Nidhi Bahl Updated On: 20 Aug, 2018 16:57 IST
Indian Institute of Mass Communication entrance exam is a national-level test, which is conducted for the candidates seeking admission in Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Hindi & English), Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Radio and TV Journalism, Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Advertising and Public Relations as well as Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Odia/ Urdu/ Marathi/ Malyalam). IIMC entrance exam is conducted in offline mode and candidates who qualify the IIMC entrance exam 2018 have to appear for the interview and group discussion rounds.
IIMC entrance exam eligibility criteria is prescribed by the exam conducting authority for the candidates who wish to apply for the entrance exam. The eligibility norms of IIMC include requirements related to age limit, educational qualification, and qualifying marks of the candidates in their final exams and other aspects.
In order to take the exam, candidates must fulfill the IIMC eligibility norms as it is mandatory for all the appearing candidates. Candidates failing to meet the criteria of eligibility are not allowed to sit for the entrance test.
Note: The detailed IIMC entrance exam eligibility criteria is mentioned below:
In terms of Nationality:
In terms of Age Limit:
For General category, candidates born on August 1, 1993, or later are eligible to apply.
For SC/ST/PH category, candidates born on August 1, 1988, or later are eligible to apply.
For OBC category, candidates born on August 1, 1990, or later are eligible to apply.
In terms of Academic Qualification:
To apply for IIMC entrance exam, candidates must be graduates in any discipline from a recognised university or an institute.
Candidates should have scored at least 50% marks in their graduation.
Final year students waiting for their results can also apply for the entrance exam. However, such candidates must submit their final year mark sheets/certificates before August 31, 2018.
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In order to appear for IIMC entrance exam, candidates must know the syllabus of the entrance exam. The syllabus of IIMC entrance exam mentions the list of topics that candidates must prepare before taking the exam. With the help of IIMC entrance exam syllabus, candidates can get a thorough understanding of all the topics that need to be covered.
The course-wise syllabus of IIMC entrance exam 2018 is mentioned below.
For Journalism Programme
Analytical & comprehension skills
Ethics & values
General Awareness
Language capability including oral and writing skills
Aptitude & mental make-up
Sensitivity to social issues
For Advertising and Public Relations
Brand awareness
General awareness about development and public issues
Aptitude & mental make-up
Lateral thinking capabilities
Language capability
Analytical & Comprehension skills
Social Consciousness
IIMC entrance test is a national-level exam conducted once in every year by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). The entrance exam is conducted in offline mode and the total time duration of the exam is two hours. Candidates willing to take IIMC entrance exam must note that there is no fixed pattern of the exam, although, the medium of IIMC question paper depends upon the course selected by the candidate.
The following table lists course-wise medium of the exam:
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Course Name |
Medium of Exam |
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Post Graduate Diploma Course in Advertising and Public Relations |
English & Hindi |
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Post Graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Hindi) |
Hindi |
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Post Graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Marathi) |
Marathi |
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Post Graduate Diploma Course in Radio & Television Journalism |
English & Hindi |
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Post Graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Urdu) |
Urdu |
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Post Graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Odia) |
Odia |
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Post Graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Malayalam) |
Malayalam |
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Post Graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (English) |
English |
If you're planning to take the IIMC entrance exam, then you must start your preparation well in advance. Starting your exam preparation beforehand will not only help you in scoring good marks but it will also help you in gaining confidence to face the examination. IIMC entrance exam is one of the most popular exams conducted by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication. By appearing in this entrance exam, candidates can secure admission in postgraduate diploma in journalism/ radio & TV journalism/ advertising and public relation courses.
If you are one of those who plan to appear for the exam, then, you may include the following tips and tricks in your preparation plan.
Set Up a Study Plan:
Having a comprehensive study plan for IIMC exam preparation will help you manage your time and attain your targets. While preparing the schedule, you must ensure that your timetable is in tune with your schedule and daily needs. Therefore, set up a study plan for yourself that will help you crack the entrance exam.
Plan Your Exam Strategy:
Having a good preparation strategy is important to structure and manage your preparation time. A good exam strategy is to have a study schedule which is in inaccordance with the subjects you have to study and the time available for it.
Get the Right Study Material:
It is crucial for you to get the right study material when it comes to entrance exam preparation. In order to prepare well for IIMC entrance exam, you should have good books that help you understand the fundamental concepts of the subject-matter so that you can prepare easily and effectively.
Practice Through Mock Tests:
Mock tests incorporate all the exam related information in a sequential manner. It exposes you to a large variety of questions, which give a brief idea about the level of difficulty of the actual exam. By taking mock tests, you can prepare for IIMC entrance exam in a better way. By practising mock tests, you will know your strong areas and weak areas that require more attention.
Stay Fit and Take Rest:
It is of utmost importance to stay fit and healthy when it comes to entrance exam preparation. Along with the exam preparation, it is suggested that you exercise daily and sleep well to keep your mind and body fresh on the day of the exam.
Candidates preparing for IIMC entrance exam 2018 must take a look at the subject-wise books that are suggested below:
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Handbook of Mass Communication (Theory and Practice) by V K Joshi |
Manorama Year Book |
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Success Master: Journalism & Mass Communication Entrance Examinations |
Popular Master Guide for Journalism & Mass Communication Entrance Examination by R Gupta |
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Mass Communication Journalism Entrance Examination of All Indian Universities by Arihant |
Word Power made easy by Norman Lewis. General Knowledge Digest by TMH |
IIMC Entrance Exam 2018 Result has been released by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication on 21st June 2018 at 5.40 PM. Candidates who appeared for the entrance test can view their results in online mode on the official website of IIMC i.e. iimc.nic.in. Candidates must note that IIMC releases the result separately for each course.
The result of IIMC entrance exam 2018 displays the roll numbers of all the candidates who qualified the entrance exam. By viewing the result of IIMC entrance exam 2018, candidates will be able to know whether they have qualified or not. Those candidates who qualify in the IIMC written entrance exam have to appear for the next round of admission that includes Group Discussion (GD)/ Personal Interview (PI).
Check Your IIMC Entrance Exam Result 2018 Now!
To view the result of IIMC entrance exam, candidates can follow the steps given below:
Visit the official website of IIMC i.e. iimc.nic.in
After visiting the website, click on the link 'ENTRANCE EXAM RESULT 2018-19', under News and Announcements.
A new page will open where you have to click on the applied course.
IIMC entrance exam result will appear on the screen in the form of a PDF.
View your IIMC entrance exam result and keep it safe for future references.
The following details are mentioned in the IIMC Result 2018:
Course-wise Roll number of the short-listed candidates
Documents to be carried at the time of selection process
Date and time of IIMC selection process
Address of IIMC selection process
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Events |
Dates |
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IIMC Entrance Exam for PG Diploma in Journalism, Radio and TV Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations |
May 27, 2018 |
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IIMC Entrance Exam for Odia/Urdu/Marathi/Malayalam Journalism |
May 26, 2018 |
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IIMC Result Announcement |
June 21, 2018 |
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IIMC GD & PI |
June 2018 |
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Declaration of Final Selection |
July 2018 |
The IIMC 2018 selection process involves Group Discussion and Interview conducted by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). Based on the IIMC Entrance Exam 2018 Result, as well as GD & PI result, candidates are allotted seats. The IIMC selection process began on 2nd July.
A call letter mentioning the date, time, and venue, is sent to the qualifying candidates, inviting them for group discussion and personal interview. Afterwards, the conducting authority releases the final result, which includes the overall marks of the candidate in written exam, interview and group discussion. Candidates have to bring all original educational, caste & 10th certificates for DOB at the time of interview.
All those who have been shortlisted post the entrance exam have to appear for IIMC's group discussion and/or personal interview round as per the following schedule:
| Events | Dates |
| Odia Journalism | 29th June, 2018 |
| English Journalism | 2nd July to 7th July, 2018 |
| Hindi Journalism | 2nd July to 5th July, 2018 |
| Radio and TV Journalism | 2nd July to 4th July, 2018 |
| Advertising & Public Relations | 2nd July to 5th July, 2018 |
| Malayalam Journalism | To be announced |
| Marathi Journalism | To be announced |
| Urdu Journalism | To be announced |
Class XII Certificate
Class X Certificate
IIMC Admit Card
Valid Photo ID
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Degree Certificate
Venue for Interview/Group Discussion- IIMC, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, JNU New Campus, New Delhi- 110067
The first admission lists post the IIMC Entrance Exam 2018 has been released by Indian Institute of Mass Communication. The lists have been published for all post graduate diploma programmes offered at IIMC including Advertising & Public Relation, Radio & TV Journalism, English Journalism, Hindi Journalism, Odia Journalism, Malayalam Journalis, Urdu Journalism, and Marathi Journalism.
Test takers may check admission list for their respective programme by following the steps given below:
Shortlisted candidates must pay their respective tuition fees latest by July 20, 2018 in order to secure admission at the institute. The admission fee of IIMC can be paid either in online or offline mode.
The following table mentions the weightage given to entrance exam, GD and Interview:
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Particulars |
Weightage Given |
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IIMC Entrance Exam |
75 |
|
GD and Interview |
25 |
On the basis of a total number of seats, candidates are offered admission at various centers of IIMC.
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Course Name |
Medium of Exam |
Number of Seats |
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PG Diploma Course in Advertising and Public Relations, New Delhi |
English and Hindi |
70 |
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PG Diploma Course in Journalism (Hindi) New Delhi |
Hindi |
62 |
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Post-graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Urdu) New Delhi |
Urdu |
15 |
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PG Diploma Course in Journalism (English) |
English |
Aizawl-15, Amravati-15, Delhi-62, Dhenkanal-62, Jammu-15, Kottayam-15 |
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Post-graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Marathi) Amravati (Maharashtra) Marathi |
Marathi |
15 |
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Post-graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Malayalam) Kottayam (Kerala) |
Malyalam |
15 |
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PG Diploma Course in Journalism (Odia) Dhenkanal (Odisha) |
Odia |
23 |
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PG Diploma Course in Radio & Television Journalism, New Delhi |
English and Hindi |
46 |
IIMC entrance exam 2018 admit card is released by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication. The admit card of IIMC is issued in online mode for the registered candidates. Candidates can access the IIMC admit card by entering their date of birth, mobile number or application number.
IIMC admit card mentions various details such as name of the candidate, address of the test center, and important exam instructions. For identity purpose, it is mandatory for candidates to carry the admit card along with the photo ID proof to the test center. Additionally, before downloading the admit card of IIMC exam, candidates are advised to check all the details mentioned on the admit card. In case there is a discrepancy in IIMC admit card, then, the same must be informed to the concerned authorities within the stipulated time frame to get the error rectified.
Note: The admit card of IIMC entrance exam has to be kept safely by the candidates until the completion of the admission process.
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Events |
Dates |
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IIMC Entrance Exam Admit Card |
May 20, 2018 |
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IIMC Entrance Exam for PG Diploma in Journalism, Radio and TV Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations |
May 27, 2018 |
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IIMC Entrance Exam for Odia/Urdu/Marathi/ Malayalam Journalism |
May 26, 2018 |
Candidates can follow the steps given below to download the admit card of IIMC entrance exam 2018:
Visit the official website of IIMC.
Select the course, enter Date of Birth, Mobile Number or Application Number.
After entering the details, click on the ‘Submit’ button.
The admit card of IIMC entrance exam will be displayed on the screen.
Download and print the IIMC exam admit card for future use.
No candidate will be allowed to take the entrance exam without the admit card.
On the day of the exam, candidates must carry IIMC admit card along with an identity proof for verification.
Candidates should avoid tampering with the IIMC admit card.
Before downloading the admit card, candidates must cross-check all the details mentioned on the IIMC admit card.
Candidates must keep the IIMC admit card safe for future reference.
The following details will be mentioned on IIMC admit card:
Candidate’s Name
Date of examination
Photograph of candidate
Candidate’s father and mother name
Address of examination center
Candidate’s date of birth
Roll number
Signature of candidate
Timing of examination
Candidates must carry any one of the below mentioned photo IDs along with the admit card of IIMC exam 2018:
Aadhaar Card
Passport
Voter ID Card
Driving license
College/ Institute Identity Card
Pan Card
The IIMC entrance exam admit card is an important document for taking the exam. Candidates are advised to check all the details mentioned on the admit card. In case there is any discrepancy in the admit card, then, the same must be reported to the officials for rectification.
1. Will I get entry into the exam hall without the hall ticket?
Candidates will not be allowed to take the exam without the hall ticket.
2. How do I get my IIMC hall ticket?
IIMC hall ticket is usually available in online mode and candidates have to download the admit card from the official website of IIMC.
3. What should I do in case of any error in my hall ticket?
In case of any discrepancy in IIMC hall ticket, candidates must contact the exam conducting authority immediately.
IIMC 2018 application form is available in both online as well as offline mode, and candidates are advised to fill accurate details in the application form.
As part of the IIMC application process, candidates have to pay INR 1000 as IIMC application fee in online or offline mode. The fee for IIMC entrance exam application form is INR 1,500 for general category and INR 1000 for other reserved category candidates.
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Event |
Dates |
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IIMC 2018 Application Form |
March 20, 2018 |
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Last Date To Submit the IIMC 2018 Application Form |
May 10, 2018 |
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IIMC 2018 Admit Card |
May 20, 2018 |
The application form of IIMC can be filled in two ways - Online and Offline.
Online Mode
Step 1: Registration and Filling the Application Form
To fill the application form, candidates have to visit the official website of IIMC and click on ‘New Registration’. In order to register, candidates have to fill the following details:
Applicant details
Course details
Education details
Family details
Choice of IIMC exam center
Step 2: Uploading of Documents
After entering the details, candidates have to upload their Photograph and Signature as per the following specifications:
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Document |
File Size |
Format |
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Photograph |
10 KB – 20 KB |
JPEG/JPG 200X230 pixels (preferred) |
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Signature |
10 KB – 20 KB |
JPEG/JPG 140X60 |
Step 3: Application Fee Payment
As part of the application process, candidates have to pay IIMC entrance exam application fee in online mode via credit card/debit card/net banking).
|
Category |
IIMC Entrance Exam Application Fee |
|
General |
INR 1,500 |
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SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD category |
INR 1,000 |
Step 4: Submission of IIMC Entrance Exam Application Form
After filling the application form and making the payment, candidates have to submit their application form online. Additionally, candidates are advised to take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.
Offline Mode
In order to apply for IIMC entrance exam, candidates can fill the application form in offline mode. For this, candidates have to obtain the application form from the campus or official website and fill their personal details, academic details and contact details.
After filling the application form, candidates have to send their application form along with the demand draft (in favour of IIMC, New Delhi) of the required amount at the below-mentioned address:
The Additional Director General (T&A)
Indian Institute of Mass Communication
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg
New Delhi-110067.
| IIMC Entrance Exam 2018 Important Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Declaration of Result | 20 Jun, 2018 |
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