Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Full Form | Global Media Common Entrance Test (GMCET) |
Conducted by | Global Media Education Council (GMEC) |
Purpose | Admission into undergraduate & postgraduate media/communication programs |
Exam Mode | Online MCQ (Remote or Test-Centre Based) |
Total Marks | 100 (1 mark per question) |
Number of Questions | 100 (25 per section) |
Duration | 60 minutes |
Negative Marking | ❌ No negative marking |
Language |
Each of the 4 sections has 25 questions, contributing 25 marks each:
English Language & IQ
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Entertainment Media Knowledge
Brands & Brand Communication Basics
⚡ Candidates must attempt all sections within the 60-minute time frame.
📌 As per GMEC’s official structure, answers skipped or wrong do not lead to negative marking.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
One‑word Substitution
Fill in-the-blanks, Error Spotting
Logical reasoning problems: Series, Blood Relations, Syllogisms, Coding-Decoding, Critical reasoning puzzles Telegraph IndiaScribd+2NSG Academy+2Telegraph India+2
Society, History, Politics, Economy
National & Global current events (last 6–12 months)
Institutional, Science & Tech, Culture, Business & Policy trends YouTube+3Shiksha+3Careers360+3CollegeDekho
Indian & global film, TV, radio history
Major media awards (Filmfare, Oscars, etc.)
Media platforms, genres, and formats
Key media personalities & institutions gmcet.org+2Only Education+2gmcet.org+2
Major national/global brands (e.g. Apple, Tata, Coca-Cola)
Basics of brand positioning, identity, and communication strategies
Famous ad campaigns and media marketing methods
Role of digital media in brand messaging & storytelling Shiksha+2CollegeDekho+2Shiksha+2gmcet.org
📖 Read newspapers, media blogs, & GK magazines for current affairs & entertainment domain knowledge
🧠 Solve daily logic/IQ puzzles (series, coding-decoding, etc.)
🎬 Note film festivals, award ceremonies, major brand campaigns
📝 Practice section-wise sample MCQs (esp. industry-specific questions)
Activity | Expected Timeline |
|---|---|
Registration Opens | April – May 2026 |
Exam Window | May – September 2026 |
Result Declaration | Within 1 week post-test |
Admission & Counseling | Immediately after results |
Exam: MCQ‑based online test (100 marks, 60 minutes)
4 Sections: English IQ, GK, Media Industry, Brands
No negative marking, hence attempt all
Syllabus: General awareness + media‑specific insight
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