Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Aizawl

On behalf of NTA, the computer-based IIMC Entrance Exam is administered by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) in Aizawl in addition to the CUET (PG). The IIMC Entrance Exam was the only entrance requirement for PG Diploma programmes. IIMC Aizawl offers PG Diploma programmes in two specialisations. The merit list for these courses is released by IIMC. Candidates can visit Shiksha and the IIMC's official website to view the merit list. The IIMC Entrance Exam Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India) for the Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (English) in 2022 and 2023 is 4338 and 770, respectively. The cut off may vary each year based on many factors. 

Merit-based admissions to postgraduate Diploma programmes are made based on a candidate's performance on the entrance exam or qualifying degree examination scores. Students must have graduated from an institution recognised by the UGC with a minimum cumulative grade of 45–50% for the unreserved category and 40–45% for the reserved category in order to be eligible, though there may be additional requirements unique to the institution. A candidate must score at least 300–400 on the CUET to be considered for admission, even though there are no established minimum or maximum values. The expected CUET PG cut-off for the general category in 2024 is between 230 and 240. Similarly, the expected cut-off for OBC candidates is set between 220-230.

Admission to postgraduate Diploma programmes is determined by merit, taking into account a candidate's performance in the entrance exam or the marks they received in the qualifying degree examination. The fundamental requirements for qualifying are that students must have graduated from a university approved by the UGC with a minimum aggregate grade of 45–50% for the unreserved category and 40–45% for the reserved category, however specific institution requirements may also apply with variation. Although there are no set CUET passing scores, in order to be considered for admission, a candidate must receive a minimum score of 300–400.

Admittance to IIMC Aizwal may be considered upon a CUET PG score of 75 percentile. The qualifying cutoff will be announced by NTA, however the participating institutes will publish separate cutoffs for each curriculum they provide. An entrance exam at the all-Indian level called the Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate), or CUET PG, will be conducted for admission to postgraduate studies in Central and participating Universities. Candidates from all over the nation, particularly those from the Northeast and other remote and rural areas, will have equitable access to a shared platform and chances through the shared University Entrance Test (CUET), which will also provide improved connections with universities.

IIMC Aizwal has not yet released any official details on the salary packages and placement offers made during the drives. However, the salary packages offered by IIMC job are well acknowledged through various web sources. The highest package is INR 20 LPA, while the average package offered is about INR 3 LPA. This may vary at each IIMC institute. To receive updates on any information pertaining to placements, interested candidates can follow Shiksha. IIMC Aizawl students work for numerous national, international, and local news organisations, such as Reuters, WION, PTI, The Times of India, The Indian Express, Mathrubhumi, and Malayala Manorama.

IIMC Aizawl provides 2 specialisations in postgraduate Diploma programmes. The overall academic standing is  significant in the admissions process. The admissions are based on the IIMC PG entrance exam scores. The basic eligibility criteria for admission to the PG Diploma programme at IIMC Aizawl are that candidates must be enrolled in or have completed their bachelor's degree programme at an accredited institution or university, or they must have passed their graduation exam. CUET PG exam scores are also considered for admission. The candidate's age must not exceed 25 years. Additionally, in case of age, SC, ST, and disabled students will enjoy five years of relaxation.