Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal
| Type | Public Institution |
|---|---|
| Established | 1993 |
| Location | Dhenkanal, Odisha, India |
| Campus | Urban |
| Acronym | IIMC Dhenkanal |
| Website | http://www.iimc.gov.in |
Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal was established in August 1993 as a branch of IIMC, Delhi, an autonomous body funded by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It offers post graduate journalism courses in English and Odia, an official Indian language spoken mainly in Odisha.
The institute is located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha, approximately 80 km away from Bhubaneswar, the state's capital. Dhenkanal was a former princely state in British India, which merged with the Indian Union after India got its independence in 1947. It became a part of the East Indian state of Odisha in 1948.
The institute, known for its media studies and research in Mass Communication, offers post graduate diploma courses in English and Odia Journalism. It also conducts a number of specialized short-term courses and workshops to meet the training needs of media personnel working in the government and public sectors. Each year, the institute conducts an all-India entrance examination before selecting 62 students for its post graduate course in English and 23 students for its Odia journalism course. It is connected by both rail and road (NH-55. It is one of the six branches of Indian Institute of Mass Communication.It is the oldest branch after IIMC New Delhi.It is a fully Wi-Fi campus.
The institute provides training, research and consultancy services for the central and state governments, public sector undertakings, universities as well as foreign institutions and international agencies. In the past, the institute has conducted assessment studies for the State AIDS cell and for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on non-governmental organizations working for tribal communities.
The IIMC has often been ranked one of the best colleges in India.
The 7.5 acre campus is situated on the valley of Paniohala (meaning Hanging Water in Odia) hill commands a majestic view. The eco-friendly campus has a rainwater harvesting system in place. The institute has three buildings: Academic Block, Administrative Block and Auditorium Block.
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