Since I found it very difficult to get the details about XIC online entrance test (OET), I wrote this blog in 2019.
The blog comprises of XIC OET sample paper pattern and how I prepared for the entrance exam.
Let me clarify one thing at first, St. Xavier's College and XIC are two different entities.
The blog comprises of XIC OET sample paper pattern and how I prepared for the entrance exam.
Let me clarify one thing at first, St. Xavier's College and XIC are two different entities.
What is the placement scenario at XIC?
Also, XIC placement is not good. Half of our class is struggling to find a job. With COVID the condition has worsened.If you are joining XIC don't depend upon the college for placements. Keep looking for opportunities by yourself.
XIC Entrance Exam Pattern
The XIC online entrance test(OET) took place on 18th May 2019 in Delhi. I appeared for the exam. The timing was 11-12:30 but XIC OET did not start at that time. As soon as you reach the venue you can start writing the test. It is an online test for one and a half hour.How to Prepare for XIC OET?
So I have been preparing for the entrance examination of Journalism colleges. I googled a lot about the XIC OET sample paper pattern but there was nothing much about it. So I thought why shouldn't I write about t and help the upcoming batch to clear XIC OET.I have been going through current affairs to prepare for XIC OET but it was not helpful.
Objective Questions in XIC OET
The entrance exam has two sections: objective and subjective. The objective part has a lot of parts each comprising of different fields. The objective section is of 60 minutes The first part was general knowledge.Current affairs were not asked in the exam. There was also a part of verbal and nonverbal reasoning. There were many match the columns. Read the taglines of different brands. It will help you to get good marks.
There were also picture questions that consisted of famous personalities. One of the parts contains some media-related questions.
There were also questions on mirror images of certain words.
The timer starts ticking as soon as you submit the objective part.
Subjective Questions
The subjective part of XIC OET consists of 3 questions with 30 minutes time limit. The first question is picture writing. You have to write a story according to the picture given in 100 words.The second question was a general view question. For example, how the technologies introduced by the government are not helping poor people. The word limit was 250.
In the third question, there are two topics and you have to write on either of the topics in 150 words.
Keep in mind the time before writing the essays. Don't spend much time on the first question since you have to write minimum characters. Utilize your time effectively.
Once you submit the subjective section the screen displays your marks for the objective part. Tell one of the invigilators about it. They will confirm your result from the authorities. If you happen to clear the cut off you will be called for an interview.
Interview
I had a skype interview. The interviewers were very friendly. They made me very comfortable. They asked me why I wanted to join a journalism course at XIC. It was followed by my opinion of Ravish Kumar(as I had mentioned him in my interview). They also asked me about Punya Prasun Bajpai.We had a discussion about PM Modi's interview with Akshay Kumar and his radar comment. They asked me whether I follow regional politics. After that, they also put up a question from my statement of purpose. They asked whether I follow international news also. The next question was about Brexit. They asked me where I want to work in Delhi or Mumbai. At last, they asked me if I had any questions to ask from them.
Feedback on the whole process
The XIC OET interview part was good and quite enriching. We had a very good interaction on various facts. The part on XIC OETexam which needs to be focussed on is the subjective part because time is limited. Nevertheless, you are only called for the interview if you pass in the objective section. So prepare well and all the best. ๐Also if you want to experience XIC through pictures, check the link: XIC through my lens
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Are you going to take admission in Xavier's or will u wait for other exams results?
ReplyDeleteI am not sure yet. What about you?
ReplyDeleteYes, I am joining, please let me know if you are going as well . We can meet up :)
DeleteSure ๐
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ReplyDeleteHi,
DeleteThe questions were quite general. I don't remember much. The ones I can remember was about UN motto, Deccan herald, blue chip.
Hey!Thank you so much for the information. Can you tell me about the portfolio we must submit while registering for the entrance exam?
ReplyDeleteHi,
DeleteIt is not compulsory. Moreover i didn't have portfolio so I didn't submit.
Hi.
ReplyDeleteI am in 12th rn and wish to pursue BMMC or any other media related course. So do you have any idea as to how that might be different from your exam and interview or basically your overall experience?
Hi,
DeleteI have done my graduation from a different field so I will not be able to help you with that. Moreover you can get access of the previous year entrance exam paper online. Analyse them and you will get the idea about it. Read newspaper daily, it helps a lot. There is also a book by Arihant for Mass communication but I didn't find it much helpful.
All the best.
hello , im an aspirant of master in mass communication currently m in du final year . can you tell me from where i can study ?? about brands and logos
ReplyDeleteThere is a logo based game app on google by the name Quiz:Logo Game. It will somewhat help you. Rest you can Google the brands in Google.
DeleteHELLO
ReplyDeleteI WANT TO TAKE ADMISSION IN MASTERS IN PUBLIC RELATIONS.
WHAT IS THE SYLLABUS AND EXAM PATTERN FOR THIS???
hello,
ReplyDeleteThanks for this. i have few questions to ask you about this, coming from an entirely diff field like commerce is this a suitable course to do? Like you've mentioned about the selection procedure is it necessary to have a SOP and a prior work experience in any field to be able to sit in the exam ?
if you could please answer ?
SOP is must. Prior work experience is not required. I have many people in my class from commerce background. If you want to pursue Journalism and Mass Communications, you can be from any field and pursue it.
DeleteDid you clear the OET For XIC
ReplyDeleteYes
DeleteHey, I wish to do diploma in advertising and marketing from XIC, could you tell me if its worth it? How's your experience been so far?
ReplyDeleteI don't know much about the course but XIC has the maximum number in ADMA only.
DeleteXIC is good for Master in journalism or Film and Television can you plz tell ? BTW thanks a lot for above information.
ReplyDeleteIt is a Diploma course not masters. I don't have any idea about Film and Television. Both fields focus on different aspects, go according to your choice. Journalism XIC is more tilted towards print Journalism so make your decision wisely.
DeleteHey thanks for information can you plz tell film and Television in XIC is good or not and about placements?
ReplyDeleteI am from Journalism batch. I haven't been in contact with any alumni of FT department. Will let you know if I get any information.
DeleteCan you elaborate on their placement scenario? Also, please advise some books for the entrance test.
ReplyDeleteThanks
The placements are going to start in February, I can only tell you after that.
DeleteHey, can you tell me about the placements in journalism?
ReplyDeleteThe placements are going to start in February, I can only tell you after that.
DeleteHey Swati. Thanks for writing this blog. It was really helpful. Can you please tell me a little more about the selection procedure as in do they take past acads into consideration and if so, then is their a minimum cut-off for that?
ReplyDeleteCan you please mail me your queries.
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ReplyDeleteHi. Thank you for this insightful post. I am however confused. Is there or isn't there a Group Discussion Round ? Many websites have students commenting on the group discussion. Please do let me know if it's only the test and then an interview.
ReplyDeleteThanks and regards
Journalism branch had an interview process, I am not sure about other branches.
DeleteHi, I am from Nepal and I am planning to apply to XIC for PG Diploma in advertising and marketing. I wanted to know if there is any international student quota and if we have to go through a different process for admission or do we give the same OET test ? Any information regarding this would be a great help.
ReplyDeleteI will let you know by Monday.
Deleteis it worth to persue diploma in ADMA from XIC ?
ReplyDeleteCan't say about ADMA.
Deleteand please can you suggest the legit study material for this one
ReplyDeleteWhat exactly we need to give in sop?
ReplyDeleteJust write why do you want to pursue the course.
DeleteHow to prepare for general knowledge section?
ReplyDeleteAlready written.
DeleteHey, thank you so much for this blog. It was very helpful. To be honest, really scared about this whole entrance test and interviews. People say it’s quite difficult to be cracked by an average student. Can you enlighten about that.
ReplyDeleteAlso,I wanted to know how and from where to prepare for XIC OET and when can I apply for the same??!
Check the XIC website, I think the applications will be out in April, not sure. I wrote the exam on May 18th last year.
DeleteHello swati thank you so much for this insightful blog.. however i wanted to ask a few more queries regarding xic and i wanted to know what kind of questions come in current affairs and was that asked a lot.. i iant to specialize in sports journalism so is there a particular subject that helps me do that?
ReplyDeleteYou will learn about it once you join the course.
DeleteIn subjective questions do we have to write the answers or type it? How can we keep the count of words? Like when I filled the form, there were some questions to be answered within 100 words. Would it be like that?
ReplyDeleteYes you have to type the answers! And the word limit will be specified there. You will get to know when you are done
ReplyDeleteHi, I am interested in both the fields of advertising and journalism. However, my undergraduation is in law. I want to know from you whether applying in both the fields is a good idea and will not harm me in any case (in case I reach interview will they question me why applying in two fields)? What do you suggest
ReplyDeleteIt should not be an issue but try to figure out the pros and cons of both fields. The interviewers will be different for both the interviews. Just to give you a heads-up the placement of advertising is good at XIC.
DeleteHEY,can you please suggest where to study from for XIC's OET.
ReplyDeleteHey, thanks for the insightful blog about the OET. However, can you elaborate more on the GK part? Also, were the questions in MCQ format?
ReplyDeletethankyou for writing the blog, can you please tell what kind of questions to expect in objective section, were there any reasoning or quantitative questions?
ReplyDeleteHi..you said there were a lot of match the columns...what type of questions were asked in match the columns?was it match the taglines\logo with the brand or related to something other?
ReplyDeleteHey, I have given the OET and interview for Journalism. Can you please tell me what is the placement scenario like?
ReplyDeleteDue to coronavirus our placement scenario was bad. Even before the pandemic only two media companies BCCL and Cogencis came for hiring.
Deletehey i am giving my OET in event planning and experiential marketing this year on 9th may came across this blog very late can you help me out with the subjective type question on this
ReplyDeleteAre you done with it?
Deletehey i am planning to join xic is the entrance exam hard to crack . can you give me some tips so that i can prepare
ReplyDeleteOh the tips.
DeleteAll I know is mentioned in the blog. I don't have any new information to add.
All the best.