IIMC Entrance Exam 2019 Paper Analysis

Indian Institute of Mass Communication is conducting the IIMC Entrance Exam 2019 for admission to PG Diploma programs in English/Hindi Journalism, Radio & TV Journalism, and Advertising & PR courses on May 26, 2019. The exam for Print Journalism(English/Hindi) courses was conducted from 9 to 11 am while the paper for Radio & TV Journalism and Advertising & PR courses was held from 12 pm to 2 pm and 3 to 5 pm, respectively. Candidates who have appeared in Print Journalism papers spoke to Shiksha and provided their feedback on the entrance test.

According to the students, the Journalism paper was easy to moderate. The paper was mostly based on current affairs. To know more about the IIMC Entrance Exam 2019 paper analysis for all three courses including difficulty level, types of questions asked, and marking scheme of the exam, go through the complete article below.

IIMC Entrance Exam 2019 Paper Analysis – English/Hindi Journalism

According to the IIMC Entrance Exam 2019 pattern for the English/Hindi Journalism course, there was a total of five questions (subjective + objective) to be completed in two hours. The maximum mark of the question paper was 75.

Question Number	Type of Questions	Marks
1	Objective (MCQs, One Word Answers, Fill Ups)	15
2	Subjective (Essay-Type)	20
3	Subjective (Essay-Type)	20
4	Subjective (Short Notes)	10
5	Objective (Fill Ups, Jumbled Words & Sentences)	10
Total		75

Here are the screenshots of the question paper of IIMC Entrance Exam 2019 Print Journalism exam:

 

 

 

 

After analyzing the Journalism paper, who could infer that the difficulty level of the exam was easy to moderate? The grammar portion was quite interesting and could be easily attempted.

Candidates could attempt the paper easily as most of the questions were from current events. Mostly the questions were precise and engaging. There were a lot of questions in the paper (in the 'short notes section') which dealt with social issues across the globe.

Students were asked to write a short note on the award-winning (Oscar) short movie 'Period. The End of Sentence'. Other questions included social and political issues occurring in the country as well as in other nations.

In the Data Interpretation part, candidates were asked about 'print media growth' in India and what could be the declining reasons in other countries of the world.

Interestingly, with only 5 questions, the Journalism paper also focused on environmental problems such as the 'climate emergency' that has become a major issue in many countries. Most of the students found the paper to be happening and compelling.

IIMC Student Reaction Video for Journalism

IIMC Entrance Exam 2019 Paper Analysis – Radio & TV Journalism

IIMC 2019 radio & TV journalism paper consists of five questions. The Radio & TV Journalism paper carried a weightage of 75 marks.

Total Questions	The question to be Attempted	Type of Questions	Total Marks
5	5	Subjective	75

 Below are the screenshots of the IIMC Entrance Exam 2019 Question Paper for Radio & TV Journalism

The next paper, which was 'TV & Radio Journalism' somewhat did not do justice to most of the students. Shakambari who appeared for the exam said that the paper was confusing.

The question paper carried abbreviations which the students found to be puzzling. As compared to last year the difficulty level of the paper was not easy. Many questions were not as satisfactory in comparison to last year.

Most of the sections in the paper were based on current affairs, media personalities, and tv shows.

There was a reading comprehension section which appeared to be difficult as compared to last year. However, students who had been following the international disputes, foreign policy, and trending events in India would find the paper interesting. Also, a major 15 marks question which was based on any favorite pick of 'Prime Time Show' in News Channel or 'News Bulletin/Current Affairs Show on All India Radio'. To attempt such questions candidates have to be updated to all the latest happenings in the TV/Radio channels.

IIMC Entrance Exam 2019 Paper Analysis – Advertising & PR Course

The question paper of Advertising & PR consisted of a total of five questions carrying 75 marks that candidates had to complete in two hours. However, in this paper, there are no objective-type questions. All the questions were subjective.

Question Number	Type of Questions	Marks
1	Subjective	10
2		20
3		15
4		15
5		15
Total		75

As the name suggests, in Advertising and PR, questions were mostly based on brands and their advertising slogans, company-related developments, campaigns, the impact of 'violent video games' on adolescents and politics in India, awareness programs, etc.

2 questions were based on 'slogans' and full forms. Also, candidates were asked about the names of the founders of certain brands/organizations.

One question of 15 marks was based on writing a synopsis of 'an award-winning Indian film or a review of one of the books within 200 words.

Overall the difficulty level was moderate.

IIMC Entrance Exam 2019 results for all the courses are scheduled to be declared in the second/ third week of June 2019. The merit list for the IIMC 2019 entrance exam will be prepared based on marks secured by candidates in the written test. Candidates clearing the written exam will then be called for the next round of admissions – group discussion/ personal interview.