IIMC Entrance Exam 2025 Preparations

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

Aayushi Madavi
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 16:51 IST

By Aayushi Madavi, Associate Senior Executive

IIMC Entrance Exam 2025 Preparation - CUET-PG applications are now open and IIMC Entrance Exam 2025 is just around the corner. Since the number of seats at IIMC is extremely low compared to the number of students taking the test, the test only grows more and more competitive each year. To ace it, it is essential that students have their preparation strategies ready well before the exam. In this article, we will discuss how to prepare for CUET-PG for mass communication and IIMC Entrance. Along with IIMC Entrance Exam preparation tips, students must also be aware of the pattern, marking scheme, and syllabus of the test. Let's get started. 

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Table of content
  • Stepwise Preparation for IIMC Entrance Exam 2025
  • IIMC Entrance Exam Highlights
  • How to prepare for IIMC Entrance Exam 2025?
  • Prep Books for IIMC Entrance Exam
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Stepwise Preparation for IIMC Entrance Exam 2025

The steps to go about your IIMC Entrance Exam preparation are provided below

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 timetable on how much material to cover on a daily basis.

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

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IIMC Entrance Exam Highlights

Some key information about the exam is provided in the table below. 

Particulars 

Details 

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  

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How to prepare for IIMC Entrance Exam 2025?

The IIMC Entrance Exam is a national-level entrance exam that is highly competitive and thousands of students aspire to get admission to 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.

Go Through the IIMC Entrance Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme 

First and foremost, the candidate must clearly understand the IIMC Entrance Exam pattern. One should know what 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 each section carries.

Get Familiar with the IIMC Entrance Exam Syllabus

To perform and score well in the entrance exam, candidates have to go through the IIMC Entrance Exam syllabus thoroughly. Strategize your plans on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Consider the following points. 

  • 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 Timetable

One of the most important elements while preparing for an entrance exam is time management. Candidates need to work out a timetable 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, and 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.

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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 the IIMC Entrance Exam

Subhash C. Sonie

Manorama Yearbook

Manorama

Mass Communication: Principles & Concepts

Seema Hasan

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Commonly asked questions

Q:   How to manage time effectively for the IIMC Entrance Exam preparation?

A: 

To manage the time effectively during the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Entrance Exam preparation, candidates need to first create a study plan covering all important topics and they must give special focus to the weak subjects, and allocate sufficient time for practice and revision excercises as well.

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Q:   How to prepare to get into IIMC - Delhi?

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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. 

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Q:   How can I prepare for IIMC entrance exam for advertising and PR?

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Read these books: 1. Encyclopedia of Advertising and Public Relations. 2. Any book related to Journalism and Mass Communication. I recommend Arihent but the book has wrong answer keys. You must have information about these topics 1. Top Ad Agencies (National and International) 2. Press Boutiques 3. History of Advertising and PR 4. Edward Berneys and PT Berinum 5. Basics like History, concept, tools and need. 6. PR, Publicity, Advertising, Propaganda, Bandwagon, etc.
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Q:   How can I get the previous year's solved question papers of IIMC for radio and television journalism?

A: 
You may ask to the various reputed book shops who provides question banks for these types of exams or you may look online. Apart from this, the entrance exam of radio and television journalism is conducted in 2 phases by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. First, you have to appear for a written test which has objective as well as subjective questions. The questions are mainly to judge your aptitude and knowledge about the field. You should read as much as you can about radio and television broadcast as well as the current affairs. This will not only help you to crack your written test but also to clear the next phase, which is a personal interview.
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Answered 3 days ago

The admission test for IIMC is CUET-PG. The CUET-PG 2025 application dates are January 1, 2025 to February 8, 2025. Those who are interested to take admissions to the PG Diploma programmes at IIMC, can fill the CUET-PG form on NTA's CUET-PG 2025 portal. All mass comm aspirants must select the pape

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Jaya Kumar

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates can calculate their estimated scores based on the following method:

  • For each correct answer, add four marks

  • For each wrong answer, deduct one mark

  • No marks will be awarded for unattempted questions

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Anushree Rastogi

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 3 weeks ago

You can carry either of the following identifications to IIMC Entrance Exam centres - 

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Driving License 
  • Passport
  • College ID card

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Rashmi Singh

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 months ago

The CUET-PG 'Mass Communication and Journalism' paper (paper code - COQP17) is meant for all mass comm entrance (of the participating institutes) including IIMC entrance.

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Aayushi Madavi

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, at IIMC they exclusively offer postgraduate courses. It is one of the most popular and sought-after institutes for mass media higher education. It's an autonomous society under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Students from across the country and abroad apply for their entrance in

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