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The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi—an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting—has opened admissions for two newly launched postgraduate programmes: MA in Media Business Studies and MA in Strategic Communication. The last date to apply is June 15, 2025, and interested candidates can submit their applications through the official website: iimc.gov.in.
Who Can Apply?
A bachelor's degree from an accredited university with at least 55% of the possible points, or a 5.5 CGPA, is required of candidates. Those awaiting final results are also eligible to apply.
Admission is primarily based on CUET-PG scores.
- For MA in Media Business Studies, valid scores in Mass Communication & Journalism, Management, Economics, or Commerce are accepted.
- For MA in Strategic Communication, CUET-PG scores in Mass Communication & Journalism or Political Science are required.
There is no age limit, which makes these programmes accessible to recent graduates and working professionals alike.
Seat Availability and Fee Structure
Each course offers 40 regular seats along with 8 supernumerary seats. The latter are reserved for serving defence personnel and experienced media professionals (minimum 10 years). These candidates are selected through a personal interview and do not need to submit CUET-PG scores.
The two-year program costs ₹2,82,000 in total, of which ₹79,000 is due at the time of admission. The application fee is ₹1,500 for General category candidates and ₹1,000 for EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PH candidates.
How to Apply
To apply, candidates should:
- Visit the official IIMC website at iimc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the “Admission 2025–26” section.
- Click on the link for the appropriate MA program.
- Fill out the form, upload documents, enter CUET-PG details (if applicable), and pay the fee.
- Send in the application by June 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
What Happens Next?
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews following the application deadline.Selection for general applicants will be determined by a mix of interview performance and CUET-PG scores. For those applying under the supernumerary quota, interviews will be the sole criterion.
The purpose of these two MA programs is to give students the strategic and practical skills they need for public relations, digital engagement, media management, and communication planning.
Final Word
For students and professionals looking to advance in the field of media and communication, this is a unique opportunity from one of India’s most respected media institutions. With the June 15 deadline fast approaching, now is the time to complete your application and take the next step toward a career in strategic or business-focused media roles.
