INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MASS COMMUNICATION, NEW DELHI

Delhi
Fees: Range from ₹62,000 to ₹3,42,000 depending on the course.
Average Package: 4.5 LPA - 5 LPA
Highest Package: 20 LPA

About INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MASS COMMUNICATION, NEW DELHI

Established in 1965, the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) is India's premier center for training and research in mass communication. It is an autonomous society under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and has recently been declared a Deemed to be University. It offers specialized PG Diploma and Master's courses in various media disciplines.

Admission Process

Candidates must appear for the CUET-PG exam. Based on the NTA score, a merit list is prepared. Shortlisted candidates undergo centralized counselling where they can select their preferred course and campus (New Delhi, Dhenkanal, Kottayam, Amravati, Jammu, or Aizawl).

Cutoffs

General category CUET-PG cutoff for Radio & TV Journalism: ~164 (Round 3, 2025); MA New Media: ~53.

Rankings & Recognition

Ranked #1 in India Today 2025 and The Week 2025 for Mass Communication.

Top Recruiters & Placements

ABP News,NDTV,The Times of India,PTI,Sony Entertainment,Zee Media,Edelman India,Ogilvy,Hindustan Times

Scholarships

Offers Rati Aggarwal Scholarship, Star TV Scholarship, and various merit-cum-means scholarships for economically weaker sections.

Student Life & Campus

Vibrant campus culture with media fests, seminars by industry veterans, and proximity to JNU campus life. Extensive field visits and mandatory internships.

Facilities

Digital Classrooms,Central Library,TV & Radio Studios,Computer Labs,Hostel (Boys & Girls),Wi-Fi Campus,Auditorium,Canteen,Printing Press

Faculty Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission criteria for IIMC?

Admissions are based on the CUET-PG entrance exam conducted by NTA, followed by centralized counselling.

Is IIMC a university?

Yes, IIMC was granted 'Deemed to be University' status under the distinct category by the Ministry of Education on January 31, 2024.

Courses & Fees

  • Media Business Studies - 2,82,000
  • Strategic Communication - 2,82,000
  • New Media Communications - 3,42,000
  • Journalism (English) - 1,15,500
  • Journalism (Hindi) - 1,15,500
  • Radio & TV Journalism (Bilingual) - 1,75,500
  • Advertising and PR - 1,45,500
  • Digital Media - 2,08,500
  • Urdu Journalism - 62,500

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Pros

  • Top-tier industry exposure
  • Premier faculty
  • Lush green campus
  • Strong alumni network

Cons

  • High competition
  • Rigid attendance (75% mandatory)
  • Limited hostel seats

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Notifications & Updates

  • Admission Notification for MA Programmes 2025-27 (2025-02-15)
  • CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates Announced (2026-01-10)

Location

JNU New Campus, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi - 110067, India

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Contact Details

Phone: 011-26741987

Email: admissions@iimc.gov.in

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