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.

Which is the best book to prepare for XIC entrance exam?

Check out names of books and author to prepare for XIC entrance exam. Book Name Author The Ultimate Guide for Journalism & Mass Communication Arihant Experts Integrated Marketing Communications Kirti Dutta The New Rules of Marketing and PR David Meerman Scott How to Read a Film James Monaco Event Planning and Management: Principles, Planning & Practice Ruth Dowson, Davis Bassett

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.

What is the eligibility criteria to apply for XIC OET?

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.

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

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)

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

Are there any subjective questions in XIC OET?

Yes, there are subjective questions in XIC OET test paper. This section is of 100 marks. The XET question paper includes 4 questions in this section to test students on media, social values, creativity, etc.

How much time will I get to take XIC OET?

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.

Can I take XIC OET in Hindi?

No, candidates can only take this exam in English. The exam body also strictly forbids any use of slangs and informal short forms. Examinees who pull that will be disqualified.

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 application fee for XIC OET?

The application form for XIC OET costs INR 3500.

Can I apply for multiple courses in the same cycle of XIC OET exam?

Yes, you can apply for more than one courses in same cycle of XIC OET exam. But, you will have to register for each course separately and pay XET application fee for each course separately as well.

Where can I find the XIC OET admit card?

Unlike several other mass comm entrance exams, the admit card for XIC OET is sent to registered candidates on the email IDs that they have provided while filling the application form. They can save and download it from there. In case they don't receive it in their inboxes, they must check their junk or spam mail.

How to download XET admit card?

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.

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

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.

Can I get my XET admit card offline via post?

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.

When the will application process for XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026 start?

The applications for XIC Entrance Test 2026 is expected to open in March 2026. Aspirants can apply online on - xaviercomm.org. Applicants must be 35 years of age or younger. They must also have completed 3 years of graduation in the streams of Arts, Commerce, Science, Computers, BMM, BMS, BE, Catering, etc. from a recognised institute. Applicants can also be appearing for their final semester exams (academic year 2025-26).

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

The XIC Entrance Test has two sections. Objective Section: Language Skills, General Knowledge and Knowledge of Media, Logical and Analytical skills Subjective Section: Total 4 questions to test candidate's creativity, social values, writing skills, subject specific knowledge, etc.

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.

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 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).

What are the total marks of XIC OET exam?

XIC OET holds a total of 200 marks out of which 100 marks are for the objective type questions and 100 are for the subjective questions.

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.

What details are required to register for XIC entrance exam?

To complete the registration process of XIC entrance exam, students have to provide these details. Name Mobile Number Email ID Interested Course Captcha Number

What is the medium of XIC entrance exam?

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.

XIC Entrance Test 2026: XET Registration, Exam Date, Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card

Updated on Dec 9, 2025 14:09 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

Xavier's Entrance Test (XET) 2026 will be conducted most likely in the first week of April 2026. Those who will clear the online exam will have to appear for interview. The Xavier Institute of Communication (XIC), Mumbai, conducts XET or XIC OET for admissions to journalism and mass media courses.

Candidates planning to take XET 2026 must fill out the XIC OET 2026 application form online on the official website xaviercomm.org. XIC will tentatively begin the XET registrations 2026 in the first week of March 2026. The registration fee is INR 2,500. Candidates who will successfully register for the exam will be sent XIC OET 2026 admit cards via email.

Table of contents

What is XIC Entrance Test (XET)?
XIC OET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
XIC Entrance Test 2026 Highlights
XET 2026 Eligibility Criteria - Who Can Apply?
XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026 Application Process
XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026 Admission Process
XIC Entrance Test 2026 Syllabus
Exam Pattern for XIC Entrance Exam 2026
XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026 Admit Card
When & Where to Check XIC Entrance Test Result 2026?
How to Prepare for XET 2026?
XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026 FAQs

What is XIC Entrance Test (XET)?

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