Mass Communication Entrance Exam

Hi Shuchi,
In order to crack this exam. You should prepare the following topics:
1. You should be thorough with all the rules of English grammar and practice sentence corrections, phrasal verbs, idioms, jumbled sentence and vocabulary.
2. Learn the logos of the major brands, presidents and CEOs and editors of news channels, newspaper, and companies.
3. Knowledge of current affairs: This will be helpful both in subjective as well as objective sections. Under the subjective questions, you'll have to write an essay on any of the major events.
4. Practice on improving your writing skills.
You can find the syllabus of the exam here:
https://www.shiksha.com/college/xavier-institute-of-communications/exams/xic-oet/syllabus

Generally it includes
1) English-
Vocabulary Based (Synonyms Antonyms)
English Usage or Grammar
Sentence Correction
Fill in the blanks
Cloze Passage
Analogies or Reverse Analogies
Jumbled Paragraph
Meaning I. e Usage Match
Summary Questions
Verbal Reasoning
Facts or Inferences or Judgements
Reading Comprehension
Essay Writing
2) General Knowledge -The purpose is to test how thoroughly you have read the newspapers during the time and retained much of the information found there. Near about 60 to 65 percent questions are based on current affairs
Politics, Economics, Sports and all news from World. You are judged on the basis of
General Awareness, including understanding of social dynamics, interest in social history, awareness of public debates on matters of polity and economy, awareness about international developments influencing power equations in the world and their impact on India. Aptitude and mental make-up
Language capability including oral and writing skills
Analytical and comprehension skills
Sensitivity to social issues
Ethics and values.

Hi!
You can refer to the following books for preparation of Mass Communication entrance exam:
1. Success Master: Journalism & Mass Communication Entrance Examinations 2016 - Useful for all basic knowledge of the media, media related aspects, and general knowledge.
2. Manorama Yearbook 2016 - Useful for current affairs and general knowledge.
3. Also, follow the newspapers (particularly Indian Express & The Hindu) to stay updated on the latest news and current affairs.
4. Keep your knowledge of Hollywood and Bollywood up-to-date, refer to websites such as IMDB. Look at matters such as Oscars and Grammy Awards, Famous television channels (India & abroad), their celebrities, their tagline, and the issues they cover. Google is your best friend here but you may also refer to magazines like Frontline, India Today, Outlook etc.

Hi Juned,
You can refer to the following books:
1. Arihant Guide for Journalism and Mass Communication- for aptitude test
2. Success Master: Journalism & Mass Communication Entrance Examinations 2016 - Useful for all basic knowledge of the media, media related aspects, and general knowledge.
3. Manorama Yearbook - Useful for current affairs and general knowledge. Also, follow the newspapers (particularly Indian Express & The Hindu) to stay updated on the latest news and current affairs. Keep your knowledge of Hollywood and Bollywood up-to-date, refer to websites such as IMDB. Look at matters such as Oscars and Grammy Awards. You should also be aware of the famous television channels (India & abroad), their celebrities, their tagline, and the issues they cover. Google is your best friend here but you may also refer to magazines.