XIC Entrance Test Syllabus 2024: Check GK, Logical and Language Skills

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

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Aayushi MadaviAssociate Senior Executive

Updated on Dec 23, 2024 17:16 IST

XET 2025 Syllabus - The exam body, Xavier Institute of Communication (XIC) does not specify a syllabus for Xavier's Entrance Test (XET). However, based on older test papers, the XET syllabus can be predicted with some accuracy. The XET 2025 syllabus for the objective type is largely based on language skills, general knowledge, general media knowledge, and logical and analytical reasoning. The XET syllabus of the subjective section is based on some course-specific knowledge. It is designed to test the students on their media knowledge, writing skills, social values, creativity, etc. Some topics and sub-topics of the XET 2025 syllabus are provided in the article below. Read further to learn more. 

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XET 2025 Syllabus for the Objective Section

Important topics that candidates should study to perform well in the objective section of the XIC Entrance Test (XET) exam for admission in Mass Communication PG Diploma courses are as mentioned below: 

Language Skills

In this section of the exam, the language ability of aspirants will be tested. Questions will be from topics related to correcting the spellings, singular, plural, synonyms, antonyms, idioms and phrases, one-word substitutes, etc.

General Knowledge and Knowledge of Media

In this section questions related to general knowledge and current affairs awareness will be asked wherein an aspirant’s aptitude regarding the same will be tested. Thus, candidates need to be up-to-date with political, social and economic happenings in the country and abroad.

Logical and Analytical Skills

In this section, a candidate’s ability to identify a problem and the means to solve it is tested. Aspirants should practice questions on topics like series, blood relations, directions, critical reasoning, syllogism, and analogy.

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XIC OET Syllabus for the Subjective Section

The questions in the subjective section will be media-related to assess the creativity, social values, writing skills, etc of the candidates. Some questions will also be related to the Course a candidate is applying for. As the MCQs and subjective questions both will be asked in the exam, candidates are advised to start their preparation well in advance.

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FAQs on XIC Entrance Test (XET) 2025 Syllabus

Q. What is the syllabus of the objective section of XIC Entrance Test (XET) exam for PG Diploma courses?

A. Objective section of the exam will consist of questions based on Language Skills, General Knowledge and Knowledge of Media, Logical and Analytical skills. 

Q. What is the syllabus of the subjective section of XIC Entrance Test (XET) exam for PG Diploma courses?

A. Subjective section will consist of media related questions in order to assess creativity, social values, writing skills, etc of the candidates. Some questions will also be related to the course a candidate is applying for.

Q. Will there be different question paper for different courses in XIC Entrance Test (XET)?

A. The subjective section of paper may contain questions related to the course a candidate has applied for. Hence, while preparing for the exam candidates should keep in mind the overview of the programme they have chosen. 

Q. Does XIC Entrance Test (XET) syllabus changes every year?

A. XIC Entrance Test (XET) has not specified any detailed syllabus. Although they have given some topics which acan be asked in the exam. 

Q. What is the marking scheme of XIC Entrance Test (XET)?

A. XIC Entrance Test (XET) exam is of 150 marks. The objective section of the exam is of 100 and the subjective section also contains 100 marks.

Q. Is the syllabus of XIC Entrance Test (XET) exam same as other mass communication entrance exams?

A. Most of the entrance examinations in Mass Communication have their own test format and syllabus.

Q. What is the duration of XIC Entrance Test (XET) exam?

A. The XIC Entrance Test (XET) exam is of 120 minutes. The time of 60 minutes is alloted to both the sections.

Q. What questions will be asked in interview?

A. Candidates will be asked questions regarding their SOPs, written exam and other media awareness related questions.

Q. What can happen if my registration is not successful for XIC Entrance Test (XET)?

A. If you experience difficulty in registering successfully, you will be given instructions online, to enable you to fill up a fresh registration form. You will also be issued a new application number.

Q. What are the important points for writing SOP?

A. Statement of Purpose is an overview about why you have chosen a particular course, what are your career aspirations and how that course can help you achieve your goals.

Q. Can I register for more than one course?

A. A separate registration needs to be done for each course to apply for. 

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