IMC Dhenkanal announces admission for PG Diploma in Odia Journalism

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.

As per officials sources, it will 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.

The admission process has already started from March 3 and interested candidates can apply through both online and offline modes. The last date for submission of application forms is April 30, 2025.

Admission Through Entrance

The entrance examination will be held on 18th May 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.

Total Seats

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

Eligibility

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 30th September 2025. The maximum age limit is 25 years for the General category, with age relaxations for reserved categories.

Course Details

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.