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Xavier’s BMS Entrance Exam 2026

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Updated on Jan 15, 2026 15:50 IST

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Xavier's BMS entrance exam syllabus 2026 outlines the section-wise topics that candidates need to prepare for the entrance test. St. Xavier's College prescribes the Xavier's BMS entrance exam syllabus. The topics prescribed under the syllabus of Xavier's BMS entrance exam 2026 lies under the umbrella of five different sections. Xavier's entrance exam syllabus 2026 for both BMS and BA (MCJ) has five sections with two identical sections. Candidates can read further to check the insights on Xavier's entrance exam syllabus 2026 for both courses. In addition, this article on Xavier's entrance exam provides the weightage of each section in entrance exams for BMS and BA (MCJ) admission at St. Xavier's College.

Table of contents
  • Xavier's Entrance Exam Syllabus 2026
  • Xavier's BMS Entrance Exam Syllabus 2026
  • Xavier's BMM/BA (MCJ) Entrance Exam Syllabus 2026
  • Xavier's Entrance Exam Pattern 2025
  • FAQs on Xavier's BMS Entrance Exam Syllabus
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Xavier's Entrance Exam Syllabus 2026

St. Xavier's College conducts Xavier's entrance exam for admission to Bachelor of Commerce (Management Studies) and Bachelor of Arts majoring in Mass Communication & Journalism. The syllabus for Xavier's entrance test for both courses are partially similar. Candidates can prepare for both BMS and BA MCJ simultaneously and appear for both the course admission. However, they need to fill Xavier's entrance test application form for both courses separately.

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Q:   What are the sections included in Xaviers entrance test syllabus for BMM/BA MCJ course?
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Xaviers BMM entrance exam syllabus includes questions distributed across five different sections as mentioned below:

  • General Knowledge & Current Affairs

  • Economics and Data Interpretation

  • English Language and Comprehension Skills

  • Creative Thinking and Visual Reasoning

  • Logical Reasoning and Critical Analysis

Each section as per the Xaviers Entrance Test syllabus includes 20 objective type questions. Candidates need to choose the correct option out of four answer options in XET BMM exam. One out of four options is correct in the Xaviers BMM entrance test.

Q:   What is the marking scheme of Xaviers BMS entrance test? How are scores calculated?
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Xaviers College conducts an entrance exam for BMS admissions with a total of 100 questions. Each question carries 1 mark with no negative marking.

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Xavier's BMS Entrance Exam Syllabus 2026

Check out the table below to know the syllabus and weightage of Xavier's entrance exam 2026 for BMS course admission.

Section

Weightage (in per cent)

General Knowledge/General Awareness & Current Affairs 30
Mathematics & Data Interpretation 30
Logical /Visual Reasoning & Critical Analysis 25
English Language 15

The general knowledge/awareness and current affairs section of XET BCom exam comprises questions related to the following areas:

  • Commerce
  • Economics
  • Political Science
  • History
  • Science
  • Sports, etc
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Q:   How many questions are there in Xaviers BMS entrance exam?
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Xaviers BMS entrance exam has 100 objective type questions. These questions are to be answered within 120 minutes (2 hours.

Q:   Does Xavier's BMS entrance exam also have non-MCQ type questions?
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Xavier's BMS Entrance Test consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) only. Each question has four options. There are no subjective type questions in XET exam.

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Xavier's BMM/BA (MCJ) Entrance Exam Syllabus 2026

Check out the table below to know the syllabus and weightage of Xavier's entrance exam 2026 for BA(MCJ)/BMM.

Section

Weightage

General Knowledge, Media & Current Affairs 30
*Economics & Data Interpretation 20
English Language & Comprehension Skills 20
Creative Thinking & Logical Reasoning 30
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the sections included in the syllabus for Xaviers BMS entrance exam?
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Xaviers BMS entrance exam syllabus includes questions distributed across five different sections as mentioned below:

  • English Language and Comprehension
  • Logical Reasoning and Visual Reasoning
  • Data Interpretation
  • Mathematics
  • General Knowledge and General Awareness

Each section as per the Xaviers Entrance Test syllabus includes 20 objective type questions. Candidates need to choose the correct option out of four answer options in XET BMS exam. One out of four options is correct in the Xaviers BMS entrance test.

Q:   What are type of questions in Xavier's BMS entrance test?
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Xavier's BMS entrance exam will have multiple choice questions. Candidates find a total of four options for one question. Out of these options, only one option is correct.

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Xavier's Entrance Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates preparing for Xavier's entrance exam in sync with the syllabus and exam pattern are likely to score better in the entrance test. Space below mentions Xavier's entrance exam pattern to aid the preparation process.

  1. Mode of exam - Video Proctored Mode from home

  2. Number of sections - 5

  3. Duration of exam - 2 Hours

  4. Number of questions - 100

  5. Type of questions - Objective Type

  6. Marking scheme -

    • One mark for each correct response

    • No negative marking for incorrect or unattempted responses.

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Q:   What is the difficulty level of Xavier's BMS entrance test?
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Candidates who have prepared thoroughly will find the XET exam easy. One can prepare through the good entrance exam book and mock tests to prepare well for the exam.

Q:   How many answer options are there in one question of Xavier's Entrance Test?
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Each question in Xavier's BMS entrance exam has four answer options. Out of four options one option is correct.

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FAQs on Xavier's BMS Entrance Exam Syllabus

Check some frequently asked questions on Xavier's BMS entrance exam syllabus:

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Q:   What are the primary events included in the Xaviers BMS entrance exam process?
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XET examination process is as follows:

  • Filling XET application form
  • Issuance of XET admit card
  • Appearing for XET exam
  • Issuance of XET merit scores
  • Release of XET merit lists
Q:   Is maths compulsory for doing BMS from Xavier's, Kolkata?
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Hi, Minimum Eligibility to Apply: 12th- 60% marks. Mandatory Subject: English Additional Details: An aggregate of English + 3 core subjects would be considered for eligibility calculations. Student must have obtained a minimum of 45% in all 4 core subjects which would be considered for aggregate calculations. Following subjects would not be considered as a core subject for aggregate calculation: Agriculture, Dance, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science/Studies, Fashion Designing/Studies, Heritage Craft, Home Science, Physical Education, Painting and Socially Useful Productive Work (SUPW). Students who have 3 years and above gap between class 10th and +2 are not eligible to apply. https://www.shiksha.com/bba/course/bachelor-of-management-studies-hons-st-xavier-s-college-park-street-kolkata-83763.
Q:   Where can I find the XET schedule for BMS admission?
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Candidates interested in taking the Xavier's Entrance Test can find all the relevant information, including the exam dates and event schedule on the official website of the college. The notification for the entrance test is released on the official, website. Candidates can find the schedule for the test along with all other dates for events mentioned in the notification PDF. In addition to that, candidates can also check the important dates for the Xaviers Entrance Test (XET) on shiksha’s exam page for Xaviers Entrance Test.

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Answered 9 hours ago

Candidates having a good hold of topics under Xavier's BMS Entrance Test syllabus will approximately need around a month to prepare for the test. Around 2 months of preparation is enough for Xavier's BMS entrance exam.

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Each question in Xavier's BMS entrance exam has four answer options. Out of four options one option is correct.

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Xavier's BMS entrance exam will have multiple choice questions. Candidates find a total of four options for one question. Out of these options, only one option is correct.

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Vikram Tyagi

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Yes, candidates must retain XET BMS admit card until the admission process concludes. Xavier's College may require hard copy of XET hall ticket during ther counselling process.

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