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.

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Categories: Media Entrance, Journalism & Communication
Tags: IIMC 2026, CUET PG Mass Communication, Journalism Entrance India, IIMC Admit Card, Media Awareness Tips
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IIMC Entrance 2026: Master the Media Gateway
Strategic Tips for CUET (PG) Journalism & Mass Communication
1. The NTA/CUET Exam Pattern

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.

75Domain Specific Qs
105 MinTotal Duration
+4 / -1Marking Scheme
CBTMode of Exam
2. High-Yield Media Topics
The "Journalist's Mindset": Unlike general exams, IIMC aspirants are tested on their awareness of the media landscape.

  • 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.
3. Mandatory Document Checklist

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.
4. NTA Dress Code & Security
Zero Tolerance Policy: Frisking is rigorous.

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.
5. Post-Exam: The Interview Stage

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.