XIC Entrance Test (XET) Preparation Tips 2025: Know Complete Strategy & Guide

Xavier Institute of Communications Online Entrance Test 2025 ( XIC OET )

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Updated on Dec 24, 2024 12:26 IST

XET 2025 Preparation - Considering how reputable Xavier Institute of Communication (XIC) is, their entrance test only grows more competitive each year. The number of seats available for each course is far more less than the number of applicants. Students from across the country apply for the XET. It is important that the aspirants start preparing for XET 2025 well before the exam dates. Before getting into XET preparation, aspirants must thoroughly go through the XET syllabus and pattern so that they do not miss out on any parts of the test. In this article, we will discuss the strategy and some preparation tips for Xavier's Entrance Test. Read further to learn more. 

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XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025 Highlights

Some key information about the exam is provided in the table below. 

Particulars 

Details

Exam Name

Xavier Institute of Communications Entrance Test

Conducting Body

Xavier Institute of Communications

Exam Level

University-level

Duration of Exam

2 hours

Exam Mode

Online

Total Marks

200 marks

Official website

https://www.xaviercomm.org

Exam Fees

INR 3,500

Email ID

admin@xaviercomm.org

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XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

Students should know the exam pattern so that there is no confusion while appearing for the entrance exam. One should know the duration of the exam, the mode and medium of the Entrance Exam, how many questions will be asked, and the weightage of marks. Will the question pattern be in MCQ format or have long answer questions?

Section

Duration

Maximum Marks

Subjects

Objective

60 minutes

100

Language Skills

General Knowledge and Knowledge of Media

Logical and Analytical Skills

Subjective

60 minutes

100

This section consists of a total of 4 questions that are media-related and are asked to assess the creativity, social values, writing skills, etc. of aspirants. Some of the questions asked are also related to the course for which the aspirants apply for XIC admissions.

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Stepwise Preparation for XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025

The step-wise preparation strategy for XIC OET 2025 is provided below - 

  • Step 1: Understand the XIC Entrance Test (XET) Pattern and Marking Scheme.
  • Step 2: Get the prescribed XIC Entrance Test (XET) syllabus for the applied course.
  • Step 3: Get all the study material you can to prepare better for XET.
  • Step 4: Create a day-to-day and weekly timetable on how much material you can study daily.

 

How to prepare for XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025?

Students can follow the steps below to prepare for the XIC Entrance Test (XET). 

  • Make a Schedule: The students should make a time management schedule. How much study material can one cover in a given amount of time? Is imperative to create a plan and a schedule before you get down to study. Sufficient time should be allocated to each subject and each topic and the field of journalism and mass communication is vast. Give yourself enough rest and time to revise as well in the schedule. Preparation works well according to plan. 
  • Solve Previous Years' Question Papers: The best way to know and understand the entrance exam is by solving the previous years' question papers. Through a question paper, one can understand the exam pattern, marking scheme and the type of questions that can come in the entrance exam. Solve the question papers and test your abilities. The best way is to do it according to the time mentioned on the question paper. 
  • Revision: Once you have prepared, it’s time to revise what you have studied. By revising, you can remember better what you have studied. For example, if you have opted for History, dates are the most important part of the subject. By revising, you understand what you have studied better.
  • Get Prep Books: Get as many prep books as you can according to the course applied for. Through prep books, one can get more information that is not mentioned in the prescribed syllabus which can be helpful in understanding the topic. Prep books also test you through questions related to topics covered in the question paper. Get at least two to three prep books.

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Answered a month ago

Unlike several other mass comm entrance exams, the admit card for XIC OET is sent to registered candidates on the email IDs that they have provided while filling the application form. They can save and download it from there. In case they don't receive it in their inboxes, they must check their junk

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Aarushi Datta

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There's no separate registration. However, aspirants have to register on the website of the institute BEFORE they can go on to fill the XIC OET application form. It is a short process which involves providing your name and contact details.

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Parul Tiwari

Beginner-Level 3

Answered a month ago

To apply for XIC OET, you must fulfil the following requirements - 

  • You must be 35 years or younger. 
  • You must have completed at least 3 years of graduation in a stream approved by the university (Arts, Commerce, Science, Computers, BMM, BMS, BE, Catering, etc.)
  • You can also be appearing for or awaitin

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