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NDTV
09-07-2025
- General
- NDTV
IIMC Spot Round Counselling 2025 Begins On July 10, Check Complete Schedule
IIMC Spot Round Counselling 2025: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) has released the spot round counselling schedule for the academic year 2025-26. The window for online registration and choice submission for the spot round will remain open from July 10 to July 15. The spot round seat allotment result will be declared on July 16. On the same day, candidates can submit their online willingness (freeze) option, upload documents, respond to queries, and initiate seat withdrawal. Document verification will take place by July 17, and the semester fee can be paid between July 18 and July 20. The Indian Institute of Mass Communication is one of India's premier institutions, offering world-class teaching, training, and research. It prepares students to meet the challenges of an ever-evolving media landscape. IIMC's training programmes are specially designed to meet the needs of developing countries, giving it a unique edge and positioning it distinctly among media institutions. The institute has five regional centres across the country, offering journalism courses not only in English but also in regional languages. The first regional centre was established in Dhenkanal, Odisha, in 1993 to serve the Eastern region. Two centres were added in the academic year 2011-12: one in Amravati, Maharashtra, for the Western region, and another in Aizawl, Mizoram, for the Northeastern region. In 2012-13, two more centres were launched-one in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, to serve the Northern region, and the other in Kottayam, Kerala, for the Southern region. Currently, IIMC offers the following postgraduate degree and diploma programmes at its New Delhi campus and regional centres:
Business Standard
07-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
R Jagannathan
R Jagannathan is a Journalist with over 47 years of experience in journalism. Currently he is a Editorial Director of Swarajya and Chairman of Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). He has been a part of many launch teams, including Business Today, DNA and Firstpost. He has also helped revamp many business publications as Editor of Financial Express, Indian Management and Business World. He started his career with the Financial Express as a reporter/sub-editor in 1976 in Mumbai. His recent focus has been on digital commentary and journalism while being associated with and He was awarded the Shriram Sanlam Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.
Hindustan Times
26-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Delhiwale: People's person
It is a must for any Delhi citizen planning to travel abroad to at least once enter this sprawling basement complex tucked under Shivaji Stadium metro station. Here is the office of VFS Global, the company to which most foreign embassies have outsourced their visa application procedures. The friendly staffers examining the necessary documents sit behind their formidable counter, exercising extraordinary patience with nervous visa applicants. Rohit Taneja is a 'visa manager' for the Schengen countries of Europe. (HT) Rohit Taneja is one of those staffers. He is a 'visa manager' for the Schengen countries of Europe. Like any of us with an office job, he has his identity firmly stitched into the fabric of his workplace. But he has an additional identity, possessing its distinct set of aspirations. This evening in Connaught Place, on way to the metro station, the home-bound commuter in black t-shirt feels frank enough to share his longtime dream. 'I'm a people's person, I like meeting people from various backgrounds, and gain insight into their life… I then like to share those insights with the world.' He pauses for a moment, and says: 'I also want to bring out the truth… that's why I want to be a journalist.' Just how to go about it? In this city of networkers, Rohit has no contact in newspapers or TV news channels. He isn't personally acquainted with any journalist. Six years ago, he says, he attempted the entrance exam for a post-graduate diploma in the prestigious Indian Institute of Mass Communication, but couldn't crack it. While private institutes for similar studies exist, their fee requirements go beyond his budget. Even so, the man is trying. Two years back, he launched a YouTube channel called Citevent in which he uploads edited excerpts of video interviews that he routinely conducts with citizens, using his mobile phone. Now 29, Rohit remarks he is still hopeful of becoming a professional journalist. What if it doesn't happen? 'I'll then be a freelancer on YouTube.' A day after this encounter, Rohit sends his considered thoughts over the WhatsApp. 'As a visa consultant, I have the unique privilege of meeting people from all walks of life. Each day brings new faces, new stories, and a fresh perspective on how diverse life journeys unfold across the globe. What may seem like a routine job on the surface—reviewing applications and guiding clients—actually offers something far deeper: a constant reminder of the power of ambition, resilience, and human connection.'
Hindustan Times
10-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
IIMC accepting applications for MA in Media Business Studies, Strategic Communication, apply by June 15
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) deemed to be University is accepting applications for two MA programmes – MA in Media Business Studies, and MA in Strategic Communication. Eligible candidates who are interested in applying for the MA programmes can submit their applications on the IIMC website at The last date to register is June 15, 2025. The online registration fee is ₹1,500 for general category candidates, and ₹1,000 for EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PH candidates. Candidates who want to apply for the MA programmes must meet the following criteria: There is no age restriction for admissions to these programmes. Admissions will be done on the basis of CUET-PG score and interview. Additionally, both programmes have 40 seats each plus eight supernumerary seats for working professionals and other categories. Under the supernumerary quota, the Indian Armed Forces personnel and media professionals with at least ten-year experience can apply without a CUET score. Their selection under supernumerary quota will be done on the basis of interview. Moreover, the fee of the programmes for two years is ₹2,82,000. Candidates need to pay ₹79,000, the first semester fee, at the time of admission. For more details, candidates are advised to visit the official website of IIMC.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Why journalism is losing its shine as a career choice
For many professionals, journalism has never merely been a job to earn a livelihood. It has always attracted those driven by curiosity, the prestige of storytelling, and the desire to make a tangible impact. So, what has changed in recent years that journalism no longer appeals to the youth as a career path? Having spent over three decades in media industry, academia has always been my first love. Perhaps this stems from my time teaching at Delhi University or my academic journey at Jawaharlal Nehru University. Even after moving into the industry, I've continued to nurture this passion by engaging with students of journalism and mass communication across various universities for the past 25 years. Over the last year alone, I've conducted workshops and delivered lectures at more than 20 media schools across India. A worrying trend has emerged — most of these institutions are struggling to fill their seats. The notable exceptions remain the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi and Jamia Millia Islamia. Even prestigious private institutions have not been spared. The Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media (IIJNM) in Bengaluru, after 24 years of reputed service, recently shut down, citing dwindling applications and financial strain. COMMITS, another well-regarded school in Bengaluru, closed its doors after 23 years due to similar challenges. The reasons for this decline are both structural and symptomatic of broader shifts in the media landscape. The credibility of mainstream media has taken a serious hit. Television news has increasingly devolved into sensationalism; print media is witnessing a steady decline; and digital journalism, while expanding, is grappling with trust issues. Meanwhile, the journalism institutes themselves are not evolving fast enough. While many claim to offer 'industry-ready' skills, the reality often falls short. Courses are frequently taught by professionals who left the industry years ago and struggle to keep up with the ever-evolving digital ecosystem. Digital journalism, the one segment where job opportunities are still growing, requires a dynamic and up-to-date skill set. Unfortunately, even many current industry professionals find it challenging to stay abreast of rapid technological changes. It's disheartening to see institutes still teaching design software like InDesign, which most media houses have long abandoned. A student trained in QuarkXPress, for instance, would have a significantly better chance at employment, yet such practical considerations are often overlooked. Outdated curricula, especially in government-run institutions, further compound the problem. The path forward is clear — journalism education must realign with industry realities. We must acknowledge that print is shrinking and television has reached a saturation point. The future lies in digital media, and journalism schools must pivot accordingly, updating syllabi, hiring active industry professionals as faculty, and placing greater emphasis on emerging tools, analytics, and platform-specific content creation. Unless these changes are urgently addressed, journalism will continue to lose its appeal to the very generation it most needs, those with the passion to question, the integrity to report, and the creativity to innovate. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views expressed above are the author's own.
