XIC Entrance Test Counselling 2025 & Seat Allotment: Registration Dates, Documents Required, Procedure

Xavier Institute of Communications Online Entrance Test 2025 ( XIC OET )

Nupur Jain
Updated on May 21, 2025 11:46 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

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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Q:   Does XIC Mumbai offer certificate courses?
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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:

Q:   What PG Diploma specialisations does XIC Mumbai offer?
A: 

At XIC Mumbai, students can pursue various PG Diploma courses across multiple specialisations. Students can refer to the following list to know about the PG Diploma courses offered at the Xavier Institute of Communications Mumbai:

 

Table of content
  • Documents Required for XET 2025 Counselling
  • XIC OET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • XIC Course Fees
  • XIC XET Fee Refund Procedure
  • FAQs on XIC Entrance Test (XET) Counselling
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Documents Required for XET 2025 Counselling

Candidates who have made the shortlist will have to carry the following documents at the time of the second round. All documents must be original.

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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Q:   When the will application process for XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025 start?
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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).

Q:   How many sections are there in the XIC Entrance Test (XET)?
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The XIC Entrance Test consists of one Objective and one Subjective section. Candidates will be given separate time to complete both the sections (30 minutes each). Questions in the objective section will be based on Language Skills, General Knowledge and Knowledge of Media, Logical and Analytical skills. In the subjective section, a total of 4 questions will be asked. The question will be designed to test the aspirants' creativity, social values, writing skills, subject-specific knowledge, etc.

XIC OET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of XIC OET 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26

XET 2026 Zoom Interviews

TENTATIVE
May ' 26

XET 2026 Results

TENTATIVE
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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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Q:   Is an interview conducted after clearing XIC Entrance Test (XET)?
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Yes. Based on a candidate's score in the online test, they will be called for the interviews. The interview will be conducted via a Zoom call. Details about the call will be sent to them on their registered email IDs. Questions in the interview will be based on general knowledge, personal academic histories, Statement of Purpose (SOP) submitted with the application form, etc. 

Q:   When will XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025 admit card be released?
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Candidates will receive the admit card via email at least a week before the exam date. They are advised to check their inbox along with their spam or junk mail so that they do not miss out on the admit card. Candidates are also advised to preserve their admit card carefully as only this document will be accepted in all further transactions between them and XIC.

Q:   How will I get to know about my XIC Entrance Test (XET) exam date?
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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.

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XIC XET Fee Refund Procedure

In case the applicant wishes to withdraw the admission before the stipulated time, the amounts will be refunded after deduction of 1000/- from the Registration fees and 5000/- deduction from the tuition fees = 7080/- (inclusive of GST). In case the Application to withdraw the admission is made after the given time, the amounts will be refunded after deduction of Rs.1000/- from the registration fees and 25% deduction 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 a deduction of 1000/- from the registration fees and a 50% deduction 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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Q:   Where can a candidate fill the XIC Entrance Test (XET) admission form?
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The application form will be available on the official website only. The candidates can fill the form and pay the application fee online. The official website is xaviercomm.org. To fill the application form, aspirants must click on the 'Register Now' button that pops up on first visiting the site. From there, they can register and go on to fill the XET 2025 application form. 

Q:   When should one start preparing for XIC Entrance Test (XET)?
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Aspirants should start preparing for the examination at least four months before the test date. XIC Entrance Test (XET) preparation requires long-term planning thus one must start early. While preparing for the entrance test, aspirants must focus on memorising current events and solving reasoning and problem solving questions. 

Q:   When will the application process for the XIC Entrance Test (XET) start?
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The registration dates for XET 2025 are March 1 to 31, 2025. Aspirants can apply online on the institute's website. The XET 2025 application form will cost them INR 2500 (inclusive of GST). Application fee payment can be made thrugh credit cards, debit cards, net banking or UPI. It is advised that the aspirants first check the eligibility requirements before applying. Undergraduate degree holders who are 35 years of age or younger are eligible. 

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FAQs on XIC Entrance Test (XET) Counselling

Check out some more FAQs in the space below.

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Q:   Can I take XET 2025 in Hindi?
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No, aspirants can only take XET 2025 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. 

Q:   What is the marking scheme of XIC Entrance Test?
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According to the exam pattern of XET 2025, the total marks allotted to the test are 100. Each section (objective and subjective) will hold 50 marks. Each question in the objective section will hold 1 mark while the 50 marks allotted to the subjective section will be divided among 4 questions. There will be no negative marking in the test. 

Q:   What is the exam pattern of the XIC Entrance Test?
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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:   What are the details mentioned on XIC Entrance Test (XET) admit card?
A: 

The details mentioned on the XIC Entrance Test (XET) admit card include the candidate's name, roll number, exam time slot and exam instructions. Applicants must note that the admit card is an important document and must be preserved until admissions are finalised. They must also note that XET admit cards are sent via email and will not be available on the institute's website. 

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Answered a month ago

According to the official website, the Xavier's Institute of Communication conducts the XIC OET entrance exam in English medium only. Additionally, XIC forbids candidates to use slangs or short forms while writing their entrance test. Any use of such words can result in disqualification of the candi

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Candidates applying for XIC OET entrance exam are required to submit their XET registration form on or before the deadline to be eligible to appear for the entrance test. To register for XET entrance exam, candidates are required to provide the following details:

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Nishtha Rai

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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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Nishtha Singh

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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Atul Singh

Beginner-Level 5

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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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