IIMC Entrance Test
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IIMC(Indian Institute of Mass Communication) is an autonomous society under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Considered an Indian media centre of learning, IIMC is funded and promoted by the Government of India in New Delhi. Applicants looking for admission in PG Diploma Course in Journalism (Hindi & English), Radio and TV Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations and in Journalism (Odia/ Urdu/ Marathi/ Malayalam) need to appear for IIMC Entrance Exam.
AboutConducting Body: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication held the IIMC Entrance Exam for applicants seeking admission to various Journalism and Mass Communication courses provide at the various institutes of IIMC. IIMC conducts the entrance exam annually.
Important Dates:
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Dates |
Mode |
Link |
Registration Date |
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Online & Offline |
http://www.iimc.nic.in/content/30_1_DiplomaCourseinDevelopmentJournalism.aspx |
Application Date |
20/03/2023 08/05/2023 |
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Admit Card |
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Exam Date |
01/06/2023 to 10/06/2023 |
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Interview |
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Result Date |
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Selection Procedure: The selection procedure consists in given sections:
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Written Test.
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Group Discussion.
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Personal Interview.
Exam Pattern: The total time duration of the test is 2 hours. The test is of University level and is held in Offline mode. The total no. of questions are 100 in this test. There is no set pattern for IIMC entrance exam.
Serial No. |
Type of Question |
Marks |
1 |
Written Test |
75 |
3 |
Group Discussion |
10 |
4 |
Personal Interview |
15 |
Total |
100 |
- For Journalism Programme: Following are the subjects from which the Journalism exam is held:
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General awareness
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Aptitude and Mental Makeup
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Analytical and comprehension skills
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International Developments
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Language Capability
- For Advertising and Public Relations: Following are the subjects from which the Advertising and Public Relations exam is conducted:
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General awareness
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Aptitude and Mental Makeup
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Analytical and comprehension skills
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Lateral Thinking Abilities
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Language Capability
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Brand Awareness and Recall
Group Discussion/ Personal Interview:
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The written test is followed by a round of GD/PI. The candidates are shortlisted on the basis of the written examinations and then they are called for this round which contains a Group Discussion and then a Personal Interview round.
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Applicants applying under NRI/ NRI sponsored seats category do not appear for written test but they must appear and clear GD/ PI round.
Final Selection:
- The final selection of a candidate is decided on the following pattern:
Section |
Weightage |
Written Test |
75% |
GD/PI |
25% |
Eligibility:
- Age Limit: The maximum age requirement for each category is as follows:
Category |
Criteria |
General |
25 years |
OBC |
25 years (plus 3 years) |
SC/ST/PwD |
25 years (plus 5 years) |
- Educational criteria:
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Graduation in any discipline from any recognized institute/university.
FAQs:
Ques 1. From where can an applicant get the information regarding the IIMC?
Ans. A candidate can get the information from the official website.
Ques 2. How can an applicant apply for IIMC?
Ans. Candidates can apply in both modes i.e. Online as well as Offline mode.
Ques 3. How can a candidate download the Admit card?
Ans. Applicants can download the admit card from the official website.
Ques 4. How can candidates pay the application fee?
Ans. By online mode through Debit Card/Credit Card, Net Banking and in offline mode through Demand Draft.
Ques 5. Is there a provision of fee exemption?
Ans. No. There is no such provision.
Ques 7. What is the selection procedure for IIMC?
Ans. For IIMC the selection is done through the following stages:
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Written Test.
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Group Discussion.
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Personal Interview.
Ques 8. Is there any Interview?
Ans. Yes, there is a Group Discussion/Personal Interview.
Ques 9. Is the exam held online or offline?
Ans. The exam is held in Offline mode.
Ques 10. Is there any sectional timing in the exam?
Ans. No, there is no such provision.
Ques 11. On what basis the merit list is prepared?
Ans. The merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained.
Ques 12. Can applicants appearing in the final year of the qualifying examination apply for the exam?
Ans. Yes. a candidate appearing in the final year can apply for the exam.
Ques 13. Is there any chance to change the centre once the form is submitted?
Ans. No, changes can be made once the form is submitted.
Ques 14. What precautions should be taken by a candidate while filling up the Application Form?
Ans. Please read the instructions attentive before filling up the Application Form.