Xavier Institute of Communications Mumbai Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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The Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai was established in the year 1969 as an autonomous unit. XIC is a renowned name in the media industry and is said to be placed amongst the biggest non – government media centers in Asia. It offers a variety of the courses through practical, training, classroom teaching, guest lectures, etc.

XIC, Mumbai offers PG Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication, Public Relation, and Corporate Communication, Advanced Integrated Communication, Communication for Development, Mass Communication Marathi, Advertising & Marketing Communication and Film, Television & Digital Video Production.

In addition to PG Diploma courses, XIC, Mumbai also offers certification programs in seven major disciplines. The admission to the programs offered is through Online Entrance Test conducted on various centres followed by the personal interview via SKYPE.  

  • Candidates applying in PG Diploma in Advanced Integrated Communication Program must have passed graduation along with two years of work experience.
  • Basic eligibility to apply for PG Diploma courses is having cleared graduation in Arts, Mass Media or Science.
  • However, any graduate or Master’s Degree holder can apply for certification courses.  
  • To apply for the PG Diploma & Certification courses, candidates will have to register online.
  • The eligibility of the candidates will be counted based on the qualifying exam as well as online entrance exam and personal interview.
  • Candidates studying in the last year of bachelor’s examination are also eligible to apply for the PG Diploma program.
  • Applicant must not be more than 35 years of age.

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Highlights of Xavier Institute of Communication (XIC), Mumbai Admission

Name of the Institute Xavier Institute of Communication – (XIC), Mumbai
Institute Type Private
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance Based
Application Mode Online
Name of the Entrance Online Entrance Test
Entrance mode Online
Counselling Institute level

Xavier Institute of Communication (XIC), Mumbai – PG Diploma Admission 2024

Admission in PG Diploma programs is offered by Xavier Institute of Communication (XIC), Mumbai in seven major specializations. PG Diploma is offered in Journalism & Mass Communication, Public Relation and Corporate Communication, Advanced Integrated Communication, Communication for Development, Mass Communication Marathi, Advertising & Marketing Communication and Film, Television & Digital Video Production.

XIC, Mumbai also offers admission to part-time certification programs in Media/ Human Relation Skills, Radio Jockey, Photography, Public Speaking and Personality Enhancement, Creative Writing, Announcing, Broadcasting, Compering, Dubbing and E-Book Narration, and Computer Graphics & Print Design.

The minimum eligibility to apply for PG Diploma programs is having passed bachelor’s from a recognized university in any discipline, while any graduate or master’s degree holder may apply for certification courses. Eligible candidates will have to register themselves online at the official website and applicants will have to appear in an online entrance test.

Key points:

  • The registration fee for Mass Communication Marathi is Rs. 250/-.
  • Candidates studying in the last year of bachelor’s examination are also eligible to apply for the program.
  • Applicant should have an age not be more than 35 years in the year of applying.
  • Candidates applying for Advanced Integrated Communication program should have an experience of at least 2 years along with graduation degree.
  • PG Diploma and Certificate programs are module based programs conducted on the weekdays or weekends. 75% attendance in each module is necessary to be eligible for certification.
  • Applicants to Advanced Integrated Communication Program need to submit an agreement letter from the employer.

OET (Online Entrance Test)

  • The online entrance test process will be of 90 minutes of total duration carrying 150 marks.
  • The test will be conducted in the centre of candidate’s choice.
  • After the completion of online entrance test, applicants will have to appear in the personal interview through SKYPE.
  • The personal interview will be conducted on the same day of OET, at the entrance exam centre.  
  • OET will consist of objective and subjective sections.
  • The objective section will carry 100 marks. It is for a duration of 60 minutes. It will consist of the questions based on Language Skills, General Knowledge and Knowledge of Media, Logical and Analytical skills.
  • The subjective section will carry 50 marks. It is for a duration of 30 minutes. This section will consist of the questions related to media just to assess creativity, social values, writing skills, etc. Some questions will also be related to the course you are applying for.

Xavier Institute of Communication (XIC), Mumbai - Application Process 2024

Students applying for PG Diploma program offered by the Xavier Institute of Communication – (XIC) must register themselves through the online mode. However, to be eligible candidates will have to appear in OET entrance exam followed by personal interview through Skype. The final selection of the candidates is based on merit in entrance exam as well as qualifying exam followed by counselling.

  1. Visit the official website of the institute.
  2. Login to the XIC WEBSITE under Admission 2024 and click on Register.
  3. Make sure that you have a Scanned copy of a recent passport-size photograph of yourself ready for uploading.
  4. Payments can be made only via net-banking cards by using your Bank Debit or Credit Cards.
  5. The Registration fee for the OET is INR 1,500/- only (inclusive of prevailing Service Tax).
  6. Provide a short Statement of Purpose (SOP).
  7. Select the preferred Centre and Date of online entrance test.
  8. The applicant may send only two of their best work/ project to their respective Course to the email id of the Coordinator within 2 days after registration. In the "Subject" of this email, please note down the REGISTRATION NO.
  9. Proceed and complete the payment procedure and upload the scanned photography or provide proper details
  10. On completion of the Registration procedure, please note down an Application Number & save it for future reference.
  11. The admit card will be sent later on the E-mail ID mentioned in the Registration form.
  12. Take a print out of the ADMIT CARD and preserve it carefully. Only this document will be accepted in all further transactions between you and XIC.
  13. Appear in the OET and personal interview. When the results will be declared, visit the institute with necessary documents.
  14. Pay the required fee and ensure the seat in the Institute.

Documents checklist:-

  • 10th and 10+2 mark sheet
  • Migration Certificate.
  • Character Certificate.
  • UG Degree Mark Sheet.
  • Caste Certificate.
  • Entrance Exam Admit Card.
  • Work experience certificate (if necessary)
  • Recent Coloured Photographs.

Xavier Institute of Communications Mumbai Upcoming Important Dates 2026

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Date of Online Registration for XIC OET 2026 [PG Diploma in Mass Communication]
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Mar 01, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026

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Date of Online Registration for XIC OET 2026 [PG Diploma in Mass Communication]
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Mar 01, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026

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Bachelors in any course with 60% marks was the eligibility criteria. The forms, fees and dates are regularly updated on XIC website. Not much idea about reservation benefits. Had an online entrance exams with objective and subjective questions and was called for an offline interview afterwards.
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The admissions depend solely on an entrance test for which anybody is eligible post their graduation. The test involves basic quantitative anf qualitiative assessments. The application fees is 3000 rs and the test comprises over 3 hours. The test is quite difficult and requires an overall awareness of current affairs and subject centric information.
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Firstly, you have to prepare for the college entrance exam and after scoring the required percentile you are offered the seat in the college by filling an application form and paying yearly fees of 900000 lacs in Installment and also as I am from the general category I haven't availed any reservation benefit.
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The process to fill the application form is online. The documents are also uploaded. There is an online entrance test which is then followed by a personal/Skype interview. Then the candidates are selected.
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I filled up the registration form which is available on their official website and then downloaded the XIC-OET admit card.This is admit card of the entrance exam the take for selection of the students in the institute. After that also called for personal interview on Skype. I was always interested in marketing subject so I chose this coursee and for me this is the best institute for pursuing the course.
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I Visited offical website of XIC and filled up the online registration form.The slection is on the basis of the entrance test they take that is OET-XIC.After being shortlisted there is online interview.XIC is one of the highly esteemed institute.And i am happy i was the student of XIC.
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I decided to pursue a certification in journalism after completing my graduation from Xavier's institute of communications. I got selected for admission in the college on the basis of XAT and interview conducted by the college.
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