Xavier Institute of Communications Mahapalika Marg Mumbai Answered Questions

Yes, XIC Mumbai provides entrance-based admission to its 11-month PG Diploma course. The course is offered in the full-time mode. To shortlist prospective candidates for admission, the institute conducts the XIC Entrance Test (XET) in online mode. It is a 60-minute test, carrying a total of 100 marks. It comprises the objective and the subjective sections. However, there is no entrance exam for the PG Diploma courses offered in the online-cum-hybrid mode.

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.

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)

Candidates seeking admission to the PG Diploma programme of Xavier Institute of Communications can apply online. They must visit the institute's official website to submit an application. The steps included in the online registration process are listed below:Visit the official XIC website and click on'Register'.Fill out the registration form.Upload a scanned copy of a passport-size photograph.Upload a Statement of Purpose (SOP).Submit the registration fee.

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. 

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 2026 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. 

The application process for XIC entrance test 2026 will probably start in the first week of March 2026. The application fee for XET 2026 will be stated in the online form. As per last year, the XIC OET application fee is INR 2500 (inclusive of GST).