IIMC 2026 Seat Allotment (SPOT) has been released on 16th July 2026 via online mode. Opening & Closing/ Cut Off Ranks has been released via online mode. Counselling (Spot) has been started through online mode. IIMC (Indian Institute of Mass Communication) is a university level entrance exam. Through the IIMC entrance exam, candidates can get admission into various Postgraduate Diploma Programmes in various disciplines.
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IIMC Admission Procedure | IIMC Exam Dates
IIMC Entrance 2026 Notifications – Allotment OUT (Spot)
IIMC Entrance 2026 Seat Allotment (SPOT) has been released on 16th July 2026 via online mode. Check here for counselling details.
IIMC Entrance 2026 Opening & Closing/Cut Off Ranks has been released via online mode. Click here to view cut off ranks.
All you need to know about IIMC Admission 2026:
- IIMC 2026 counselling is ongoing for SPOT round via online mode, Get registration details here.
- Searching for the complete schedule of IIMC 2026? Let’s check complete dates below.
- Seeking admission in PG Diploma courses at IIMC, Check IIMC admission procedure here.
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Till 2021, IIMC conducts its own entrance exam for admission to all PG diploma courses. From 2022 onwards, admission to PG Diploma in Language Journalism (English, Hindi, Radio & TV, Digital Media & Advertising & Public Relations) is offered through CUET PG scores.
IIMC 2026 Overview
| Exam Name | IIMC Entrance 2026 |
| Full Name | Indian Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Exam |
| Conducting Body | Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) |
| Exam Level | University Level |
| Courses Offered | PG Diploma Courses |
| Exam Mode | Through IIMC Entrance exam & CUET-PG scores |
| Application Mode | Online mode |
| Website | iimc.gov.in |
IIMC 2026 Exam Dates
In the table below, candidates can get complete IIMC 2026 admission dates:
Through CUET PG:
| Events | Dates 2026 |
| Notification | 14th December 2025 |
| Online Application Form releases | 14th December 2025 |
| Deadline to submit application form | 23rd January 2026 |
| Last date of successful transaction of Examination Fee | 25th January 2026 |
| Correction facility | 28th to 30th January 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip | 26th February 2026 |
| Released of Admit Card | 3rd March 2026 |
| CUET PG 2026 Exam Date | 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th & 27th March 2026 |
Through IIMC Admission:
| Events | Dates 2026 (Announced) |
| First round registration | 26th May to 7th June 2026 |
| First round choice filling | 26th May to 7th June 2026 |
| Choice locking (Round I) | 6th to 7th June 2026 |
| Seat Allotment (Round I) | 9th June 2026 |
| Online willingness (freeze/ float) option submission, document upload, seat acceptance fee payment | 9th to 14th June 2026 |
| Documents verification by IIMC (Round I) | 9th to 14th June 2026 |
| Seat allotment (Round II) | 16th June 2026 |
| Online willingness (freeze/ float) option submission, document upload, seat acceptance fee payment | 23rd to 26th June 2026 |
| Seat Allotment (Round III) | 23rd to 27th June 2026 |
| SPOT ROUND COUNSELLING | |
| Online registration & choice submission | 10th to 15th July 2026 |
| Seat allotment (SPOT Round) | 16th July 2026 |
| Online willingness (freeze/ float) option submission, document upload, response by candidates to query, seat withdrawal | 17th July 2026 |
| Document verification by IIMC | 18th July 2026 |
IIMC 2026 Application Form
Candidates can get complete IIMC 2026 application form details in the section below:
- IIMC 2026 application form has been released for IIMC entrance exam via online mode.
- Application form for CUET PG 2026 has been released on 14th December 2025.
- It can be filled through online mode, there is no offline method available.
- Once before applying, candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria below.
- Candidates can apply for only one course either for Urdu, Marathi, Malayalam or Odia.
- During form filing, enter personal, communication, academic qualifications, & other asked details.
- NTA will provide the facility to edit the submitted CUET PG 2026 application form from 28th to 30th February 2026.
- After form filling, upload the scanned documents such as photograph & signature in prescribed format & size.
- Before the deadline, candidates must complete the registration procedure, as there will be no extension made.
- Submit the form & do not forget to take a hardcopy of application form for further usage in admission.
Application Fee:
- IIMC 2026 application fee can be submitted via online mode only.
- Online facility such as credit card/ debit card/ UPI/ NEFT/ NET banking, etc.
- Once paid, application fee cannot be refunded under any circumstances.
For CUET PG:
| Category | Centres in India (Per paper) | Centres in India (For up to 2 test papers) | Centres outside India |
| General/ UN-Reserved | Rs. 700/- | Rs. 1400/- | Rs. 7000/- (For up to 2 papers)
Rs. 3500/- (For up to 1 paper) |
| General-EWS/ OBC-NCL | Rs. 600/- | Rs. 1200/- | |
| SC/ ST/ 3rd Gender | Rs. 600/- | Rs. 1100/- | |
| PwBD | Rs. 600/- | Rs. 1000/- |
How to Apply for IIMC 2026
Candidates can get complete step-by-step procedure to apply:
- Step-1: Visit the website first (Link is mentioned above).
- Step-2: On the webpage, click on the “New Candidates Register Here” option.
- Step-3: Start with the registration procedure by entering the basic information.
- Step-4: System will generate the application number, save it for later usage.
- Step-5: Now login using application number and password.
- Step-6: Fill the complete form & upload the required documents.
- Step-7: Recheck the details and submit the form to proceed towards the next step.
- Step-8: Complete the process by submitting the registration fee as per your category.
- Step-9: Submit it and take a hardcopy of form and keep it safe for further usage
IIMC 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Get complete IIMC 2026 eligibility criteria details in the section below:
For CUET PG:
- Qualification: Applying candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent exam from any recognized university or institution.
- Marks: In the qualifying exam, candidates must obtain at least 50% marks to apply for the exam.
- Age Limit: To apply for an exam, there is no specific age limit.
- Appearing: Those appearing candidates in final year examination are also eligible to apply for.
For IIMC Entrance Exam:
- Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens to apply for the exam.
- Age Limit: The maximum age of general category candidates must be 25 years as on 1st August 2026. There will be an age relaxation of 3 years for OBC category and 5 years for SC/ST/ PWD category candidates.
- Qualification: Applying candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized university/ institutions.
- Appearing: Candidates appearing in the final year of qualifying degree can also apply for admission.
IIMC 2026 Exam Pattern
Get complete exam pattern related details IIMC 2026 entrance exam:
For CUET PG:
- Mode of Exam: CUET PG 2026 exam is held through online (CBT) mode only.
- Shifts: Exam is held in two shifts only.
- Total Questions: Total 75 questions are asked in the entrance exam.
- Medium: In English & Hindi medium, exams are conducted.
- Marking Scheme: Total 4 marks are awarded for each correct answer.
- Negative Marking: There is a negative marking of 1 mark for every incorrect response.
For IIMC Entrance Exam:
- Duration: A total of 3 hours will be given to solve the exam.
- Type of Questions: In exam, short & long Descriptive and Objective Type MCQs will be asked.
- Total Marks: Total 100 marks of questions paper will be given. e
IIMC 2026 Syllabus
In the section below, we have mentioned the IIMC 2026 Entrance syllabus:
- CUET (PG): Public Health, Pharmacy, Home Science, Fine arts, Transport Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Purana Itihas, Hindu studies, Zoology, Sanskrit, Textile Design, Music, Material Science and Nanotechnology.
- IIMC Entrance Exam: Translation from English to regional language, Knowledge of language, regional, national and international, General Awareness of Indian Political and Economic Environment, Awareness of current Public issues, Indian history and social science, International Developments (Political and Entertainment), Information Communication Technologies and its application in Media Industry, Mass media and society etc.
IIMC 2026 Preparation Tips
Here we have mentioned some effective tips & tricks to score higher in IIMC 2026 exam:
- Initially, go through the complete syllabus & exam pattern.
- Make a proper time table as per the pattern.
- Follow the time table daily & revise the hard topics on a daily basis.
- Solve sample papers & mock tests to know the pattern more.
- Stay updated about general current affairs.
- Keep yourself hydrated & healthy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
IIMC 2026 Admit Card
IIMC 2026 admit card has been released through online mode. CUET PG 2026 admit card has been released on 3rd March 2026. Candidates have to use their login credentials to download the hall ticket from the website. To appear for the exam, it will be mandatory to have a valid admit card along with the Photo ID.
It will consist of the name, registration number, date of birth, exam date, timing, reporting time, venue & other exam day instructions. Candidates are suggested to keep the hard copy of admit card safe for the day of exam.
IIMC 2026 Result
Results for IIMC 2026 have been released through online mode. CUET PG 2026 result has been announced on 28th April 2026. To download the result, candidates are required to use their login credentials such as application number & password. Based on the IIMC 2026 result, one will be called for document verification, personal interview/ Group Discussion.
As per the marks scored by the candidates in entrance exam, a merit list of selected candidates will be prepared by the authority. Based on the merit list, candidates called to participate in further counselling procedure. There are different merit lists for each offered course. The authority has invited those candidates whose name is present in the merit list. Candidates are advised to keep the result/ merit list safe for further usage in admission.
IIMC 2026 Cut Off
Cut off for IIMC 2026 will be published through online mode. In the form of opening & closing rank, the cut off will be released. After the declaration of result, the cut off list will be published. Candidates will have to visit the website to access the cut off.
Cut off marks will be released separately for various categories and campuses. Candidates will be required to secure minimum cut off marks in the entrance exam in order to be eligible for admission procedure.
Reservation Criteria
The IIMC 2026 reservation criteria as per the government policies is mentioned below:
| Category | Reservations of Seats |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| OBC-NCL | 27% |
| EWS | 10% |
| PwD | 5% |
IIMC 2026 Counselling/ Admission
IIMC 2026 counselling has been organised through online mode. There are various steps in counseling such as registration, GD, PI rounds, choice filing & locking, seat allotment, documents verification, reporting, submitting admission fee, etc. Those candidates whose name is present in the merit list can appear for the counselling procedure.
Applicants who have successfully registered and paid the registration fee are required to submit their choices of institute and courses in order of their preference. In order of merit as per AIR, choices of preferences filled & reservation criteria, seats will be allocated to the candidates. Applicants need to download the Provisional Allotment Letter and submit the options of willingness of float or freeze.
Those candidates who have accepted the seats required to pay the seat acceptance fee & verification of uploaded documents. After submitting the fee, candidates are required to report to the allocated institutes in-person to complete the admission procedure. Moreover, some original documents will be required for the verification process. After verifying the documents, final admission will be given.
Required Documents for Counselling:
- IIMC/ CUET-PG Admit Card
- IIMC/ CUET-PG Result
- Class 10th or its equivalent exam certificate
- Class 12th marksheet
- Multiple recent photograph
- Transfer/ Migration certificate
- Character certificate
- Category certificate
- Graduation Degree etc
Here in the article above, we have summarised the complete IIMC Admission 2026 information. IIMC 2026 counselling for the SPOT round is ongoing through online mode. Complete admissions schedule is mentioned above along with the counselling direct link.
In case of any query related to IIMC Entrance Exam 2026, candidates can feel free to ask us below in the comment section.