CAP TEST Syllabus 2025: Check Section Wise Syllabus Here

Communication Aptitude Test 2025 ( CAP Test )

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Updated on Nov 16, 2025 13:19 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

The CAP Test syllabus is specified by the exam conducting authorities and consists of the subjects, topics, and sub-topics on which the exam question paper will be based. As per the official syllabus of the CAP Test, there are various subjects: English Grammar, Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs, Important Personalities, Media and Advertising Creative Flexibility, and Lateral Thinking, which candidates need to prepare in order to qualify for the exam. All the subjects are vast, thus those appearing for CAP Test 2025 must plan the preparation in a time-bound manner. Given below are the topics that aspirants should consider while preparing for the CAP Test.

 

Q:   What are topics on which the questions will be asked in the exam?
A: 

The questions in CAP Test written exam will be based on topics like English Grammer, Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs, Important Personalities.

Q:   What is the syllabus for CAPTEST?
A: 

The CAP Test syllabus is specified by the exam body Amrita School of Communication (ASCOM), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham for the written test. Candidates who fill in the online application form of CAPTET will have to go through the detailed syllabus to know about what subjects they need to prepare to crack the entrance test.

Table of contents
  • CAP Test 2025 Syllabus Overview
  • CAP Test 2025 Exam Pattern
  • CAP Test Syllabus 2025
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CAP Test 2025 Syllabus Overview

Check out the highlights for the CAP Test 2025 Syllabus in the table below:

Particulars Details
Status of CAP Test 2025 Syllabus Officially Awaited
Exam Conducting Body Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Mode of Test Online

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CAP Test 2025 Exam Pattern

Candidates appearing for CAP Test 2025 exam can check the table below for the CAP Test exam pattern 2025:

Section

Marks

Know your English

15

Logical Reasoning

05

Current Affairs

10

General Awareness

05

People in the News

05

Media and Advertising

10

Total Questions

50

Negative Marking: No

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CAP Test Syllabus 2025

The topics asked in written examination are given below for reference.

Subjects Topics
English Grammar

Word Usage

Vocabulary

Finding the right word

Homographs
Idioms
Correct the sentences
Choose the Correct spellings
Logical Reasoning Deriving logical conclusions from statements
Finding the matching Analogy
Finding the pattern in the symbols 
Current Affairs

Important national and international events

Important Personalities

Identify the people in the pictures

Guess the controversy that surrounds the poster

Media and Advertising

Picture message identification

Choosing the best answer

Logo Identification 

Creative Flexibility & Lateral Thinking

Situation based questions

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Does the exam syllabus changes every year?
A: 

No, the college authorities Amrita School of Communication (ASCOM), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, doesn't change the whole syllabus per se, however, they might make slight changes in the syllabus to incorporate the latest topics and current events. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification to understand the syllabus and the exam pattern of the CAP Test 2024.

Q:   Will there be different CAP Test question paper for PG and UG courses?
A: 

Yes, the CAP Test question paper for undergraduate and postgraduate courses will be different based on the course level applied by a candidate. Amrita Vishwavidyapeetham conducts CAP Test entrance exam for admission to mass communication courses.

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Answered 3 days ago

CAP Test result will include following details.

  • Candidate's Name
  • Scores Obtained
  • Candidate's Rank

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Nishtha Rai

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 days ago

Check below to know steps in CAP Test application form.

  1. Profile (Personal Details)
  2. Course Selection
  3. Fee Payment
  4. Academic Information
  5. Document Upload

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Atul Singh

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 days ago

No, candidates can not pay CAP Test application fee in offline mode. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham releases the application form in online mode only. So, CAP Test registration fee will also be paid online.

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Sumridhi Bisht

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 days ago

To pursue PhD in Communication through CAP Test, students have to ensure they meet eligibility requirements given here.

  • Masters in Communication/ Mass Communication/ Visual Communication/ Journalism, or any other relevant field. Applicants must also have a strong academic record. It includes a compet

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Yatendra Choudhury

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 days ago

As per Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, CAP Test eligibility criteria for MA in Communication is given here.

  • 1 Year PG Diploma for students who have completed their 4 year BA Hons in any stream with minimum 50 percent marks.
  • 2 Year PG Diploma for students who have completed their 3 year BA Hons in any stre

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Shiksha Vimal

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 days ago

As per previous year, the application fee to register for CAP Test entrance exam is INR 500 and INR 300 for each programme applied later. Applicants must note that they have to add programme before the last date of application.

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Nupur Jain

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 days ago

Amrita School of Communication, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham conducts Communication Aptitude Test or CAP Test for admission to various mass media courses at UG, PG & PhD level. The exam is conducted to offer admission at its Coimbatore and Kochi campus.

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Yatendra Singh

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 days ago

Check below to know the mass communication course duration at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.

Course

Duration

BA (Hons) with Research in Mass Communication with Business Management and Media 

4 Years

BA (Hons) with Research in Mass Communication with Digital Design and Animation 

3 Years

MA in Mass Communication

2 Years

MA in Journalism and Mass Communication

2 Years

MA in Visual Media and Communication

2 Years

PhD in Communication

2 Years

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Shailja Singh

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 days ago

The CAP Test application form is released in online mode. Candidates have to visit official website of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham to get direct link to fill and submit online form.

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Rachit Katariya

Beginner-Level 5

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Candidates who wish to get admission to offered courses through CAP Test, have to fill following details in CAP Test online form.

  • Address (State, Disctrict, City)
  • Photograph
  • Signature
  • Course Preference

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Beginner-Level 5

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