Archive · 5 Jan 2026
IIMC Opens PhD Admissions for 2025–26 Session
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) has started accepting applications for its PhD program for the year 2025–26.
This program is for people who want to do deep research in areas like journalism, mass communication, and digital media.
There are 22 seats available, with 18 for full-time students and 4 for part-time students.
To apply, you need a master's degree with good marks and a UGC NET qualification.
Full-time students will be selected based on their UGC NET scores and interviews.
Part-time students will also have to take an entrance exam.
The application fee is different for different categories, and you can apply online at the IIMC website.
The course will start on April 1, 2026.
IIMC has opened online applications for its PhD program for the 2025–26 academic session.
The program offers 22 seats: 18 for full-time and 4 for part-time candidates.
Eligibility requires a master’s degree with 55% marks or a four-year bachelor’s with 75% marks, plus UGC NET qualification.
Full-time candidates are selected based on UGC NET scores and interviews; part-time candidates must also take an entrance exam.
Applications are open from January 1 to January 30, 2026, with the course commencing on April 1, 2026.
- Who
- Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
- What
- PhD admissions for 2025–26 session
- When
- Applications open January 1, 2026; course starts April 1, 2026
- Where
- IIMC, Delhi
- Why
- To offer advanced research in journalism, mass communication, and allied disciplines
- Institute
- Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
- Programme
- PhD in Journalism, Mass Communication, and Allied Disciplines
- Total Seats
- 22 (18 Full-time, 4 Part-time)
- Application Start Date
- January 1, 2026
- Application Deadline
- January 30, 2026
- Entrance Exam (Part-Time)
- February 15, 2026
- Interview Dates
- March 9–19, 2026
- Course Commencement
- April 1, 2026
