Xavier Institute Of Communications (XIC), Mumbai has been ranked among the top 10 Mass Communication Institutes in India in 2020. It offers Certificate and PG Diploma Courses in various Disciplines. Admission to most of the PG Diploma Courses will be done on the basis of Score in Open Entrance Test (OET) 2021. Whereas Admission to Certificate Courses will be done on First Come, First serve basis. The Most popular Courses of XIC, Mumbai includes PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication and PG diploma in Film, Television and Digital Video Production. Selections to OET based Courses will be done through Objective test, Subjective test and Personal Interview. 

Due to the Pandemic Situation in the Country, The XIC, Mumbai management has decided to opt for conducting the Online Entrance Test from home (from wherever you are located).

After Graduating from XIC, Students can be placed in different agencies across India like Genesis, Network 18, Burson- Marsteller, Sportskeeda, MSL, Adfactors,etc.

XIC Mumbai: Key Points

  • Xavier Institute Of Communications (XIC), Mumbai has been ranked among the top 10 Mass Communication Institutes in India in 2020. 
  • HIGHER Education Review has presented 'Certificate of Appreciation' to XIC as one of the Top 20 promising Colleges of Media & Communications.
  • The Faculties at XIC, Mumbai are professionals in their field. They have excellent rapport with the student body.
  • XIC has a Strong Alumni network Who help Students to get internships and Jobs. 
  • The average salary Package ranges from INR 20,000 - INR 40,000 per Month. 

XIC Mumbai: Rankings 

  • XIC has been ranked among the top 10 Mass Communication Institutes in India in 2020. 
  • It ranked 3rd in OUTLOOK Magazine. 
  • Ranked 4th in THE WEEK.
  • Ranked 7th in INDIA TODAY Magazine.

XIC Mumbai: Courses & Fee

Following are the courses offered by the Xavier Institute Of Communications (XIC), Mumbai under various specializations along with Course Details and Fee :

Courses Specializations Course Details Selection Criteria
PG Diploma Advanced Integrated Communication Program
  • Eligibility :- A Graduate in any discipline with 2 years job experience in a non-staff function (executive or supervisory function preferred).
  • Duration :- 215 sessions/430 Hours) 
  • Course Fee :- INR 2,48,530
 Interview
Journalism and Mass Communication
  • Eligibility : A Graduate in any Discipline
  • Duration : 10 Months
  • Course Fee : INR 3,25,230
 Online Entrance Test
Public Relations and Corporate Communication
  • Eligibility : A Graduate in any Discipline
  • Duration : 10 Months
  • Course Fee : INR 2,63,870
Film, Television and Digital Video Production
  • Eligibility : A Graduate in any Discipline
  • Duration : 10 Months
  • Course Fee : INR 3,77,150
Advertising & Marketing Communication
  • Eligibility : A Graduate in any Discipline
  • Duration : 10 Months
  • Course Fee : INR 2,93,370
Event Planning & Experiential Marketing
  • Eligibility : A Graduate in any Discipline
  • Duration : 10 Months
  • Course Fee : INR 1,95,000
Certificate Courses  Business Communication and Personality Development
  • Eligibility: Graduate/Postgraduate degree in any discipline 
  • Duration: 3 Weeks
  • Course Fee: INR 8,000
 First Come, First Served Basis
Conversational English
  • Eligibility: Graduate/Postgraduate degree in any discipline 
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Course Fee: INR 10,000
 First Come, First Served Basis
Branding
  • Eligibility: Graduate/Postgraduate degree in any discipline 
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Course Fee: INR 12,000
 First Come, First Served Basis
Public speaking and Personality Enhancement Workshop
  • Eligibility: Graduate/Postgraduate degree in any discipline 
  • Duration: 8 Days
  • Course Fee: INR 8,000
 First Come, First Served Basis
Photography workshop
  • Eligibility: Graduate/Postgraduate degree in any discipline 
  • Duration: 5 Week
  • Course Fee: INR 10,000
 First Come, First Served Basis
Radio Jockey Workshop
  • Eligibility: Graduate/Postgraduate degree in any discipline 
  • Duration: 10 Weeks
  • Course Fee: INR 18,500
 First Come, First Served Basis
Graphic design
  • Eligibility: Graduate/Postgraduate degree in any discipline 
  • Duration: 3 Months
  • Course Fee: INR 16,000
 First Come, First Served Basis
Announcing, Broadcasting, Compering, Dubbing, E-Books
  • Eligibility: Graduate/Postgraduate degree in any discipline 
  • Duration: 3 Months
  • Course Fee: INR 16,000
 First Come, First Served Basis
Creative Writing Workshop
  • Eligibility: Graduate/Postgraduate degree in any discipline 
  • Duration: 1 Month
  • Course Fee: INR 8,000
 First Come, First Served Basis

XIC Mumbai: Placements 

XIC, Mumbai does not have a proper placement Coordination cell. However, College tries it's best to provide Internship and job opportunities to students through its Strong Alumni network. The average salary Package ranges from INR 20,000 - INR 40,000 per Month. Some of the Companies that hire students from XIC, Mumbai are mentioned here - 

Top Recruiters
Network18 Vedanta Foundation Paytm Insider
PENTALEAP ADVT AND MKTG Jumpstart Media Pvt Ltd Sportskeeda
SelectHub MSL Adfactors

XIC Mumbai: FAQs

Ques. What will be the Duration and Type of Questions in Online Entrance Test (OET) Conducted by XIC, Mumbai ?

Ans: The online entrance test (OET) will be of 90 minutes. The objective section will be of 100 marks and of 60 minutes Duration. It will include Language Skills, General Knowledge and Knowledge of Media, Logical and Analytical skills questions. The subjective section will be of 50 marks and 30 minutes duration. This  will include the questions related to media, social values, writing skills, etc. 

Ques. What are the Documents needed for Admission at  Xavier Institute Of Communications (XIC), Mumbai.

Ans: Documents needed for Admission at Xavier Institute Of Communications (XIC), Mumbai include - Class 10th Admit Card and mark sheet, Class 12 mark sheet, Graduation certificate, Migration certificate, Admit card of XIC OET 2021, Category certificate (if applicable).

Ques. What are the Facilities Available at XIC, Mumbai? 

Ans: Facilities Available at XIC, Mumbai includes Specialized Books, Journals, Audiovisual Material, Video Programmes, Films On Development Issues, Professional Sound Recording Facilities, Training Programmes on the Effective Use Of Low-Cost Media, A 100-Seat Gerry Rosario Hall (Air Conditioned), Ignatius BoardRoom and McFarland Hall etc.

Ques. Is there a Hostel facility Available at XIC, Mumbai?

Ans: XIC, Mumbai does not offer any hostel facility. Students will have to make their own arrangements for Accomodation. However XIC, Mumbai can help students to locate safe and affordable accommodation around college, For that One will have to enquire at the office.

Ques. Is Diploma and Certificate Degrees of XIC, Mumbai valid in Government Job ?

Ans: No, Diploma and Certificate Degrees of XIC, Mumbai are not valid for Government/Public sector Jobs . The diplomas and certificates awarded are not useful for public sector employment. Nevertheless, XIC students can join the media industry, commercial, corporate and non-profit organizations in India and Overseas.