ABOUT
Overview
Indian Institute of Mass Communication considers communication as an imperative for development and is committed to serving society by providing world class teaching, training and research, thus preparing students, officers and practitioners to take on the challenges of an ever-evolving world. IIMC’s training programmes have been tailored to meet the needs of developing countries and this makes IIMC different and places it in a unique position. This also gives a unique identity and character to IIMC alumni, who hold positions of responsibility and repute all across the world. IIMC enjoys a pride of place in mass communication education, training and research. This is also reflected in its top position among the various evaluation studies undertaken by media and professional bodies year after year. Inaugurated on August 17, 1965, by the then Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Smt. Indira Gandhi, the Institute started with a small staff, including two consultants from UNESCO.
AT A GLANCE
Key information
Established
1993
Ownership
Public / Government
Accreditation
NMC
Stream
Mass Communication and Media Studies
Location
New Delhi, Delhi
ACADEMICS
Courses offered
3 programmes at Indian Institute of Mass Communication
Doctoral1
CAMPUS LIFE
Facilities
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