What is GMCET 2026 total marks?

As per exam pattern released by Global Media Education Council at gmcet.org, there are 100 questions in question paper. Candidates get 1 mark for every correct answer and there is no negative marking. So GMCET total marks is 100.

Can I correct the GMCET application form after submission?

Unlike other exams where they exam conducting authorities provide a window for a few days to edit and make some corrections in the application form. GMCET doesn't provide the same. Once the GMCET application form is submitted then it cannot be edited. Hence, aspirants are advised to fill their application form carefully and update each information after cross checking it and also go through the detailed application form before clicking on the final submission.

Who is eligible for GMCET exam 2026?

Check below for GMCET eligibility criteria. Candidates must have a minimum education qualification of Higher Secondary or any equivalent education with a minimum aggregate of 50 per cent for General Category & 45 per cent for SC/ST/OBC. OR They should be appearing for Higher Secondary or any equivalent education. A student with a three or four year diploma, from a recognised university approved by AICTE with a minimum of 50 per cent marks can also apply.

When the interviews will be conducted?

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.

Where can I access GMCET application form 2026?

The GMCET 2026 application form will be made available on the official website. Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate courses offered through GMCET exam 2026, can access the registration form at gmcet.org, once released. The GMCET registration form 2026 is expected to be released in the first week of September 2025.

Where to apply for GMCET 2026?

Students can apply from official website of GMCET - gmcet.org. To apply they will first have to register, fill details, and log in using their credentials. To successfully submit the application form, aspirants will have to pay the application fee in online mode.

Can I apply for the GMCET exam while awaiting my result?

Yes, candidates awaiting results can apply. In case they qualify they will have to produce their documents during verification.

Will my application fee be refunded, if I do not appear for GMCET?

No, the application fee for GMCET is non refundable. If candidates plan to withdraw from the exam or skip giving it, they will not receive a refund from the GMEC. Hence, candidates are advised to make up their mind and keep aside any of their plans before applying for the GMCET exam.

When will the GMCET 2026 result be declared?

The GMCET result 2026 will be released tentatively in the first week of August 2026. The Global Media Education Council will declare the result on the official website: gmcet.org. The result will be declared merit-wise like (The all India Ranking). Aspirants will also be able to check their scorecard after the declaration of the GMCET result. To check their scorecard, they will have to log into the official website using their credentials - username and password generated during the time of registration.

What is the GMCET 2026 exam pattern?

Check the table below for the GMCET exam pattern 2026: Particulars Details Exam mode Online Exam duration 60 minutes (1 hour) Test language English Type of questions Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) Exam sections 4 Total Questions 100 Maximum marks 100 Marking scheme +1 for the correct answer Negative Marking No

Will GMCET exam be conducted in online or offline mode?

The Global Media Education Council conducts the GMCET entrance exam in online mode. Students who submit the application form on time can take the exam from anyplace as long as they have internet connection and a laptop or desktop.

What are the colleges under GMCET exam?

Global Media Common Entrance Test is an all South Asia entrance examination that offers admission of qualified candidates to undergraduate media courses. The colleges that come under the GMCET exam are - Sharda University, National School of Journalism, Alliance University, Auro University, Presidency University, Noida International University, LNCT University, GITAM University, Mody University, Jagran Lakecity University, Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University, Centurion University, NSHM Knowledge Campus, Invertis University, Vivekananda Global University, and Bahra University.

What is the mode of GMCET 2026 examination?

As per Global Media Education Council, GMCET 2026 entrance exam will be conducted in online mode. So, the students can take the exam from anywhere if they have a laptop or desktop and an internet connection.

GMCET Application Form 2026: Direct Link (OUT), Fees, Eligibility & Apply Online @gmcet.org

Updated on Jan 6, 2026 10:13 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

Overview

The GMCET 2026 Application Form has been released by Global Media Education Council (GMEC). Candidates can now apply online at gmcet.org. GMCET 2026 is an entrance exam conducted by GMEC every year for admission to various media undergraduate courses. To get admission, candidates must fill out and submit GMCET online form 2026 by paying the GMCET application fee via Credit Card/ Debit Card/Net Banking or UPI. GMEC will announce the last date to fill the application form.

Before filling the GMCET application form, applicants have to register themselves on the website by providing their names, mobile numbers, email addresses, state, district, UG or PG program, and course. After registration, a username and password will be generated, which will be used to fill out the detailed form. The GMCET exam dates are yet to be announced by GMEC. The expected date for the test is July 2026.

Table of contents

GMCET Application Form 2026 Highlights
GMCET 2026 Important Dates
GMCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
GMCET 2026 Admission Process
How to Fill GMCET Application Form 2026?
GMCET 2026 Application Fee
FAQs Related to GMCET Application Form 2026

GMCET Application Form 2026 Highlights

Some key information about the GMCET application form 2026 is provided in the table below.

Particulars	Description
Exam Name	Global Media Common Entrance Test (GMCET)
Conducting Body	Global Media Education Council (GMEC)
Exam Mode	Online
Application Mode	Online
Application Status	OPEN
Exam Date	Last Week of July 2026 (Tentative)
Exam Fees	INR 1000
Total Marks	100 marks
Marking Scheme	1 Mark for each correct answer. No Negative Marking
Language of Exam	English
Exam Helpdesk No.	+ 91-8792739950
Exam Website	https://gmcet.org/

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GMCET 2026 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of GMCET 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Jul ' 26	GMCET 2026 Registration End Date TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26	GMCET 2026 Admit Card TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26	GMCET 2026 Exam Date TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
02 Jan ' 26	GMCET 2026 Registration Start Date

GMCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria set by Global Media Education Council to fill application form for GMCET 2026. As per GMCET eligibility criteria, candidates must have a minimum education qualification of Higher Secondary (10+2) or any equivalent education with a minimum aggregate of 50% for the General Category & 45% for SC/ST/OBC, OR candidates should be appearing for Higher Secondary (10+2) or any equivalent education. Candidates with a three or four-year diploma from a recognized university approved by AICTE with a minimum of 50% marks can also apply for the entrance exam.

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GMCET Syllabus 2026

GMCET Exam Pattern 2026

GMCET 2026 Admission Process

As per the admission process of GMCET, candidates need to first fill in the application form in online mode. All shortlisted candidates will get a common merit rank (All India Rank). The result for GMCET 2026 will be declared tentatively in the first week of August 2026. The declared GMCET result will entitle the candidate for enrolment into the course, subject to verification of their documents. After the result is declared, eligible candidates will have to complete the admission formalities and pay the course fee to book their seats.

The GMCET 2026 exam will be conducted in online mode, tentatively in the last week of July 2026. Candidates could appear from their laptops or desktops and were given a time slot to appear for the exam. They will have to appear at least 15 minutes before the beginning of the examination. The test slots for the exam day are informed a day before the examination on the registered email and mobile number of the candidate, which they have submitted during the application form filling process.

GMEC will release the GMCET admit card, 48 hours before the exam date on the official website.

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How to Fill GMCET Application Form 2026?

DeskCalendar Registration: Jul ' 26

Candidates will have to follow the steps below to successfully fill out the application form for the GMCET entrance exam 2026.

Register for GMCET Exam

Primarily, candidates will have to register themselves on the official website of the GMCET by providing all the required details such as their full name, mobile number, and email address. They will also have to fill in their state and the district and click on submit. Candidates have to make sure that the given information is valid and correct. Once registration is done, an automated email with a Username and password will be sent to the candidate's registered email ID/Phone Number for future reference.

Direct link to apply online for GMCET - gmcet.org

Pay GMCET Application Fee

After registration, candidates will have to use their credentials to log in to the portal. to complete the payment by clicking on Pay Now. Candidates have to proceed to the payment portal and choose Credit/Debit Card/Net Banking or UPI as per their choice.

Submit GMCET Application Form

After completing the fee payment step successfully, candidates will receive the application form summary on their GMCET profile page as well as on their registered email ID. Candidates are required to download the application form summary & save it for future reference.

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GMCET 2026 Application Fee

To successfully submit the application form for GMCET 2026, candidates must pay GMCET 2026 application fee of INR 1000. It can be paid online through Debit/Credit card, UPI, or Net banking. The GMCET application fee is non-refundable. This means, once a candidate pays application fee, it will not be refunded to their account.

Once the candidate pays GMCET application fee, as soon as authorities receives the payment, the candidate's GMCET application 2026 will be confirmed, and a confirmation email declaring successful registration will be sent to the candidate. Only candidates who will successfully submit the application form will be able to download the GMCET admit card and appear for the GMCET 2026 exam.

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FAQs Related to GMCET Application Form 2026

Some FAQs related to GMCET 2026 application form are provided in the space below.

Q: How will I get to know about the details regarding the exam?

Candidates will get all the details regarding the GMCET exam on their email address and mobile number which they used while registrating on the website. Candidates will be given a time slot to appear for the GMCET exam according to which they will have to attempt the exam. They will have to appear at least 15 minutes before the beginning of the examination. The test slots for the exam day will be informed a day before the examination on the registered email and mobile number of the candidate.

Q: Is the GMCET application form different for different categories?

As it is a private entrance examination and conducted by a private organisation there is no difference in the GMCET application form. The application form is same for all the categories be it General, SC/ST, PwD etc. The fee and the process is also same and their are no differences like in other entrance examinations.

Q: How will I get to know about the details regarding the interview?

In GMCET exam there is no interview process. Once the GMCET results are declared candidates will be called for the document verification process. Candidates can also visit the official website of GMCET and login using their credentials to check their qualification status and scorecard.Candidates will be intimated about the same on their registered email address and mobile number.

Q: What details will be mentioned in GMCET admit card?

The GMCET admit card consists of candidate's details. These are mentioned here.

Candidate's name
Candidate's roll number
GMCET exam timings
Slot details
Exam Day Guidelines

Q: Can I submit the GMCET application form offline?

No, the application form for GMCET exam cannot be filled offline. The complete process of GMCET exam is in online form, starting from registrations to application filling process and exam fee payment. In order to apply successfully, candidates will have to visit gmcet.org.

Q: What is the marking scheme for GMCET exam?

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

Q: How many sections are there in the GMCET exam pattern?

As per the official exam pattern of GMCET there are 4 sections - 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 be based on these 4 sections. Each section will consist of 25 questions which will in multiple choice format. Total there will be 100 questions and the best part of the exam pattern is there will be no negative marking in the GMCET exam.

Q: What documents are required during the GMCET application process 2026?

The list of documents required to submit during GMCET 2026 application process are given here.

Passport-size Photograph (recent)
Scanned Signature
Proof of Educational Qualification (Marksheet of Class 12)
Valid ID Proof (Aadhar Card, Driver's License, etc.)

Students must check the official GMCET website for any changes.

Q: What courses are offered through the GMCET exam?

The GMCET exam offers a lot of courses through its participating institutes. Some of the courses offered by GMCET are - BA-JMC (Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication), BJMC (Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication), BMS (Bachelor of Media Studies), BMC (Bachelor of Mass Communication), BMM (Bachelor of Mass Media), BSc (Animation & Graphics), BSc (Media Technologies), BSc (Film & Television), BSc (VFX Filmmaking), BA (Journalism Hons) and BSc Visual Communication.

Q: Can I select the exam centre while filling the GMCET application form?

There is no such provision to select the exam centre of GMCET while filling the application form. The GMCET exam is conducted in online mode and students can give the exam from the comfort of their home using their personal laptop or deskptop with good internet facility. The exam day instructions and guidelines will be intimated to students one day prior to the exam on their email address and mobile number which they used while registering on the official website.