IIMC Dhenkanal Announces Admission for PG Diploma in Odia Journalism

    Bhubaneswar, March 6, 2025: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Dhenkanal, one of the premier media training institutes in India, has announced the commencement of the admission process for the Post Graduate Diploma in Odia Journalism (PGDOJ) for the academic session 2025-26.

     This one-year full-time professional programme aims to train students in journalism, media writing, reporting, editing, digital communication, and public relations with a special focus on the Odia language.

     Prof. Anand Pradhan, Regional Director, IIMC Dhenkanal, stated that the admission process was started from March 3, 2025. Interested candidates can apply through both online and offline modes.

     The last date for submission of application forms is April 30, 2025. The entrance examination will be held on May 18, 2025 at five cities across Odisha, including Bhubaneswar, Dhenkanal, Berhampur, Sambalpur, and Balasore.

     The entrance test will assess candidates’ language proficiency in Odia, writing skills, general knowledge, and aptitude for journalism.

     The course has 30 seats, including reservations for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD categories as per Government of India norms.

     Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year graduation students can also apply, provided they submit their final mark sheets by September 30, 2025.

     The maximum age limit is 25 years for the General category, with age relaxations for reserved categories.

     Applicants can download the admission form and instructions from the IIMC website: https://iimc.gov.in/language-courses-25-26. The hard copy of the admission forms will also be available at the following locations:

• IIMC: Dhenkanal Campus Office, Sanchar Marg, Dhenkanal
• 3rd Floor, National Academy of Broadcasting and Multimedia (NABM), Behind Rail Sadan, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar
• CBFC Regional Office, Chalachitra Bhavan, OFDC Campus, Buxi Bazar, Cuttack

    Applicants can also submit their applications online through the Google Form link: https://forms.gle/ZzU1Ftf7UCe9kFr37.

     The entrance test fees are Rs. 500 for the General category and Rs. 350 for SC/ST/EWS/PwD candidates, payable via UPI, NEFT, or bank transfer.

     The course curriculum covers communication theory, reporting and writing, editing, digital media, media laws and ethics, audio-visual production, development journalism, and advertising and PR.

     The programme includes a one-month mandatory internship with reputed media organizations to provide hands-on training to students. The total course fee is Rs. 55,500/-.

     Prof. Anand Pradhan said that IIMC, Dhenkanal has been at the forefront of media education in Eastern India and has produced many successful media professionals over the years. The PG Diploma in Odia Journalism programme provides high-quality media education in regional language journalism and offers a unique opportunity for young aspirants to build their careers in the media industry.

For further details, applicants can contact:

Jitendra Pati, Academic Coordinator: +91 9437444200