XET Syllabus 2026: Check Objective & Subjective Section Syllabus Here
Xavier Institute of Communications Online Entrance Test 2026 ( XIC OET )
XET 2026 Syllabus: The exam body, Xavier Institute of Communication (XIC), does not officially release a syllabus for Xavier's Entrance Test (XET). However, they do mention some broad topics, and based on older test papers, the XET syllabus can be predicted with some accuracy. The XET 2026 syllabus for the objective type is largely based on language skills, general knowledge, general media knowledge, and logical and analytical reasoning. The XET syllabus of the subjective section is based on some course-specific knowledge. It is designed to test the students on their media knowledge, writing skills, social values, creativity, etc.
Candidates preparing for the XET Entrance Test 2026 can check out this page for some important topics and sub-topics of the XET 2026 syllabus. These topics will help candidates 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. Read further to learn more.
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) |
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.
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.
- 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
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 substitutes, 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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Commonly asked questions
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.
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).
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.
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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Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
XET Exam Pattern 2026
The Xavier Institute of Communication prescribes the XIC Entrance Test (XET) exam pattern. According to the exam structure, the XET 2026 online exam will have two sections: objective and subjective. Check out the table below for a detailed breakdown of the XET entrance exam 2026:
| Section |
Duration |
Maximum Marks |
Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective |
30 minutes |
50 marks
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Language Skills |
| General Knowledge and Knowledge of Media |
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| Logical and Analytical Skills |
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| 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 |
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Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
FAQs on XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2026 Syllabus
Find additional FAQs on the entrance test in the space below.
Commonly asked questions
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
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.
XIC OET Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months ago
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.
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To complete the registration process of XIC entrance exam, students have to provide these details.
- Name
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
- Interested Course
- Captcha Number
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Beginner-Level 5
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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.
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Beginner-Level 5
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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.
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Beginner-Level 5
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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.
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