Xavier Institute of Communications Mahapalika Marg Mumbai Answered Questions

As per the available information, there is no provision for direct admission to the PG Diploma course of XIC Mumbai. The admission to the full-time PG Diploma courses is strictly based on the applicants' performance in the XIC Entrance Test (XET), followed an online interview/ Zoom interview. For the online-cum-hybrid courses, candidates are required to appear for an online counselling-cum-interview. Moreover, candidates must also fulfil the preset eligibility criteria for admission. Hence, direct admission is not possible at XIC Mumbai for a PG Diploma.

XIC Mumbai PG Diploma admission is subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility requirements specified by the institute. To be eligible for admission to the PG Diploma courses, candidates must have completed a Bachelor's degree in a university-approved stream in India (Arts, Commerce, Science, Computers, BMM, BMS, BE, Catering, etc.). Those who are currently in the final year of their Bachelor's degree are also eligible to apply for provisional admission. Further, candidates seeking admission to the full-time courses must not have exceeded the age of 35 years. 

XIC Mumbai is one of the best-ranked institute in its domain. Pursuing a PG Diploma at the institute opens ways to a plethora of promising career opportunities. These courses prepare students to build successful careers in the fileds of Digital Media, Journalism & Mass Communication,  Film making,  PR and Corporate Communication,  Advertising & Marketing Communication, etc. Some job options for PG Diploma holders of XIC Mumbai are Online/ Offline Journalist, Digital Media Manager, Editor, Social Media Coordinator, Researcher and Educator.

Xavier Institute of Communications, also known as XIC, Mumbai, provides PG Diploma courses in full-time mode and online-cum-hybrid mode. The admission schedules for these courses differ from one another. The institute releases the schedule for each admission cycle on its official website. The exact dates may vary yearly. However, the tentative timelines for admissions to these courses are as follows:Full-time PG Diploma courses:Application Process - MarchSelection Rounds - AprilOnline-cum-Hybrid:PG Diploma in SMDC -  July and January (two admission cycles)PG Diploma in SICP - July, November, and April (three admission cycles)

Xavier Institute of Communications (XIC) offers a full-time PG Diploma lasting 11 months. There are six specialisations offers under the full-time programme. The XIC Mumbai PG Diploma fee varies across these specialisations. It ranges from INR 2.3 Lacs to INR 4.98 lakh. The entire fee must be paid in full at once as there is no instalment facility available. Further, a registration fee of INR 2,500 must also be paid. Candidates must note that the mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the institute/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

In India, XIC Mumbai and IIJNM Bangalore are famous names among institutes offering PG Diploma courses in various specialisations relating to Mass Communication. Both the institutes are well-ranked and recognised. The ultimate choice between the two depends on the candidates' budget, desired specialisation, and other factors that they find important.To compare XIC Mumbai with IIJNM Bangalore for a PG Diploma, candidates can refer to the following table:InstitutesPG Diploma at XICPG Diploma at IIJNMFeesINR 2.3 Lacs - INR 4.98 LakhINR 4.6 Lacs - INR 4.8 LakhShiksha Rating4.2/54.4/5India Today Ranking57Specialisations Mass Communication & Digital Media, Journalism and Media Convergence, Event Planning and Experiential Marketing, etc.Print Journalism, Online/Multimedia Journalism, Broadcast JournalismNOTE: The mentioned fees are sourced from the respective official websites of the institutes. They are still subject to change and hence are indicative.

Yes, PG Diploma courses are available at Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai. The institute offers PG Diploma courses in two modes: full-time and online-cum-hybrid. The full-time PG Diploma course lasts 11 months. It is offered in six specialisations, including Journalism and Media Convergence, Mass Communication and Digital Media,  Film, Television and Digital Media, etc. Additionally, the institute offers Online-cum-Hybrid PG Diploma for working professionals. The course is offerd in two specialisations, namely, Strategic Integrated Communication Programme (SICP) and Strategic Media & Digital Communication (SMDC).

No, aspirants can only take XET 2025 in English. All the questions will be asked in English and must strictly be answered in English only. The exam body also mentions on its website that examinees must not use any slang, informal short forms or SMS language while answering their questions. Such answers will not be assessed at all. 

A final list of selected students and XET 2025 results will be announced on May 5, 2025, by 4:00 pm on the official website - xaviercomm.org. Shortlisted candidates must pay their course's tuition fee by May 19, 2025 online on the same website. More information about the tuition fee payment will be available on the website only.