Ms. Mudita Agnihotri | Convenor - State Chapter Meets, Connections 2026

Dear IIMCians,

Ms. Mudita Agnihotri, 1098-99 Batch Alumna (HJ, New Delhi), will be Convenor for State Chapter Meets of Annual Alumni Meet- Connections 2026.

Ms. Agnihotri is the General Secretary of Uttarakhand Chapter of IIMC Alumni Association. She is a broadcast professional working as News Anchor and Sports Anchor with All India Radio.


Thanks & Regards,
Atul Gupta
General Secretary

Earlier Announcements - Connections 2026

Mr. Kishor Kaushal | Principal Organiser- Connections 2026

Mr. Kishor Kaushal | Principal Organiser- Connections 2026

Dear IIMCians,

Mr. Kishor Kaushal, IPS, 2005-06 Batch Alumnus (HJ, New Delhi), will be Principal Organiser of Annual Alumni Meet- Connections 2026. 

Mr. Kaushal is the President of Jharkhand Chapter of IIMC Alumni Association. He is currently serving in Jharkhand as DIG, Palamu.

Thanks & Regards,

Atul Gupta

General Secretary

MoM- Central Committee Reviews Preparations for Connections and IIMCAA Awards 2026

Dear IIMCians,

The Central Committee met at IIMC HQ on 7th December. IIMCAA Executive President Mr. Prabhash Jha presided over the meeting that was attended by Vice Presidents Ms. Sneha Bhattacharjee, Ms. Sadhna Arya, General Secretary Mr. Atul Gupta, Secretary Ms. Vani Shukla, Treasurer Ms. Deeksha Saksena, CC Members Mr. Prabhat Kumar, Mr. Kaushal Vishwakarma, Mr. Ajit Dara Singh, Mr. Shankar Pandit, Ms. Tanima Ray and former Organisation Secretary Mr. Ritesh Verma. It discussed various issues pertaining to annual meet and awards. Following decisions were taken.

Minutes of the Meeting

1. IIMCAA Awards 2026: The CC has approved a campaign plan upto one lakh rupees to reach out to possible applicants for IIMCAA Awards 2026 by various social media platforms.

2. Connections 2026: The CC has approved a plan to take services of agencies/ consultants in raising new sponsorships or reviving dormant sponsorships. Agencies/ consultants will be paid a service fee up to 15 percent plus taxes for such sponsorships.

3. Connections 2026: The CC has decided to keep allowances unchanged, an IIMCAA official is entitled to claim if travelling for official purposes. IIMCAA shall reimburse 5000 rupees maximum, against the bills or self-declaration to that effect, to one person for airport transfers, local travel and food for a round trip. Expenses incurred on additional travels and meetings for sponsorships/ partnerships will be reimbursed on the actual basis. This is over and above travel tickets and accommodation.


Thanks & Regards,
Atul Gupta
General Secretary

Fundraising Appeal for Mr. Rahul Kumar | IIMCAA Care Fund Contributes INR 20,000

Dear IIMCians,

The IIMCAA Care Fund has unanimously decided to extend financial assistance of INR 20,000 to Mr. Rahul Kumar (HJ, 1994–95 Batch), who recently sought help from the Trust. This contribution has been approved as under the medical assistance guidelines of the IIMCAA Care Fund.

Mr. Rahul has been diagnosed with lung cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment in Patna. While this initial support has been provided, Mr. Rahul's medical treatment requires far greater financial resources. We appeal to our alumni community and well-wishers to come forward and contribute directly to him in this difficult phase.

Please scan the UPI code below to send your contribution instantly:

Every contribution, big or small, will make a difference in helping Rahul meet his medical expenses.

On behalf of the IIMCAA Care Fund, we wish him strength, courage, and a speedy recovery.


Warm regards,
Nitin Pradhan
Chairperson - IIMCAA Care Fund
Email: iimcaacare@gmail.com

Mr. Neeraj Jha | Coordinator- Jubilee Batch Celebrations, Connections 2026 | 1975-76 & 2000-01 Batch

Dear IIMCians,

Mr. Neeraj Jha, 2000-01 Batch Alumnus (RTV, Delhi), will be the Coordinator for Jubilee Batch Celebrations at Annual Alumni Meet- Connections 2026.

Mr. Jha is Director and Head of Sports, Eurosport (Warner Bros. Discovery).

IIMCAA will be celebrating the golden and silver jubilee of 1975-76 and 2000-01 batches respectively at Connections 2026.

We request alumni to help us with the name/email/mobile number of alumni belonging to these two batches to enable us to contact and connect with them.

You may email details of alumni of jubilee batches at alumni.iimc@gmail.com or drop a WhatsApp message only at +919560016061

Thanks & Regards,

Atul Gupta

General Secretary

Earlier Announcements

Mr. Rajesh Kalra | Auditor- IIMCAA Awards 2026

Ms. Sneha Bhattacharjee | Coordinator – IIMCAA Awards 2026

Mr. Rohit Dubey | Convenor – IIMCAA Awards 2026

IIMCAA Awards 2026 | 13 Categories | Open For All | Rules and Guidelines to Apply | Last Date- 4th January 2026

The IIMC Alumni Association (IIMCAA) is pleased to announce that the entries for the 10th IIMCAA Awards are now OPEN FOR SUBMISSION. It is open for all working professionals including non-IIMCians.

Our commitment to recognize the outstanding achievements in various fields of mass communication and fostering connections among them remains steadfast. Hosting another round of these prestigious awards marks a significant milestone, and we are elated to have reached the IIMCAA Awards 2026.

The IIMCAA Awards 2026 will honour the best professional works done by an applicant/ applicants from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Out of the 13 categories, 10 offer a cash prize along with a trophy and certificate, while the remaining 3 offer a trophy and certificate.

The shortlisting of entries and selection of winners will be conducted by an esteemed panel of jury members. The winners will be announced on 28 February at Connections Meet in Delhi. IIMCAA will contact the winners and share the invite to attend the award ceremony.

IMPORTANT CHANGES WITH RESPECT TO IIMCAA AWARDS 2025

- An applicant is required to submit THREE (3) News/Shows/Campaigns done in 2025 now, instead of ONE (1).

- An applicant is required to submit essay in video format, instead of written essay to justify his/her/their claim for the award 

Read Awards Notification Carefully to Avoid Disqualification

Entry can be submitted online only at IIMCAA Website. 

Here is the link- https://iimcaa.org/iimcaa-awards-submission-2026/

We look forward to your enthusiastic participation in celebrating excellence in the field of media and communications.

Thanks & Regards, 

Rohit Dubey 

Convenor, IIMCAA Awards 2026

IIMCAA Care Fund – Alumni Survey on AI Masterclass

Dear IIMCians,

The IIMCAA Care Fund is planning to organise a masterclass on Artificial Intelligence (AI) exclusively for IIMC alumni. This masterclass aims to provide in-depth knowledge of AI and practical tools to help alumni apply these skills in their everyday professional lives.

To make sure this program matches our alumni's needs and goals, we're running a quick survey. Your inputs will help us design the most suitable course for your growth.

Survey Link- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmakd-XKlmK5NqbKiXFnd9xj0tDDbt__5quMs27if1RMGT9g/viewform

Please take a moment to review the survey and share your feedback. Your participation will help us create a more impactful learning experience for everyone.


Thank you,
Nitin Pradhan
Chairman – IIMCAA Care Fund

Mr. Rajesh Kalra | Auditor- IIMCAA Awards 2026

Dear IIMCians,

Mr. Rajesh Kalra will be the Auditor for the IIMCAA Awards 2026.

Mr. Kalra is a Board member and Former Executive Chairman of Asianet News Network.

Thanks & Regards, 

Atul Gupta 

General Secretary 

Earlier Announcements

Ms. Sneha Bhattacharjee | Coordinator – IIMCAA Awards 2026

Mr. Rohit Dubey | Convenor – IIMCAA Awards 2026

Ms. Sneha Bhattacharjee | Coordinator – IIMCAA Awards 2026

Dear IIMCians,

Ms. Sneha Bhattacharjee (EJ, Dhenkanal | 2009-10 Batch) will be Coordinator for the IIMCAA Awards 2026. 

Ms. Bhattacharjee is Assistant Director, Brand, Marketing & Communication, EY Global Delivery Services.

Thanks & Regards,

Atul Gupta

General Secretary 

Earlier Announcements 

Mr. Rohit Dubey | Convenor – IIMCAA Awards 2026

Mr. Rohit Dubey | Convenor – IIMCAA Awards 2026

Dear IIMCians,

Mr. Rohit Dubey will be the Convenor for the IIMCAA Awards 2026.

Mr. Dubey is VP & Head - Corporate Communications at Reliance Jio. 

Thanks & Regards,

Atul Gupta

General Secretary

CC MoM - Connections 2026 Event Fees Decided | Special Offer for Lifetime Membership

Dear IIMCians, 

The Central Committee meeting took place at IIMC HQ, New Delhi on 2nd November. IIMCAA President Mr. Sushil Singh presided over the meeting that was attended by Executive President Ms. Gayatri Srivastava, Vice Presidents Ms. Sneha Bhattacharjee, General Secretary Mr. Atul Gupta, CC Members Ms. Vrinda Mathur, Mr. Anand Saurabh and Mr. Komal Badodekar. Former President Mr. Prasad Sanyal and past CC Members Mr. Ritesh Verma, Mr. Mridul Chandra, Mr. Pratham Dwivedi and Ms. Puja Mishra also participated in the meeting. It discussed the agenda listed for the meeting and following decisions were taken.

1. Connections 2026 Event Fees- The CC approved an event fee plan that will be attached to the membership status of alumni. Global Meet will be an invite only event while Chapter Meets will be open for Renewed/Paid Members only.

- All members, who have registered/renewed until 31st October 2025, will be required to pay the membership and event fees together to attend Connections 2026

- Other alumni are required to become members

- Fee structure is given below, which will reflect on the membership page soon when we open registrations at www.iimcaa.org

- Registrations for the Global Connections Meet will close on 15th February 2026

Global Meet Fees

- Lifetime Members- Nil

- Annual Members (Registered/Renewed after 1 November 2025)- 1000 + GST

- Renewal Pending Members/ Other Alumni- 2000 + GST

- Family Members- 2500 + GST (per person, except for children below 10 years)

Chapter Meets Fees

- Lifetime Members- Nil

- Annual Members (Registered/Renewed after 1 November 2025)- Nil

- Renewal Pending Members/ Other Alumni- 1000 + GST

- Family Members- 1500 + GST (per person, except for children below 10 years)

2. Lifetime Membership Connections Special Offer- The CC has approved to launch a special drive for lifetime membership with 25% lower fees during registrations for Global Connections Meet. Normal fee for lifetime membership is 20,000 Rupees + GST that will be available for 15,000 + GST during registrations. Special offer will close on 15th February 2026.

Thanks & Regards,

Atul Gupta

General Secretary

CC MoM - Connections 2026 on 28th February, Saturday | IIMCAA Award Entry Opens in November

Dear IIMCians,

The Central Committee meeting took place at IIMC HQ, New Delhi on 5th October. IIMCAA Executive President Mr. Prabhash Jha presided over the meeting that was attended by former Presidents Ms. Simrat Gulati, Mr. Kalyan Ranjan, Mr. Prasad Sanyal, Vice Presidents Mr. Amimesh Biswas & Ms. Sneha Bhattacharjee, General Secretary Mr. Atul Gupta, Treasurer Ms. Deeksha Saksena, Secretary Ms. Khushi Sharma, Executive Members Mr. Prabhat Pandey, Mr. Kaushal Vishwakarma and Mr. Shankar Pandit.

IIMCAA Care Fund chairman Mr. Nitin Pradhan, IIMCAA Bangladesh General Secretary Ms. Angur Nahar Monty, Lifetime Members Ms. Rashi Bisaria and Mr. Ritesh Verma also joined the CC meeting. It discussed the agenda listed for the meeting and following decisions were taken.

1. Connections 2026 

- Global Meet of Connections 2026 will be hosted in New Delhi on 28th February 2026, Saturday. Venue and timing will be communicated in coming days.

- It will be an invite only event in Delhi like 2025. Event fees for members/ non-members will be communicated in the coming days.

- Event fee to attend chapter meets for members/ non-members will be communicated in coming days.

2. IIMCAA Awards 2026 

- IIMCAA Awards 2026 will be organised. Entries shall open in November giving at least one month time to applicants.

- Separate communications will be issued for IIMCAA Awards 2026.

3. Connections & Awards Officials

- The meeting discussed and approved a list of alumni and industry veterans to approach for various posts with respect to Connections & Awards. Such announcements will be made separately after getting consents. 

4. Budget for Connections & Awards

- The CC has approved a tentative budget of 1.20 Crore rupees to organise all meets and Awards, considering last year cancellations of chapter meets due to shortage of funds.

- Organising all or a few chapter meets depends on meeting the budget target. Chapters contributing in sponsorship campaigns will be prioritised in case of shortage of funds.

Thanks & Regards,

Atul Gupta

General Secretary

AGM 2025 MoM | IIMCAA Adopts Constitutional Amendments and Welcomes New Leadership

Dear IIMCians,

The Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication Alumni Association (IIMCAA) was held on 21st September 2025 at the IIMC Headquarters, New Delhi.

The meeting was chaired by IIMCAA President Ms. Simrat Gulati and was attended by Executive President Ms. Gayatri Srivastava, Vice President Ms. Puja Mishra, General Secretary Ms. Deeksha Saksena, Secretary Ms. Sneha Bhattacharjee, Treasurer Mr. Animesh Biswas, along with other members of the Central Committee (CC) and General Body (GB). 

The President Elect Mr. Sushil Singh with his elected panel joined the meeting and took charge of the association formally. Former IIMCAA Presidents Mr. Kalyan Ranjan and Mr. Prasad Sanyal and Former General Secretary Mr. Mihir Ranjan were also present in the meeting.

Minutes of the Meeting

1. Constitutional Amendments – The AGM reviewed various amendments (deletions, insertions, and modifications) proposed by the Central Committee and approved by the General Council. The resolution to adopt these amendments was passed unanimously.

One amendment was proposed by Mr. Prasad Sanyal, at the AGM, to add the option of virtual meetings for the General Body like CC and GC; and that was passed unanimously.

The approved amendments to the constitution, as resolved in the AGM, shall be incorporated, and an updated copy of the constitution shall be submitted to the Registrar of the Society, South East District, New Delhi. It will be uploaded on the website of IIMCAA and circulated among members as well.

2. Co-opting IIMCAA Care Fund Trust – The AGM resolved to formally co-opt the IIMCAA Care Fund Trust into the association's framework.

3. Activities Report - The General Secretary Ms. Deeksha Saksena presented the report of activities that includes organising first Global Connections Meet outside campus, reuniting Connections and IIMCAA Awards, Launching first annual off-site meet in Goa among others. AGM lauded the outgoing team for its effort to expand the horizon of activities.

4. Financial Report - The Treasurer Mr. Animesh Biswas presented the audited report of accounts for the FY 2024-25. AGM passed the financial statements unanimously.

5. Other Agenda – Mr. Rupesh Kumar proposed to resume the students' centric initiatives that have been discontinued. AGM discussed and resolved unanimously to continue with alumni centric activities.No other issues were raised hence AGM concluded the discussions with resolutions mentioned above.

6. Handover of Charge – At the AGM, the outgoing Central Committee formally handed over charge to the newly elected team. Outgoing President Ms. Simrat Gulati and President Elect Mr. Sushil Singh signed the documents to this effect.

7. Vote of Thanks - The Executive President Ms. Gayatri Srivastava thanked all participants at the AGM.


Thanks & Regards,
Deeksha Saksena
General Secretary

AGM 2025 Notice - Constitutional Amendments and Agenda for Consideration at All Hands Meet 2025

Dear IIMCians,

The Governing Council (GC) met on 14th September 2025 virtually. IIMCAA President Ms. Simrat Gulati chaired the meeting that was attended by GC members from the Central Committee (CC) and Chapters. Following are the minutes of the meeting:- 

1. Constitutional Amendments- The GC discussed various amendments (deletions, insertions and modifications) to update the constitution to take into account new courses at IIMC and absence of clarity on a few issues. A resolution has been passed unanimously to put forward these changes before the General Body (GB) for an appropriate decision. 

Major changes that may reflect in the constitution, if passed by the General Body at the AGM on 21st September 2025, are as follows;  

A. Deletion of Advisory Board Membership 

B. Addition of Masters and Mandatory Government Training courses in the ambit of membership 

C. Addition of restrictions on activities similar to a student or trade union for the Association. 

D. Addition of clauses to bring clarity over bodies entrusted with policy making and executions 

E. Addition of powers to the Governing Council including role to decide issues that are not defined in the constitution 

F. Addition of virtual or in-person mode of the meeting for the Governing Council 

G. Deletion of meeting venue as Delhi for the Governing Council 

H. Extensions of tenure for the Central Committee in exceptional circumstances when conducting elections would not be feasible

I. Deletion of Organisation Secretary as a signatory for financial matters 

J. Addition of provision to appoint additional signatories, if required, by the Central Committee 

K. Amendments to bring clarity on who will preside over the meetings in absence of the president 

L. Addition of provisions to find a replacement for an office bearer of the Central Committee, in case of resignation/ unforeseen situations, from among CC members 

M. Replacing the word Properties with Assets wherever applicable  

2. Agenda for ⁠AGM 2025- The GC discussed and cleared the following agenda for the AGM, All Hands Meet 2025.

A. Constitutional Amendments

B. Co-opting IIMCAA Care Fund

C. Any issue that is raised by members present at AGM

This communication shall be treated as a notice for the general body meeting on 21st September 2025 (Sunday) at IIMC HQ, New Delhi at 5.00 PM. Participants need to share a confirmation latest by Friday as IIMCAA is required to submit a list of attendees in advance with IIMC Security Team to allow entry to them. Find the QR Code to register in the attached poster of the meeting.

Thanks & Regards,

Deeksha Saksena

General Secretary

MoM | CC Meeting - Constitutional Amendments Passed for Review by the Governing Council

Dear IIMCians,

The Central Committee met on 31st August at IIMC HQ, New Delhi. IIMCAA President Ms. Simrat Gulati presided over the meeting that was attended by Karnataka Chapter President Mr. Rajender Kataria, IIMCAA Executive President Ms. Gayatri Srivastava, General Secretary Ms. Deeksha Saksena, Secretaries Ms. Sneha Bhattacharjee & Mr. Shankar Pandit, Communication Head Ms. Kanishka Tiwari, Executive Members Mr. Ritesh Verma & Ms. Vani Shukla. Office bearers of the CC Elect Mr. Prabhat Pandey, Ms. Vrinda Mathur, Mr. Kaushal Vishwakarma, Mr. Prabhat Upadhyay, Mr. Shreesh Chandra Singh, Ms. Tanima Ray, Ms. Suparna Shree and Ms. Khushi Sharma were also present at the meeting. Following decisions have been taken at the CC Meeting

 
1. Review of the Constitution- The Central Committee discussed various amendments, deletions and insertions to the constitution. It aims to update the constitution to take into account new courses at IIMC and absence of clarity on a few issues. A resolution has been passed unanimously to put forward these changes before the Governing Council for an appropriate decision. Major changes that will reflect in the updated constitution, if passed by the General Body at the AGM on 21st September 2025, are as follows;

A. Deletion of Advisory Board Membership
B. Addition of Masters and Mandatory Government Training courses in the ambit of membership
C. Addition of restrictions on activities similar to a student or trade union for the Association.
D. Addition of clauses to bring clarity over bodies entrusted with policy making and executions
E. Addition of powers to the Governing Council including role to decide issues that are not defined in the constitution
F. Addition of virtual or in-person mode of the meeting for the Governing Council
G. Deletion of meeting venue as Delhi for the Governing Council
H. Extensions of tenure for the Central Committee in exceptional circumstances such as pandemic etc. when conducting elections would not be feasible
I. Deletion of Organisation Secretary as a signatory for financial matters
J. Addition of provision to appoint additional signatories, if required, by the Central Committee
K. Amendments to bring clarity on who will preside over the meetings in absence of the president
L. Addition of provisions to find a replacement for an office bearer of the Central Committee, in case of resignation/ unforeseen situations, from among CC members
M. Replacing the word Properties with Assets wherever applicable

2. ⁠AGM 2025- The CC will host the Annual General Body meeting at IIMC HQ, New Delhi on 21st September 2025, Sunday at 05.00 PM. The CC elect will take over after the AGM the same day. Appropriate arrangements to be made for the AGM.

3. Connections 2.0 Goa 2025- The CC expressed satisfaction on the preparations for the first off-site in Goa that is being organised on pay and join basis. It passed a resolution to take care of other expenses that are required to conduct the event.

4. Any issue raised by members present in the meeting- Nil 


Thanks & Regards,
Deeksha Saksena
General Secretary