GMCET Exam Dates 2026: Check Complete Exam Schedule Here

Global Media Common Entrance Test 2026 ( GMCET )

Nupur Jain
Updated on Nov 19, 2025 16:43 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

The GMCET 2026 exam dates will be announced soon by the Global Media Education Council on the official website. The entrance exam offers admission to a variety of undergraduate courses and different participating universities. The GMCET 2026 registration is expected to begin in the first week of September 2026 at gmcet.org. GMCET is a one-hour online entrance test that applicants can take from anywhere.

The GMEC announces all exam-related details and dates on the official website - gmcet.org. Candidates planning to gain admission to UG programmes through the GMCET exam 2026 must stay tuned to this page to learn more about the GMCET important dates 2026.

 

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  • GMCET 2026: List of Important Exam Events
  • GMCET 2026 Important Dates
  • FAQs related to GMCET Important Dates 2026
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GMCET 2026: List of Important Exam Events

Candidates appearing for GMCET exam can go through important exam events below.

GMCET Application Form 2026

Primarily, candidates can register themselves on official website of GMCET by providing all the required details. They have to fill in their full name and add their active contact number, and a valid email address (as these will be used to send examination details, like date and time slot).

Candidates need to enter their state and district. They will have to then agree to the terms and conditions and click on submit button. Candidates must ensure that the information given to them is valid and correct. Once the 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.

GMCET 2026 Test Slots

GMCET is conducted in online mode. Candidates will be given a time slot to appear for exam a day prior. As per the guidelines, they will be requested 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 at the candidate's registered email and mobile number.

GMCET Exam 2026

The GMCET exam duration will be an hour, and the GMCET Question Paper will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions. According to the GMCET exam pattern, the GMCET exam will be of a total of 100 marks and will check the student’s ability in four sections - Section 1: General knowledge of society, politics, economy, history; Section 2: Brands and Business related basic questions; Section 3: Films, television, radio, entertainment related questions; and Section 4: IQ questions, applied ones.

Also Read: GMCET Syllabus

GMCET Result 2026

The Global Media Common Entrance Test (GMCET) results will be declared on the official website of the exam. Candidates will be able to view their GMCET results by using their login credentials, like the registered email ID and password. The results will be declared rank-wise, All India Ranking.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will the GMCET exam be conducted offline?
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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.

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

GMCET 2026 Important Dates

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Sep ' 25 - Jul ' 26

GMCET 2026 Registrations

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

GMCET 2026 Admit Card

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

GMCET 2025 Exam Date

TENTATIVE
Aug ' 26

GMCET 2025 Result

TENTATIVE
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FAQs related to GMCET Important Dates 2026

FAQs related to GMCET 2026 dates are provided below.

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Q:   What is the application fee for GMCET?
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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.

Q:   What are the colleges under GMCET exam?
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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.

Q:   How to prepare for GMCET exam?
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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.
Q:   When is GMCET 2026 exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   Who conducts GMCET entrance exam?
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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.

Q:   What is the GMCET 2026 exam pattern?
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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

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The GMCET application form is expected to release anytime soon at gmcet.org.  can apply for admission to undergraduate courses like BJMC, BMS, BMC, BMM, BSc (in various media disciplines), and BA at various participating universities.

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