Preparing for XIC OET? Get all the study material and books to read in order to ace the entrance test.
St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai offers students admission in the Xavier Institute of Communication (XIC) through an Open Entrance Test (OET) in its post-graduate diploma courses and certificate courses offered at the institute. With XIC OET 2020 scheduled to be conducted on April 26, 2020, in online mode. Students must get all the right study material in order to ace the entrance exam. Students who have appeared for XIC OET have found the entrance exam quite challenging.
In order to ace the entrance exam, students need to prepare well and should have studied the prescribed syllabus to clear the written entrance test. The best and brightest are only taken into consideration and only a few seats are offered in its one-year courses. The courses offered by Xavier Institute of Communication are as follows:
| Post-Graduation Diploma Courses |
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|---|---|
| Advanced Integrated Communication Program (For Working Professionals) |
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| Event Planning & Experimental Marketing |
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| Certificate Courses |
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|---|---|
| Graphic Design Workshop |
Announcing, Broadcasting, Compering, Dubbing and E-Book Narration Workshop |
| Creative Writing Workshop |
Public Speaking and Personality Enhancement Workshop |
| Photography Workshop |
Radio Jockey Workshop |
| Extension Programmes |
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The XIC OET 2020 admission process is underway and with the XIC OET 2020 set to be conducted online on April 26, 2020, students are short on time and should get to preparation straight away. Here is the schedule for XIC OET 2020.
| Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Release of Applications Form |
1-Apr-2020 |
| Last date to apply for XIC OET |
22-Apr-2020 |
| XIC OET 2020 Exam |
26-Apr-2020 |
| GD (Group Discussion)/PI (Personal Interview) |
3-May-2020 |
| XIC OET Results |
18-May-2020 |
| Release of Wait List |
28-May-2020 |
| Last date to pay Course fees |
5-Jun-2020 |
Here are the basic steps one can take on how to prepare for XIC OET 2020.
Step 1: Know the Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme.
Step 2: Know the Syllabus.
Step 3: Solve Mock Tests.
Step 4: Refer to previous years Question Papers.
Step 5: Read prep books and study material.
Books to Read for XIC OET
According to the course wise, candidates can refer to the books.
Journalism and Mass Communication
| Book |
Author |
|---|---|
| The Ultimate Guide for Journalism & Mass Communication |
Arihant Experts |
| Guide to Journalism & Mass Communication Entrance Exam |
Student Aid Publications |
| Upkar’s Journalism and mass communication |
Hena Naqvi |
| Mass Communication: Principles & Concepts |
Seema Hasan |
| Mass Communication In India |
Keval J Kumar |
Public Relations and Corporate Communication
| Book |
Author |
|---|---|
| How to Win Friends and Influence People | Dale Carnegie |
| The PR Masterclass: How to Develop a Public Relations Strategy That Works! | Alex Singleton |
| Ask powerful questions | Will Wise |
| The New Rules of Marketing and PR | David Meerman Scott |
| Corporate Communication: A Guide to Theory and Practice | Joep P. Cornelison |
Advertising and Marketing Communication
| Book |
Author |
|---|---|
| Best for Account Planning: Truth, Lies & Advertising | Jon steel |
| Ogilvy on Advertising | David Ogilvy |
| Zag: The Number One Strategy of High-Performance Brands | Marty Neumeier |
| Integrated Marketing Communications | Kirti Dutta |
| The Anatomy of Buzz | Emanuel Rosen |
Film, Television and Digital Video Production
| Book |
Author |
|---|---|
| Film Art: An Introduction |
David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson |
| How to Read a Film |
James Monaco |
| TS Certified Technology Specialist Exam Guide, Third Edition | Andy Ciddor |
| Understanding Audio: Getting the Most Out of Your Project or Professional Recording Studio | Daniel M. Thompson |
| The Studio Business Book, 2nd Ed | Jim Mandell |
Event Planning
| Book | Author |
|---|---|
| Event Planning: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, Fundraising Galas, Conferences, Conventions, Incentives and Other Special Events | Judy Allen |
| Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design | Eric de Groot, Mike van der Vijver |
| Special Events: Creating and Sustaining a New World for Celebration | Joe Jeff Goldblatt |
| Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business | Daniel Meyer |
| Event Planning and Management: Principles, Planning and Practice | Ruth Dowson, David Bassett |
Other than preparation, it is also vital for students to be well aware of the current affairs, read newspapers, be updated with the news and should know about the events happening globally.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
Candidates can apply online for admission at Xavier Institute of Communication. Aspirants can fill out the form for the preferred course on the institute's website. Candidates also need pay INR 2,500 for XOET.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a month ago
Xavier Institute of Communication conducts XIC Entrance Test or XOET for admission to PG Diploma courses. The test will be conducted on below dates in online mode:
- April 12, 2026
- April 18, 2026
- April 19, 2026
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a month ago
Candidates of 35 years and above can only apply for PG Diploma courses at Xavier Institute of Communication. Aspirants must also complete three-year graduation to apply for this course. Candidates also need to appear for XOET conducted by the institute for admission.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a month ago
Xavier Institute of Communication offers PG Diploma and short-term certificate courses. The institute offers PG Diploma in Applied Creativity for Advertising & Marketing, Event Planning & Experiential Marketing, etc. Admission to courses is merit and entrance-based.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a month ago
Xavier Institute of Communication conducts XIC Entrance Test or XOET for admission to PG Diploma courses. Selected candidates need to pass the Zoom Interview. Aspirants are selected for certificate courses based on their merit. Shortlisted aspirants need to pay the course fees to confirm their seat.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a month ago
Candidates need to pay a registration fees to apply for XOET at Xavier Institute of Communication. The application fees is INR 2,500. Aspirants can pay this fee via any of the online payment modes. Candidates must keep the fee receipt with them for future reference.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a month ago
Xavier Institute of Communication admissions are open for 2026 session. Candidates can fill out the form on the institute's website for the preferred course. The institute offers admission to its flagship PG Diploma courses based on XOET or XIC Entrance Test conducted by XIC Mumbai.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a month ago
Xavier Institute of Communication offers PG Diploma courses for 11-month. Candidates can apply for these courses after completing graduation. Check below PG Diploma courses offered at the institute:
- Advertising, Marketing, Communications & Customer Analytics
- Applied Creativity for Advertising & Market
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