Are there any subjective questions in XIC OET?

Yes, there are subjective questions in XIC OET test paper. This section is of 50 marks and candidates will get 30 minutes to answer questions. The XET question paper includes 4 questions in this section to test students on media, social values, creativity, etc.

What are the total marks of XIC OET exam?

The total marks of XIC OET exam is 100 marks. There are two sections in this test - objective section and subjective section. Both sections are of 50 marks.

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. For 2026, the XIC OET interview dates are 24th, 25th and 26th April 2026.

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

Candidates can check the XET dates on its official website - xaviercomm.org. XIC OET 2026 exam dates have been released. The online test will be conducted on 12, 18 and 19 April 2026; and Zoom interview will held from 24 to 26 April 2026. 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 on their registered email by the exam body.

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.

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

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.

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

The application process for XIC entrance test 2026 started on March 01, 2026. The last date to submit XET application form 2026 was April 06, 2026. The XIC OET application fee is INR 2500 (inclusive of GST).

XET Syllabus 2026: Check Objective & Subjective Section Syllabus Here

Updated on Dec 22, 2025 15:28 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

The Xavier Institute of Communication (XIC) does not officially release a syllabus for Xavier's Entrance Test (XET). But the institute mentions some important topics from which questions may be asked. Shiksha has listed down some topics based on XIC OET previous years' question papers on this page. The XET syllabus for the objective type is largely based on language skills, general knowledge, general media knowledge, and logical and analytical reasoning. The syllabus of the subjective section is based on some course-specific knowledge. XIC designs this section to test the students on their media knowledge, writing skills, social values, creativity, etc.

Candidates preparing for the XET Entrance Test 2026 must check this page for syllabus. The mentioned topics will help them draw a preparation stratgy and study for the entrance test. The XIC OET entrance test is expected to be conducted in April 2026 in multiple days.

Table of contents

XIC OET Syllabus 2026 Highlights
XET Syllabus 2026 for the Objective Section
XET Syllabus 2026 for the Subjective Section
XET Exam Pattern 2026
FAQs on XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026 Syllabus

XIC OET Syllabus 2026 Highlights

Before checking the important topics included in the syllabus, candidates can refer to this table for a quick overview on XET syllabus and question paper structure.

Particulars	Details
Status of XIC OET 2026 Syllabus	Not Officially Released
Official Website	xaviercomm.org
XET Exam Conducting Body	Xavier Institute of Communications
Medium of Exam	English
Number of Sections	2 (Objective and Subjective)
Contact Details	Email: admin@xaviercomm.org Phone: 22621366, 22621639 Mobile Number: 8108462975

XET Syllabus 2026 for the Objective Section

Important topics that candidates should study to perform well in the objective section of the XIC Entrance Test (XET) exam for admission in Mass Communication PG Diploma courses are as mentioned below:

Language Skills

In this section of the exam, the language ability of aspirants will be tested. Questions will be from topics related to correcting the spellings, singular, plural, synonyms, antonyms, idioms and phrases, one-word substitution, etc.

General Knowledge and Knowledge of Media

In this section questions related to general knowledge and current affairs awareness will be asked wherein an aspirant’s aptitude regarding the same will be tested. Thus, candidates need to be up-to-date with political, social and economic happenings in the country and abroad.

Logical and Analytical Skills

In this section, a candidate’s ability to identify a problem and the means to solve it is tested. Aspirants should practice questions on topics like series, blood relations, directions, critical reasoning, syllogism, and analogy.

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XET Syllabus 2026 for the Subjective Section

The questions in the subjective section of the XIC OET exam will be based on media. The test will assess the creativity, social values, writing skills, etc, of the candidates. Some questions will also be related to the course the candidate is applying for. As the MCQs and subjective questions both will be asked in the exam, candidates are advised to begin with their XIC Entrance Test (XET) Preparation well in advance.

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XET Exam Pattern 2026

The Xavier Institute of Communication prescribes the XIC Entrance Test exam pattern. The pattern includes details like number of sections, exam duration, maximum marks and subjects for the entrance exam. As per XET structure of question paper, the XIC OET entrance exam will be conducted online and will include two sections. These are objective and subjective. The total marks of XET entrance exam is 100 marks. Students preparing for the test can refer to this table for detailed pattern of XET 2026.

Section	Duration	Maximum Marks	Subjects
Objective	30 minutes	50 marks	Language Skills
			General Knowledge and Knowledge of Media
			Logical and Analytical Skills
Subjective	30 minutes	50 marks	4 Questions: media-related to assesses the creativity, social values, writing skills, etc. of aspirants Few Questions: related to the course for which the aspirants are applying
Total	60 minutes	100 marks

FAQs on XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026 Syllabus

Find additional FAQs on the entrance test in the space below.

Q: 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.

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

Once the XET entrance exam 2026 (online test & interview) is over, the institute will release a tentative final list of selected candidates on the official website - xaviercomm.org. The XIC OET 2026 result was announced on May 04, 2026.

Q: Does XIC Mumbai offer certificate courses?

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:

Online in Public Speaking & Personality Enhancement
Online certificate in Creative Writing
Photograph
2D, 3D & AI Animation Workshop, etc.

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

The Xavier's Institute of Communication has announced the exam dates for XIC OET 2026 exams. The XIC online test dates are 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: When will XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026 admit card be released?

As per official website, registered candidates will get their XIC OET admit card after registering for test. They hall ticket will be shared on registered email ID. If a candidate cannot find the same in Inbox, 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.