BHUBANESHWAR, ODISHA: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Dhenkanal has announced the commencement of the admission process for the Post Graduate Diploma in Odia Journalism (PGDOJ) for the academic session 2025-26. The one-year full-time professional program 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 of IIMC Dhenkanal, announced that admissions will start on March 3, 2025. Candidates can apply online or offline until April 30, 2025. The entrance exam is scheduled for May 18, 2025, and will take place in five cities across Odisha: Bhubaneswar, Dhenkanal, Berhampur, Sambalpur, and Balasore. The test will evaluate Odia language skills, writing ability, general knowledge, and journalism aptitude.
PGDOJ, IIMC: Important Points
- The course has 30 seats, including reservations for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD categories.
- 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.
- Applicants can also submit their applications online through the Google Form link: forms.gle/ZzU1Ftf7UCe9kFr37..
- Applicants can download the admission form and instructions from the IIMC website: https://iimc.gov.in/language-courses-25-26.
- Hard copies 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: 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 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.
