Archive · 18 Jul 2026
IIMC Pauses Urdu Journalism Diploma Programme
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) has put its one-year postgraduate diploma programme in Urdu journalism on hold for the 2026-27 academic year.
This decision comes after the programme faced low enrolment, with only 30 seats available.
Former students and a lawyer representing two aspirants have alleged that this pause might last for an uncertain period.
This raises concerns about the future of the programme, which is already struggling with low enrolment.
IIMC has temporarily shelved its postgraduate diploma programme in Urdu journalism for 2026-27.
The programme has faced low enrolment, with 30 seats available.
Former students and a lawyer allege the pause may extend indefinitely.
Concerns are raised about the programme's future due to low enrolment.
The decision comes months after the institute called for applications.
- Who
- Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
- What
- Postgraduate Diploma in Urdu Journalism
- When
- 2026-27 academic year
- Where
- India
- Why
- Low enrolment and uncertain future
- Institution
- Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
- Programme
- Postgraduate Diploma in Urdu Journalism
- Seats Offered
- 30
- Academic Year
- 2026-27
- Reason for Pause
- Low Enrolment
- Status
- Temporarily Shelved
- Concern
- Uncertain Future of Programme