S. Vishnu Sharma
IIMC 2021 admission has begun and students willing to study diploma in journalism can apply till 9 August.
The application submission for IIMC (Indian Institute of Mass Communication) 2021 admission began on 20 July.
IIMC 2021 admission: Study great journalism courses
About admission
IIMC offers various PG Diploma courses in journalism and the present admission is about applying to study these courses.
Courses are offered at various campuses of IIMC and candidates can choose any one of the campus to study the course as per their convenience.
Courses
IIMC 2021 admission is about applying to study following courses:
PG Diploma in English Journalism
PG Diploma in Hindi Journalism
PG Diploma in Radio and TV Journalism
in English and Hindi
PG Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations in English and Hindi
PG Diploma in Odia Journalism
PG Diploma in Marathi Journalism
PG Diploma in Malayalam Journalism
PG Diploma in Urdu Journalism
Campuses
IIMC has its campuses in New Delhi, Dhenkanal, Aizawal, Amravati (Maharashtra), Kottayam and Jammu.
Courses at campuses
PG Diploma in English Journalism – IIMC New Delhi, IIMC Dhenkanal, IIMC Aizawal, IIMC Amravati, IIMC Kottayam and IIMC Jammu
PG Diploma in Hindi Journalism – IIMC New Delhi
PG Diploma in Radio and TV Journalism
in English and Hindi – IIMC New Delhi
PG Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations in English and Hindi – IIMC New Delhi
PG Diploma in Odia Journalism – IIMC Dhenkanal
PG Diploma in Marathi Journalism – IIMC Amravati
PG Diploma in Malayalam Journalism – IIMC Kottayam
PG Diploma in Urdu Journalism – IIMC New Delhi
Eligibility
Individuals willing to apply for IIMC 2021 admission must have passed a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
Candidates who are appearing for their final year exams of their bachelors degree can also apply.
However, they have to provide the certificate and marksheets by the time they report for admission.
ALSO
The applicants for IIMC 2021 admission must be 25 years of age as on 1 August 2021 if they are from General Category.
Applicants from SC/ST/PwD categories can be 30 years of age as on 1 August 2021. The applicants from OBC categories must be 28 years as on 1 August 2021.
Point to remember
About five additional seats in each of the above mentioned courses are available for the Non Resident Indian (NRI) candidates or NRI sponsored candidates.
The eligibility conditions for NRI sponsored candidates or NRI candidates willing to apply for IIMC 2021 admission are the same as that native Indian candidates.
Selection method
Native Indian candidates
The selection of candidates for IIMC 2021 admission is based on their performance in the written test that would be conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) on 29 August.
The usual procedure is to conduct a written test and shortlist the candidates who have the required score in it.
Shortlisted candidates will have to attend a group discussion and an interview. Sources say, group discussion and interview will not be conducted this year.
NRI candidates/NRI sponsored candidates
They have to directly apply to IIMC by depositing an entry fee of USD 50 and appear for an online interview.
These applicants need not apply through National Testing Agency (NTA).
How to apply
The procedure to apply for IIMC 2021 admission is online and candidates have to visit the official website of NTA ‘https://iimc.nta.ac.in/’
Candidates can scroll down the page soon after it downloads and press the button ‘IIMC Admissions 2021’
After pressing ‘IIMC Admissions 2021’ when another webpage with url ‘https://iimc.nta.ac.in/iimcreg2021/Regstep.aspx’ downloads, applicants have to read the registration procedure and click ‘New Registration’ and wait for another webpage to appear.
When another webpage appears, applicants can read the instruction and scroll down and press ‘Proceed to Apply Online IIMC – 2021’ button located below the page and commence registration to obtain username and password.
Post obtaining username and password, applicants can login and start applying for IIMC 2021 admission.
Procedure
After candidates login with help of username and password, they have to fill the required information, upload the needed documents, pay the registration fees and submit the application form.
Registration fee
Applicants from General category must pay Rs 1000 for each course they wish to apply.
The same for applicants from OBC/SC/ST/PwD/EWS categories is Rs 750 for each course they wish to apply.
Important dates
Application submission for IIMC 2021 admission began on 20 July and last date to submit applications is 9 August.
The written test in connection with IIMC 2021 admission will be held on 29 August.
The result announcement is on 10 September and first semester classes will commence tentatively in third week of September.
Point to remember
The date for conducting the exam, IIMC 2021 admission process, selection method are all liable to change if situations like COVID-19 bring a need for it.
Applicants for the admission are advised to visit the official website of NTA or IIMC at regular intervals to keep themselves updated with latest information.
Entrance Test
The native Indian candidates have to pass the written test conducted by NTA which will be conducted in two phases.
The first phase will be for those who wish to seek admission into PG Diploma in English Journalism,PG Diploma in Hindi Journalism, PG Diploma in Public Relations and Advertising and PG Diploma in Radio and Television.
The second phase of the entrance test in connection with IIMC 2021 admission will be for those seeking a seat in regional language diploma courses.
Each of the phase will have two hours duration and 100 questions in multiple choice format.
The questions are related to General Knowledge and General Aptitude including a few general questions from the field of Media and Communication.
Point to remember
PwD candidates who are are permitted to use scribe will be given 40 minutes extra time over and above 120 minutes.
Questions for courses other than regional language journalism will be in both
English and Hindi.
Questions for Regional Language Journalism will be in respective Regional Language.
Examination schedule
The exam in connection with IIMC 2021 admission for courses other than regional language journalism courses will happen from 10 am to 12 pm on 29 August.
Students seeking to study PG Diploma course in Journalism in regional languages – Odia, Marathi, Malayalam and Urdu will have to write the entrance exam from 2 pm to 4 pm on 29 August.
Syllabus
The topics for study in connection with entrance exam related to IIMC 2021 admission are provided below:
$ General Awareness, including an understanding of the current trends in socialpolitical-economic sphere
$ India’s socio-political-cultural history, legal and Constitutional provisions,
Rights of Citizens
$ India’s developmental issues – economy, infrastructure, health, education,
environment, science and technology etc.
$ Global developments and their impact on India
$ Awareness about media scene in India
$ Reasoning, Aptitude and mental make up
$ Language and expression skill
$ Literature, Cinema and Cultural scene
$ Analytical and comprehension skills
$ Ethics and values
$ Social Consciousness
$ Lateral thinking capabilities
$ General awareness about the field of Media & Communication
Contact
The postal address for any query regarding IIMC 2021 admission is ‘Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Aruna Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi – 110067’
The telephone numbers are 011-26741352/26742920/26742940/26742960 (Extn 233).
The mobile number for any information relating to IIMC 2021 admission is 9818005590. The mobile number for sending queries through WhatsApp is 9871182276.
Email is ‘iimc@nta.ac.in’ The other email id is ‘academiciimc1965@gmail.com’
The prospectus with regards to IIMC 2021 admission is accessible on ‘http://iimc.nic.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/file/21/july2021/Prospectus%202021-22.pdf’
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