
XET 2026 counselling will be conducted by Xavier Institute of Communications (XIC) after the results of the online test and the Zoom interviews are declared. The XET 2026 exams will be tentatively conducted in April 2026. Through the XIC OET counselling process, institute aims to allot seats to the candidates who pass the exam.
The XET counselling process includes document verification as well as course fee payment. The university will announce the last date to pay tuition fee for admission to courses offered at XIC. A waitlist will be 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.
- Documents Required for XET 2026 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 2026 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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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 |
|---|---|
| 12 Apr ' 26 | XET 2026 Exam (Online Test) Day 1 |
| 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 |
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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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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FAQs on XIC Entrance Test (XET) Counselling
Check out some more FAQs in the space below.
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 details mentioned on the XIC Entrance Test (XET) admit card are given here.
- Candidate Name
- Candidate Roll Number
- Exam Time Slot
- Exam Instructions
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.
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.
1 Institutes accepting XIC OET
Xavier Institute of Communications
Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai • Private
Registration - 1 Mar '26 - 31 Mar '26