**Executive Summary**
The 57th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) was held on February 27, 2026, in New Delhi. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan presided over the event and laid the foundation stone for a new academic block. Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a new Fellowship Programme for journalists and urged graduates to contribute to a developed India.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Convocation Highlights:**
* The 57th Convocation Ceremony of IIMC was held, marking the first convocation since IIMC attained deemed-to-be-university status in January 2024.
* Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan laid the foundation stone for a new academic block, signifying infrastructure expansion.
* 509 students from nine PG Diploma programs were awarded diplomas. 35 medals were awarded, with 23 including cash prizes.
* **Speeches and Announcements:**
* The Vice President emphasized the importance of truth-centered journalism, accuracy, fairness, integrity, and accountability in communication.
* He urged graduates to uphold purpose-driven communication and contribute to building a confident and inclusive India.
* Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a Fellowship Programme for journalists to specialize in technology, economy, and strategy.
* He also highlighted the establishment of an incubator at IIMC to support innovative startups.
* **IIMC Programs:**
* IIMC currently runs eight PG Diploma programs and several MA programs.
* Three new MA courses will be introduced from 2026-27.
* Mark sheets under the grade and credit system have been made available through DigiLocker.
**Impact Analysis**
**Graduating Students of IIMC**
* **Impact**: Awarded diplomas for completing their PG Diploma programs. Urged to contribute to a developed India and uphold the core values of journalism and communication.
* **Action Required**: Uphold purpose-driven communication, contribute to building a confident and inclusive India, and consider participating in the new Fellowship Programme.
**Journalists**
* **Impact**: Opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge in technology, economy, and strategy through the new Fellowship Programme at IIMC.
* **Action Required**: Consider applying for the Fellowship Programme to specialize in relevant areas.
**IIMC**
* **Impact**: Expansion of infrastructure with a new academic block. Introduction of a Fellowship Programme for journalists. Increased focus on supporting innovative startups through the establishment of an incubator.
* **Action Required**: Implement the Fellowship Programme and support the established incubator.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC): Deemed to be University; institution holding its 57th convocation ceremony and launching a journalist fellowship program.
Ashwini Vaishnaw: Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & IT and Railways who announced the journalist fellowship program at IIMC
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting: The ministry under which IIMC operates.
New Delhi: The location of the IIMC campus where the convocation ceremony was held.
C. P. Radhakrishnan: The Vice President of India who presided over the convocation ceremony.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan Presides
Over 57th Convocation of IIMC; Lays Foundation
Stone for New Academic Block
At Convocation, Vice President Calls for Truth-Centred
Journalism
Ashwini Vaishnaw Announces Journalist Fellowship, Urges
Graduates to Contribute to a Developed India
Posted On: 27 FEB 2026 8:50PM by PIB Delhi
The 57th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Deemed to be
University, was held today at its New Delhi campus. This is the first convocation of a batch graduating
after IIMC attained 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.
'Gen Bharat' - आप बनाएंगे वकसत भारत, जो क आज हमारा राीय संकल्प ह। 🇮🇳
📍57th Convocation, IIMC, New Delhi pic.twitter.com/d4Llj4Zrwq
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) February 27, 2026
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.
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Mahesh Kumar/ Aparajita Priyadarshini
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