XIC OET or Xavier Institute of Communications Online Entrance Test offers candidate admission into Post-graduate Diploma Courses. For getting admission, the candidate must go through an entrance examination and the admission will be merit-based. In this article, we will discuss XIC OET 2024 Exam Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, and Pattern.
XIC OET 2024 Important Date
| S.No. | Name of the events of the Exam | Exam |
| 1. | Beginning of Application Process | March 2024 |
| 2. | Deadline for submission of the application form | April 2024 |
| 3. | Release date of admit card | April 2024 |
| 4. | Examination Date | April 2024 |
| 5. | Group discussion and personal interview | June 2024 |
| 6. | Declaration of the final result | June 2024 |
| 7. | Display of the Waiting List | June 2024 |
| 8. | Conduction of Orientation Programme | July 2024 |
XIC OET Eligibility Criteria
The following are the eligibility criteria for XIC OET-
- Candidate must have a compulsory three-year bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognized board
- Candidates participating in the final year examination can also apply
- The candidate should be 35 or below years of age
XIC OET 2024 Application Form
You can follow these steps to fill the application form online-
- Visit the official website of XIC OET and click on the apply button- https://www.xaviercomm.org
- The application form will be opened, fill the form with accurate information and click on the Next button
- After that, you have to upload the digital photograph, signature, and other documents
- Now Click on the submit button, a new screen with all the information filled will appear, review the application and check for all the details again
- Now pay the fee online using Net banking, credit card, or debit card
- Your application is filled, take a printout of the application and payment receipt for future use
Documents required for XIC OET University 2024
The following are the documents that are necessary for filling the XIC OET University application form-
- Latest Scanned photo passport size
- 10 and 12 certificates scanned
- Graduate/ Marks Sheet
- Scanned signature of the candidate
- Aadhaar card number and a scanned copy
XIC OET Application Fee
The application fee for XIC OET is Rs.3000/- which can be paid online using a credit/debit card, UPI, Net banking, etc.
XIC OET Exam Pattern 2024
The following are the examination pattern for XIC OET-
| Section | Duration | Max. Marks | Subjects |
| Objective | 60 mins | 100 marks | Language Skills |
| General Knowledge and Knowledge of Media | |||
| Logical and Analytical Skills | |||
| Subjective | 30 mins | 50 marks | It has a total of 3 media-related questions. It assesses the creativity, social values, writing skills, etc. of aspirants Some of the questions asked are also related to the course for which the aspirants is applying |
XIC OET 2024 Syllabus
Language Skills
- Spellings
- Singular
- Plural
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- idioms and phrases
- one-word substitutes
General Knowledge
- General knowledge
- current affairs
- Inventions & Discoveries
- Neighboring Countries of India
- Unemployment in India
- Indian Financial System
- Types of Bank in India
- Types of Bank Accounts
- Functions of Banks
- Countries, Capital & Currency
- Governors in India
- Members of Parliament
- Members of Rajya Sabha
- Members of Lok Sabha
- Prasad Scheme
- ICC Cricket World Cup Winners
- List of IPL Winners
- List of Indian Navy Chief Admirals
- List of Highest Mountains in India
- List of Longest Rivers in the World
- List of Phobias/Fear
- List of Sports Term
- List of Companies Taglines
- List of Insurance Companies in India
- Important Principles of Insurance
- List of Airports in India
- List of World Largest Libraries
- List of Longest Bridges in India
- List of Languages of the World
- List of Famous Books And Authors
- List of Arjuna Award Winners
- Millets in India
- UMANG
- Aarogya Setu
- PM CARES Fund
Logical and Analytical Skills
- Syllogism
- Statement and Arguments
- Statement and Assumptions
- Statement and Courses of Action
- Statement and Conclusions
- Deriving Conclusion
- Assertion and Reason
- Punch lines
- Situation Reaction Tests
- Cause and Effect
- Analytical Reasoning
XIC OET Examination Center
The following are the examination center of XIC OET where the entrance examination is conducted-
| City | XIC OET Test Centre |
| Mumbai | Xavier Institute of Communications, (XIC) St. Xavier’s College Campus, 5, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai 400 001. 022-22621366 / 1639 |
| Kolkata | St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous) 30, Mother Teresa Sarani (Park Street) Kolkatta 700 016. |
| Bengaluru | St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, (Autonomous) 163, Brigade Road, Bengaluru 560 025. |
| Pune | St. Vincent’s High School, 2005/2006 St. Vincent’s Street, Pune 411 001. |
| Delhi | St. Xavier’s Senior Secondary School 4, Raj Niwas Marg, (Near ISBT, Kashmiri Gate) Delhi 110054. |
XIC OET Admit Card
The admit card for the XIC OET entrance examination is released once the exam date is closing usually, 2-3 weeks before the examination. You can download the admit card from the official website. It is important for the candidates participating in the XIC OET to follow the guidelines mentioned on the Admit card.
XIC OET Result
The cut-off mark is the minimum mark required for the candidates to pass the exam. The cut-off marks vary year to year and depend on multiple factors like the number of students participating, the toughness of the exam, and much more. The admission into the university will be provided based on the cut-off marks decided by the university. The result can be checked online using the official website.
XIC OET Selection Process
The selection process for XIC OET is based on the entrance examination and personal interview conducted by the university. The merit list will be prepared based on the score and admission will be provided.
| Course | Admission Criteria |
| Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication | XIC OET |
| Personal/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 |
FAQ
XIC OET 2024 registration starts in March 2024.
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