XIC OET 2017 Syllabus & Exam Pattern

1 min readUpdated on Dec 8, 2016 10:34 IST

Syllabus and exam pattern for XIC OET

Xavier Institute of Communications conducts online entrance tests to provide admission to students in postgraduate diploma courses. All interested candidates can appear for the Xavier Institute of Communications (XIC) entrance exam if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Candidates holding a graduation degree from a recognised college or university are eligible to apply for the XIC online entrance exam (OET) 2017. Also, candidates appearing for their final year graduation exams are eligible to appear for XIC OET 2017.

XIC offers various postgraduate programmes such as:

• Journalism and Mass Communication
• Public Relations and Corporate Communication
• Advertising and Marketing Communication
• Film, Television and Digital Video Production
• Communication for Development
• Mass Communication Marathi

XIC OET 2017 Exam Pattern

Xavier Institute of Communications conducts mass communication entrance exam in the online mode only.

The exam pattern for XIC OET 2017 is such that the paper contains both objective and subjective sections. The objective section carries multiple choice questions of 100 marks which candidates need to complete in a duration of 60 minutes. The subjective section carries three questions of total 50 marks which candidates need to complete in a period of 30 minutes.

Section

Maximum Marks

Duration

Objective

100

60 minutes

Subjective

50

30 minutes

Note: In subjective section, candidates need to write answers in proper English language. Any answer containing SMS language or short forms will not be evaluated.

XIC OET 2017 Syllabus

The syllabus for XIC OET 2017 is divided into two parts. For objective section candidates are evaluated on:

• General knowledge and knowledge of media
• Language skills
• Logical and analytical skills

Subjective section contains media-related questions that are meant to assess candidates’ writing skills, creativity, and social values. Some questions can also be related to the course a candidate is applying for.

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Xavier's Instiute of Communications is a curricula unit of St. Xavier's College which is an autonomous body based out of Mumbai. It consistently ranks among the top colleges for media studies. Over the years, they have produced many notable alumni including Zeenat Aman, Shabana Azmi, Nikkhil Advani,

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Akanksha Shukla

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No, the Xavier Institute of Communications Mumbai only offers postgraduate and certificate courses. 

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Rohini Thakur

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 Xavier Institute of Communications admisison is based on merit. Candidates are also required to meet the additional admission criteria before applying for the desired programme. The institute has set the eligibility criteria for the desired course.

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Jagriti Shukla

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Answered 4 months ago

At Xavier Institute of Communications, students can pursue various Postgraduate Diploma and Certificate courses. If you are seeking admissions for the PG Diploma programmes, you must fulfil the basic eligibility criteria of passing graduation from a recognised university. Additionally, also securing

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Virajita Sharma

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Yes, Xavier Institute of Communications indeed offers various certificate courses to the students. The courses costs between INR 8,000 to INR 18,500. Interested candidates can check out the following list to know about the offered certificate courses at XIC Mumbai:

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Virajita Sharma

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Answered 4 months ago

The registration fee for PG Diploma programme offered at Xavier Institute of Communications is INR 4,000. The fee is inclusive of prevailing GST. Students are required to pay the registration fee to successfully submit the registration form for XET. Candidates should note that the fee is non-refunda

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Virajita Sharma

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At XIC Mumbai, students can pursue various PG Diploma courses across multiple specialisations. Students can refer to the following list to know about the PG Diploma courses offered at the Xavier Institute of Communications Mumbai:

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Virajita Sharma

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Answered 5 months ago

  1. CJMC, MGM University has around 75% placement, while XIC is known for its strong placement record, often exceeding this percentage.
  2. The highest package at CJMC is Rs.8 LPA, whereas XIC typically offers higher packages, often reaching Rs.10 LPA or more for top-performing students.
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