BHUBANESWAR: 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 2025-26 academic session.
This one-year 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.
Prof. Anand Pradhan, Regional Director, IIMC Dhenkanal, said that the admission process began from March 3.
Interested candidates can apply in online and offline modes.
The last date for submission of application forms is April 30.
The entrance examination will be held on May 18 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.
The course has 30 seats, including reservations for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD categories as per Government of India norms.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
Final-year graduation students can also apply, provided they submit their final mark sheets by September 30.
The maximum age limit is 25 years for the general category, with age relaxations for reserved categories.
Applicants can download the admission form and instructions from the IIMC website: https://iimc.gov.in/language-courses-25-26.
The hard copy 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 submit applications online through the Google Form link: https://forms.gle/ZzU1Ftf7UCe9kFr37.
Application fee
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.
For direct link to download prospectus for PG diploma in Odia journalism, click here.
Course curriculum
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 organisations to provide hands-on training to students.
The total course fee is Rs. 55,500.