IIMC PG Diploma Programmes in Regional Languages Admission 2021

About the IIMC

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), established under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India in August 1965, is currently one of the premier institutions of its kind in the country providing quality training in journalism and undertaking meaningful research in the field of Media and Mass Communication. IIMC is Asia’s first Institute to have a dedicated Communication Research Department conducting research, analysis and impact assessment studies for various Ministries and Government Departments. The Research focuses primarily on government campaigns, impact analyses, feedback etc., providing quality inputs for strategizing government campaigns and communication programmes for their effective and wider reach.

2. PG Diploma Courses in Regional Languages 2020-21

PG Diploma in Malayalam Journalism
PG Diploma in Marathi Journalism
PG Diploma in Odia Journalism
PG Diploma in Urdu Journalism

Topics covered

3.1 Post Graduate Diploma in Malayalam Journalism

Communication: Concepts, Processes and Theories.
History of Malayalam Journalism.
Media Laws and Ethics
Editing and Reporting
New Media and Web Journalism, Data Journalism and Mobile Journalism.
Radio & TV Journalism, Video Editing, Videography and Radio Production.
Development Journalism with emphasis on socio-economic and cultural issues
concerning Kerala.
Media Management, Advertising & Public Relations, Corporate Communication

3.2 Post Graduate Diploma in Marathi Journalism

Communication: Concepts, Processes and Theories.
History of Marathi Journalism
Media Laws and Ethics
Editing and Reporting
New Media and Web Journalism
Radio & TV Journalism
Development Journalism with emphasis on socio-economic and cultural issues
concerning Maharashtra.
Media Management, Advertising & Public Relations

3.3 Post Graduate Diploma in Odia Journalism

Communication: Concepts, Processes and Theories.
History of Odia Journalism.
Media Laws and Ethics
Editing and Reporting
New Media and Web Journalism
Radio & TV Journalism
Development Journalism with emphasis on socio-economic and cultural issues
concerning Odisha and Eastern India.
Media Management, Advertising & Public Relations

3.4 Post Graduate Diploma in Urdu Journalism

Communication: Concepts, Processes and Theories.
History of Urdu Journalism,
Media Laws and Ethics
Editing and Reporting
New Media and Digital Journalism
Radio & TV Journalism
Development Journalism
Advertising & PR, Newspaper Management and Entrepreneurial Journalism

Admission Process

Eligibility: Indian nationals possessing a Bachelor’s Degree awarded by a recognized university are eligible to apply. Students who have appeared / are appearing for Final Semester Bachelor’s Degree examination are also eligible to apply.Those who are appearing in the final semester/year examination or appeared but result is awaited P a g e | 5 should fill the admission form with their marks/percentage upto second year/fifth semester of Graduation. If selected, their admission will be subject to their producing at least a Provisional marks-sheet/Certificate in original from their college / university latest by 31st October 2020, (extendable in genuine cases after ascertaining the reasons). On completion of the course, the Diploma will be awarded only if the Original Degree Certificate is produced for verification at IIMC’s office. Date of Birth: General Category candidates should be born on 1.8.1995 later (maximum 25 years as on 1st August, 2020). For SC/ST/Differently abled candidates, the date of birth should be 1.8.1990 or later (maximum 30 years as on 1st August, 2020). For OBC category, date of birth should be 1.8.1992 or later (28 years as on 1st
August, 2020). NRI Quota:Five additional seats are available in each course for NRI / NRI-sponsored candidates. The eligibility criteria and age limits for NRI quota candidates are same as above. The applicants under NRI / NRI-sponsored quota can directly participate in the online Interview by depositing an entry fee of US $ 50.

4.2 How to Apply

The Application Form along with the Prospectus can be downloaded from the official website of the IIMC (www.iimc.gov.in). It can either be filled online which may be submitted by email (as an attachment in MS word file) or by filling it after taking print out and sending as scanned email attachment to the Regional Campus concerned (For details, please see Annexure II).

Important Date

The last date for the payment of first installment of the course fee is 20th September, 2020. The second installment of tuition fees is to be paid by 28th February 2021. Late fee will be charged with fine @ Rs. 20 per day after 28th February 2021. The names of the defaulters will be struck off the rolls on 15thMarch 2021 for failing to remit the fee along with late fee. Re-admission fee of Rs. 500 will be charged on re-admission before 31stMarch 2021. The right of re-admission is reserved with the Institute. The paid-up installment(s) of fees are not refunded if a student discontinues the studies

Important Dates to be remembered

Date of Issue of Notification 28th July, 2020
Last date for Submission of Application 14th August,2020, till 5 pm.
Announcement of Short List 31st August,2020
Dates of Online Interview 3rd September, 2020 Onwards
Announcement of Rank List 10th September, 2020
Last date for Remitting Fees 20th September, 2020