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08 Jul, 2025 IIMC second merit list 2025 out for MA in Strategic Communication and Media Business Studies. Check Here
Indian Institute of Mass Communication is conducting the counselling process on the official website iimc.admissions.nic.in. The counselling registration was open from May 28 to June 8, 2025.
- Round 1 and Round 2 seat allotment results were out on June 10 and June 17, 2025 respectively.
- IIMC Round 3 seat allotment result has been released on June 23, 2025. Accept and pay the seat acceptance fee by June 26 and complete document verification by June 27.
IIMC Merit List 2025
| Title | Release Date | Document Link |
|---|---|---|
| Second Merit List for M.A. in Strategic Communication 2025-26 | 08/07/2025 | Download |
| Second Merit List for M.A. in Media Business Studies 2025-26 | 08/07/2025 | Download |
| First Merit List for M.A. in Media Business Studies 2025-26 | 03/07/2025 | Download |
| First Merit List for M.A. in Strategic Communication 2025-26 | 03/07/2025 | Download |
Interviews for admission to MA in Media Business Studies, and MA in Strategic Communication are being held on 23rd, 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th June, 2025, in both offline (at IIMC New Delhi campus) and online mode. The interview schedule with candidate details are available on the IIMC website – iimc.gov.in.
| Title | Start Date | End Date | Document Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Interview Schedule for MA-MBS PROGRAMME on 29th June, 2025 | 26/06/2025 | 30/06/2025 | Download |
| Online Interview Schedule for MA-MBS PROGRAMME on 28th June, 2025 | 26/06/2025 | 29/06/2025 | Download |
| Online Interview Schedule for MA-MBS PROGRAMME on 27th June, 2025 | 26/06/2025 | 30/06/2025 | Download |
| Online Interview Schedule for MA-SC on 29th June, 2025 | 26/06/2025 | 29/06/2025 | Download |
| Online Interview Schedule for MA-SC on 27th June, 2025 | 26/06/2025 | 30/06/2025 | Download |
| Online Interview Schedule for MA-SC on 28th June, 2025 | 26/06/2025 | 29/06/2025 | Download |
| Online Interview Schedule for MA-SC on 26th June, 2025 | 25/06/2025 | 28/06/2025 | Download |
| Online Interview Schedule for MA-MBS on 26th June, 2025 | 25/06/2025 | 28/06/2025 | Download |
| Interview Schedule for MA-MBS on 26th June, 2025 | 24/06/2025 | 27/06/2025 | Download |
| Interview Schedule for MA-SC on 26th June, 2025 | 24/06/2025 | 27/06/2025 | Download |
| Quotations for disposal of Old Books, Newspaper & Magazines, of IIMC, Dhenkanal Campus. | 24/06/2025 | 01/07/2025 | Download |
| MA SC Admissions: List of candidates called for interview on 23rd June, 2025 | 20/06/2025 | 31/12/2025 | Download |
| MA MBS Admissions: List of candidates called for interview on 23rd June, 2025 | 20/06/2025 | 31/12/2025 | Download |
IIMC 2025 admission will be done through CUET PG (Common University Entrance Test- PG). The National Testting Agency (NTA) has released CUET PG 2025 application form for IIMC on December 26 2023. You will be able to fill up your form for CUET PG 2025 entrance examination till January 24, 2025. You will be able to download your respective admit card from cuet.nta.nic.in, from March 7, 2025. The Entrance Examination for the language courses - PG Diploma Courses in Journalism (Odia, Marathi, Malayalam and Urdu) - will be held separately.
As we have discussed about conducting of IIMC 2025 exam via CUET PG, let’s now be brief about the exam pattern. As per CUET PG 2025 exam pattern, the test will be held as Computer-based test (CBT) mode. The examination will be conducted in three shifts for admission into next academic session. A total 75 questions will be allotted, and you will get 105 minutes to complete the examination. The medium of question paper for CUET PG 2025 will be in English and Hindi except languages, M. Tech Higher Sciences and Acharya papers (except Hindu Studies, Baudha Dharshan and Indian Knowledge System).
Except for the M.Tech, language and Sahitya papers, you only have the option of taking CUET PG in English or Hindi (bilingual). You can choose maximum of four question paper codes. For every correct answer, +4 marks will be awarded, and zero for unattempted ones. However, there is also a negative marking of -1 for all incorrect answers.
A four years bachelor’s degree in from an accredited institution will be necessary for IIMC 2025 examination. General category students must be born on or after 1.8.1999, with the maximum age limit 25 years as of 1 August 2025. For OBC category students, the age limit is 28 years as on August 1, 2025. On the other hand, SC/ST/PwD students’ age limit must be 30 years.
CUET PG 2025 result for IIMC exam is expected to get declared in April 2025. All CUET PG 2025 qualified students will be required to register online on IIMC portal, https://iimc.admissions.nic.in for the counselling process. You will be able to check CUET PG 2025 cut off marks required for IIMC admission on the official website, after declaration of results. The cut off will however depend on certain factors, such as number of examinees appeared and qualified, test difficulty, number of seats available. Check previous year’s IIMC merit list of regional language courses.
Ques. Will I have to fill in separate application form for IIMC 2025 PG Regional Diploma Courses in Journalism?
Ans.As mandated by the official, IIMC 2025 exam application form for PG Regional Diploma Courses in Journalism (Odia, Marathi, Malayalam and Urdu) admission will be relesaed separately. You will be able to check the date from the official website, iimc.gov.in. It is advised to check in the official website on a regular basis for latest updates. However, the application for PG Regional Diploma Courses in Journalism can tentatively release in the second week of May 2025.
Ques. Is CUET PG 2025 exam will be difficult?
Ans.CUET PG 2025 exam will be considered for taking admission into PG courses in IIMC. Hence, many of you may ask about the difficulty level of exam. To be brief and as per previous year’s analysis, the difficulty level of CUET PG exam was easy to moderate. The GT section was the easy one.
IIMC 2025 Exam Highlights
IIMC exam will be conducted through CUET PG 2025. The highlights of the same are as follows:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | CUET PG (Common University Entrance Test- PG) for IIMC 2025 Admission |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level | PG Level |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Duration of Exam | 105 Minutes (1 Hour 45 Minutes) |
| IIMC 2025 Courses Offered |
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| Application Fees |
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| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
| Sections |
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| Number of Questions | 75 questions |
| Total Marks | 300 total marks |
| Marking Scheme |
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| Official Website | exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG |
IIMC 2025 Exam Dates
IIMC admission for 2025 academic year, will be conducted via CUET PG 2025 examination. Check below-mentioned CUET PG 2204 exam dates in the below-mentioned table:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Starting Date of CUET PG 2025 Notification | January 2, 2025 |
| CUET PG 2025 Online Application Form Submission Last Date | February 8, 2025 |
| Last date of Payment of Examination fee | February 9, 2025 |
| Last Date of Correction of CUET PG 2025 Application Form | February 12, 2025 |
| CUET PG 2025 Exam Date | March 13 to April 1, 2025 |
| Declaration of Result | May 6, 2025 |
IIMC Exam 2025 Eligibility Criteria
IIMC 2025 exam will be conducted through CUET PG (Common University Entrance Test- PG) However, the Entrance Examination for the language courses - PG Diploma Courses in Journalism (Odia, Marathi, Malayalam and Urdu) - will be held separately. We have given a brief outline of eligibility criteria for both below:
IIMC PG Diploma Courses in Journalism (Regional Language)
Nationality:
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Five seats are available in each course for NRI/ NRI sponsored candidates.
- NRIs/NRI sponsored candidates wishing to apply for both non-NRI and NRI categories must submit separate application forms for each category
Age Limit:
- For students from the general category, the date of birth should be August 1.8.1999, maximum age limit 25 years as of 1 August 2025.
- For students from the OBC category, the date of birth should be August 1.8.1996, maximum age limit 28 years as of 1 August 2025.
- For students from the SC/ST/PwD category, the date of birth should be August 1.8.1994, maximum age limit 30 years as of 1 August 2025.
Academic Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- Those appearing for their final year examinations can also appear for the entrance test, showing their final year mark sheet/provisional certificate by August 31, 2023.
- If selected, their admission will be subject to their producing at least a provisional certificate in original from their college/university before 31 August 2023, failing which the provisional admission will stand cancelled.
CUET PG 2025 Eligibility
CUET PG 2025 eligibility criteria have been discussed below:
- The candidates who are applying for CUET PG 2025 should have completed their graduation in any field (Arts, Science, Commerce, etc) from any accredited institution.
- Candidates in the final year of their graduation can also apply for CUET PG 2025 exam.
- The minimum age limit is not set for CUET PG entrance exam, candidates of all ages can apply for this exam.
- CUET PG eligibility criteria do not specify any maximum marks required to appear for the test, but students must fulfill the required marks decided by the colleges he/she is desirous of taking admission.
How to fill IIMC 2025 Entrance Exam Application Form?
IIMC 2025 application form for PG Diploma Courses in Journalism (Odia, Marathi, Malayalam and Urdu) will be released separately on the official website, iimc.gov.in.
Online Mode
Candidates can perform the following steps to fill the IIMC Entrance Exam 2023 Application Form:
- Visit the official website of IIMC iimc.nta.ac.in
- Click on “Online Application form for all PG Diploma Courses 2023-23” in the news feed.
- Click on – ‘New Registration’
- Fill and upload all the details asked in the application form and then click on ‘Submit’
- Pay the application fee using Netbanking/Credit Card/Debit Card.
- Candidates are advised to take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.
Offline Mode of IIMC Registration
- Obtain the application form from the campus or official website.
- Fill in the required details such as personal details, academic details, and contact details.
- Attach the completely filled application form along with the demand draft of the required amount.
- Send the application form and a demand draft of the application fee.
The Additional Director General (T&A)
Indian Institute of Mass Communication
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg
New Delhi-110067
Details asked in IIMC Exam 2025 Application Form
The following details are asked in the IIMC Entrance Exam Application Form. Candidates must fill all the details carefully and accurately as any mistakes will result in the cancellation of the form.
| Details for Course Applied & Center | Applicant Details | Applicant Guardian Details | Education Qualification Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name of Post Graduate Diploma Course | Name Of Applicant | Guardian's Name | Graduation |
| Choice Examination Center | Date of Birth | Guardian's Mobile No | Board/University |
| Medium of Exam | Gender | Profession of Guardian | Passing year |
| Work Experience Details | Nationality | Annual Family Income | Percentage |
| Designation Name | Category | - | Name of School/College |
| Name of Institution | Address | - | Name of the degree |
| Duties performed | Mobile Number | - | - |
| - | E-mail id | - | - |
CUET PG 2025 Registration Process
The application form will be released online on the official website, cuet.nta.ac.in.
- Go to the official website of CUET PG exam 2025 nta.ac.in.
- Click on CUET PG 2025 Registration link.
- Provide the asked details such as registration ID, password, etc.
- Candidates have to carefully fill in their personal details, qualification details, preferred exam center, etc. in the application form.
- Now upload the relevant documents in the right format. Students must note that the coloured photographs should be taken with white background. The file should be uploaded in the .jpg or .jpeg format.
- Sign with the black pen on the white paper and scan it. Upload the photograph in the space provided. This signature will be present on your admit card and this should match the signature done on your answer sheet during the final exam.
- Finally, candidates will be directed to the payment option after completing the CUET PG 2025 application form. Pay the application fees through credit card, debit card, UPI, Net banking, etc.
CUET PG 2025 Registration Fees
| Category | Application Fee (Up to 2 Papers) | Application Fees (per Additional Paper) |
|---|---|---|
| General/ Unreserved | INR 1000 | INR 500 |
| OBC - NCL/General-EWS | INR 800 | INR 400 |
| SC/ST/Third Gender | INR 750 | INR 400 |
| PwBD | INR 700 | INR 400 |
CUET PG 2025 Registration Documents Required
- A valid e-mail ID.
- A valid phone number.
- Photo identification proof such as Aadhar card, voter ID etc.
- Soft copy of caste certificate, if applicable.
- Scanned copy of Class 10 marksheet.
- Scanned copy of Class 12 marksheet.
- Scanned copy of Photograph.
- Scanned copy of signature.
CUET PG 2025 Uploading Images Guidelines
| Documents | Format | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Scanned Photograph | JPG or JPEG | 10 KB- 200 KB |
| Scanned Signature | JPG or JPEG | 4 KB- 30 KB |
CUET PG 2025 Admit Card
CUET PG 2025 admit card will be available to download from the official website, cuet.nta.nic.in, from March 7, 2025. You will be able to download the admit card from the official website of NTA. After downloading their CUET PG admit card, students should check the details mentioned there to prevent any hassle during exam day. Examination schedule, subject, shift timing and test center details will be mentioned on your CUET PG 2025 admit card.
CUET PG 2025 Syllabus
CUET PG syllabus 2025 are given below in the form of pdfs. You can check and download subject-wise CUET PG syllabus pdfs mentioned here.
| Title | Syllabus PDF |
|---|---|
| Acharya | Click Here |
| Common | Click Here |
| Humanities | Click Here |
| Languages | Click Here |
| M.Tech | Click Here |
| Sciences | Click Here |
| Mathematics | Click Here |
| Physics | Click Here |
| Statistics | Click Here |
| M.Com | Click Here |
| MBA | Click Here |
| B.Ed. | Click Here |
| Master of Law (L.L.M) | Click Here |
| M.A. (Education) M.Ed. | Click Here |
| Geography | Click Here |
| M. Arch. (Sustainable Architecture) | Click Here |
CUET PG 2025 Exam Centers
CUET PG 2025 exam will be conducted accross 300 cities in India and outside. You can select up to 2 test centers while filling out CUET PG 2025 application form:
| State | Test City |
|---|---|
| Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar/Naharlagun |
| Papum Pare | |
| Andaman Nicobar | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh | Amaravathi |
| Ananthpur | |
| Bhimavaram | |
| Chirala | |
| Chittoor | |
| Eluru | |
| Gudur | |
| Guntur | |
| Kadapa | |
| Kakinada | |
| Kurnool | |
| Machilipatnam | |
| Nandyal | |
| Narasaraopet | |
| Nellore | |
| Ongole | |
| Proddatur | |
| Rajahmundry | |
| Srikakulam | |
| Surampelam | |
| Tadepalligudem | |
| Tirupathi | |
| Vijayawada | |
| Vishakhapatnam | |
| Vizianagaram | |
| Assam | Dibrugarh |
| Guwahati | |
| Jorhat | |
| Lakhimpur | |
| Silchar (Assam University) | |
| Tezpur | |
| Bihar | Aarah |
| Bhagalpur | |
| Darbhanga | |
| Gaya | |
| Muzaffarpur | |
| Patna | |
| Purnia | |
| Samastipur | |
| Chattisgarh | Bhilai Nagar/Durg |
| Bilaspur | |
| Raipur | |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh/Mohali |
| Delhi/New Delhi | Delhi |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
| Anand | |
| Bhuj | |
| Gandhinagar | |
| Mehsana | |
| Rajkot | |
| Surat | |
| Vadodara | |
| Valsad/Vapi | |
| Haryana | Ambala |
| Faridabad | |
| Gurugram | |
| Hissar | |
| Karnal | |
| Kurukshetra | |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hamirpur |
| Kangra/Palampur | |
| Shimla | |
| Solan | |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Baramulla |
| Doda | |
| Ganderbal | |
| Jammu | |
| Pulwama | |
| Samba | |
| Sri Nagar | |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro Steel City |
| Dhanbad | |
| Hazaribadh | |
| Jamshedpur | |
| Ranchi | |
| Karnataka | Bangalore |
| Belagavi | |
| Bellary | |
| Bidar | |
| Davanagere | |
| Dharwad/Hubli | |
| Gulbarga | |
| Mandya | |
| Mangalore | |
| Mysore | |
| Raichur | |
| Shivamogga | |
| Udupi/Manipal | |
| Kerala | Kannur (Thalassery) |
| Kasargod | |
| Kochi | |
| Kollam | |
| Kottayam | |
| Kozhikode (Calicut) | |
| Malappuram | |
| Palakkad | |
| Thiruvananthapuram | |
| Thrissur | |
| Ladakh | Leh |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal |
| Gwalior | |
| Indore | |
| Jabalpur | |
| Satna | |
| Ujjain | |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai |
| Nagpur | |
| Nashik | |
| Pune | |
| Manipur | Imphal |
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizwal |
| Nagaland | Kohima |
| Odisha | Angul |
| Berhampur/Ganjam | |
| Bhubaneshwar | |
| Cuttack | |
| Dhenkanal | |
| Rourkela | |
| Sambalpur | |
| Punjab | Amritsar |
| Bathinda | |
| Jalandhar | |
| Ludhiana | |
| Patiala/Fatehgarh Sahib | |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer |
| Alwar | |
| Bikaner | |
| Jaipur | |
| Jodhpur | |
| Kota | |
| Sikar | |
| Udaipur | |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
| Coimbatore | |
| Cuddalore | |
| Kanyakumari/Nagarcoil | |
| Madurai | |
| Salem | |
| Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) | |
| Tirunelveli | |
| Vellore | |
| Telangana | Hyderabad/Secunderabad |
| Karimnagar | |
| Khammam | |
| Mahabubnagar | |
| Warangal | |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
| Haldwani | |
| Roorkee | |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra |
| Aligarh | |
| Bareily | |
| Ghaziabad | |
| Gorakhpur | |
| Lucknow | |
| Meerut | |
| Moradabad | |
| Muzaffarpur | |
| Noida/Greater Noida | |
| Prayagraj (Allahabad) | |
| Varanasi | |
| West Bengal | Asansol |
| Hooghly | |
| Kalyani | |
| Kolkata | |
| Siliguri |
IIMC 2025 Selection Process
IIMCT 2025 admission will be done on the basis of CUET PG 2025 marks for PG courses, except PG Diploma Courses in Journalism (regional languages). All qualified CUET PG 2025 students will be called for IIMC 2025 counseling. Shortlisted ones must register for the online counselling in two rounds on the basis of the number of students appeared and qualified and empty seats. CUET PG 2025 result is expected to get release in the month of April 2025.
Facts related to IIMC Selection Procedure
- Candidates who appear in the written examination will be ranked on the basis of the marks obtained.
- A shortlist based on merit will be prepared for each of the courses (including a separate shortlist for the reserved seats in each course).
- The short-listed candidates will be called for an interview/group discussion in New Delhi at the candidates’ own expense
- The weightage for the written examination and the interview/ group discussion will be 75:25.
- Candidates passing the group discussion/ personal interview round will then be eligible to take admission at any college accepting IIMC entrance exam 2023 ranks/scores.
- After all the admission rounds are conducted a merit list will be released by IIMC (Indian Institute of Mass Communication) with names and other details of shortlisted candidates.
IIMC 2025 Merit List
IIMC releases round-wise Merit List separately for each course. Candidates who are allotted seats in respective rounds need to pay the tuition fee and complete document verification within the assigned time frame. Documents required by candidates to confirm their admission are publishing of IIMC 2025 Merit List are:
- Class 10th certificate
- Graduation passing certificate/ marksheet
- Category certificate for Reserve category candidates.
All the documents submitted for verification purposes must be self-attested and be sent to the respective IDs as per the course.
IIMC Previous Year Merit List
| IIMC 2023 Regional Language Courses | Result PDF Link |
|---|---|
| Odia | Check Here |
| Urdu | Check Here |
| Malayalam | Check Here |
| Marathi | Check Here |
IIMC Seat Break up & Tuition Fee
| Name of Course | Tuition Fee | Seats | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (English) | 79,000/- | 62 | Delhi |
| 62 | Dhenkanal | ||
| 15 | Aizawl | ||
| 15 | Amravati | ||
| 15 | Jammu | ||
| 15 | Kottayam | ||
| Post-graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Hindi) | 79,000/- | 62 | Delhi |
| Post-graduate Diploma Course in Radio & TV Journalism | 1,45,000/- | 46 | Delhi |
| Post-graduate Diploma Course in Advertising and Public Relations | 1,12,000/- | 70 | Delhi |
| Post-graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Odia) | 43,000/- | 23 | Dhenkanal |
| Post-graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Urdu) | 43,000/- | 15 | Delhi |
| Post-graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Marathi) | 43,000/- | 15 | Amravati |
| Post-graduate Diploma Course in Journalism (Malayalam) | 43,000/- | 15 | Kottayam |
Scholarships Offered
IIMC offers the following scholarships for its various programs:
- The ‘Rati Aggarwal Scholarship’ will be awarded to a meritorious female student of the Hindi Journalism Course, based on her performance in the Entrance Exam.
- The ‘Star TV Scholarship’ will be awarded to a meritorious student of Radio & TV Journalism, based on his / her performance in the Entrance Exam.
- The ‘Achin Ganguly Scholarship’ will be awarded to two meritorious students of Advertising & Public Relations, based on their performance in the Entrance Exam & final result after completion of the Course.
- The ‘Jaswinder Singh Memorial Scholarship’ will be awarded to two meritorious students, one each from Hindi Journalism and Radio & TV Journalism, based on their performance in the Entrance and First Semester Exams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is IIMC 2025 exam pattern?
Ans.According to the official, IIMC 2025 exam will be done through CUET PG (Common University Entrance Test- PG) from 11th to 28th March 2025. As per CUET PG 2025 exam pattern, there will be 75 questions of total 300 marks.
Ques. Is there a negative marking in IIMC 2025?
Ans.Yes, there is a negative marking of -1 for all incorrect attempts. You are advised to leave the question you are getting confused with the answers, as unattempted answer will not result in any deduction except zero marking.
Ques. What is application fees of CUET PG 2025 for General categories?
Ans.For General/ Unreserved, CUET PG 2025 application fees is INR 1000 up to 2 papers, and iNR 500 for each additional papers.
Ques.What is the age limit to apply for IIMC and CUET PG?
Ans.There is no age limit mandated for CUET PG 2025 exam as eligibility criteria. However, for IIMC 2025 PG Regional Diploma Courses in Journalism, General category students must be born on or after 1.8.1999, with the maximum age limit 25 years as of 1 August 2025. For OBC category students, the age limit is 28 years as on August 1, 2025. On the other hand, SC/ST/PwD students’ age limit must be 30 years.
Ques. CUET PG 2025 will be conducted in how many test centers?
Ans.CUET PG 2025 exam will be conducted in over 300 test centers accross and outside India. You can choose up to 2 test centers of your choice, while filling out CUET PG 2025 application form.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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