When will the XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026 exam be conducted?

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.

When should one start preparing for XIC Entrance Test (XET)?

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.

What is the marking scheme of XIC Entrance Test?

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.

Does XIC Mumbai offer certificate courses?

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

Is an interview conducted after clearing XIC Entrance Test (XET)?

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.

Can I take XET 2026 in Hindi?

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.

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

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.

When will the XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026 result be declared?

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.

When will the application process for the XIC Entrance Test (XET) start?

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).

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

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.

When will XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026 admit card be released?

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.

What is the exam pattern of the XIC Entrance Test?

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)

XET Exam Pattern 2026: Objective/Subjective Paper Pattern, Duration & Marks Here

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Updated on Nov 15, 2025 15:17 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

XET 2026 Pattern: The Xavier Institute of Communications (XIC) releases the Xavier's Entrance Test pattern 2026 at xaviercomm.org. The exam pattern includes sections, exam duration, mode of examination, and marks. As per pattern, the test will be a computer-based, online test that examinees can take from their homes or internet cafes. There will be both objective and subjective-type questions in the XET 2026 paper. The language medium of XET 2026 will be English. As per the institute's website, the test will be an hour long. Examinees will get 30 minutes to attempt each section. Both the sections will carry 50 marks each.

The objective-type questions will be based on Language Skills, General Knowledge and Knowledge of Media, and Logical and Analytical Skills. The questions in the subjective section will be media-related and designed to test students on their social values, creativity, writing skills, etc.

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