IIMC Entrance Exam Application Form 2025: Registration Date, Fees & How to Apply

Candidates possessing a Bachelor? s Degree awarded by a recognised university are eligible to apply. Students who had appeared/are appearing for Final year/semester examination of their Bachelor? s Degree are also eligible to apply. Besides that, there is also age requirement which candidates need to fulfill while applying for IIMC Entrance Exam. Such as General Category candidates should be born on 1.8.1998 or later (maximum 25 years as on 1st August 2023). For SC/ST/Differently abled candidates, the date of birth should be 1.8.1993 or later (maximum 30 years as on 1st August, 2022). For OBC category, date of birth should be 1.8.1995 or later (28 years as on 1st August, 2023).

Yes, you can apply for the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) entrance examination if you are an NRI candidate. As per the official website of IIMC, there are five additional seats reserved for the NRI/NRI-sponsored candidates in each course. However, the eligibility criteria and age limits for NRI quota candidates are the same as for Indian nationals.

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) selection criteria includes shortlisting of candidates on the basis of scores obtained in the Common University Entrance Test Post Graduate exam for PG Diploma courses in Journalism. For the language journalism courses, thee is a written exam conducted by IIMC. The list of selected candidates for each course is released after the exam is over and candidates will be then called for counselling and document verification process. Candidates should go through the selection process mentioned in the prospectus of Indian Institute of Mass Communication for their respective course.

To fill the CUET PG application form for courses offered at IIMC candidates will have to visit the official website of the NTA and click on the 'Registration For CUET (PG)' link. Thereafter, candidates need to click on 'New Registration' link. On clicking the link, the form window will open on the screen. Thereafter, candidates can start filling the online application form. Candidates will have to fill the details such as course details, personal details, family details, education details, choice of exam centre, signature and photograph.

In case of failed transaction only, the application fee will be refunded. Once the fee is paid successfully, no refund will be granted. Hence, the candidate should go through all the details regarding eligibility criteria, application form etc. before applying for a course.

Yes, candidates have the option to edit the application form as the National Testing Agency (NTA) opens the application form correction window after the new registration is over. Candidates are given two days to make corrections in the application form. They  can make modifications by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website of CUET PG.
2. Log in with the email ID and password which you used while applying.
3. Click on "My Application" button and make the required corrections.
4. Thoroughly go through the entire form and then click on "Submit".

The candidates have to pay the requisite examination fee. Application Fee (for up to three Test papers) for General candidates is INR 1000, for OBC-NCL/GenEWS is INR 800, for SC/ST/Third Gender is INR 750 and PwBD is INR 700. The fee can be submitted only online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI Services. Processing charges and GST as applicable are chargeable to the candidate (in addition to the examination fee) by the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway Integrator. 

No, you cannot fill the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Application Form without paying the application fee. The application fee is a mandatory part of the application process and must be paid online through net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI services. Without the application fee, your application will not be considered valid.

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.

The minimum age limit to apply for the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Entrance Exam is 18 years while the maximum age limit is 25 years. However, there is a relaxation of 5 years for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Sscheduled Tribe as well as for candidates who are Physically Disabled.

Yes, reserved category candidates get relaxation on the IIMC Entrance Exam application fee for PG Diploma courses. For most courses the application fee of CUET PG exam is applicable. While for PG Diploma courses in regional languages the application fee is decided by IIMC. OBC and EWS applicants have to pay INR 600. SC, ST and third gender candidates have to pay INR 550 while PwD candidates have to pay INR 500.