GMCET Exam Dates 2026 (Soon): Check Complete Exam Schedule Here

The whole process of the GMCET is completely done in online mode. Candidates must take note that right from the application process to the exam as well as the result declaration, everything will, be done online mode only. To appear for the GMCET exam, candidates will be given a time slot prior before the exam commences. They will have to appear at least 15 minutes before the beginning of the examination through their laptop or desktop. 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.

There is no exam centre for GMCET entrance test. This exam is conducted in online mode. So, candidates can take the entrance exam from their homes or any place, if they have an internet connection and a laptop or desktop.

The Global Media Education Council will share exam portal one day before exam date. Candidates will have to login 15 minutes before test starts.

The GMCET application form has been released in online mode. Candidates can now pay the application fee of the GMCET application form in online mode only. In order to make the payment, they will have to use their Debit card/Credit/Net banking/UPI, etc. There are no offline means to make the application fee payment, nor there is any demand draft medium. Candidates should also refrain from any websites, or persons pertaining to being GMCET officials and asking for fee payment. They must only rely on the official website - gmcet.org and their official payment merchants to pay the application fee.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Check the table below for the GMCET exam pattern 2026: