XIC Entrance Test (XET) Preparation Tips 2025: Know Complete Strategy & Guide

Q: What is the marking scheme of XIC Entrance Test?

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?

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: Can I take XET 2025 in Hindi?

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

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: 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.

Q: When will the XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025 exam be conducted?

XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025 will be conducted on April 5, 6 and 13, 2025. Candidates can appear for the XET from wherever they are located (from home or an internet cafe). The date and time of XET will be mentioned in the XET admit card. These admit cards will be sent to applicants individually on their registered email IDs.

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

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?

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.

Q: When will the XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025 result be declared?

A final list of selected students and XET 2025 results will be announced on May 5, 2025, by 4:00 pm on the official website - xaviercomm.org. Shortlisted candidates must pay their course's tuition fee by May 19, 2025 online on the same website. More information about the tuition fee payment will be available on the website only.

Q: What PG Diploma specialisations does XIC Mumbai offer?

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: PG Diploma in Advertising, Marketing Communications & Customer Analytics PG Diploma in Film, Television & Digital Media PG Diploma in PR and Corporate Communication PG Diploma in Event Planning & Experimental Marketing Advanced Integrated Communication Programme

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Updated on Sep 18, 2025 11:25 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

XET 2025 Preparation - Considering how reputable Xavier Institute of Communication (XIC) is, their entrance test only grows more competitive each year. The number of seats available for each course is far more less than the number of applicants. Students from across the country apply for the XET. It is important that the aspirants start preparing for XET 2025 well before the exam dates. Before getting into XET preparation, aspirants must thoroughly go through the XET syllabus and pattern so that they do not miss out on any parts of the test. In this article, we will discuss the strategy and some preparation tips for Xavier's Entrance Test. Read further to learn more.

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XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025 Highlights
XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
Stepwise Preparation for XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025
How to prepare for XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025?

XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025 Highlights

Some key information about the exam is provided in the table below.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Xavier Institute of Communications Entrance Test
Conducting Body	Xavier Institute of Communications
Exam Level	University-level
Duration of Exam	1 hour
Exam Mode	Online
Total Marks	100 marks
Official website	https://www.xaviercomm.org
Exam Fees	INR 2500
Email ID	admin@xaviercomm.org

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Commonly asked questions

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

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

Q: When will the XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025 result be declared?

XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

Students should know the exam pattern so that there is no confusion while appearing for the entrance exam. One should know the duration of the exam, the mode and medium of the Entrance Exam, how many questions will be asked, and the weightage of marks. Will the question pattern be in MCQ format or have long answer questions?

Section	Duration	Maximum Marks	Subjects
Objective	30 minutes	50	Language Skills
			General Knowledge and Knowledge of Media
			Logical and Analytical Skills
Subjective	30 minutes	50	This section consists of a total of 4 questions that are media-related and are asked to assess the creativity, social values, writing skills, etc. of aspirants. Some of the questions asked are also related to the course for which the aspirants apply for XIC admissions.

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Commonly asked questions

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

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

Q: When will the XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025 exam be conducted?

Stepwise Preparation for XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025

The step-wise preparation strategy for XIC OET 2025 is provided below -

Step 1: Understand the XIC Entrance Test (XET) Pattern and Marking Scheme.
Step 2: Get the prescribed XIC Entrance Test (XET) syllabus for the applied course.
Step 3: Get all the study material you can to prepare better for XET.
Step 4: Create a day-to-day and weekly timetable on how much material you can study daily.

Commonly asked questions

Q: How many sections are there in the XIC Entrance Test (XET)?

Q: Does XIC Mumbai offer certificate courses?

How to prepare for XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025?

Students can follow the steps below to prepare for the XIC Entrance Test (XET).

Make a Schedule: The students should make a time management schedule. How much study material can one cover in a given amount of time? Is imperative to create a plan and a schedule before you get down to study. Sufficient time should be allocated to each subject and each topic and the field of journalism and mass communication is vast. Give yourself enough rest and time to revise as well in the schedule. Preparation works well according to plan.
Solve Previous Years' Question Papers: The best way to know and understand the entrance exam is by solving the previous years' question papers. Through a question paper, one can understand the exam pattern, marking scheme and the type of questions that can come in the entrance exam. Solve the question papers and test your abilities. The best way is to do it according to the time mentioned on the question paper.
Revision: Once you have prepared, it’s time to revise what you have studied. By revising, you can remember better what you have studied. For example, if you have opted for History, dates are the most important part of the subject. By revising, you understand what you have studied better.
Get Prep Books: Get as many prep books as you can according to the course applied for. Through prep books, one can get more information that is not mentioned in the prescribed syllabus which can be helpful in understanding the topic. Prep books also test you through questions related to topics covered in the question paper. Get at least two to three prep books.

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What is the medium of XIC entrance exam?

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

Rachit Katariya

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What details are required to register for XIC entrance exam?

Answered a month ago

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:

Name
Mobile Number
Email ID
Course Inter

Nishtha Rai

Beginner-Level 5

Can I get my XET admit card offline via post?

Answered a month ago

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.

Nishtha Singh

Beginner-Level 5

Do I need to preserve my XET admit card even after the exam?

Answered a month ago

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.

Atul Singh

Beginner-Level 5

How to download XET admit card?

Answered a month ago

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.

Sumridhi Bisht

Beginner-Level 5

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