The campus life at IIMC: Dhenkanal is vibrant, participatory, and intellectually enriching, driven by active student engagement through committees such as the Cultural Committee – Asmita, Debating Committee – Samvad, Environment Committee – Vasundhara, Literary Committee – Srijan, Media & Communication Committee – Media Manthan, and Sports Committee – Josh .

These committees curate a dynamic calendar of events spanning cultural, literary, creative, environmental, and sports activities. Signature initiatives such as the annual PR Conclave and Media Conclave provide platforms for dialogue between academia and industry, while hands-on workshops in visual storytelling (photography), documentary filmmaking, mobile journalism, and Google fact-checking equip students with contemporary media skills.

The campus also regularly hosts national and regional seminars, webinars, and expert lectures on emerging media issues, alongside skill-based workshops designed to strengthen journalistic competencies. Together, these initiatives create an ecosystem that blends creativity, critical thinking, professional exposure, and practical learning- preparing students to engage meaningfully with the evolving media landscape.