Xavier's Entrance Test (XET) Dates 2026: Check Complete XIC OET Exam Schedule Here
Xavier Institute of Communications Online Entrance Test 2026 ( XIC OET )
XIC OET 2026 Dates will be announced by the Xavier Institute of Communication (XIC) on the official website: xaviercomm.org. XIC is expected to conduct the XIC OET entrance exam 2026 from the first week of April 2026. The exam will be conducted on multiple days in online mode. The XET 2026 Application Form is expected to be released in the first week of March 2026.
The XET admission process consist of online test and Zoom interview. XET 2026 admit cards will be sent to applicants on their registered email IDs. XIC OET 2026 results and a final list of selected students will be announced in the first week of May 2026. Candidates planning to gain admission to PG Diploma and Certificate Courses at Xavier Institute of Communication through XET entrance test for the academic year 2026-2027 must apply online. Learn more about XET 2026 dates in the article below.
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 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
- XIC OET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026: List of Important Exam Events
- FAQs on Important Dates
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 |
|---|---|
| Mar ' 26 | XET 2026 Registrations TENTATIVE |
| Apr ' 26 | XET 2026 Exam (Online Test) TENTATIVE |
| Apr ' 26 | XET 2026 Zoom Interviews TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | XET 2026 Results TENTATIVE |
XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026: List of Important Exam Events
Candidates can go through important exam events related to the XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026 below.
XIC Entrance Exam (XET) Application Form: Before filling out and submitting the application form, candidates will have to make sure they meet the qualifying requirements. The registration process will be done in online mode only.
As part of the registration process, candidates will have to provide their Statement of Purpose (SOP). If they qualify for the Zoom Interview stage, it could be brought up for discussion. Hence, candidates are advised to give sufficient thought while putting their SOP together.
Check out the XIC Entrance Exam Preparation Tips after filling out the application form.
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 is expected to be conducted online from the first week of April 2026 on multiple days. Candidates can appear for the XET from home (or from wherever a candidate is located).
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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.
Candidates will have to be present on the date at the centre, selected while submitting the form. The venue and time will be intimated via email.
Results: The XIC OET Result final list of successful candidates will be announced in the first week of May 2026 on the website of the Xavier Institute of Communications.
Release of Wait List: The Wait List will be announced tentatively in the fourth week of May 2026 on the college website. 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.
Also read: XIC OET Counselling
Commonly asked questions
The Xavier's Institute of Communication has not yet announced the exam dates for XIC OET 2026 exams. The expected date for XET entrance test is the first week of April 2026. The exact date and time of the exam will be mentioned in the candidate's admit card.
XIC OET is 2 hours long. Candidates will be given one hour to take the objective type questions and the other hour for the subjective ones.
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 Important Dates
Check out these frequently asked questions on XET 2026 dates.
Commonly asked questions
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 eligivility criteria of XIC OET entrance test is given here.
- You must be 35 years or younger.
- You must have completed at least 3 years of graduation in a stream approved by university (Arts, Commerce, Science, Computers, BMM, BMS, BE, Catering, etc.)
- You can also apply if you are appearing for or waiting for results of third year of your graduation course.
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).
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.
No, there will be no provision to make corrections in XIC entrance test application form. Once submitted, students cannot make changes to the online form. Therefore, students are advised to carefully fill XET registration form.
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
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
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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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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
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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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