IIMC

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) is handling counselling via its admissions portal at iimc.admissions.nic.in. Registration for counselling was open from 28 May to 8 June 2025.

Download PDF: List of candidates provisionally admitted to the MA-MBS and MA-SC programmes

Interviews for admission to MA in Media Business Studies and MA in Strategic Communication are scheduled on 23, 26, 27, 28 and 29 June 2025. Interviews will be held both offline at the IIMC New Delhi campus and online. The interview timetable with candidate details is published on the IIMC website – iimc.gov.in.

IIMC admissions for 2025 will use CUET PG (Common University Entrance Test - PG). The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the CUET PG 2025 application form for IIMC on 26 December 2023. Candidates could submit their CUET PG 2025 application until 24 January 2025. Admit cards were available to download from cuet.nta.nic.in starting 7 March 2025. Note: the entrance test for regional language PG Diploma courses in Journalism (Odia, Marathi, Malayalam and Urdu) is conducted separately.

Brief overview of the CUET PG 2025 exam pattern: the test is computer-based (CBT) and will run in three shifts. Each candidate will face 75 questions to be completed in 105 minutes. The question paper medium will be English and Hindi for most papers, except for specific language, M.Tech, Acharya papers and some subject papers.

Except for M.Tech, language and Sahitya papers, CUET PG is offered bilingually in English and Hindi. Candidates may choose up to four question paper codes. Scoring is +4 for each correct answer, 0 for unattempted questions, and -1 for each incorrect response.

For IIMC 2025, applicants are expected to hold a four-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. For PG Regional Diploma Courses in Journalism, the age limit for General category candidates is a maximum of 25 years (born on or after 1 August 1999). OBC candidates have a maximum age limit of 28 years, and SC/ST/PwD candidates have a maximum age limit of 30 years as of 1 August 2025.

CUET PG 2025 results relevant for IIMC are expected in April 2025. Qualified candidates must register on the IIMC portal at https://iimc.admissions.nic.in for counselling. CUET PG cut-off marks for IIMC admission will be published on the official website after results are announced; cut-offs depend on factors such as number of candidates, exam difficulty and seat availability. You can also review previous-year merit lists for regional language courses.

Ques. Do I need a separate application for IIMC 2025 PG Regional Diploma Courses in Journalism?

Ans. Yes. According to official instructions, the application for PG Regional Diploma Courses in Journalism (Odia, Marathi, Malayalam and Urdu) will be released separately. Candidates should monitor iimc.gov.in for the exact dates. Tentatively, the application may be issued in the second week of May 2025.

Ques. Will CUET PG 2025 be difficult?

Ans. CUET PG 2025 is the qualifying test for PG admissions at IIMC. Based on prior years, the difficulty level is generally easy to moderate, with the general test (GT) section usually being the simpler part.

IIMC admissions for 2025 will be conducted through CUET PG 2025. The key points are listed below:

IIMC admission for the 2025 academic year will be via CUET PG 2025. Important CUET PG 2025 dates are summarized in the table below:

IIMC 2025 admissions use CUET PG 2025 for most PG courses. The entrance exam for PG Diploma courses in regional languages will be organized separately. The eligibility criteria for both routes are outlined below:

CUET PG 2025 eligibility details are provided here:

Applications for the PG Diploma Courses in Journalism (Odia, Marathi, Malayalam and Urdu) will be made available separately on iimc.gov.in.

Steps to complete the IIMC Entrance Exam application (example reference for candidates):

The Additional Director General (T&A)

Indian Institute of Mass Communication

Aruna Asaf Ali Marg

New Delhi - 110067

The application form asks for several details. Applicants must enter all information carefully and accurately; errors can lead to cancellation of the form.

The application will be published online at cuet.nta.ac.in.

CUET PG 2025 admit cards were available to download from cuet.nta.nic.in starting 7 March 2025. After downloading, candidates should verify the details on their admit card to avoid issues on exam day. The admit card contains exam schedule, subject, shift timing and test centre information.

CUET PG 2025 syllabus PDFs are listed below by subject. Candidates can view and download the subject-wise syllabus files.

CUET PG 2025 is being conducted across roughly 300 cities in India and abroad. Applicants may select up to two test cities when filling out the application form.

IIMC 2025 admissions for PG courses (excluding PG Diploma regional language courses) will be based on CUET PG scores. All qualified candidates will be invited to participate in IIMC counselling. Shortlisted candidates must register for online counselling through two rounds depending on seat availability and number of qualified applicants. CUET PG 2025 results are expected to be released in April 2025.

Selection-related notes for IIMC

IIMC publishes merit lists round-wise for each course. Candidates allotted seats must pay fees and complete document verification within the stipulated timeline. Documents required for admission confirmation are listed in the merit list announcement.

All documents submitted for verification must be self-attested and sent to the course-specific email addresses as directed.

IIMC provides a range of scholarships for different programmes; details are available on the institute’s website.

Ques. What is the IIMC 2025 exam pattern?

Ans. Per official details, IIMC 2025 admissions use CUET PG conducted from 11 to 28 March 2025. The exam pattern specifies 75 questions totaling 300 marks.

Ques. Is there negative marking in IIMC 2025?

Ans. Yes. Incorrect answers carry a penalty of -1 mark each. Leaving a question unattempted yields zero marks for that item.

Ques. What is the CUET PG 2025 application fee for General category?

Ans. For General/Unreserved candidates, the CUET PG 2025 application fee is INR 1000 for up to two papers, with INR 500 for each additional paper.

Ques. Is there an age limit to apply for IIMC and CUET PG?

Ans. CUET PG has no upper age limit by default. For IIMC PG Regional Diploma Courses in Journalism, age limits are: General up to 25 years (born on or after 1 August 1999), OBC up to 28 years, and SC/ST/PwD up to 30 years as on 1 August 2025.

Ques. In how many test cities will CUET PG 2025 be held?

Ans. CUET PG 2025 will be held in over 300 test cities in India and abroad. Applicants can choose up to two preferred test cities on the application form.