + interview
Total Marks:100 + interview
Marking Scheme:+1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong
Sections
English Language & Comprehension
20 Questions•20 Marks
Current Affairs & General Awareness
30 Questions•30 Marks
Aptitude for Journalism (essay + media awareness)
Essay + MCQs Questions•30 Marks
Reasoning & Quant
20 Questions•20 Marks
Syllabus
Current Affairs
Detailed knowledge of national and international news (last 12-18 months)
Government schemes, foreign affairs, judicial verdicts
Media Awareness
History of Indian and global media
Famous journalists, recent media controversies
Press freedom, media ethics
Essay
Current topics with social/political/economic relevance - 300-400 words
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's degree from any discipline (note: PG, not UG)
Age 25 years or below (relaxation for reserved categories)
Important Dates
Notification
March 2027 (tentative - confirm on official website)
Exam
June 2027 (tentative)
Application Process
Register on iimc.gov.in
Fill application, pay fee
Take online entrance
Shortlisted candidates attend interview at IIMC Delhi
Admission for PGD with high competition (200 seats across all programmes)
💡 Preparation Tips
Most competitive journalism entrance in India - read 4-5 newspapers daily for 6 months
IIMC interview tests media awareness, current affairs depth, sincerity of motivation
❓ FAQs
Does IIMC have a UG programme?
No. IIMC offers only Post-Graduate Diplomas (PGD) requiring a completed bachelor's degree. Class 12 students aiming for journalism should first complete a BA (preferably from JMI/DU/IPU) and then apply to IIMC for PGD.
What is the placement record at IIMC?
IIMC has placement records of 90%+ with publications (Hindu, Indian Express, India Today, NDTV, BBC, Reuters, DD News, AIR), and high-profile alumni in major newsrooms across India.