Xavier's Entrance Test (XET) Dates 2026: Check Complete XIC OET Exam Schedule Here

Candidates can go through important exam events related to XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026 below. 

XIC Entrance Exam (XET) Application Form: Candidates planning to fill XET application form must ensure they meet qualifying requirements. The XIC OET registration process will be done in online mode only. During registration, candidates will have to submit their Statement of Purpose. The SOP can be brought up for discussion, if a student qualifies for Zoom interview stage. So, students are advised to give more focus on their SOP.

XIC Entrance Exam (XET) Admit Card: Admit cards will be sent to candidates later on the E-mail ID mentioned in their registration form. If a candidate does not receive the admit card after the registration procedure they are advised to check their Junk/Spam Email Folders. Candidates are advised to preserve their admit cards carefully. The admit card will consist of the XIC OET exam centre details along with the candidate's name, date of birth and question paper information. Only this document will be accepted in all further transactions between them and XIC.

XIC Entrance Test (XET) Entrance Exam: The XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026 entrance exam will be conducted in online mode on multiple days. Candidates can appear for XET from home (or from wherever a candidate is located). They must have a stable internet connection and a laptop or desktop to take exam.

Personal Interview: XIC will conduct the Live Personal Interviews. The personal interview will be held at Bangalore, Kolkata, Guwahati, Delhi and Mumbai centres. Based on the scores in the online test and subjective paper, candidates will be called for a personal interview. Selected candidates are required to present on given date. The exam centre for interview is the one selected while submitting form. The exact venue and time for interview will be shared via email.

Results: The XIC OET Result final list of successful candidates will be announced on Xavier Institute of Communications website. Candidates with their names in final list will have to confirm their admission by paying the respective course fee.

Release of Wait List: The Wait List will be announced on college website after the release of tentative final list. The waitlist candidates will have to deposit their Course-designated fees within the prescribed time. The Procedure for payment of fees will be uploaded on the site.

Note - If a candidate fails to pay the course fee within given time, their seat will be offered to the next candidate in waiting line.

Xavier Insitute of Communication has announced the registration schedule for XET entrance exam 2026. As per the dates shared by the institute, XIC OET registration window 2026 will open on March 01, 2026. Candidates who are seeking admission at XIC and are preparing XET exam must apply before last date. The application formwill be available until March 31, 2026. The direct link to access the application form will be shared on xaviercomm.org. The XIC OET entrance exam will open a candidate's chances of getting admission to PG Diploma and Certificate Courses. 

XIC OET Registration Schedule 2026

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The XET question paper will include two sections - objective and subjective. Students preparing for the entrance exam can check the XET 2026 syllabus in this table.

Note - Unnecessary use of abbreviations or SMS language in subjective section will result in rejection of that answer.

The XET exam pattern includes details like number of sections, exam duration and maximum marks for the paper. Refer to this table for these details about XET exam.

Students planning to take XET exam for admission to the offered PG and certificate courses must have a proper preparation plan. Check points below for XIC Entrance Test Preparation.

• Make a time table to cover the entire syllabus by giving proper time to each subject and topic.
• Stick to the planned schedule and make sure to add breaks in between the time table.
• The plan should be framed in a mannerthat leaves some room for revision before the exam.
• Refer to preparation books for XET.
• Study from best books for journalism and mass media to understand the basic concepts.
• As there will be current affairs and general knowledge questions in the paper, read newspaper and magazines, and watch news daily to stay updated with recent events.
• Solve mock exams and XET sample papers to practice speed and get an idea of preparation level.
• Practice from past papers also as they give an idea about the questions types.

Check out these frequently asked questions on XET 2026 dates.