IIMC Entrance Exam 2025: Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility

IIMC Entrance 2025 Exam will be conducted in the first week of March 2025 through online mode. IIMC is a university level entrance examination. IIMC (Indian Institute of Mass Communication) provides admission in various Postgraduate Diploma Programmes in various disciplines.

Does IIMC offers admission through CUET?..Yes. Get Admission details below.

IIMC Admission Procedure | IIMC Exam Dates 

IIMC conducted its own entrance exam for admission in all PG diploma courses till 2021. From 2022 onwards, admission PG Diploma in Language Journalism (English, Hindi, Radio & TV, Digital Media and Advertising & Public Relations) is given through CUET-PG scores. Admission in some disciplines is still given through IIMC Entrance Exam only.

All You Need To Know About IIMC Entrance 2025 Admission:

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IIMC Entrance 2025 Overview

Exam NameIIMC Entrance 2025
Full NameIndian Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Exam
Conducting BodyIndian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
Exam Level University Level
Courses OfferedPG Diploma Courses
Exam ModeThrough IIMC Entrance exam & CUET-PG scores
Application  ModeOnline mode
Website iimc.gov.in 

IIMC Entrance 2025 Exam Dates

From the given tables, candidates can check IIMC Entrance Exam Dates 2025:

Through CUET-PG:

EventsDates 2025 (Tentative)
Application form releases4th week of December 2024
Last date to fill application form2nd week of February 2025
Application correction starts2nd week of February 2025
Announcement of examination city 1st week of March 2025
Downloading of Admit Card1st week of March 2025
Date of Examination2nd week of  March 2025

Through IIMC Entrance Exam:

EventsDates 2025 (Tentative)
Application form available 1st week of February 2025
Last date to apply4th week of February 2025
Downloading of admit card 1st week of March 2025
IIMC exam date1st week of March 2025
Announcement of Result 3rd week of March 2025
GD & PI roundMarch/ April 2025
Announcement of final selectionMarch/ April 2025

IIMC 2025 Application Form

Candidates must read important instructions related to IIMC Application Form 2025 from below:

  • Applicants will be able to fill IIMC 2025 application form through online mode only.
  • Application form will be released in fourth week of December 2024 for CUET-PG and first week of February 2025 for IIMC Entrance exam.
  • Candidates will be able to apply for only one course either for Urdu, Marathi, Malayalam or Odia.
  • Provide complete details i.e. personal, qualification, communication and address details to fill the application form.
  • University will not provide any correction facility, so candidates must ensure to provide correct and factual details while filling the form.
  • All the required documents i.e. signature & photograph must be uploaded in a given size and format.
  • Deadline to submit the application form will be till second week of February 2025 for CUET-PG and fourth week of February 2025 for IIMC Entrance Exam.
  • Applicants must retain a copy of filled application form for future references.

Application Fee:

  • Application fee of IIMC 2025 will be submitted via online mode only.
  • Payment will be made using credit card/ debit card/ UPI/ NEFT/ Net Banking etc. 
  • Nature of registration fee will be non-refundable.

For CUET-PG:

Category Application Fee
For up to two Test Papers For additional

Test Papers (Per Test Paper)

For up to two Test Papers) For additional

Test Papers (Per Test Paper)

General (UR)Rs.1200/-Rs.600/-Rs. 6000/-Rs. 2000/-
OBC-NCL/ EWSRs.1000/-Rs.500/-
ST/SC/Third genderRs.900/-Rs.500/-
PWBDRs.800/-Rs.500/-

For IIMC Entrance Exam:

CategoryApplication Fee
GeneralRs. 800/-
General-EWS/ OBC-NCLRs. 600/-
SC/ ST/ Third GenderRs. 550/-
PWBDRs. 500/-

How to Apply for IIMC 2025 

Follow the given step-by-step procedures to apply for IIMC 2025:

  • Step-1: Visit the IIMC website link (link will be given above).
  • Step-2: Then, register yourself by providing basic details.
  • Step-3: Upload required documents in prescribed format.
  • Step-4: Submit the application fee through online mode.
  • Step-5: After payment of fee, submit the application form and take a printout of it for future uses.

IIMC 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Go through the IIMC Eligibility Criteria 2025 from the given section:

For CUET-PG:

  • Qualification: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent examination from any recognised university or institution.
  • Marks: One must have obtained at least 50% marks in graduation level to apply for exam.
  • Age Limit: There will be no specific age limit to apply for exam.
  • Appearing: Candidates appearing in final year examinations will also be eligible to apply

For IIMC Entrance:

  • Nationality: Only Indian Citizens will be eligible to apply for exam.
  • Age Limit: Maximum age of general category candidates must be 25 years as on 1st August 2025. There will be an age relaxation of 3 years for OBC category and 5 years for SC/ ST/ PwD category candidates.
  • Qualification: Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognised university/institutions.
  • Appearing: Those candidates appearing in final year of qualifying degree will also be eligible to apply.

IIMC 2025 Exam Pattern

Candidates must check the detailed IIMC Exam Pattern 2025 from below sections:

For CUET-PG:

  • Exam Mode: Exam will be held through online (CBT) mode only.
  • Shifts: Exam will be conducted in 2 shifts only.
  • Total Questions: A total of 75 questions will be asked in exam.
  • Medium: Exam will be conducted in English and Hindi medium.
  • Marking Scheme: For every correct answers, candidates will be awarded 4 marks.
  • Negative Marking: there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for every incorrect response.

For IIMC Entrance Exam:

  • Duration: Candidates will be given 3 hours to solve the paper.
  • Type of Questions:. In the exam, short & long Descriptive and Objective Type MCQs will be asked.
  • Total Marks: Question Paper will be of 100 marks.

IIMC 2025 Syllabus

Here we have given some of the topics of IIMC Syllabus 2025:

  • IIMC Entrance Exam: Translation from English to regional language, Knowledge of language, regional, national and international, General Awareness of Indian Political and Economic Environment, Awareness of current Public issues, Indian history and social science, International Developments (Political and Entertainment), Information Communication Technologies and its application in Media Industry, Mass media and society etc.
  • CUET (PG): Public Health, Pharmacy, Home Science, Fine arts, Transport Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Purana Itihas, Hindu studies, Zoology, Sanskrit, Textile Design, Music, Material Science and Nanotechnology.

IIMC 2025 Preparation Tips

These are some best preparation tips for IIMC Entrance 2025:

  • Know the syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly. 
  • Create a well-defined study timetable.
  • Solve sample papers and mock tests.
  • Stay updated about general current affairs.
  • Keep yourself healthy and hydrated.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Answer: University will provide admission through CUET-PG scores. Yet, for some disciplines university conducts its own entrance exam.

Answer: Yes, admission in PG Diploma courses at IIMC will be given through CUET-PG scores.

Answer: Authority will not provide an application correction facility after final submission.

Answer: Maximum age of General category must be 25 years and 3 & 5 years relaxation will be given to OBC and SC/ST/Pwd category candidates.

Answer: Yes, appearing candidates will also be eligible to apply for IIMC entrance exam.

Answer: IIMC entrance exam will be conducted through online mode only.

Answer: Yes, there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for every incorrect options.

Answer: Candidates will be able to apply for IIMC entrance exam 2025 till fourth week of February 2025.

Answer: Candidate must have secured a minimum of 50% marks to be eligible for admission.

IIMC 2025 Admit Card

IIMC Admit Card 2025 will be issued by authority through online mode on the website. Candidates will be able to download the admit card for both IIMC entrance exam and CUET-PG in first week of March 2025

Candidates must produce their hall tickets while appearing for exam. Hall tickets will carry details i.e. name, registration number, date of birth, exam date, time & venue and other instructions for exam day.

IIMC 2025 Result

Based on IIMC Result 2025, candidates will be called for the document verification, Personal Interview/ Group Discussion. Result will be announced separately for both CUET-PG and IIMC entrance exam in third week of March 2025. 

Candidates will be able to check their results via online mode on the website. As per the marks scored by candidates in entrance exam, a merit list of selected candidates will be prepared. Applicants must keep their results safe till all the admission procedures get completed.

IIMC 2025 Merit List

Once the result is announced, authority will publish a merit list on the basis of candidate’s scores in entrance examinations. Shortlisted candidates will have to fill a counselling form showing their preference of programme and center. 

A list of candidates to be provisionally admitted to each course and campus will be prepared on the basis of category-wise merit list. The seat allotment will also be done on the basis of merit-cum-preference. Candidates will be able to check their names in merit list through online mode.

IIMC 2025 Cut Off

IIMC Cut Off 2025 will be published through online mode on the website. Authority will release cut off list in opening and closing rank. It will be made available to candidates after the declaration of result.

Cut off will be released separately for various categories and campuses. Applicants will be required to secure minimum cut off marks in the entrance exam in order to be eligible for admission. 

IIMC 2025 Reservation Criteria

As per the Govt. policy, IIMC Reservation Criteria 2025 will be as follows:

Category Reservations of Seats 
SC15%
ST7.5%
OBC-NCL27%
EWS10%
PwD5%

IIMC 2025 Counselling/ Admission

IIMC Counselling 2025 will be organised in various steps i.e. registration, GD & PI rounds, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, document verification etc. Applicants who have successfully registered and paid the registration fee, will be required to submit their choices of Institute and courses in order of their preference. 

Seat will be allotted to candidates in the order of merit as per AIR, choices of preferences filled and also on the basis of reservation criteria. Candidates will be needed to download “Provisional Allotment Letter” and submit the options of willingness to float or freeze. 

Candidates who have accepted seats will be required to pay the seat acceptance fee and verification of uploaded documents. All eligible candidates, who have paid the acceptance fee, will be required to report at the allotted institute in-person to complete the admission process.  

Documents Required for Counselling:

  • IIMC/ CUET-PG Admit Card
  • IIMC/ CUET-PG Result 
  • Class 10th or its equivalent exam certificate
  • Class 12th marksheet
  • Multiple recent photograph
  • Transfer/ Migration certificate
  • Character certificate
  • Category certificate
  • Graduation Degree etc.

If there are any other queries related to IIMC 2025, candidates can feel free to ask us by leaving their queries in given comment box.

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