The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) is the most prestigious and coveted college for persuasion of mass communication courses in all of India. IIMC conducts an entrance exam to shortlist aspirants for admission in various post-graduate diploma programmes offered at its campuses.
The IIMC 2020 Entrance Exam application forms were released online on May 1, 2020, and will only be available in online mode. Candidates who have successfully submitted the application form before the last date of form closure are eligible to sit for the IIMC entrance examination. Candidates will be provided with their respective admit cards a week before the entrance exam. Due to the onslaught of Covid-19, there has been some ambiguity pertaining to the dates but the institute will keep the aspirants informed as per the changes take place.
IIMC has been constantly ranked 1st in Best MassCom college rankings conducted by various bodies like MHRD and India Today Rankings and is the dream of any mass communication student to study at IIMC. It is similar to what IITs are to engineering students, SRCC is to commerce students and IIMs are to management graduates.
Exam Name |
IIMC Entrance Exam (Indian Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Exam) 2020 |
Exam for Course Level |
PG level |
Mode |
Offline only |
Test Duration |
120 minutes |
No. of Test Cities |
20 cities |
Courses Offered |
PG Diploma Courses in Journalism (English/Hindi/ Odia/ Urdu/ Marathi/ Malayalam), Radio and TV Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations |
Registration Dates |
April 30 – May 30, 2020 |
Exam Date |
June 20-21, 2020 |
Exam Helpdesk No. |
011-26741352 |
Exam Website & Email |
http://www.iimc.gov.in/ iimc1965@gmail.com |
On the basis of an aspirant’s score/rank in IIMC Entrance exam, he/she can secure admission at any IIMC campus. The courses offered at IIMC are as mentioned below:
College |
Course Offered |
IIMC New Delhi |
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IIMC Dhenkanal |
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IIMC Amravati |
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IIMC Aizawl |
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IIMC Jammu |
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IIMC Kottayam |
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Category |
IIMC Entrance Exam Application Fee |
General |
Rs 1,500 |
SC/ ST/ OBC/ PhD |
Rs 1,000 |
FAQs
Q. Is the IIMC entrance exam offline or online?
Offline (Pen and Paper test)
Q. Does IIMC offer bachelor courses?
No.
Q. Is the IIMC entrance exam easy?
The level is difficulty is generally average.
Q. How to crack the IIMC entrance exam?
By preparing regularly with a positive mind-set
Q. What type of questions is asked in the IIMC entrance exam?
General awareness, English language skills, comprehension skills, current affairs are the main sections.
Q. Will I get the IIMC entrance exam admit card by post?
No
Q. When will the IIMC entrance exam cut-off be released?
After the results
Q. Is there an age limit to apply for the IIMC entrance exam?
General category candidates should be born 1/8/1995 or later to apply for the entrance exam. For SC/ST/Physically Challenged candidates, the date of bith should be 1/8/1990 or later to apply. For OBC category, the date of birth should be 1/8/1992 or later.
Q. Do I have to give the personal interview if I clear the IIMC entrance exam?
Yes it is mandatory.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
General Category: Aspirants born on August 1, 1995 or later are eligible to apply.
SC/ST/Physically Handicapped Category: Aspirants born on August 1, 1990 or later are eligible to apply.
OBC Category: Aspirants born on August 1, 1992 or later are eligible to apply.
IIMC – Journalism Programme
Syllabus for the Journalism programme:
Analytical & Comprehension skills |
General Awareness |
Sensitivity and Social Issues |
Language capability including oral and writing skills |
Ethics and Values |
Aptitude and mental make-up |
IIMC – Advertising and Public Relations
Syllabus for the Advertising and Public Relations programme:
Language Capability |
Brand Awareness |
General awareness about development and public issues |
Social Consciousness |
Lateral thinking capabilities |
Analytical and Comprehension skills |
Application Start Date | : | 30th April 2020 |
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Application End Date | : | 30th May 2020 |
Exam Date | : | 21st June 2020 |
Result Date | : | |
Conducted By | : | Indian Institute of Mass Communication |
Official Website | : | http://www.iimc.gov.in |