INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MASS COMMUNICATION

Admission - 2008: PG Diploma in Journalism (English/Hindi/Oriya/Orissa), Radio and Television Jornalism, Advertising and Public Relations from IIMS

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MASS COMMUNICATION

IIMC, an Internationally-known centre for training and research in Mass Communication, an autonomous body funded by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. Invites application for following Courses:
1.Post-graduate Diploma in Journalism (English), New Delhi & Dhenkanal branch (Orissa)
2.Post-graduate Diploma in Journalism (Hindi), New Delhi
3.Post-graduate Diploma in Radio & Television Journalism, New Delhi
4.Post-graduate Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations, New Delhi
5.Post-graduate Diploma in Journalism (Oriya) Dhenkanal branch (Orissa)

DURATION: August 2008 to April 2009
ELGIBILITY: Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Those who have appeared/appearing final year degree examination are also eligible to apply.

DATE OF BIRTH: 1.8.1983 or later (for SCs/STs/PH 1.8.1978) or later and for OBC 1.8.1980 or later)

NO. OF SEATS: 40 each in course No.1 &2, 30 in course No.3, 45 in course No.4 and 15 in Course No.5. Limited number of seats available for NRIs/NRIs sponsored candidates, for which a separate prescribed application form should be submitted.

RESERVATION OF SEATS: As per Government of India Orders for SC/ST/PH candidates. For OBCs in phases as per the directions by GOI. The seats for OBC will be in addition to the seats indicated above.

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION AND EXAMINATION: Hindi and/or English and Course No.5 in Oriya.

HOSTEL:
At Delhi Campus: Limited accommodation only for outstation girl candidates.
At Dhenkanal: Facilities available for both boys and girls.

FEE: Course No.1 &2 Rs.28000/- each, Course No.3 Rs.63000/-, Course No.4. Rs.40000/- and Course No.5. Rs.17000/-.

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION: 20th May, 2008 at New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Patna, Lucknow, Bhybaneshwar, Guwahati centres, Oriya Journalism Exam will be held on 19th May 2008 at Bhubaneshwar Centre only.

INTERVIEW: First week of July, 2008
Course No.1, 2,3,4 at New Delhi
For Course No.5 at Dhenkanal (Orissa)

APPLICATIONS:
1.Application forms can be purchased in person or by post.
Application forms and prospectus can be obtained on payment of Rs.450/- through a demand draft only. drawn on any scheduled bank payable at New Delhi from IIMC New Delhi or Dhenkanal branch (Orissa) Request for application forms should be accompanied with Demand Draft & a self-addressed stamped (Rs.25/-) envelope (27 x 17 cm). Completed application forms along with Demand Draft for Rs.450/- for General Category and Rs.350/- for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped Category drawn in favour of IIMC, New Delhi as entrance examination fee should reach on or before April 16, 2008.

2.The application form can be filled online at www.iimc.gov.in. Each application form must be accompanied by a Demand Draft for Rs.900/- for General & Rs.800/- for SC/ST/OBC/PH categories drawn in favour of Registrar, IIMC New Delhi. Application forms filled online will be accepted only after receipt of the requisite examination fee by post/in person. Last date for receipt of application forms & DD is April 16, 2008.

3.IMPORTANT: The sale of application forms will commence at IIMC New Delhi and Dhenkanal branch from 5 March 2008. Application form/entrance examination for course No.1,2 is common. There are separate application forms/entrance examinations for course No.3,4, & 5. Candidates who wish to apply for all Courses Viz Journalism (Course 1 & 2). Radio & TV Journalism (Course NO.3) Advertising and Public Relations (Course No.4) and Oriya Journalism (Course No.5) will have to fill separate application forms.

Last date for issue of application forms in person/post is April 9, 2008. Completed application forms with DD should reach to Registrar, IIMC, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067 on or before April 16, 2008.

For further information Contact: 011-26741043, 26741043, 26741352 (New Delhi)/06762-226196 (Dhenkanal branch) Fax: 011-26742462, 26741268 (New Delhi)/06762-226195, 226197 (Dhenkanal branch).

Website:www.iimc.gov.in