GMCET 2026 Exam Pattern: Check Section-wise Marking Scheme & Number of Questions

The application fee for GMCET is INR 1000. Candidates can pay the GMCET application fee in online mode via net banking/debit card/credit card/UPI.

The GMCET entrance exam is conducted by the Global Media Education Council for admission to undergraduate media courses. It is an all-South Asia Global Media Common Entrance Test, conducted in online mode. Universities from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and other countries offer admission through GMCET scores.

The question paper of GMCET entrance exam 2026 will have 4 sections. Each section will include 25 questions. The marking scheme for the entrance test is 1 mark for every corrrect answer. So, the total marks for GMCET 2026 exam is 100.

The GMCET entrance exam does not have any sectional time limit. The GMCET question paper will have four sections and candidates will have to answer the questions within 60 minutes. Each section will have 25 questions of one mark each.

No, there is no such deduction of marks for skipping any question or leaving them not attempted in the Global Media Common Entrance Test (GMCET). Candidates can safely skip a question if they do not know the correct answer. They will be marked zero for skipping the question.

The Global Media Education Council decides the marking scheme for the exam. The GMCET 2026 entrance test will be checked according to the following GMCET marking scheme 2026.

• +1 mark for every correct answer
• 0 marks for every incorrect answer

There are total 4 subjects in GMCET exam. These are English language and IQ, General knowledge of news and current affairs, Entertainment media knowledge and Brands and brand communication basic knowledge. The GMCET question paper will include 25 questions from each subject.

The syllabus of the GMCET examination consists of the subjects and topics on which the question paper will be based. As per the syllabus of the GMCET there are four sections on which the question paper will be based:

• English language and IQ
• General knowledge of news and current affairs
• Entertainment media knowledge
• brand and brand communication basic knowledge.

Each section will consist of 25 questions of 1 mark each. There will be a total of 100 questions that needs to be attempted in 60 minutes. 

Check the table below for the GMCET exam pattern 2026:

No, cracking the GMCET is not difficult. It is infact an easy exam which can be cracked with dedication and presevarance and bit of awareness. Aspirants just need to ensure that they are updated with the current affairs and general awareness topics on which the question paper will be based. It is generally advised to check the major events of the last 1 year while preparing for the exam and minor events of the last 6 months. Remeber the key names, organisations and personalties associated with these events. This strategy will not consume much time but it will help aspirants to score good in the exam.

Consider the preparation tips given here for GMCET entrance exam.

1. Refer to current affairs and general awareness sections on a daily basis.
2. Read newspapers and magazines and watch explanatory videos trending topics.
3. Check previous year question papers of GMCET to understand the type of questions asked in exam as well as the question pattern of previous years.

There are total 100 questions in GMCET question paper. The paper is divided into 4 sections of 25 questions each.

The GMCET exam has questions from the topics given here.

• English language and IQ
• General knowledge of news and current affairs
• Entertainment media knowledge and Brands
• Brand communication basic knowledge

Although it is not possible to cover the GMCET syllabus in 30 days, it is neither impossible as well. The GMCET syllabus is pretty simple and consists of 4 sections - English language and IQ, General knowledge of news and current affairs, Entertainment media knowledge and Brands and brand communication basic knowledge. To cover these sections candidates need to read newspapers, read magazines pertaining to the current affairs and stay updated with trending topics of atleast the last 6 months. Dedicate atleast 4-5 hours on a daily basis on the exam preparation and give mock tests in between to sharpen the question solving skills.

The GMCET sample papers are available on official Global Media Education Council website and on Shiksha page. Candidates preparing for GMCET entrance test can practice previous years' question papers and sample papers to understand the exam pattern and types of questions asked in GMCET.

To download the Global Media Common Entrance Test (GMCET) question papers candidates can either go and download from this article or download from the official website of GMCET. The steps to download the question paper of GMCET from both ways are mentioned in this article. The question papers of GMCET will help candidates immensely in preparation by letting them know about the difficulty level of the exam, types of questions asked in the exam as well as the pattern of questions from previous years.

The GMEC has not yet made any official announcement related to the exam dates for GMCET 2026 exam. However, it is expected to begin in the last week of July 2026. The mode of entrance test is online. Students will get one hour to complete the exam.

Unlike other entrance examinations, there are no interviews for the Global Media Common Entrance Test  (GMCET) exam. The admisison process of the Global Media Common Entrance Test consists of registration, filling out the application form, appearing for the examination, and qualifying it. As per their result, candidates will be given an AIR ranking and as per the ranking these qualified candidates will have to appear for the document verification process and submit the fee of the college/university they have been allotted.

No, GMCET is not a center based exam. It is an online exam, which candidates can give from the comfort of their homes. The exam can be given from a laptop/desktop. The details and instructions related to exam will be mentioned on GMCET admit card. 

No, the Global Media Common Entrance Test (GMCET) exam is conducted only in online mode. Candidates can appear for the GMCET online test from the comfort of their home through their laptop or desktop. The test slots for the exam day will be informed a day before the examination. Before the exam begins, candidates will be given a time slot to appear. They will get this intimation on their registered email address and mobile number to appear at least 15 minutes before the beginning of the examination.