Life at IIMC Delhi-NCR: A Transformative Experience
About IIMC Delhi
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication is a Government institute of Journalism based in New Delhi. It was established in the year 1965 by the then Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, considering the data put forward. It ranks among India's premier institutes of Journalism. IIMC is Asia's first Institute to have a committed Communication in the area of Research Department conducting research, analysis, and impact assessment studies. IIMC has 5 regional campuses in Dhenkanal, Odisha; Aizawl, Mizoram; Amravati, Maharashtra; Jammu, J&K; and Kottayam, Kerala, and its main campus in Delhi. IIMC provides different Post-graduate Diploma in Journalism courses in English, Hindi, Radio & TV, Urdu, Odia, Marathi, and Advertising & Public Relations.
It has conducted various short-term courses on media relations & engagement and public relations for officials from various departments of the Government of India, State Governments, PSUs, and the Armed Forces. Admission to IIMC PG Diploma courses is done through CUET PG, conducted by NTA. IIMC conducts its own entrance exams for admission to PG Diploma language courses. IIMC provides wonderful job placements for its students. Every year, around 70 media organizations participate in the job placement drive. The highest salary package offered at IIMC is INR 20 LPA and the average/Nominal salary package is INR 3-4 LPA. Some of the participating companies at IIMC placement drives are ABP News, TOI, Hindustan Times, Zee Media, Economic Times, ANI, and many more.
IIMC Highlights
| Institute Name | Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) |
| Established | Institute Type 1965 | Public |
| Approved By | UGC |
| Set By | Ministry of Information and Broadcasting |
| Ranking | Ranked 1 for Mass Communications by India Today (2023) Ranked 1 for Mass Communications by The Week (2023) |
| Courses Offered | PG Diploma in 8 Streams |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Admission Criteria | Entrance Test + Counselling |
| Entrance Exam | CUET PG |
| Facilities Available | Library, Printing Press, Hostel, Auditorium |
| Top Recruiters | ABP News, NDTV, Discovery |
| Official Website | iimc.nic.in |
IIMC Courses & Fees
Please Note: –Here the below mentioned Total Fees include the Tuition Fee, Library Fee and Student Welfare Fund.
| Courses | Details | Yearly Total Fees |
| PG Diploma in Journalism (English) | Duration: 1 year Seats Intake: 68 Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university Selection Criteria: CUET PG + Counselling | INR 95,500 |
| PG Diploma in Journalism (Hindi) | Duration: 1 year Seats Intake: 68 Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university Selection Criteria: CUET PG + Counselling | INR 95,500 |
| PG Diploma in Radio & TV Journalism | Duration: 1 year Seats Intake: 51 Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university Selection Criteria: CUET PG + Counselling | INR 1,68,500 |
| PG Diploma in Advertising & PR | Duration: 1 Year Seats Intake: 77 Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university Selection Criteria: CUET PG + Counselling | INR 1,31,500 |
| PG Diploma in Digital Media | Duration: 1 Year Seats Intake: 120 Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university Selection Criteria: CUET PG + Counselling | INR 2,08,500 |
| MA in Strategic Communication | Duration: 2 Year Seats Intake: 40 | INR 2,48,500 |
| MA in Media Business Studies | Duration: 2 Year Seats Intake: 40 | INR 2,48,500 |
| PG Diploma in Journalism (Urdu) | Duration: 1 Year Seats Intake: 30 Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university Selection Criteria: IIMC Entrance Test + Counselling | INR 55,500 |
IIMC Admissions
The applicant who appeared for the CUET PG exam need to go to register on the IIM official website
Then also go the IIMC official website @iimc.nic.in.
Now You have to Go to "Admissions" on to menu bar and then click on "PG Diploma Admissions and Application Form
Apply for admission click Now, "Online Registration"
Create a password using email address Register
Login your username and password and fill the application form
Upload all the necessary documents
Select the desired program
Submit the application form as well as and also pay the application fee using Debit/Credit Card
keep safe copy of the application form for further reference.
IIMC Placements
Percentage of Students Placed: 98% approximately
Highest Salary Package: INR. 11-12 LPA
Average Salary Package: INR. 3-4 LPA
Highest Package Department : Advertising & Public Relations
Major Recruiters: ABP News, Discovery, Sony, Radio Mirchi, Tata Steel, etc.
