The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) achieves the esteemed status of a deemed university, as declared by the Ministry of Education on the recommendation of the University Grants Commission (UGC). This recognition allows IIMC to grant degrees, including doctorates, across its campuses. The official statement expresses gratitude to the Ministry of Education, emphasizing IIMC's dedication to enhancing academic offerings and reinforcing its position as a distinguished hub for media education. The declaration encompasses IIMC's main campus in New Delhi and its regional centres in Jammu, Amravati, Aizwal, Kottayam, and Dhenkanal.