India Today Media Institute Noida PG Diploma Digital Media & Communications: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The programme trains students in digital publishing, social media strategy, content writing, search engine optimisation, online storytelling, and digital communications for news and marketing organisations. Students work on live digital platforms and learn to create content suited for websites, social media channels, and digital news portals. The curriculum is designed around current digital media industry requirements, with input from working professionals at the India Today Group.

Ans. The total fee for the 11-month PGD in Digital Media and Communications at ITMI is INR 3,30,680 as published for the 2026 intake. A non-refundable application fee of INR 1,200 is payable at registration. Hostel and accommodation charges are applicable separately. Merit-based scholarships of up to 100% of the course fee are available for candidates with outstanding academic credentials or extracurricular achievements at the time of admission.

Ans. Candidates appear for the ITMI Admission Test comprising two sets of 30 multiple-choice questions. Shortlisted candidates attend a Group Discussion followed by a personal interview and an essay writing test. The final merit list is based on combined performance across all rounds. The non-refundable application fee of INR 1,200 is payable at the time of registration through the official ITMI website before the application deadline.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Graduates with a completed 3-year diploma are also eligible. Final-year undergraduate students may apply but their admission is confirmed only after successful graduation. There is no restriction on the graduation subject or stream, making the programme open to candidates from science, commerce, arts, and engineering backgrounds with interest in digital media and communications.

Ans. Graduates are placed as digital journalists, content writers, social media managers, SEO specialists, digital marketing executives, and online communications managers at media houses, digital agencies, and corporate communications teams. Employers recruiting from ITMI include NDTV, Times Now, ABP News, Zee News, CNN-News18, Aaj Tak, India Today TV, GroupM, Dentsu, Publicis Media, Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, and The Indian Express digital platforms.

Ans. Yes. All eligible students in the PGD in Digital Media and Communications receive assured paid internships with India Today Group companies including Aaj Tak, India Today TV, The Lallantop, and Good News Today. These internships provide direct exposure to live digital newsroom workflows and content production environments. The internship experience is a key differentiator that supports better placement outcomes for graduates of the ITMI digital media programme.