
The XIC OET 2026 Application Form will be released by Xavier Instittue of Communications (XIC) on its official website. The XET 2026 registration process will tentatively begin from the first week of March 2026 at xaviercomm.org. The process is expected to be continued for a month. Candidates who wish to gain admission at XIC for the offered courses can apply for the same by filling out the XIC Entrance Test 2026 (XET) online form. Candidates who will fulfill the XET 2026 eligibility criteria will be allowed to apply for the entrance test.
The Xavier Institute of Communications (XIC) will open the registration process in online mode only. Candidates are required to provide the details and submit the XET online form 2026 by paying the XIC entrance test application fee via Debit Card/ Credit Card/ UPI/ Net Banking. Successfull aspirants will get XET admit card 2026 at their registered email address.
- 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 |
First Week of March 2026(Tentative) |
| XET 2026 Registration Form Last Date |
Last Week of March 2026 (Tentative) |
| XET official website |
xaviercomm.org |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Mode of Fee Payment |
Bank Debit/Credit Card/ Net banking/ UPI |
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Commonly asked questions
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.
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 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 |
|---|---|
| Mar ' 26 | XET 2026 Registrations TENTATIVE |
| Apr ' 26 | XET 2026 Exam (Online Test) TENTATIVE |
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 of 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.)
OR
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 complete it in keeping with the Academic, Attendance, and other standards laid down by XIC, the Post Graduate Diploma will be awarded when they complete their graduation and submit the relevant final marksheet (attested).
Commonly asked questions
XIC OET holds a total of 200 marks out of which 100 marks are for the objective type questions and 100 are for the subjective questions.
Yes, there are subjective questions in XIC OET test paper. This section is of 100 marks. The XET question paper includes 4 questions in this section to test students on media, social values, creativity, etc.
How to Register for XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026?
Registration: Mar ' 26
Candidates will have to follow the steps below to apply for XIC Entrance Test (XET) online.
Register
To get application form, candidate will have to register themselves on 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 towards next step of XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025 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.
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
Upload Photograph
The candidate will have to upload a passport-sized photograph along with a signature. The dimensions are as follows:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Size |
Passport Size |
| Format |
JPG/JPEG |
| Background |
White |
| Photograph |
Coloured |
| Signature Pen Colour |
Black |
Note: FAILURE to upload a SCANNED PHOTOGRAPH or provide proper details will result in disqualification of the candidate.
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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Commonly asked questions
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.
The Xavier's Institute of Communication has not yet announced the exam dates for XIC OET 2026 exams. The expected date for XET entrance test is the first week of April 2026. The exact date and time of the exam will be mentioned in the candidate's admit card.
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. |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates will receive XET admit card via email at least a week before exam. 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.
Once the XET entrance exam 2026 is over, the institute will release a list of selected candidates on the official website - xaviercomm.org. The XIC OET 2026 result will be tentatively released in the first week of May 2026. After the release of the merit list, candidates will have to pay their course's tuition fee to confirm their admission.
FAQs on XIC Entrance Test (XET) Application Form
Some more FAQs on the XET application form are provided in the space below.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, 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:
- Certificate in Radio Jockey
- Online in Public Speaking & Personality Enhancement
- Certificate in Announcing, Broadcasting, Compering, Dubbing and E-books Narration (ABCDE)
- Online certificate in Creative Writing
- Workshop in Graphic Design
- Certificate in Branding
- Certificate in Conversational English online
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.
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) |
XIC OET Exam
Student Forum
Answered 2 months ago
According to official website, the Xavier's Institute of Communication conducts the XIC OET entrance exam in English medium only. XIC forbids students from using slangs or short forms in entrance test. Any use of such words can result in disqualification.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
To complete the registration process of XIC entrance exam, students have to provide these details.
- Name
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
- Interested Course
- Captcha Number
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
No, a candidate cannot get their XET admit card in offline mode. The Xavier's Institute of Communications sends the XIC OET admit card only at the registered email ID of candidates who have successfully submitted their XET application form on or before deadline.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, candidates are required to keey their XIC OET admit card with them even after the exam is over. It is because the Xavier Institute of Communication asks the selected candidates to bring in or show their XET admit card during further admission process.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
The Xavier Institute of Communications will send the XIC OET admit card on the email ID provided during XET registrations in the online form. Candidates are required to check their Junk/Spam email folders if they cannot find their admit card in the Inbox.
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Beginner-Level 5
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