List of Top Media and Mass Communication Exams in India 2026

A large number of students from India want to make their career in Media and Mass Communication. Want to take admission in courses like BJMC, MJMC, BFA, etc. This course opens the gate for many career options like Film, Journalism, TV, Public Relations, Advertising, Digital Media, Radio and so on. These courses are offered by many universities and colleges for Undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

The admission process in all these universities and colleges are different, but some universities offered admission on the basis of common entrance test to shortlist the students. In this article we will provide the information about the List of Top Media and Mass Communication Exams in India 2026

List of Media and Mass Communication Exams in India 2026

Upcoming Media and Mass Communication Exams 2026 Important Dates

Aspirants who are going to appear in any of the above-mentioned Media and Mass Communication Exams 2026, must carefully noted the application form date, exam date and related events. Below is the Tentative dates of the Upcoming Media and Mass Communication Exams 2026

Top Media and Mass Communication Exams in India

Each and every exam from which you will start your education journey is very important. An exam is not just for admission, it’s to check your knowledge and your basic eligibility for the course and university.

1. CUET

Common Eligibility Entrance Test is conducted by the NTA(National Testing Agency) for the students who wants to pursue undergraduate courses. CUET offers many courses and degree and one of the course is Media and Mass Communication. CUET is accepted by many universities and colleges like Delhi University (DU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), University of Hyderabad, Aligarh Muslim University, etc. The Exam date for CUET 2026 is not yet announced but the tentative date should be MAY 2026 and the application is expected to begin in FEBRUARY 2026.

2. GMCET

GMCET is national-level entrance exam conducted by the Global Media Education Council (GMEC) since 2021. The GMCET exam offers BA-JMC and BJMC courses in many universities and colleges. It is of a 100-mark paper that includes 100 multiple-choice questions. Each question carries 1 mark, The Paper should be done in 120 minutes. The tentative date, which we can assume, is in  JULY 2026.

3. ACJ Entrance Exam 

ACJ entrance exam is conducted by the Asian College of Journalism for students who want to get admission in PG diploma courses. The tentative date for this exam is in the month of MAY 2026. Once the exam was cleared, the students had to clear the interview round also. And then after clearing both rounds can get admission in the course they applied for.

4. JMI Entrance Exam 

Jamia Millia Islamia conduct the JMI entrance exam for students to get admission in the Media and Mass Communication courses. Candidate who appear for the JMI entrance exam can secure their admission in mass communication courses offered by the A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre (MCRC). The date for this exam is not yet declared but the tentative date will be in APRIL 2026 or later. After the exam candidate has to give the one to one interview and then wait for a merit list.

Also Check – JMI Exam Kit

5. MASCOM Entrance Exam

MASCOM Entrance Exam is conducted by the Manorama School of Communication, offer students to get admission in Post graduate diploma courses. The exam date is not yet declared. After the exam the candidate has to sit for the personal interview round. Have to clear both the rounds to get admission.

6. XIC OET/XET 

XIC OET/XET entrance exam is one of the famed exam in India, conducted by Xavier Institute of Communications (XIC) offer students to get admission in postgraduate diploma courses. The date has not been confirmed but can be assumed in the MARCH to MAY 2026. After clear the exam you have to sit for an interview conducted on zoom.

7. FTII JET

FTII JET Entrance Exam is conduct by the Film and Television Institute of India, one of the famous institute of India, offers student to get admission in postgraduate diploma courses and three years programmes. After clearing the exam the candidate has to appear for the personal interview round. The date for this exam has not been announced.

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