Mass-communications
Exam Pattern
Indian Institute of Mass Communication Exam Pattern 2026
computer Online (CBT)
Indian Institute of Mass Communication Exam Pattern
IIMC admissions for most programmes are based on the CUET PG 2026 exam, conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode by NTA. The qualifying paper for IIMC is Mass Communication and Journalism (COQP17).
- Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Total Questions: 75 MCQs
- Total Marks: 300 marks (75 × 4)
- Correct Answer: +4 marks
- Wrong Answer: −1 mark (negative marking applies)
- Unattempted Question: 0 marks
- Question Type: MCQs only
- Medium: English and Hindi
- Paper Code: COQP17 — Mass Communication and Journalism
- Scoring Method: NTA normalises scores across shifts; final rank is percentile-based
NTA uses a normalisation process to equalise difficulty levels across different exam sessions. Your CUET PG rank — not raw score — is what IIMC uses for seat allotment. A lower rank number means a better score.
For the PG Diploma in Odia, Urdu, Marathi, and Malayalam Journalism, IIMC conducts a separate entrance test. This exam runs independently of the CUET PG cycle.
- Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen and Paper)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Total Marks: 100 marks
- Question Types: Objective MCQs + Descriptive / Short Answer / Essay
- Medium: Relevant regional language plus English or Hindi
- Additional Round: Personal Interview (for final selection)
