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India Today Media Institute does not offer direct admission to candidates in any of the PG Diploma courses. India Today Media Institute admission process 2024 is entrance based for PG Diploma programme. For admission to the PG Diploma programme, candidates must appear for ITMI Admission Test followed by the Group Discussion, Personal Interview and Essay writing test. 

India Today Media Institute (ITMI) does not accept XAT scores. Instead, it conducts its own Admission Test, followed by group discussions, personal interviews, and essay writing. Candidates can apply online and pay the application fee of INR 1,200 and then go through the detailed application process. Applicants may reach out to the admissions office via email or phone for further assistance.

India Today Media Institute (ITMI) offers 5 courses. The total fees for 22 months post graduate course is 5.15 Lakhs. The highest salary package offered here is 3.12 Lakh.

Delhi School of Communication (DSC) offers only 2 courses. The total fees for 2 years post graduate course is 5.45 lakhs. The highest salary package offered here is Rs 12.00 Lakh. 

So in my opinion, I think ITMI would be a better choice. 

The objectives of a Postgraduate Diploma are designed to equip students with advanced knowledge, practical skills, and a deeper understanding of the field. Some of the objectives include - 

• To train students in media skills.
• To enable students understand news values and qualities of reporters and journalists.
• To familiarise students with journalistic language and improve their writing style.
• To promote and enhance the culture of media production and design practices in media industry.
• To train them in basics of advertising campaign designing.

India Today Media Institute has received good reviews for its PG Diploma programme in terms of placements, infrastructure and faculty members from the alumni and students. According to the verified Shiksha Reviews, the following insights have been received from the students:

• The salary package offered ranges from INR 2.6 LPA to INR 10 LPA 
• The highest salary offered was INR 10 LPA
• Companies like Aaj Tak, CNN News 18, Radio, etc. have participated in the placement process
• Diverse set of roles such as copywriter, video editor, reporter, etc. are offered to students 
• The college provides 100% guaranteed internships

The entrance test in ITMI is competitive. But there is no consideration of the marks at degree or other levels either for a "cut-off" or for merit for admission.

The total fees which the students pay at the time of admission and even the yearly fees or semester fees, overall none of the fee is refundable. 

Hence, students do not get their ROI after completing PG Diploma from India Today Media Institute - ITMI.

There are many factors that should be considered while choosing India Today Media Institute to pursue for a PG Diploma course. 

It offers 5 PG Diploma courses in the field of Mass Communication, Journalism, Media & Entertainment Management, Digital Infographics, and Visual Communication. The institute offers two certificate courses. 

Studying at India Today Media Institute ITMI would be at an expensive side as it offers many facilities for the students so it costs more. 

The fee details are - 

• Full Time Two Year Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication - Rs 5,14,760
• Full Time Post Graduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism - Rs 3,25,960
• Full Time Post Graduate Diploma in Media & Entertainment Management - Rs 3,25,960
• Full Time Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Media & Communication - Rs 3,25,960
• Full Time Post Graduate Diploma in Visual Communication & Digital Infographics - Rs 3,25,960

India Today Media Institute (ITMI) offers 5 courses. The total fees for 22 months post graduate course is 5.15 Lakhs. The highest salary package offered here is 3.12 Lakh.

Delhi School of Communication (DSC) offers only 2 courses. The total fees for 2 years post graduate course is 5.45 lakhs. The highest salary package offered here is Rs 12.00 Lakh. 

So in my opinion, I think ITMI would be a better choice. 

Institute of Hotel Management Bhopal offers total 4 courses. M Sc is a 2 year course in IHM Bhopal. The total fees for the course is 1.80 Lakhs (for 2 years). The highest salary package for M Sc. is Rs 10.00 Lacs per annum. 

Institute of Hotel Management Gwalior offers total 9 courses. Also, M Sc is a 2 year course in IHM Gwalior. The total fees for the course is 1.80 Lacs (for 2 years). The median salary package is 2.70 Lacs per annum. And the highest salary package is 4.70 Lacs per annum. 

Hence, in my opinion, I think IHM Bhopal would be a better choice as it provides a higher salary package.

IHM Bhopal MSc fee is a cumulative of multiple components such as tuition fee, security deposit, registration fee, caution money, etc. Some of the components in the fee are one-time chargeable such as caution deposit, while some have to be paid annually such as the tuition fee. The total tuition fee is INR 1.9 lakh and the one-time fee is INR 19,915. This mentioned fee amount is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is however subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Institute of Hotel Management Bhopal offers total 4 courses. M Sc is a 2 year course in IHM Bhopal. The total fees for the course is 1.80 Lakhs (for 2 years). The highest salary package for M Sc. is Rs 10.00 Lacs per annum. 

Institute of Hotel Management Gwalior offers total 9 courses. Also,   M Sc is a 2 year course in IHM Gwalior. The total fees for the course is 1.80 Lacs (for 2 years). The median salary package is 2.70 Lacs per annum. And the highest salary package is 4.70 Lacs per annum. 

Hence, in my opinion, I think IHM Bhopal would be a better choice as it provides a higher salary package.

There are 291 number of seats for the students who can do B Sc. at Institute of Hotel Management Bhopal. Students c

Also, there are more 291 seats for the students who can do B Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (Vegetarian Cuisine). 

Students need to complete a bachelor's degree in hotel management or a related field from a recognised university. A minimum of 50 per cent marks in the undergraduate programme is required. Some institutions may require relevant work experience in the hospitality industry.

To check the cut offs, one has to visit the official website of the college. Whenever the cut offs are released, the colleges always notify the students to check as well. 

Candidates from the general category have to secure a total mark of 190-170 to qualify the exam, whereas the cutoff for SC and ST categories is 115-100. 

NCHMCT JEE 2023 Cut-off is prepared on the basis of minimum qualifying marks as well as obtained marks in the exam.

Institute of Hotel Management Bhopal offers an average range of packages for the students. And there are many best brands of companies as the top recruiters.

The highest salary package offered for B Sc. at Institute of Hotel Management Bhopal is 3.5 Lakhs per annum. The lowest salary package is 2.5 Lacs per annum. 

Some top reputed recruiters are - Radisson, Mc Donald’s, Myntra, Reliance etc.

Yes, students with a minimum cut off for B Sc. get a seat at Institute of Hotel Management Bhopal. But, it is compulsory to clear the cut off for a safe side so as to get the seat booked for the desired course. 

Some cut off ranks of previous years- 

• Cut off rank of 2023 - 9462
• Cut off rank of 2021 - 10249

The total fee for B.Sc. course of duration 3 years -

• B.Sc. in HM ( 3 years ) - Rs 2,55,200

And for the hostel fees,

• IHM Bhopal Hostel For Male Fee - 18 k - 20 k per semester 
• IHM Bhopal Hostel For Female Fee - 18 k - 20 k per semester. 

Hence, if we count total cost then it comes approximately 4 lakhs. 

For the admission in Institute of Hotel Management Bhopal in B Sc, a candidate must have attempt JEE Mains exam compulsorily. But as we talk about the percentile, then one can't tell that at minimum what percentile one candidate can get admission. Because it depend upon the yearly cut off. And it generally depends upon the students score whether the cut off is too high or too low. 

This is the cut off of JEE  - 

IHM Bhopal, NCHMCT-JEE Cutoff :

• Cut off rank of 2023 - 9462
• Cut off rank of 2021 - 10249

Candidates must have passed in 10+2. And, its equivalent with English as one of the subjects from recognised Board for the admission in B Sc. at Institute of Hotel Management Bhopal. 

Candidate must have passed in English as a subject of study in the qualifying examination.

All the candidates who are interested must have to complete this eligibility criteria so as to get admission in B Sc. as well as for their admired courses. 

Hence, those candidates who have completed their eligibility criteria can easily attend the examination and get their admired courses.