IIMC 2026 Spot Round Seat Matrix: Programme-Wise Vacant Seats

The IIMC 2026 spot round seat matrix, released on July 14, 2026, lists programme-wise and category-wise vacant seats across all six IIMC campuses after the conclusion of regular counselling rounds.

Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) conducts a spot round each year to fill PG Diploma seats left vacant after merit-based regular counselling. The 2026 spot round seat matrix covers all programmes at the New Delhi, Dhenkanal, Aizawl, Amravati, Jammu, and Kottayam campuses. Seats are allotted on the basis of IIMC 2026 entrance test merit and category eligibility, in the order students report to the campus on the spot round day.

• IIMC 2026 spot round seat matrix is available on the official admissions portal: iimc.admissions.nic.in
• Vacant seats span PG Diploma programmes at six IIMC campuses including New Delhi and five regional centres
• Category-wise vacancies — UR, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST — are listed separately in the matrix
• Only students who qualified in the IIMC 2026 entrance test and were not admitted during any regular counselling round are eligible
• Spot round reporting is in person at the designated campus on July 14, 2026; no separate online application is required

IIMC 2026 Spot Round Seat Matrix: Programme-Wise

The table below shows the total sanctioned intake for each IIMC 2026 PG Diploma programme across all campuses. The spot round seat matrix published on iimc.admissions.nic.in on July 14, 2026 will display the exact number of seats vacant under each category after regular counselling rounds. Total intake across all IIMC programmes is approximately 230 seats; spot round vacancies are a subset representing seats unfilled after all earlier rounds.

Based on past-year trends, spot round vacancies at IIMC tend to be higher at regional campuses and in reserved categories, particularly ST seats. The official spot round matrix on the portal will confirm exact programme-wise and category-wise vacancies for 2026.

IIMC 2026 Spot Round: Category-Wise Seat Breakup

IIMC follows the Government of India reservation policy. The standard category distribution is 27 per cent OBC, 15 per cent SC, 7.5 per cent ST, and 10 per cent EWS from the Unreserved pool. The table below shows the indicative category breakup for a 25-seat and a 20-seat programme, based on the standard reservation matrix. Actual spot round category-wise vacancies will be published on iimc.admissions.nic.in on July 14, 2026.

Persons with Disability (PWD) seats are allocated horizontally across all categories as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Seats that remain unfilled in a reserved category after the spot round may be transferred to the next eligible category or lapsed for the 2026 admission cycle, subject to IIMC norms.

Who Can Apply for IIMC 2026 Spot Round?

The spot round is not open to all IIMC 2026 applicants. Students must meet every condition below to participate:

• Must have appeared and qualified in the IIMC 2026 entrance test
• Must not have been admitted to any IIMC programme during any earlier counselling round
• Must hold an undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university
• Students in the final year of graduation at the time of the entrance test may be considered, subject to producing a provisional certificate or final marksheet at the time of reporting
• Must carry all original documents for on-the-spot verification by the IIMC admissions committee

Students who accepted a seat during an earlier round and subsequently withdrew may not be eligible for the spot round, depending on IIMC policy for the 2026 cycle. Confirm eligibility from the official spot round notice on iimc.admissions.nic.in before reporting to the campus.

How to Apply for IIMC 2026 Spot Round

The IIMC 2026 spot round is conducted in offline mode — there is no separate online application. Eligible students must report in person to the designated campus. Follow the steps below on July 14, 2026:

1. Visit iimc.admissions.nic.in and download the spot round seat matrix and official schedule published on July 14, 2026
2. Confirm your eligibility and identify programmes with vacancies in your category from the seat matrix
3. Report to the designated IIMC campus at the time and venue specified in the official schedule
4. Submit the spot round registration form along with original documents and two sets of self-attested photocopies
5. Appear for document verification by the IIMC admissions committee on the spot
6. If found eligible and a seat is available in your category, pay the admission fee through the mode specified — online transfer or demand draft — to confirm your seat
7. Collect the provisional admission letter and class commencement details from the campus admissions office

Documents Required for IIMC 2026 Spot Round

Carry originals and two sets of self-attested photocopies of each document listed below when reporting to the IIMC campus for the spot round. Incomplete document sets may result in rejection of the application.