XIC Entrance Test Counselling 2025 & Seat Allotment: Registration Dates, Documents Required, Procedure
Xavier Institute of Communications Online Entrance Test 2026 ( XIC OET )
XET 2025 Counselling - The Xavier Institute of Communications (XIC) conducts the XET 2025 counselling session after the results of the online test and the Zoom interviews are declared. XET 2025 results were declared on May 5, 2025. XET counselling is the process through which candidates who pass the exam are allotted seats in the institute. It involves document verification and course fee payment. The deadline to pay the tuition fee for shortlisted students was May 19, 2025. A waitlist is published for candidates who fail to pay the admission and course fees on the first deadline. An extended deadline will be announced for the waitlisted students. If candidates fail to pay their fees within the stipulated period, the institute will consider that he/she wish to forego his/her seat. XIC will then approach the next in line on the waitlist. Learn more about XIC OET 2025 counselling in the article below.
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XIC OET Results
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
- Documents Required for XET 2025 Counselling
- XIC OET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- XIC Course Fees
- XIC XET Fee Refund Procedure
- FAQs on XIC Entrance Test (XET) Counselling
Documents Required for XET 2025 Counselling
Candidates with their names in the merit list will have to carry the original copy of the following documents at the time of the second round:
| Documents Required for XET Counselling |
|
|---|---|
| Class 10 transcripts |
Class 12 transcripts |
| Graduation certificate of the qualifying exam |
Migration |
| XIC Entrance Test (XET) Admit Card |
Category Certificate (if applicable) |
| Class 10 pass certificate for verification of age |
In case the result is awaited, evidence of appearing in the qualifying exam |
| Self-attested photocopies of all documents |
5 recent passport-size photographs |
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The applications for XIC Entrance Test 2025 is open from March 1 to 31, 2025. Aspirants can apply online on - xaviercomm.org. Applicants must be 35 years of age or younger. They must also have completed 3 years of graduation in the streams of Arts, Commerce, Science, Computers, BMM, BMS, BE, Catering, etc. from a recognised institute. Applicants can also be appearing for their final semester exams (academic year 2024-25).
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Apr ' 26 | XET 2026 Zoom Interviews TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | XET 2026 Results TENTATIVE |
XIC Course Fees
Candidates can go through the fee structure of various PG Diploma courses offered at Xavier Institute of Communications in the table below:
| Course Name | Fee Components | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Journalism & Mass Communication | Tuition Fees | 298000 |
| CGST 9% | 26820 | |
| SGST 9% | 26820 | |
| Registration Fees | 2500 | |
| CGST 9% | 225 | |
| SGST 9% | 225 | |
| Library Deposit | 2500 | |
| Total Fees | 357090 | |
| Public Relations & Corporate Communications | Tuition Fees | 241000 |
| CGST 9% | 21690 | |
| SGST 9% | 21690 | |
| Registration Fees | 2500 | |
| CGST 9% | 225 | |
| SGST 9% | 225 | |
| Library Deposit | 2500 | |
| Total Fees | 289830 | |
| Advertising and Marketing Communication | Tuition Fees | 268500 |
| CGST 9% | 24165 | |
| SGST 9% | 24165 | |
| Registration Fees | 2500 | |
| CGST 9% | 225 | |
| SGST 9% | 225 | |
| Library Deposit | 2500 | |
| Total Fees | 322280 | |
| Film, Television and Digital Video Production | Tuition Fees | 346500 |
| CGST 9% | 31185 | |
| SGST 9% | 31185 | |
| Registration Fees | 2500 | |
| CGST 9% | 225 | |
| SGST 9% | 225 | |
| Library Deposit | 2500 | |
| Total Fees | 414320 | |
| Event Planning & Experiential Marketing | Tuition Fees | 209000 |
| CGST 9% | 18810 | |
| SGST 9% | 18810 | |
| Registration Fees | 2500 | |
| CGST 9% | 225 | |
| SGST 9% | 225 | |
| Library Deposit | 2500 | |
| Total Fees | 252070 | |
| Advanced Integrated Communication Program (AICP) | Tuition Fees | 226500 |
| CGST 9% | 20385 | |
| SGST 9% | 20385 | |
| Registration Fees | 2500 | |
| CGST 9% | 225 | |
| SGST 9% | 225 | |
| Library Deposit | 2500 | |
| Total Fees | 272720 |
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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.
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.
Candidates will have to select their preferred XET date (out of the dates announced on the website) at the time of registration. The test link, password and login details will be sent to candidates just before their allocated time slot. More exam day instructions will be communicated to the applicants via this email by the exam body.
XIC XET Fee Refund Procedure
In case the applicant wishes to withdraw the admission before the given deadline, the amounts will be refunded after deducting a total of INR 7080, including INR 1000/- from the Registration fees and INR 5000/- from the tuition fees (inclusive of GST).
In case the Application to withdraw the admission is made after the given timeline, the amounts will be refunded after deducting INR1000/- from the registration fees and 25% amount from the tuition fees and GST, as applicable.
In case admission is withdrawn by the student on or after the classes commence, the amounts will be refunded after deducting INR 1000/- from the registration fees and 50% amount from the tuition fees and GST, as applicable.
Note: Any withdrawal of admission by a student for any reason whatsoever after the admission cycle is closed will result in the forfeiture of the entire fee. Only the library deposit will be refunded.
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The XET admission form is released on Xavier Institute of Communication website. To be eligible to appear for XIC OET entrance test, students have to fill online form and pay XET application fee. Students can access the online form by clicking on 'Register Now' button on homepage.
Students should start preparing for XET at least four months before exams. It takes time to prepare for XIC entrance test. So, students are advised to start with syllabus early. Also, they are advised to focus on current events for General Awareness section and solving reasoning questions quickly to save time.
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).
FAQs on XIC Entrance Test (XET) Counselling
Check out some more FAQs in the space below.
Commonly asked questions
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 total marks for XIC entrance test is 100. The marking scheme of XET is given here.
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Subjective | 50 marks |
| Objective | 50 marks |
There is no negative marking in Xavier's Institute of Communication entrance exam.
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) |
The details mentioned on the XIC Entrance Test (XET) admit card are given here.
- Candidate Name
- Candidate Roll Number
- Exam Time Slot
- Exam Instructions
XIC OET Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?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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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
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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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