Candidates for the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Round 2 Counselling 2026 must submit their willingness and make a choice between freezing or floating a seat by June 20, 2026 . This deadline follows the release of the Round 2 seat allotment on June 16. IIMC will conduct document verification for this round until June 21. A third round of seat allotment is scheduled to begin on June 23 and conclude on June 26, with document verification for Round 3 closing on June 27.
IIMC Counselling Timeline
The IIMC counselling process operates on a tight schedule. Candidates must remain aware of each stage's deadlines to ensure smooth progression. The official timetable outlines key dates for registration, choice filling, allotment, and verification.
| Counselling Stage | Dates |
| Registration and One-Time Fee Payment | May 26 - June 7, 2026 |
| Choice Filling | May 26 - June 7, 2026 |
| Choice Locking | June 6 - June 7, 2026 |
| First Round Seat Allotment | June 9, 2026 |
| Round 1 Willingness, Document Upload, Seat Acceptance Fee | June 9 - June 14, 2026 |
| Round 1 Document Verification | June 9 - June 14, 2026 |
| Second Round Seat Allotment | June 16, 2026 |
| Round 2 Willingness, Document Upload, Seat Acceptance Fee | June 16 - June 20, 2026 |
| Round 2 Document Verification by IIMC | June 16 - June 21, 2026 |
| Third Round Seat Allotment | June 23, 2026 |
| Round 3 Willingness, Document Upload, Seat Acceptance Fee | June 23 - June 26, 2026 |
| Round 3 Document Verification | June 23 - June 27, 2026 |
IIMC Counselling Process Steps
The IIMC counselling for MA and PG Diploma courses is an entirely online procedure. Applicants must follow specific steps to complete their choice filling and confirm their admission status.
- Visit the official IIMC counselling portal at iimc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Registration and e-counselling section.
- Enter required personal and academic information.
- Select preferred courses and programs.
- Upload necessary documents as instructed.
- Review all entered choices and lock them.
- Submit the application and save confirmation details.
Fees and Next Steps
Participation in IIMC counselling requires a non-refundable registration fee. This fee is ₹1,500 for general category candidates and ₹1000 for EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST candidates. Following seat allotment, candidates must pay a seat acceptance fee of ₹20,000 and upload all required documents to confirm their place.
After the conclusion of Round 2 and its subsequent document verification, the focus shifts to the third round of seat allotment, beginning June 23. This round represents a final opportunity for many candidates to secure admission.
