CAP TEST Dates 2025: Check Complete Exam Schedule Here

Q: Will the application form be available at the institute or online?

The CAP Test application form is only available online. Candidates who want to apply for admission will have to register, apply and pay the application fee in order to appear for the online interview.

Q: Does the exam syllabus changes every year?

No, the college authorities Amrita School of Communication (ASCOM), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, doesn't change the whole syllabus per se, however, they might make slight changes in the syllabus to incorporate the latest topics and current events. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification to understand the syllabus and the exam pattern of the CAP Test 2024.

Q: What are the programmes offered through CAP Test?

Through CAP Test, applicants may get into the Communication programmes offered by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham at their Coimbatore and/ or Kochi locations.

Q: Where can I apply for the CAP Test?

CAP Test is conducted by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. They make their applications on their admissions portal. Eligible students can apply for it by paying an application fee or INR 500. However, if they wish to add programmes to their applications, they must pay an additional fee of INR 300 per programme.

Q: What are topics on which the questions will be asked in the exam?

The questions in the CAP Test written exam will be based on the topics like English Grammer, Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs, Important Personalities are asked in the exam. Candidates who prepare these topics will have a higher chances of qulaifying in the CAP Test 2024.

Q: What is the duration of CAPTEST?

As prescribed by the exam body, Amrita School of Communication (ASCOM), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham the time duration of the CAP Test written exam is two hours/ 120 minutes. Candidates who fill in the application form will have to appear in the exam and qualify in it to secure a seat to pursue their mass communication course.

Q: What are the various sections in Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham's CAP Test?

There are no defined sections in the test but the weightage among topics is explained in the table below. Know your English 15 Logical Reasoning 05 Current Affairs 10 General Awareness 05 People in the News 05 Media and Advertising 10 Total 50

Q: What is the marking scheme of Amrita University's CAP Test?

While taking the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham's CAP Test, candidates will be awarded 1 mark for each correct answer. There is a total of 50 questions and no provision of negative marking.

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This exam is conducted for courses given below:

BA Mass Communication MA Mass Communication,PGDJ

Updated on Oct 6, 2025 12:10 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

CAP Test Important Dates 2025: The CAP Test 2025 dates are announced by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham on the official website. The CAP Test 2025 Application Form is available for admission to the M.A. in Communication. Candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria can visit the official website to apply for the CAP Test. Candidates can go through the schedule to get an idea of the CAP Test details. It must be noted that examinees are informed about the events of the test on their registered contact details. Candidates who register successfully will be issued the CAP Test 2025 Admit Card. Read on for more details on the important dates for the CAP Test 2025.

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CAP Test 2024 Events

CAP Test 2025 Application Form: The CAP Test 2025 application forms are available at amrita.edu/school/communication/. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before filling up the application form.

CAP Test 2025 Admit Card: The CAP Test 2025 admit cards will be released to registered candidates. Candidates who successfully submit the application form will have to download their respective admit cards from the official website of the university. The exam date and time will be mentioned on the admit card.

CAP Test 2025: The exam dates for CAP Test 2025 will be disclosed by the university to successful applicants.

CAP Test 2025 Results: The CAP Test 2025 results will be released after the interview round is complete. Selected candidates will be informed about their respective results on the email ID provided by them at the time of registration.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Will the application form be available at the institute or online?

Q: Does the exam syllabus changes every year?

CAP Test 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CAP Test 2024 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Aug ' 25 - Nov ' 25	CAP TEST 2025 MA in Communication Registration Last Date TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
20 Jul ' 25	CAP TEST 2025 Ph.D Phase 1 Admission Last Date

FAQs on CAP Test 2025 Dates

FAQs related to CAP Test 2025 dates are provided below.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the programmes offered through CAP Test?

Q: Where can I apply for the CAP Test?

Q: What are topics on which the questions will be asked in the exam?

Q: Will I get extra time to solve CAP Test question paper?

Q: What is the duration of CAPTEST?

Q: What are the various sections in Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham's CAP Test?

Q: What is the marking scheme of Amrita University's CAP Test?

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Will I get extra time to solve CAP Test question paper?

Answered 3 days ago

The exam duration of CAP Test entrance exam is 120 minutes. As the mode of examination is online, the exam will automatically end once 2 hours are over. Thereore, candidates will not get extra time to solve the CAP Test question paper.

Shailja Singh

Beginner-Level 5

How many questions are there is CAP Test entrance exam?

Answered 2 months ago

According to the last years' trends, the CAP Test entrance written exam included 50 questions of one mark each. The question paper is divided into six sections including Know your English, Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs, General Awareness, People in the News, and Media and Advertising.

Vikrant Kaur

Beginner-Level 5

Is there negative marking in CAP Test?

Answered 2 months ago

No, according to the CAP Test exam pattern and marking scheme laid down by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, there is no negative marking in the CAP Test entrance exam for admission to BA in Communication, MA in Communication & Ph.D in Communication.

Nishtha Singh

Beginner-Level 5

What is the selection criteria for MA in Communication through CAP Test?

Answered 2 months ago

According to the official website of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, the selection criteria for admission to M.A. in Communication through CAP Test entrance exam is Online Interview. The institute opens its registration forms on the website at applypg.amrita.edu/home.

Nishtha Rai

Beginner-Level 5

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