Dhenkanal

The best course among the courses offered by IIMC Dhenkanal, Orissa is the PG Diploma in Journalism, specifically in English and Odia Journalism. This programme is known for its strong placement records, with almost 70 to 80 percent of students being placed every year from the institute.Indian Institute of Mass Communication Dhenkanal (also known as IIMC Dhenkanal), was set-up as the second campus of IIMC by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India in 1993 to extend its national footprint. The institute is located 80 kms away from the capital city of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Since its inception, IIMC Odisha has produced around 2,000 media professionals. Initially operating from a private campus, IIMC Dhenkanal later relocated to its own 7.5 acre-campus offers hostel facilities for its students and a guesthouse (for visiting faculty) which is situated in Gandhi Nagar. As of now, the institute offers two courses, namely PG Diploma in English Journalism and PG Diploma in Odia Journalism to cater the need of English and Odia Media, respectively. Other than these, IIMC Dhenkanal campus offers short-term courses and training programmes to a range of government organisations.

IIMC Dhenkanal has emerged as a 'study destination' for students from different parts of the country looking for quality media education and industry-standard training. Since 1993, IIMC, Dhenkanal has produced around 2000 media professionals. It is well-regarded for its media education and industry-standard training. Both its English and Odia post-graduate Diploma courses have been a big success. The institute holds a strong placement record. The top recruiters for the Institute are Times of India, Hindustan Times, and Radio Mirchi FM. The highest salary package offered by the institute is INR 11-12 LPA. According to the reports almost 70-80% are placed every year in the placement drives.