IIMC Delhi PG Courses 2025

IIMC Delhi offers PG Diploma and MA courses. The institute offers PG Diploma in Journalism (English), Journalism (Hindi), Radio & TV Journalism, Advertising & Public Relations, etc. MA is available in two specialisations at IIMC, namely Strategic Communications and Media Business Studies.

For admission to a IIMC New Delhi PG Diploma course, candidate should have passed bachelor's degree programme from a recognised university. In addition, the aspirants appearing for the final year examinations can also apply. However, the admission is then offered on provisional basis and is confirmed only after the submission of the pass certificates. The certificate must be submitted by Sep 30 of the admission year. Moreover, the candidates age should not be more than 25 years as of Aug 1 (30 years for SC/ST/PWD category candidates).

IIMC Delhi cutoff list is prepared as per the applicant's scores in CUET-PG. In 2024, the last round closing rank (General All-India) was most competitive for the PG Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations. The closing rank for this specialisation was 105. It was more competitive in comparison to the 2023 closing rank of 232. Students who meet the cutoff can participate in counselling and are allotted seats by the authority.

The highest and lowest packages offered during IIMC placements over the past few years were INR 20 LPA and INR 2 LPA, respectively. As per the Shiksha students' reviews, Sony Entertainment offered the highest package in recent drives. Take a look at the table below depicting the Indian Institute of Mass Communication packages details:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Average package	INR 4 LPA - INR 5 LPA
Highest package	INR 20 LPA
Lowest package	INR 2 LPA

Candidates need to appear for the CUET PG exam to get admission in some of the PG Diploma courses offered at Indian Institute of Mass Communication. These courses are: PG Diploma in Hindi Journalism, PG Diploma in Radio and TV Journalism (Bilingual- English & Hindi), PG Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations (Bilingual- English & Hindi), PG Diploma in English Journalism and PG Diploma in Digital Media. Those clearing the CUET PG exam are required to attend the counselling conducted by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication. 

Admission to IIMC Delhi PG Diploma and MA courses is now through CUET-PG conducted by NTA. Hence, students need to prepare as per the syllabus of this national-level examination. The question paper consists of 100 questions and the question paper is divided into two parts. Part A consist of 25 questions on Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability and Part B consists of 75 domain-specific questions. For CUET-PG Question Paper, Click Here.

As per the Shiksha students' reviews, the IIMC Delhi placement rate recorded in recent recruitment drives was around 85%. Refer to the table below to know the IIMC placements detail:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Placement rate	85%

IIMC Delhi cutoff 2023 for the two courses including Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (English) and Post Graduate Diploma in Radio and TV Journalism is based on IIMC Entrance Exam scores followed by the round-wise Counselling. Candidates with a valid cutoff are further called for further counselling rounds. IIMC Counselling 2023 was concluded after Round 5 Seat Allotment results. As per IIMC Delhi cutoff 2023, the entrance exam closed at 247 for Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (English) Round 1 Seat Allotment for the General category All India candidates. Tabulated below are the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for IIMC Delhi cutoff 2023 for courses based on IIMC Entrance Exam scores:

Course	Round 1 Closing Rank	Last Round Closing Rank
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (English)	247	370
Post Graduate Diploma in Radio and TV Journalism	161	257

The official data for the highest package is yet to be released. Meanwhile, the table below depicts the IIMC Delhi highest package fetched from Shiksha students' reviews:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Highest package	INR 20 LPA

Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi offer PG Diploma in six specialisations. Admission to the course is based on merit in CUET-PG exam. The specialisations in which the programme is available are mentioned in the following table:

PG Diploma Specialisation
Journalism (Urdu)	Journalism (English)	Advertising (Hindi)
Advertising & PR	Radio & TV Journalism	Digital Media

The total number of seats for PG Diploma is 324 in IIMC Delhi. This IIMC campus has the maximum number of seats for PG diploma courses. Find below the course-wise seat intake breakup:

PG Diploma Specialisation	Seat Intake
Journalism (English)	68
Journalism (Hindi)	68
Advertising & PR	77
Radio & TV Journalism	51
Digital Media	30
Urdu	17

NOTE: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is still subject to change. Hence, is indicative.

Candidates must prepare well to get admission to the IIMC Delhi. The preparation starts with CUET preparation. Students must practice well for the CUET exam to score well and get into the IIMC Delhi Merit list. This can be done if students have done hard work and practiced well with the sample papers done beforehand. Students must also prepare well for the interview round in addition to the accepted entrance exam. 

Some of the eminent Media and Journalism companies that participated in recent IIMC Delhi placements are listed below:

IIMC Delhi Placements: Top Recruiters
Edelman India Pvt. Ltd.	Sony Entertainment Television
The Times of India	All India Radio
Press Trust of India Ltd.	Zee TV
Times Now	ETV Network

IIMC Delhi has a total of 80 seats in MA course, 40 for each specialisation. The institute offers seats to candidates based on their CUET-PG score. Aspirants can confirm their seat by paying the course fee in MA programme. The final selection is based on CUET-PG score and performance of the candidates in the personal interview round.

{Source: PG Diploma students & alumni}

Here's a summary of the key points discussed by students and alumni:

* Teaching Quality: The faculty is helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching methodology is practical, and professors are approachable.
* Curriculum: The curriculum is relevant, industry-oriented, and covers various topics in-depth. It prepares students for the industry, and projects and assignments are included to improve practical skills.
* Placement Record: IIMC Delhi has a strong placement record, especially in the advertising and public relations sectors. Many students have received attractive packages, with the highest being INR7 LPA. Top recruiters include TOI, ABP News, Economic Times, All India Radio, PTI, and Doordarshan.
* Infrastructural Facilities: The college has a well-maintained infrastructure, with modern classrooms, a library, laboratories, a canteen, and recreational facilities.
* Hostel Life: Students praise the hostel life, mentioning that the rooms are clean and well-equipped, although some complain about the mess food.
* Student Life: Extracurricular activities, festivals, and cultural events add to the vibrant student life.
* Scholarship Opportunities: Scholarships are available for deserving students.
* Career Prospects: Graduates have a bright career ahead, with opportunities to work in leading media houses and institutions.
* Average Package: The average package offered to students is around INR4-5 LPA.

Based on these points, it seems that pursuing a PG Diploma at IIMC Delhi is a worthwhile decision, considering the excellent teaching quality, industry-oriented curriculum, strong placement record, and infrastructural facilities. While some areas may require improvement, overall, IIMC Delhi appears to be a premier institution for media-related courses.

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Out of the total intake, some seats are reserved for reserved category candidates. The below is the reservation criteria followed at IIMC Delhi:

Category	Reservation
Scheduled Castes (SC) Category	15%
Scheduled Tribes (ST) Category	7.5%
Other Backward Classes (OBC) Category - Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) (as per the Central List)	27%
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) Category	10%

The official placement statistics have not been released as of now. However, the Shiksha students' review page encloses some of the important placement details related to IIMC placements, which are mentioned below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Average package	INR 4 LPA - INR 5 LPA
Highest package	INR 20 LPA
Lowest package	INR 2 LPA
Placement rate	85%
Popular recruiters	ABP News, ETV Bharat, Edelman India Pvt. Ltd.

Yes, IIMC Delhi accept CUET-PG scores for admission to its PG Diploma and MA programmes. Candidates with a valid score in the entrance examination can apply for admission. The aspirants can go through the NTA official website to apply for the examination. It is a national-level examination, which is conducted in a computer-based mode.

 Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC ) offers short-term Diploma courses in communication and media. These courses are meant for media professionals already working in the journalism field. The duration of these programmes ranges between one week and 12 weeks. Given below is the department of short-term duration courses in Indian Institute of Mass Communication:

IIMC Departments of Short-term Courses
Media Communication	Corporate Communication
Media Relations	Crisis Communication
Digital Media	Social Media
Interpersonal Communication	Media Management
Creativity	Communication Research

Therefore, the short-term courses offered by IIMC Delhi are Media Communication, Communication Research, Creativity, Media Management, Interpersonal Communication, Digital Media and various other, mentioned in the table above. 

IIMC merit list is released after the CUET-PG entrance exam result declaration. Candidates who meet the cutoff marks and eligible for admission make it to the rank list. The merit lists released by IIMC Delhi have the following details:

• Name of the candidate
• Registration No.
• Category
• Name of the programme