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

Xavier Institute of Communications Online Entrance Test 2026 ( XIC OET )

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Nupur Jain
Updated on Jan 21, 2026 12:08 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

XIC OET 2026 Dates have been announced by the Xavier Institute of Communication on the official website - xaviercomm.org. XIC will conduct the XIC OET entrance exam 2026 in April. The exam will be conducted on multiple days in online mode. The XIC online test will be conducted on 12th, 18th, and 19th April 2026 and XIC Zoom Interview will be held from 24 April to 26 April 2026. 

Candidates who wish to take XIC OET 2026 must apply for exam by filling XET 2026 Application Form. The application window will open on March 01, 2026, and the last date to fill online form is March 31. The institute will send XET 2026 admit cards on applicant's registered email ID. Candidates planning to gain admission to PG Diploma and Certificate Courses at Xavier Institute of Communication through the XET entrance test for the academic year 2026-2027 must apply before the deadline.

Table of contents
  • XIC OET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • XIC OET Entrance Exam 2026: List of Important Exam Events
  • XIC OET Entrance Exam Registration Date 2026
  • XIC OET Entrance Exam Syllabus 2026
  • XIC OET Entrance Exam Pattern 2026
  • XIC OET Entrance Exam Preparation 2026
  • FAQs on XET Important Dates
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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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
01 Mar ' 26 - 31 Mar ' 26

XET 2026 Registrations

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)

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XIC OET Entrance Exam 2026: List of Important Exam Events

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.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026 exam be conducted?
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The Xavier's Institute of Communication has announced the exam dates for XIC OET 2026 exams. The XIC online test will held on 12th, 18th and 19th April 2026. The Zoom interview of selected candidates will be conducted from 24 April to 26 April 2026.

The exact date and time of the exam will be mentioned in the candidate's admit card, and login credentials will be given on registered email ID, just before the allotted time slot.

Q:   How much time will I get to take XIC OET?
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The XIC OET exam will be of one hour. Candidates will get 30 minutes to complete objective section and 30 minutes to complete subjective section. The XET entrance test will be conducted in online mode.

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XIC OET Entrance Exam Registration Date 2026

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

XET Registration Event Date
XIC OET Registration Window Open 01-Mar-2026
XIC OET Registration Window Closes 31-Mar-2026

Also Read: XIC OET Counselling

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where can I find the XIC OET Entrance Test syllabus?
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Xavier Institute of Communication has released XIC OET entrance test syllabus, including topics from which questions will be asked in Objective and Subjective section of XET question paper. Candidates can check these important topics on XIC official website or at Shiksha.com page.

Q:   What type of questions are asked in XIC OET exam?
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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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XIC OET Entrance Exam Syllabus 2026

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.

Section Topics
Objective Section Language Skills, General Knowledge, Knowledge of Media, and Logical & Analytical Skills
Subjective Section 4 media-related questions to assess the creativity, social values, writing skills, etc. of aspirants; and few questions related to the course for which the aspirants are applying.

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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the course fee of Mass Communication & Digital Media through XET entrance?
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The total course fee of Mass Communication and Digital Media offered through XIC OET entrance exam is INR 2,94,550. This consists of tuition fee of INR 2,45,000 (with 18% GST); registration fee of INR 2,500 (with 18% GST); and library deposit of INR 2,500.

Q:   When will XIC conduct interview for admission through XIC OET entrance test?
A: 

The Xavier's Institute of Communication will conduct the Zoom online interview for admission to offered Mass Communication courses after the online test is conducted. Candidates will be called for the interview based on their scores in online test. The dates for XET interview 2026 are 24th, 25th, and 26th April 2026.

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XIC OET Entrance Exam Pattern 2026

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.

Section Duration Maximum Marks
Objective 30 minutes 50 Marks
Subjective 30 minutes 50 Marks
Total 60 minutes 100 Marks
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   I am 30 years old. Can I apply for XIC OET entrance test?
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Yes, according to eligibility criteria set by Xavier's Institute of Communication, candidates who are 35 years of age or below can apply for XET entrance test.

Q:   Can I pay XIC OET application fee in offline mode?
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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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XIC OET Entrance Exam Preparation 2026

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.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Do I have to submit SOP with XET registration form?
A: 

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. 

Q:   I cannot find my XET admit card in email. What to do?
A: 

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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FAQs on XET Important Dates

Check out these frequently asked questions on XET 2026 dates.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When should one start preparing for XIC Entrance Test (XET)?
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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.

Q:   Where can a candidate fill the XIC Entrance Test (XET) admission form?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria to apply for XIC OET?
A: 

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

The application process for XIC entrance test 2026 will start on March 01, 2026. Candidates will be able to fill and submit XET application form 2026 by March 31, 2026. The XIC OET application fee is INR 2500 (inclusive of GST).

Q:   Will there be a provision to make corrections in XIC Entrance Test (XET) application form?
A: 

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.

Q:   Does XIC Mumbai offer certificate courses?
A: 

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:   When and how can I get the XIC OET entrance exam login details?
A: 

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.

Q:   What documents are required for XIC OET counselling?
A: 

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, evidence of appearing in qualifying exam
  • Self-attested photocopies of all documents
  • 5 recent passport-size photographs
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Answered a month ago

No, the Xavier's Institute of Communication conducts XIC OET entrance test in multiple days. For 2026-27 admission cycle, the university will conduct entrance exam on 12, 18, and 19 April 2026. The exam will be conducted in online mode and will include two sections.

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Nupur Jain

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Answered a month ago

Below is the list of exam cities and their centre address for XIC OET exam.

CityXIC Entrance Test (XET) Centre
MumbaiSt. Xavier's College Campus, 5 Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai 400 001.
KolkataSt. Xavier's College (Autonomous) 30, Mother Teresa Sarani (Park Street), Kolkata 700 016.
BengaluruSt. Joseph's College of Commerce, (Autonomous), 163, Brigade Road, Bengaluru 560 025.
DelhiSt. Xavier's Senior Secondary School, 4, Raj Niwas Marg, (Near ISBT, Kashmiri Gate), Delhi 110054.

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Yatendra Singh

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

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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Shailja Singh

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

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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Rachit Katariya

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

Xavier Institute of Communication has released XIC OET entrance test syllabus, including topics from which questions will be asked in Objective and Subjective section of XET question paper. Candidates can check these important topics on XIC official website or at Shiksha.com page.

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Vikrant Kaur

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

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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Nishtha Rai

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

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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Atul Singh

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

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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Nishtha Singh

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

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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Sumridhi Bisht

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

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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Shiksha Vimal

Beginner-Level 5

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