
IIMC 2022: Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Pattern & Admit Card
In recent years, Journalism has emerged as one of the most attractive career choices among students. Nowadays, many students are pursuing their careers in media to become part of the happening world of news, views, and discussions. The power, glamour and popularity associated with the media persons have become the main reason to attract students to this field. For admission to Journalism courses, candidates need to appear for entrance exams conducted by different institutes. We will be discussing the most popular exam conducted for Journalism admission i.e. IIMC. IIMC exam is conducted by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication. The institute is one of the well-known and reputed institutes of mass communication. It was inaugurated in 1965 by Smt. Indira Gandhi then served as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting. Since then IIMC has been offering various journalism courses. Some other popular Journalism entrance exams are – FTII entrance exam, Asian College of Journalism Entrance Exam, WLCI All India Entrance Exam, etc.
IIMC entrance exam offers admission to PG diploma courses in Journalism, Radio & TV Journalism, and PR & Advertising courses offered at the 6 campuses of the institute. Read below to know more about the IIMC 2022 Exam.
IIMC 2022 Latest Updates -
- The IIMC official notification for the 2022 entrance exam is not out yet.
- It is expected to be released in the month of June 2022.
- The examination is expected to be conducted in the month of July 2022.
IIMC Entrance Exam 2022 - Quick Highlights
Exam Name |
IIMC Entrance Exam 2022 |
Exam conducting authority |
Indian Institute of Mass Communication |
Official website |
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Exam Level |
University level |
Application mode |
Online |
Exam mode |
Pen-and-paper based test |
Exam duration |
120 minutes |
Courses covered |
PG Diploma in Journalism |
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IIMC Exam 2022 Important Dates
Here are the tentative dates for the IIMC 2022 exam:
IIMC 2022 Exam Events |
Important Dates (Tentative) |
Avail Application Form from |
June 2022 |
Last date of Application Form submission |
June 2022 |
Admit card availability |
July 2022 |
IIMC 2022 Entrance Exam |
July 2022 |
IIMC Entrance Exam Result |
August 2022 |
GD and Interview dates |
August 2022 |
Final selection announcement |
End of August 2022 |
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IIMC Exam 2022 Pattern & Syllabus
There are two stages in the IIMC Journalism exam. In the first stage, a written test is held, in which the candidate’s General mental ability and General awareness are tested. In the second stage, group discussion and interviews are conducted. The weightage of the Written Test and Interview/ Group Discussion round is 85:15. The duration of the exam is 2 hours.
There are certain defined areas from where questions are asked in the exam, which is as follows
- Language ability.
- Analytical & Comprehension skills.
- Aptitude
- General Awareness – Social history, Social developments, recent policy, economic developments and international development.
In the IIMC Exam for Advertisement and PR, in addition to the areas mentioned above, some questions related to Brand awareness and recall are also added. Check below-
- Language Ability.
- Aptitude
- Analytical and Comprehension skills.
- General Awareness.
- Quantification skill.
- Brand Awareness and Recall.
IIMC Exam 2022 Eligibility
Nationality – A candidate should be an Indian citizen.
Educational Qualifications –
- A candidate should have done Bachelors's in any stream from a recognised University/ College or Institution.
- Candidates in the final year of their Bachelor's are also eligible to apply for the exam.
Age Limit –
- The General candidate should not be born earlier than August 1st, 1997. Candidates who are born on the date mentioned above and later are eligible to apply.
- There is age relaxation for the SC/ST and OBC candidates.
- The OBC candidates should not be born earlier than August 1st, 1994.
- The SC/ST candidates should not be born earlier than August 1st, 1992.
IIMC Exam 2022 Application Process
Candidates can apply for the IIMC 2022 exam through online mode. The application form can be filled out at the IIMC official website. Candidates are advised to access the application form only through the official website. The applications are to be submitted before the last date. The application form will be released tentatively in the month of June 2022.
How To Apply for the IIMC Exam 2022?
- Visit the official website of the IIMC, i.e. www.iimc.nic.in. Click the link to visit the website directly.
- Click on the link for filling out the application form.
- In the application form, a candidate should fill all the required columns. The candidate should give details of his/her name, address, educational qualifications, mobile number, valid email id, etc.
- Upload the scanned copies of the photograph and signature.
- Pay the requisite application fee through the Payment gateway.
Application Fee
Without an application fee, no application form will be accepted. Once paid, the application fee is non-refundable. Separate application fees should be paid for separate application forms.
Category of Candidate |
Application Fee |
General candidate |
₹ 1500 |
SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS |
₹ 1000 |
NRI Candidate |
USD 50 |
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Mode of Payment
- A candidate can pay the application fee through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card.
IIMC Exam 2022 Other Details
List of Colleges under IIMC –
The IIMC has 6 educational centers across India. It offers various Journalism courses at its different centers. The six IIMC centers are -
- IIMC New Delhi
- IIMC Dhenkanal
- IIMC Jammu
- IIMC Kottayam
- IIMC Aizawl
- IIMC Amravati
The various courses offered at these centers are as follows-
IIMC New Delhi |
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism ( English) |
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism ( Hindi) |
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Post Graduate Diploma in Radio & TV |
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Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising and PR. |
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IIMC Dhenkanal |
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (English) |
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (Odia) |
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IIMC Jammu |
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (English) |
IIMC Kottayam |
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (English) |
IIMC Aizawl |
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (English) |
IIMC Amravati |
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (English) |
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IIMC 2022: Centre of Exam
The IIMC entrance exam is scheduled to be held all over India at the following centers:
Ahmedabad |
Dehradun |
Kottayam |
Aizawl |
Delhi |
Kozhikode |
Amravati |
Dhenkanal |
Lucknow |
Aurangabad |
Guwahati |
Patna |
Bengaluru |
Hyderabad |
Pune |
Bhopal |
Jammu |
Raipur |
Chandigarh |
Jaipur |
Ranchi |
Chennai |
Kolkata |
Srinagar |
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IIMC Entrance Exam Admit Card 2022
Admit Cards will be issued online tentatively in the month of July 2022. It can be downloaded online from the IIMC official website. The admit card contains the name, roll number, address of the test center and the date, and the timing of the exam. Without admit cards, no candidate will be allowed to enter the exam center.
IIMC 2022 Exam: Result Declaration
The IIMC entrance exam result is scheduled to be released tentatively in August 2022. Qualified candidates are required to appear for the interview process. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of the combined score of the candidate in the written test and the group discussion/ interview. The final list of successful candidates will be declared in the month of August 2022.
Opportunities in the Journalism Field
After completing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Journalism, students can become Reporter, News Analyst, Senior Journalists, Editor, etc. They can work with big channels like Star News, ABP News, Zee News, etc. The salary packages for Reporters and Journalists have gone up in recent years.
IIMC 2022 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Candidates interested in Journalism must appear for the IIMC entrance examination. The examination is scheduled to be held in the month of July 2022. Here are the frequently asked questions related to the exam.
Q. How much is the application fee for the IIMC 2022 Exam?
The application fee for the IIMC is ₹1500 for the general category candidate and it is ₹1000 for the SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.
Q. What are the educational centers of IIMC?
The IIMC has 6 educational centers across India, which are as follows- New Delhi, Dhenkanal, Jammu, Aizawl, Amravati and Kottayam.
Q. What courses are available at the IIMC New Delhi center?
There are four courses which are available at the New Delhi center, which are as follows – PG Diploma in English Journalism, Hindi Journalism, Radio & TV, Advertising and PR Journalism.
Q. When will the IIMC 2022 Exam be held?
The IIMC 2022 exam will be held in July 2022.
Q. How to get the Admit Card of the IIMC 2022 Exam?
One can download the admit card online from the official website of the IIMC.
Q. How to get the application form for the IIMC 2022 Exam?
Candidates can submit their application form through the official website.
Q. What are the languages in which the IIMC 2022 exam is conducted?
Besides Hindi and English, the IIMC Exam is conducted in Odia, Urdu, Malayalam and Marathi at different centers across India.
surydev kumar , March 28, 2020
sir eska form kab nikalta hai
Exams Planner, April 6, 2020
The registration will likely begin in April 2020.