GMCET 2026: Dates, Application, Admit Card, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation Tips

Global Media Common Entrance Test (GMCET), previously known as the All India Media Entrance Test (AIMCET), is the institution and university-level entrance examination conducted to offer admissions into undergraduate media courses, such as BJMC (Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication), BA-JMC (Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication), BMC (Bachelor of Mass Communication), BMM (Bachelor of Mass Media), BA (Media & Communication), BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies), BSc (Media Technologies), and BSc (Animation & Graphics). GMCET was first conducted by the Global Media Education Council (GMEC) in 2021. The exam is powered by edinbox, which is the largest education-focused platform in South Asia. 

The GMCET 2026 exam is expected to be held in the month of July 2026. The exam is held in online mode for a duration of 60 minutes, and the question paper features a total of 100 questions, and each question carries 1 mark. Read further to know more about GMCET exam, important dates, application process, eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, admission process, and more.

Check below some of the major highlights regarding GMCET 2026 exam so you get a fair idea regarding this popular journalism and mass communication entrance.

The AIMCET 2026 important dates schedule has been released by the exam conducting authorities. Find out the complete GMCET 2026 exam dates below:

The Global Media Education Council (GMEC) is responsible for conducting GMCET. The mass communication & journalism exam is the first of its kind initiative held by the Global Media Education Council. Earlier, the GMCET exam was christened the All India Media Common Entrance Test (AIMCET). The Global Media Education Council started conducting the GMCET exam in 2021. GMEC is a global professional body of practitioners, media educators, departments of universities, and media institutes. The council works as a bridge between the three stakeholders, which are learners (trainees), media educators (institutes), and the industry (recruiters).

To appear in GMCET(AIMCET) 2026 exam, an applicant needs to fulfill certain GMCET 2026 eligibility criteria set by the Global Media Education Council (GMEC). Here's what a student needs to have:

• Students willing to apply for undergraduate programmes, such as BA-JMC and BJMC, should have qualified in 10+2 in any stream.

• General category applicants must secure at least 50% in 10+2 to be eligible to apply. For reserved categories, the minimum score is 45%

• Those with a three or four-year diploma degree from a reputed institute can also apply for GMCET 2026.

Students who wish to appear for the GMCET 2026 exam have to complete the application form available on the official website. Check out the GMCET application process 2026 below:

• Visit the official website- gmcet.in.

• Fill in your details in the 'Application Open 2026' box on the right side of the homepage.

• Click on 'Submit' and you will receive an automated email with a Username and Password on your registered email ID/phone number.

• Now log in to the official portal again using the Username and Password provided.

• Complete the registration by entering all the required details.

• Submit the application fee (Rs. 1000) through Credit/ Debit Card/ Net Banking/UPI.

• You will receive the Application Form Summary on the GMCET profile page and registered email ID.

• Download the Application Form Summary and take a printout for future reference.

GMCET 2026 Syllabus comprises four sections:

• English Language & Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
• Society, Politics, Economy, History
• Films, Television, Radio, Entertainment Media Knowledge
• Brands & Brand Communication Basic Knowledge

As per the prescribed GMCET 2026 syllabus, some questions will be asked related to the course a student is applying for. There will be objective-type questions in the paper. Test takers should prepare each of these sections well to qualify for the GMCET 2026 exam.

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As per GMCET exam pattern 2026, the entrance will be held for 60 minutes, and test takers need to attempt 100 multiple-choice questions. For every correct answer, 1 mark is awarded and the best thing is that there is no negative marking. The exam is for a total of 100 marks. There were four sections with 25 questions in each- English Language & IQ, Films, television, radio, entertainment, General knowledge of society, politics, economy, history, and Brands and Business Communication. Have a look at GMCET 2026 exam pattern:

GMCET 2026 results is being released on the official website of the Global Media Common Entrance Test two days after the exam. Students who qualify for the exam will be called for a personal interview, and the selected ones will then proceed to the counseling round. 

Students appearing for GMCET 2026 can get an exclusive scope to seek admission to undergraduate courses in Journalism and Mass Communications at various participating colleges. Explore the GMCET admission process 2026 mentioned below:

• Appearing for GMCET(AIMCET): Students successfully applying within the deadline can appear for the entrance.
• Qualifying the entrance: After the conclusion of GMCET 2026, the scorecards will be released on the official website. Those who clear the exam can move ahead with admission.
• Applying to University: Next, students must apply to their chosen university or college. They need to fill out an application form containing details of their course choice.
• Admission: Students must complete the admission formalities and pay fees to book a seat in their chosen institute.

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Students aspiring to enroll in various journalism and mass communication courses through GMCET can raise their queries concerning the application, admit card, and others at the contact addresses given below:

• Phone Number: + 8035018499

• E-mail id: support@gmcet.org