New Delhi: The 57th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), a deemed-to-be university, took place at its New Delhi campus. This marked the first graduating batch since the institute was granted deemed-to-be-university status in January 2024.

The Hon’ble Vice President of India graced the occasion and laid the foundation stone for a new academic block, marking a major infrastructure expansion at the institute.

Addressing the 57th Convocation Ceremony of Indian Institute of Mass Communication, the Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, said that journalism must not ignore challenges, but it must equally highlight progress and nation-building efforts. Speaking to graduating students of Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations, he noted that communicators shape aspirations, amplify national priorities and craft narratives that inspire progress. He emphasized that creativity is not merely a commercial tool, but a catalyst for transformation and social change. The Vice President underlined that while technology, platforms and mediums will continue to evolve, the core values of journalism and communication accuracy, fairness, integrity and accountability must remain non-negotiable. He urged graduates to uphold purpose-driven communication and contribute towards building a confident and inclusive India.

Addressing the gathering, Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & IT and Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, said IIMC is one of India’s premier institutions with a high placement rate and graduates widely sought after in the media industry.

He announced that from the next academic session, IIMC will introduce a Fellowship Programme for journalists to enable specialization in areas such as technology, economy and strategy, enhancing research and domain expertise. The Minister also highlighted the establishment of an incubator at IIMC and appreciated innovative startups, including one transforming Indian folk tales into technology-driven storytelling formats. He further underlined the importance of Gen Bharat in shaping India’s future trajectory.

At the ceremony, 509 students from nine PG Diploma programmes across six campuses were awarded diplomas. A total of 35 medals, including 23 with cash prizes, were presented to toppers. Mark sheets under the grade and credit system have been made available through DigiLocker.

IIMC currently runs eight PG Diploma programmes and several MA programmes, with three new MA courses to be introduced from 2026–27.