🎓 GMCET 2026
Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Full Form | Global Media Common Entrance Test |
Conducting Body | Global Media Education Council |
Exam Level | National / South Asia regional-level |
Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
Total Questions | 100 (25 questions per section) |
Total Marks | 100 |
Duration | 60 minutes |
Marking Scheme | +1 for correct, no negative marking |
Accepted By | Media & Communication UG programs (e.g. BJMC, BMM, BA-Media) PW Live+14media.careers360.com+14gmcet.org+14gmcet.orgShiksha+2NSG Academy+2Vidyavision+2 |
📊 Exam Pattern
Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
English Language & Intelligence Quotient | 25 | 25 |
General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 25 | 25 |
Entertainment & Media Industry Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
Brands & Brand Communication Basics | 25 | 25 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
🕒 Time: 60 minutes
❌ Negative Marking: None
📘 Mode: Online MCQ-based format YouTube+6media.careers360.com+6Telegraph India+6Telegraph India+3Shiksha+3Shiksha+3SarvGyan
🧠 GMCET 2026 – Detailed Syllabus
1. English Language & IQ (25 Qs)
Spelling correction
Synonyms / Antonyms
Idioms & phrases
One-word substitution
Cloze tests & fill in the blanks
Grammar usage & sentence correction
Logical reasoning: series, analogy, blood relations, syllogisms, coding-decoding, critical reasoning, puzzles NSG Academy+3Shiksha+3Telegraph India+3
2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs (25 Qs)
Society, Politics & Economy
Social issues & public policy
Indian & Global history & culture
Government schemes & major events
Contemporary economic and political developments
Media influence and digital trends SarvGyan+11gmcet.org+11media.careers360.com+11Telegraph India+6media.careers360.com+6Shiksha+6
3. Entertainment Media Knowledge (25 Qs)
History & evolution of film, TV, radio
Prominent Indian & global award ceremonies (e.g. Filmfare, Oscars)
Media formats & genres
Major broadcasting organizations and platforms
Notable personalities in film, journalism, production Shiksha+2Shiksha+2CollegeDekho+2
4. Brands & Brand Communication (25 Qs)
Leading global & national brands (e.g. Apple, Coca‑Cola, Tata, Reliance)
Basics of branding & marketing strategy
Advertising campaigns & media placements
Brand positioning, identity, consumer communication
Role of digital media in effective brand messaging Telegraph India+2CollegeDekho+2media.careers360.com+2media.careers360.com
📝 Preparation Strategy Tips
Read newspapers, news portals, and GK magazines daily (focus on media & social trends)
Practice standard English grammar and reasoning exercises
Watch sample tests or MCQ quizzes covering entertainment & brand topics
Solve previous GMCET papers or mock tests to gauge speed and accuracy