GMCET Question Papers 2026, Sample Papers PDF: Download Free

No, there is no negative marking in the GMCET examination. It is one of the those exams which gives candidates this privilege where they can attempt as many questions as they want to attempt without even bothering about minus marking. There are a total of 100 questions asked in the exam and each question consists of 1 mark each.

There are a total of 100 questions in the exam which are divided across 4 sections - English language and IQ, General knowledge of news and current affairs, Entertainment media knowledge and Brands and brand communication basic knowledge. Each section consist of 25 questions and 1 mark per question.

The GMCET or Global Media Common Entrance Test is an all-South Asia Mass Communication entrance exam that is conducted for the admisison of qualified candidates into to various participating universities across India which offer Journalism and Mass Communication courses. From 2021 onwards, the exam will be conducted by the Global Media Education Council (GMEC).

The question paper is the document that tests a candidate's ability for the specific examination which he/she is appearing for. It consists of the questions which are based on the specific exam syllabus. The difficulty level of the question papers is generally moderate to difficult level. The format of the question paper can be anything like a multiple-choice type, descriptive type, or diagram-based. Many exam conducting authorities also release the question papers on their official website so that future students who are planning to appear for the exam can prepare well in advance.

The Global Media Education Council (GMEC) conducts the GMCET exam for admission to UG and PG courses. The exam will be conducted in online mode and will be of one hour. The GMCET 2025 question paper will be evaluated in the following manner:

• +1 mark for every correct answer
• 0 marks for every incorrect answer

Check the table below for the GMCET exam pattern 2026:

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.

There are a total of 4 subjects in the GMCET exam. The 4 subjects are - English language and IQ, General knowledge of news and current affairs, Entertainment media knowledge and Brands and brand communication basic knowledge. Each subject has 25 questions each which will be of easy to moderate level. The question paper will be based on these subjects hence candidates are advised to go through the subjects in detail while preparing for the exam. The best way to cover the syllabus of GMCET is to go through daily newspapers and magazines and current affairs website.

Although it is not possible to cover the GMCET syllabus in 30 days, it is neither impossible as well. The GMCET syllabus is pretty simple and consists of 4 sections - English language and IQ, General knowledge of news and current affairs, Entertainment media knowledge and Brands and brand communication basic knowledge. To cover these sections candidates need to read newspapers, read magazines pertaining to the current affairs and stay updated with trending topics of atleast the last 6 months. Dedicate atleast 4-5 hours on a daily basis on the exam preparation and give mock tests in between to sharpen the question solving skills.

Interested aspirants can apply for the GMCET from its official website: gmcet.org. The application forms had to be filled only in online mode. To successfully submit the application form candidates will have to first register on the website, fill in all the details asked, and log in using these credentials to complete the application form. To successfully submit the application form, aspirants will have to pay the application fee in online mode.

No, GMCET is not a center-based exam. It is an online exam, which candidates can give from the comfort of their homes. The exam can be given from a laptop/desktop. The details and instructions related to the exam will be mentioned on the GMCET admit card. However, detailed instructions will be sent to candidates' registered email IDs and mobile numbers 15 minutes before the exam so that they can prepare for the 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.

No, the Global Media Common Entrance Test (GMCET) exam is conducted once every month from March to October. Although this schedule is subject to change candidates are advised to visit the official website of GMCET and also stay updated through this space to get the notifications, details related to the exam schedule, and the GMCET 2026  important dates.

The GMCET exam 2026 will be tentatively conducted in the last week of July 2026, in online mode. Candidates can take the exam from any place from their laptops or desktops. The exam duration is one hour and consists for 100 questions, including 4 sections of 25 questions each. The total marks for GMCET 2026 exam is 100 marks.

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.