XIC Entrance Test Counselling 2026 & Seat Allotment: Registration Dates, Documents Required, Procedure
Xavier Institute of Communications Online Entrance Test 2026 ( XIC OET )
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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Commonly asked questions
The applications for XIC Entrance Test 2026 is expected to open in March 2026. 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 2025-26).
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.
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.
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) Counselling
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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 details mentioned on the XIC Entrance Test (XET) admit card are given here.
- Candidate Name
- Candidate Roll Number
- Exam Time Slot
- Exam Instructions
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
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.
XIC OET Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
No, the Xavier's Institute of Communication conducts XIC OET entrance test in multiple days. For 2026-27 admission cycle, the university is expected to begin the exams in April 2026. The exam will be conducted in online mode and will include two sections.
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Below is the list of exam cities and their centre address for XIC OET exam.
| City | XIC Entrance Test (XET) Centre |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | St. Xavier's College Campus, 5 Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai 400 001. |
| Kolkata | St. Xavier's College (Autonomous) 30, Mother Teresa Sarani (Park Street), Kolkata 700 016. |
| Bengaluru | St. Joseph's College of Commerce, (Autonomous), 163, Brigade Road, Bengaluru 560 025. |
| Delhi | St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School, 4, Raj Niwas Marg, (Near ISBT, Kashmiri Gate), Delhi 110054. |
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According to Xavier's Institute of Communication, candidates are not allowed to write answers to subjective questions in short forms or SMS language. In case a candidate uses them, their answers will not be accepted.
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Beginner-Level 5
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The XIC OET entrance exam incudes subjective as well as objective questions. This means candidates have to practice to maintain their speed for solve multiple choice questions and write long answers.
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The Xavier's Institute of Communication does not officially release the syllabus for XET entrance test. But, it mentions the important topics from which questions may be asked. Candidates planning to take XET exam must check Shiksha page to know the curated list of topics for exam.
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Candidates must have following documents during XET counselling.
- Class 10 transcripts
- Class 12 transcripts
- Graduation certificate of qualifying exam
- Migration
- XIC Entrance Test Admit Card
- Category Certificate, if applicable
- Class 10 pass certificate for verification of age
- In case result is awaited, evidenc
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As XIC OET exam is conducted in online mode, the Xavier's Institute of Communication will share the login details and password, 10 minutes before exam starts.
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As Xavier's Institute of Communication releases the admit card on applicant's registered email ID, candidates are advised to look for the XET admit card on the provided email. In case the mail is not there on the registered ID, candidates must check their Junk/ Spam Email Folders.
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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.
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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.
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