IIMC Entrance Exam 2026: CUET (PG) Strategy & Exam Day Tips
A detailed guide for Journalism aspirants on IIMC admissions via CUET (PG), including media awareness tips, dress code, and document checklists.
Updated: 4 months ago
Admissions to IIMC are primarily based on the COQP17 (Mass Communication and Journalism) paper code under CUET (PG). The exam is a 105-minute Computer Based Test (CBT) that requires rapid-fire decision-making.
- Media Laws: Basic knowledge of Article 19(1)(a), Defamation, and Contempt of Court.
- History of Media: Important Indian newspapers, the evolution of Prasar Bharati, and pioneering journalists.
- New Media: Concepts like OTT platforms, Fake News detection, and Social Media algorithms.
- Current Affairs: National and International politics from the last 12 months.
Reporting time is usually 90 minutes before the exam starts. Ensure you have:
- CUET (PG) Admit Card: A clear printout with the self-declaration filled in.
- Original ID: Aadhaar Card, PAN, or Voter ID. (Digital IDs on phone are not allowed).
- Passport Photos: Two copies (same as uploaded in the application).
- Transparent Pen: Simple ballpoint pen for rough work.
Dress Protocol: Wear half-sleeve clothes with no large buttons or pockets.
Footwear: Slippers or sandals with thin soles. Shoes are strictly prohibited.
Jewelry: No metallic items (rings, earrings, chains) or watches are allowed inside the CBT hall.
Cracking the written exam is only Phase 1. For Regional Language courses (Odia, Marathi, Malayalam, Urdu), IIMC may conduct separate descriptive tests and interviews.
- Stay Updated: Keep reading editorials daily even after the written test.
- Language Command: For regional journalism, focus on translating news from English to your regional language accurately.
- Confidence: In the media world, how you present an answer is as important as the answer itself.
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