What are the total marks of XIC OET exam?

The total marks of XIC OET exam is 100 marks. There are two sections in this test - objective section and subjective section. Both sections are of 50 marks.

Are there any subjective questions in XIC OET?

Yes, there are subjective questions in XIC OET test paper. This section is of 50 marks and candidates will get 30 minutes to answer questions. The XET question paper includes 4 questions in this section to test students on media, social values, creativity, etc.

When will XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026 admit card be released?

As per official website, registered candidates will get their XIC OET admit card after registering for test. They hall ticket will be shared on registered email ID. If a candidate cannot find the same in Inbox, they must also check their spam or junk mail to avoid missing out on admit card. Students are also advised to keep the admit card with them for further admission process after test.

When will the XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026 result be declared?

Once the XET entrance exam 2026 (online test & interview) is over, the institute will release a tentative final list of selected candidates on the official website - xaviercomm.org. The XIC OET 2026 result will be tentatively announced on May 04, 2026 (at 4 pm). The selected candidates will have to pay their course's tuition fee to confirm their admission by May 15, 2026. After that the institute will also release a wait list, tentatively on May 16, 2026 (at 4 pm).

When will the XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026 exam be conducted?

The Xavier's Institute of Communication has announced the exam dates for XIC OET 2026 exams. The XIC online test will held on 12th, 18th and 19th April 2026. The Zoom interview of selected candidates will be conducted from 24 April to 26 April 2026. The exact date and time of the exam will be mentioned in the candidate's admit card, and login credentials will be given on registered email ID, just before the allotted time slot.

Is an interview conducted after clearing XIC Entrance Test (XET)?

Yes, candidates who will clear the XIC written test will be called for interviews. It will be conducted via a Zoom call. Details about call will be sent to them on their registered email IDs. The interview will include questions based on general knowledge, personal academic histories, Statement of Purpose (SOP) submitted with application form, etc. For 2026, the XIC OET interview dates are 24th, 25th and 26th April 2026.

What is the eligibility criteria to apply for XIC OET?

The eligivility criteria of XIC OET entrance test is given here. You must be 35 years or younger. You must have completed at least 3 years of graduation in a stream approved by university (Arts, Commerce, Science, Computers, BMM, BMS, BE, Catering, etc.) You can also apply if you are appearing for or waiting for results of third year of your graduation course.

Can I take XIC OET in Hindi?

No, candidates can only take this exam in English. The exam body also strictly forbids any use of slangs and informal short forms. Examinees who pull that will be disqualified.

XIC Entrance Test Application Form 2026: XET Registration Link, Fees & How to Apply @xaviercomm.org

Exam On - 18 Apr '26

Updated on Jan 6, 2026 14:48 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

The XIC OET application form 2026 will be released online on March 01, 2026 at xaviercomm.org. The last date to fill XET online form is March 31, 2026. Candidates who wish to get admission at Xavier Institute of Communication to offered courses must apply online after checking the XET 2026 eligibility criteria. To complete the application process, applicants must add the required details and submit the form by paying the XIC entrance test application fee via Debit Card/ Credit Card/ UPI/ Net Banking. The application fee for XET is INR 2,500 (including GST). The institute will issue XET admit card 2026 to only registered candidates.

XIC Entrance Test 2026 will be conducted in online mode on multiple days. The dates for online test are 12th, 18th, and 19th April 2026 and Zoom interview dates are 24 April to 26 April 2026

Table of contents

XIC Entrance Test (XET) Application Form 2026 Highlights
XIC OET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
XIC Entrance Test (XET) Eligibility Criteria 2026
How to Register for XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026?
Details to be filled in XIC Entrance Test (XET) Application Form 2026
FAQs on XIC Entrance Test (XET) Application Form

XIC Entrance Test (XET) Application Form 2026 Highlights

Check out the table for XIC Entrance Test Application Form Highlights for 2026-2027 academic session.

Particulars	Details
XET 2026 Registration Start Date	01-Mar-2026
XET 2026 Registration Form Last Date	31-Mar-2026
XET Official Website	xaviercomm.org
Application Mode	Online
Details Required to fill the Application Form	Personal, Academic, Centre, Course, SOP & Media Experience details
XET 2026 Application Fee	INR 2500 (inclusive of prevailing GST)
Mode of Fee Payment	Bank Debit/Credit Card/ Net banking/ UPI

Also Read: XIC Entrance Test Exam Pattern

XIC OET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of XIC OET 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
18 Apr ' 26	XET 2026 Exam (Online Test) Day 2
19 Apr ' 26	XET 2026 Exam (Online Test) Day 3
24 Apr ' 26 - 26 Apr ' 26	XET 2026 Zoom Interview
04 May ' 26	XET 2026 Result (Tentative Final List)
15 May ' 26	Last Date to Pay Fee (Final List)
16 May ' 26	XET 2026 Wait List
26 May ' 26	Last Date to Pay Fee (Wait List)
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Dates	Past Exam Dates
12 Apr ' 26	XET 2026 Exam (Online Test) Day 1
01 Mar ' 26 - 06 Apr ' 26	XET 2026 Registrations

XIC Entrance Test (XET) Eligibility Criteria 2026

To be eligible to appear for XET 2026, a candidate must fulfill the following:

1. The candidate must be 35 years of age or below.

2. Candidate must have completed 3 years of Graduation (12+3 years) in a university-approved stream in India: (Arts, Commerce, Science, Computers, BMM, BMS, BE, Catering, etc.)

Candidate must be appearing for the last semester or Third-year Graduation in the present academic year. In this case, if a candidate is selected for the XIC Course in their desired specialization and completes it in accordance with the Academic, Attendance, and other standards set by XIC, the Postgraduate Diploma will be awarded upon completion of their graduation and submission of the relevant final marksheet (attested).

Also Read: XIC Entrance Test Syllabus

How to Register for XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026?

Candidates will have to follow the steps below to apply for XIC Entrance Test online.

1. Register

To get application form, candidates will have to register themselves on the official website of XIC by clicking on the Register link under the Admissions 2026 tab. After registering successfully, candidates can log in to their applicant account and proceed to the next step of XIC OET 2026 application process. The candidate will have to enter these.

Name
Mobile Number
Age
Email ID

Once candidates enter the details, they will receive a login ID and password on registered email ID. From there on, candidate can log in by entering username and password provided on email.

2. Fill Application Form

After logging in by entering the credentials provided by the varsity in the email sent, the candidate can fill out the application form. Candidates will have to enter the following details in the application form:

Personal Information
Academic Information
Media Experience
Exam Centre
Course
Statement of Purpose

3. Upload Photograph & Identify Proof

The candidate will have to upload a passport-sized photograph and any one identity proof. The dimensions are as follows:

Particulars	Details
Size	Max: 1 MB
Format	JPG
Background	Plain
Photograph	Coloured (Passport Size)
Signature Pen Colour	Black
Identity Proof	Driving Licence/ Passport/ Aadhar Card

Note: FAILURE to upload a SCANNED PHOTOGRAPH or provide proper details will result in the disqualification of the candidate.

4. Pay Application Fee

After filling up all the details in the XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026 application form, candidates will have to pay the XET application fee. The payment can only be done online via Bank Debit/ Credit Cards/ Net banking/ UPI. The application fee for the XIC Entrance Test (XET) is INR 2500 (inclusive of prevailing GST). Once the fee is successfully paid, candidates can click on the Submit button to complete their application process.

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Details to be filled in XIC Entrance Test (XET) Application Form 2026

While filling out the XET 2026 application form, candidates will have to provide the following details:

Particulars	Details
Personal Information	Candidate’s name, address, phone number, email ID, date of birth, religion, etc.
Academic information	Candidate’s education details (year of passing, major subjects, percentage scored, name of institution) of class 10th, 12th and graduation.
Media Experience	Specification of candidates’ experience in the media industry, if any.
Exam centre	Candidates’ preferred exam centre and date.
Course	Selection of the course a candidate is applying for.
Statement of Purpose	Views of candidates on what role mass communication plays in bringing social change in about 200 words. If a candidate qualifies for the Personal Interview stage, it could be brought up for discussion. Hence, candidates should give sufficient thought while putting their SOP together.

Also Read:

XIC OET Exam Centre

FAQs on XIC Entrance Test (XET) Application Form

Some more FAQs on the XET application form are provided in the space below.

Q: Do I have to submit SOP with XET registration form?

Yes, a candidate have to submit Statement of Purpose (SOP) along with their XIC OET application form. The SOP includes the motivation, reason, career goals and academic background behind selecting the course.

Q: How many sections are there in the XIC Entrance Test (XET)?

The XIC Entrance Test has two sections.

Objective Section: Language Skills, General Knowledge and Knowledge of Media, Logical and Analytical skills
Subjective Section: Total 4 questions to test candidate's creativity, social values, writing skills, subject specific knowledge, etc.

Q: What is the course fee of Mass Communication & Digital Media through XET entrance?

The total course fee of Mass Communication and Digital Media offered through XIC OET entrance exam is INR 2,94,550. This consists of tuition fee of INR 2,45,000 (with 18% GST); registration fee of INR 2,500 (with 18% GST); and library deposit of INR 2,500.

Q: Does XIC Mumbai offer certificate courses?

Xavier Institute of Communications indeed offers various certificate courses to the students. The courses costs between INR 8,000 to INR 18,500. Interested candidates can check out the following list to know about the offered certificate courses at XIC Mumbai:

Online in Public Speaking & Personality Enhancement
Online certificate in Creative Writing
Photograph
2D, 3D & AI Animation Workshop, etc.

Q: What is the exam pattern of the XIC Entrance Test?

The XET pattern is explained in the table below.

Particulars	Details
Mode	Online Test
Medium	English
No. of Sections	2 (Objective and Subjective)
Time Duration	1 hour (30 minutes per section)
Total Marks	100 (50 per section)

Q: When will XIC conduct interview for admission through XIC OET entrance test?

The Xavier's Institute of Communication will conduct the Zoom online interview for admission to offered Mass Communication courses after the online test is conducted. Candidates will be called for the interview based on their scores in online test. The dates for XET interview 2026 are 24th, 25th, and 26th April 2026.

Q: I am 30 years old. Can I apply for XIC OET entrance test?

Yes, according to eligibility criteria set by Xavier's Institute of Communication, candidates who are 35 years of age or below can apply for XET entrance test.

Q: Can I pay XIC OET application fee in offline mode?

No, as per guidelines set by Xavier's Institute of Communication, to successfully submit the XET application form, candidates have to pay registration fee only via Bank Debit/Credit Card/ Net banking/ UPI.