IIMC Entrance Exam Preparation Tips 2024: Know Complete Strategy & Guide

Indian Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Exam 2025 ( IIMC Entrance Exam )

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Aayushi Madavi

Aayushi MadaviAssociate Senior Executive

Updated on Jan 10, 2024 15:04 IST

IIMC Entrance Exam 2024 preparation can be done by choosing the right study material and preparation strategy. The Indian Institute of Mass Communication has officially assigned NTA (National Testing Agency) to conduct an entrance exam to shortlist aspirants for admission to postgraduate diploma programs in mass communication.

The national-level exam is conducted once a year and the mode of exam is online. To crack the entrance exam, candidates need to prepare well, know the guidelines thoroughly, understand the IIMC exam pattern, marking scheme, and syllabus, and most importantly, the applicants must put in plenty of time and dedication. Read on to check preparation tips for the IIMC entrance exam 2024 you could follow.

Stepwise Preparation for IIMC Entrance Exam 2024

Step 1: Know the syllabus thoroughly.

Step 2: Get all the study material required for the entrance exam to help prepare better.

Step 3: Understand the exam pattern and marking scheme so that you can prepare accordingly.

Step 4: Create a day to day, weekly and monthly time table on how much material to cover on a daily basis.

Step 5: Solve question papers, sample papers and give mock tests to know your strengths and weaknesses.

IIMC Entrance Exam Highlights

Exam Name

IIMC Entrance Exam (Indian Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Exam)

Exam for Course Level

PG level

Mode

Online

Test Duration

2 Hours

No. of Test Cities

25 cities

Exam Helpdesk No.

011-26741352

Exam Website & Email

http://www.iimc.gov.in/

iimc1965@gmail.com  

How to prepare for IIMC Entrance Exam 2024

The IIMC Entrance Exam is a national-level entrance exam that is highly competitive and thousands of students aspire to get admission into the IIMC. Aspirants who are appearing for the entrance exam need to have a strategy and aim in mind to score well and qualify. Candidates can go through the following tips on how to prepare for the entrance test.

Know the IIMC Entrance Exam Pattern

First and foremost, the candidate needs to be well versed in the exam pattern. One should know which sections will cover which subject, the duration, the mode and medium of the entrance exam, how many questions will be asked and the weightage of marks. The candidate should know the sections in the question paper and how many marks which section carries.

Know the IIMC Entrance Exam Marking Scheme

Along with the exam pattern, students should know the marking scheme of the entrance exam. Will there be any negative marking? How many marks will be awarded to each question? If you are not thorough with the exam pattern and marking scheme, you will eventually end up having a tough time in the exam hall.

To know the IIMC entrance exam pattern and marking scheme, click here.

Know the IIMC Entrance Exam Syllabus

To perform and score well in the entrance exam, candidates have to thoroughly go through the prescribed syllabus. Strategize your plans on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. There is no success without hard work and in order to qualify for the entrance exam, you can prepare better by knowing which topics to cover in-depth and which require superficial knowledge. You can do so by following the below-mentioned pointers:

  • Make a subject-wise list of topics.
  • Segregate the subjects and topics into easy and difficult categories based on experience.
  • Note down the topics which carry maximum weightage (based on previous years’ question papers).

Go through Prep Books

Along with the syllabus, aspirants should have enough prep books while preparing for the entrance exam. It is advised that you purchase at least two to three prep books to help better understand the type of questions asked in the exam. The prep books will give you an idea of the syllabus and much more.

Prepare a Time Table

One of the most important elements while preparing for an entrance exam is time management. Candidates need to work out a time table as to how much material to cover on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. By making a plan the candidate can cover all the topics which are going to appear in the entrance exam. Revise the syllabus and material, attempt as many question papers, mock papers and previous years question papers as possible to help you prepare better.

Refer to Past Years’ Question Papers

The best possible way to understand the entrance exam is by solving the last five years’ question papers. Also, by solving the previous years’ question papers, you can understand which subjects are given high importance.

Solve Sample Papers and Mock Tests

The best way to know one’s strengths and weaknesses is by solving question papers, sample papers and mock tests. Through this, you can also figure out the best approach to be followed when you head out to attempt the IIMC entrance exam.

Prep Books for IIMC Entrance Exam

Here are some prep books which candidates can purchase to help them prepare better for the IIMC entrance exam.

Book

Author

Journalism & Mass Communication Entrance Exam Guide (Popular Master Guide) Paperback

RPH Editorial Board

Mass Communication In India

Keval J Kumar

Success Master: Journalism & Mass Communication Entrance Examinations

Arihant Publications

How to Crack IIMC Entrance Exam

Subhash C. Sonie

Manorama Yearbook

Manorama

Mass Communication: Principles & Concepts

Seema Hasan

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