It is so hard to believe that a year has passed since the XIC PR batch of 2011-12 walked through the doors of our orientation. Most of us today are nostalgic, others are relived to be done and the rest are too busy working to notice.
Frequently asked questions about XIC.
What to expect from the entrance exam?
Due to my unique second name I was often hunted on Facebook to answer this question. I studied my heart out for this exam and ultimately enjoyed it.
The exam is relatively simple. It doesn't look at how much you have memorized, but the way you think. I'm not sure what the selection procedure or passing mark is but from my experience a decent knowledge of brands and current affairs is all you need.
The first section is objective questions about brands and grammar questions including what does this phrase mean, so on and so forth. the second section includes more detailed questions about the field you are applying to. Since I was applying to Public Relations and Corporate Communications, i was asked about press notes and crisis communication. The third section is all about small essays to show your control over the English language and the way you think. A picture is given to you or a question asked, and 200-400words is what is expected of you.
Suggestions: Do your background on the field you are applying to and basic media knowledge!
Is a PGDM as good as a Masters?
Its better! XIC doesn't compromise on the work, students can testify to long long hours and longer hours once we left college. The two years of a masters is thrown at you in a year and it is one intensive year! I learnt more in this year than I have in three years in college and also the rich experience of your teachers only adds to the quality of education. An intensive year gave me the time to focus on work with my foundations right.
What is XIC like?
The campus is beautiful, the people are amazing, the faculty brilliant. It was everything I expected and more. You might be saying take off your rose tinted glasses now but for me it challenged me in a way I loved. I learnt new things, I pushed myself and found that I had new limits. I studied as hard as I partied and I founf home in 80% of classmates who had moved to Mumbai to study here.
Placements?
All my friends and classmates are working now in good companies. You'll be surprised how far the word 'Xavier's' can take you in Mumbai.
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