The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) is now accepting counselling applications for its Master of Arts (MA) and Post Graduate Diploma (PG Diploma) programs for the 2026 academic year. Candidates who passed the IIMC 2026 entrance exam can apply online until June 7, 2026 . The application link is available at iimc.admissions.nic.in.
IIMC Counselling Schedule
The institute will conduct three rounds of counselling. The first round seat allotment list is scheduled for release on June 9, 2026 . Following this, students will have until June 14, 2026, to submit their willingness (freeze or float), upload documents, pay the seat acceptance fee, and undergo first-round document verification by IIMC.
Students who do not secure a seat in the initial rounds will have opportunities in subsequent allotment results. The registration and choice-filling portal is active at iimcadmissions.nic.in.
Detailed Counselling Timeline
The following table outlines the key dates for the IIMC counselling process:
| Activity | Dates |
| First Round Registration & Fee Payment | May 26 – June 7, 2026 |
| First Round Choice Filling | May 26 – June 7, 2026 |
| First Round Choice Locking | June 6 – June 7, 2026 |
| First Round Seat Allotment | June 9, 2026 |
| First Round Willingness, Document Upload, Fee Payment | June 9 – June 14, 2026 |
| First Round Document Verification by IIMC | June 9 – June 14, 2026 |
| Second Round Seat Allotment | June 16, 2026 |
| Second Round Willingness, Document Upload, Fee Payment | June 16 – June 20, 2026 |
| Second Round Document Verification by IIMC | June 16 – June 21, 2026 |
| Third Round Seat Allotment | June 23, 2026 |
| Third Round Willingness, Document Upload, Fee Payment | June 23 – June 26, 2026 |
| Third Round Document Verification by IIMC | June 23 – June 27, 2026 |
Application Steps
Candidates can register and enter their program choices on the official IIMC counselling portal. The steps are as follows:
- Visit the official IIMC website.
- Navigate to the Registration and e-counselling section.
- Click the relevant link and input required information.
- Enter preferred admission choices.
- Submit necessary documents.
- Review and lock program preferences.
- Save and submit the application.
Candidates who receive a seat allotment in any round must confirm their choice and report to the assigned institute for final admission. All applicants should prepare original and photocopied documents for verification.
