XIC OET 2025: The XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025 will be held online on 3, 4, 5, 6 and 13 April 2025. Zoom interviews are scheduled for 23, 24, 25 and 26 April 2025. Exact exam date and time will appear on the admit card issued after registration, and login credentials will be emailed before your allotted slot. The final list of selected candidates will be published on the official website on 5 May 2025 at 4 p.m.
Candidates offered admission must complete fee payment by 19 May 2025, 4 p.m., following the payment procedure available on the website. A Wait List will be released on 20 May 2025 at 4 p.m.; waitlisted candidates must pay fees by 30 May 2025, 4 p.m. Failure to pay within the specified timeframe will result in forfeiture of the seat, which will then be offered to the next candidate on the Wait List.
The Xavier Institute of Communications Online Entrance Test is administered by XIC, Mumbai, to select candidates for its postgraduate programmes in mass communication.
Admit card and login details:
If a candidate does not show up:
Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for the diploma programmes offered at Xavier Institute of Communications. If an applicant does not satisfy the eligibility criteria, their candidature will be cancelled.
Below is a detailed description of the XIC OET 2025 eligibility criteria:
The application form is available online only and cannot be obtained offline. Only candidates who complete and submit the online form will be eligible to appear for the entrance test.
The following steps explain how to complete the XIC OET 2025 application form:
The XIC OET admit card 2025 is an essential document. Without the admit card, candidates cannot sit for the examination. The admit card contains personal and exam details, so carefully verify all information before downloading.
Admit cards will be emailed to the registered email address; no separate physical admit card will be issued. Candidates should retain the admit card until the admission process is complete.
The following details appear on the XIC OET admit card:
Applicants choose their preferred exam centre when filling the online application. Centre selections cannot be changed later. The available examination locations are listed below:
Candidates should familiarise themselves with the exam pattern before taking the entrance test. Solving past papers is recommended to understand the question types and marking scheme.
The XIC OET 2025 examination pattern is explained below:
The table below outlines the XIC OET 2025 exam pattern:
Exam pattern highlights
XIC does not publish a formal syllabus for the OET. Candidates should prepare using the topics listed below to perform well. XIC OET 2025 will include the following sections:
Language skills
General knowledge and media awareness
Logical and analytical reasoning
Final selection for each course is based on group discussion, personal interview or Skype interview. Candidates who qualify for a Skype or personal interview will be informed by the test supervisor immediately after the online test.
Candidates may need to wait up to an hour for the Skype interview to be scheduled. Depending on the course, you will be required to attend either a group discussion or an interview.
The table below shows the selection process for each course:
Candidates who take the XIC OET at the Delhi centre will have their group discussion or personal interview conducted at the Delhi centre.
Results are available online only. To view your result, enter your registration number on the official website. The result was declared on 3 May 2025.
For courses that require a Skype interview, the final list of selected candidates will be published on XIC’s official website. Follow the steps below to check the XIC OET 2025 result:
After submitting your details, the result will appear on screen. Candidates are advised to download and print a copy for future reference.
All candidates who clear the entrance examination will be invited for counselling, which may include a group discussion and/or a personal interview. The specific requirement depends on the course.
Candidates must bring the documents listed below for verification when appearing for the examination:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Online test dates | 3, 4, 5, 6 & 13 April 2025 |
| Zoom interview dates | 23, 24, 25 & 26 April 2025 |
| Final list announcement | 5 May 2025, 4 p.m. (Tentative) |
| Payment deadline (selected candidates) | 19 May 2025, 4 p.m. |
| Waitlist announcement | 20 May 2025, 4 p.m. (Tentative) |
| Payment deadline (waitlisted candidates) | 30 May 2025, 4 p.m. |
| Section | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Objective | 60 minutes | 100 |
| Subjective | 60 minutes | 100 |
| Mode of Examination | Online |
|---|---|
| Maximum Marks | 200 marks |
| Duration of Exam | 120 minutes |
| Sections in Paper | 2 (Objective and Subjective) |
| Course | Selection Process |
|---|---|
| Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication | XIC OET |
| Personal Interview/ Skype Interview | |
| Diploma in Public Relations & Corporate Communications | XIC OET |
| Group Discussion | |
| Personal Interview | |
| Diploma in Advertising & Marketing Communication | XIC OET |
| Skype Interview | |
| Diploma in Film, Television & Digital Video Production | XIC OET |
| Personal Interview |