WLCI Aptitude Test 2023: Dates, Application Process, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Admit Card, Results

Samiksha Rautela

Updated On: December 26, 2022 01:33 pm IST

WLCI Aptitude Test is conducted by WLCI for admission to its various campuses spread across India. Find out everything about the WLCI Aptitude Test 2023 including the important dates, application form, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, selection process, result, etc.

WLCI Aptitude Test 2023: Dates, Application Process, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Admit Card, Results

Set up in the year 1996, WLCI conducts an Aptitude Test, known as WLCI Aptitude Test to shortlist deserving candidates. It also goes by the name WLCI AICET or WLCI All India Combined Entrance Test. The entrance exam is designed to measure the aptitude of students and offer them admission based on their performance. WLCI Aptitude Test is not held on a particular date and candidates are provided with the option to select a day as per their convenience.

WLCI Aptitude Test 2023 notification will be out very soon. The application form for the WLCI Aptitude Test 2023 will be released on the official website of WLCI. In fact, all the updates and notifications are announced online and no separate communication is done via post. 

The registration process of the WLCI Aptitude Test usually commences in August/ September and stretches until December 2023. Read on to gather more information about WLCI Aptitude Test 2023.

WLCI Aptitude Test 2023 Highlights

Find out the important details about the WLCI Aptitude Test 2023below:

Exam Name

WLCI Aptitude Test

Conducting Body

WLCI (Wigan and Leigh College India)

Exam Level

University Level Exam

Mode of Application

Online

Mode of Exam

Pen-paper Based (Offline)

Languages

English only

Exam Frequency

Once a Year

Application Fee (General)

Rs. 2,000

WLCI Aptitude Test 2023 Important Dates

The important dates of the WLCI Aptitude Test have not been released yet for 2023. Meanwhile, you can check out the tentative schedule of the WLCI Test below:

Events

Important Dates (Tentative)

Online Registration Starts

To be Announced

Last Date to Register for WLCI AICET

To be Announced

Generation of Admit Card

To be Announced

WLCI Aptitude Test 2023

To be Announced

Result Declaration

To be Announced

Note: The fresh and confirmed schedule will be updated above as soon as it is released.

Courses Offered through WLCI Aptitude Test 2023

 WLCI Aptitude Test grants admission to the School of Fashion, School of Advertising & Graphic Design and School of Media & Mass Communication. Provided below are the list of courses offered through the WLCI Aptitude Test 2023.

Department Name

UG level Courses

PG Level Courses

School of Fashion

BA (Hons.) Fashion Design

Executive Diploma in Fashion Technology - Apparel Merchandising/ Design

Professional Diploma in Fashion Technology (Integrated)

Professional Diploma in Fashion Technology

Advanced Diploma in Fashion Technology

Bachelors of Design (Fashion Design)

BTEC – HND in Fashion & Textile

School of Media & Mass Communication

Professional Diploma in Mass Communication (Integrated)

Executive Diploma in Journalism/ Film/ PR

BA (Hons.) Media Production/ Mass Communication

Professional Diploma in Mass Communication

Advanced Diploma in Media Production

BTEC – HND in Creative Media Production

BA (Journalism & Mass Communication)

School of Advertising & Graphic Design

Bachelors of Design (Communication Design)

Professional Diploma in Visual Communication

Advanced Diploma in Advertising & Graphic Design

Executive Diploma in Graphic Design – Advertising/Visual Merchandising/Printing

Professional Diploma in Visual Communication (Integrated)

BTEC – HND in Art & Design

BA (Hons.) Art & Design/ Animation

School of Business Management

Professional Diploma in Business Management

Professional Diploma in Business Management

Advanced Diploma in Business Management

MBA (Strategic Management)

BBA (International Business)

BTEC – HND in Business

BA (Hons.) International Business

BBA-MBA (Strategic Management)

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WLCI Aptitude Test 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Provided below is the course-wise eligibility criteria of the WLCI Aptitude Test 2023. Make sure to satisfy it before applying for the entrance test.

Undergraduate Programmes at WLCI:

To pursue an undergraduate programme from WLCI the following criteria must be met:

Candidates must have completed a 10+2 level examination from a recognized State/ Central board of education.

OR

Aspirants must have qualified GCE or General Certificate Education examination (London/ Cambridge/ Sri Lanka) at the International Baccalaureate (IB)/ Advanced (A) level.

OR

Applicants must have cleared any Public School/ University/ Board Exam in India or abroad. The exam must be recognised as equivalent to the 10+2 system by AIU or the Association of Indian Universities.

OR

Candidates must have acquired a passing grade in the SSC exam held by the National Open School with at least 5 subjects.

OR

The aspirant must be a holder of at least a 3 or 4 years long Diploma that is recognised by the State Board of Technical Education or AICTE.

Note: Candidates still appearing for the qualifying examination are free to apply for WLCI AICET 2023, given that they produce all the required documents at the time of counselling or admission.

Postgraduate Programmes at WLCI:

Check out the eligibility criteria of WLCI AICET 2023  for the postgraduate programmes below:

Applicants must have completed an undergraduate level degree in any discipline/ stream from any institute/ university/ college recognised in India.

OR

Candidates must possess an Advanced Diploma in Mass Communication/ Advertising and Graphic Design/ Fashion Technology from WLCI.

OR

Candidates must possess a Diploma of a minimum duration of 3 years in Mass Communication/ Advertising and Graphic Design/ Fashion Technology from any other college/ institution.

WLCI Aptitude Test 2023 Application Process

The application form of WLCI AICET is released through an online mode. Candidates can check out the steps to apply for the WLCI Aptitude Test below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of WLCI and register yourself online.

Step 2: Log in using the registered details to obtain the application form.

Step 3: Enter valid personal and academic details.

Step 4: Click on ‘Save’ and upload the photograph up to 500 KB and in JPEG format.

Step 5: Select ‘Save & Proceed’.

Step 6: Pay the application fee through Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Netbanking/ Demand Draft (DD).

Step 7: After a successful transaction, take a printout of the application form for future reference.

WLCI Aptitude Test 2023 Application Fee

The application fee of the WLCI Aptitude Test is different for different categories. Check out the category-wise application fee of WLCI AICET below:

Category Name

Application Fee

General/ OBC (Non-Creamy)

Rs. 2,000

SC/ ST/ PHP

Rs. 1,000

Overseas (Supernumerary)

Rs. 2,400

Also Read: Self-Study Guide for Design Entrance Exams in India

WLCI Aptitude Test 2023 Exam Pattern

The aptitude test of WLCI 2023 is a written exam that is divided into two parts- Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT). Based on the performance in the aforementioned rounds, students are shortlisted for a personal interview. Elaborated below are the weightage for the same:

Courses

GAT

CAT

Personal Interview

PDFT/ PDMC/ PDVC

25%

25%

50%

Other Courses

25%

50%

25%

The GAT round consists of questions from Quantitative Ability, Analytical Ability, Communication Ability and GK & Current Affairs. The exam pattern followed by the GAT round of WLCI Aptitude Test is as follows:

Total Sections

4

Name of Sections

Quantitative Ability, Analytical Ability, Communication Ability and GK & Current Affairs

Questions per Section

25 Questions

Total Questions

100 Questions

Exam Duration

1 Hour

Marks per Correct Attempt

+1

Total Marks

100 Marks

Negative Marking

No 

In the CAT round of WLCI AICET 2022, the creative, innovative and illustration skills of the candidates are assessed while in the personal interview round, applicants are evaluated based on their communication, aptness for the course, career orientation, aptitude, general awareness, creative & lateral thinking and co-curricular and academic achievements.

WLCI Aptitude Test 2023 Admit Card

The admit card of the WLCI Aptitude Test is released by WLCI and is sent to the registered e-mail id of the candidates. Applicants can also download it by visiting the official website of WLCI and logging in to their respective accounts. No hard copies of the WLCI AICET 2023 are sent via mail/ post. 

Every participant student needs to carry the admit card of WLCI Aptitude Test to the test centre or else they will not be allowed to sit for the test. The candidate’s name, photograph, roll number are mentioned on the admit card along with the exam venue details and test timings.

WLCI Aptitude Test 2023 Syllabus

Here are some important topics that can be covered as a part of the syllabus of the WLCI Aptitude Test 2023.

Quantitative Ability

Addition, Multiplication & Division

Work and Task

Rate of Interest

Fractions

Percentage

Ratio and Proportion

Distance

Bars

Case-lets

Data Sufficiency

Analytical Ability

Assumptions

Data Structures

Blood Relations

Binary Logic

Coding-Decoding

Direction Sense

Family Tree

Clocks & Calendars

Data Arrangement

Seating Arrangement

Puzzles & Series

Proposition

Venn Diagram

Syllogism

Statements

Sets

Communication Ability

Analogies

Grammar

Different usage of the same word

Synonyms & Antonyms

Jumbled paragraphs

Fill in the blanks

Contextual usage

Sentence completion

Reading Comprehension

One-word substitution

Para Completion and inference

Syllogisms

Sentence correction

Para-jumbles

Verbal Logic & Verbal Reasoning

Words with Corresponding Meanings

Singular & Plural

Idioms & Phrases

Correct Spellings

One-word Substitutes

GK & Current Affairs

National Events

International Events

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WLCI Aptitude Test 2023 Result

WLCI, i.e. the conducting body of the WLCI Aptitude Test, sends the result of the exam to the registered e-mail id of the candidate. Aspirants can also download it by visiting the official website of WLCI and entering their registered email id and date of birth.

Those who qualify the WLCI Aptitude Test are invited to appear for a personal interview round. The better the performance of an individual in the GAT & WAT rounds of WLCI AICET, the higher are his/ her chances of getting shortlisted for the further stages of admission. 

What is the WLCI Admission Process 2023?

The admission process follows a comprehensive evaluation of the candidate through a Creative Aptitude Test and Personal Interview in order to ascertain their aptitude and suitability for the course.

Step 1: Creative Aptitude Test

  • The Creative Aptitude Test aims to assess the candidate’s creative aptitude and ability in their respective fields.
  • The test is administered to assess specific skills of the candidates such as the power of observation, innovation design, and drawing abilities.
  • An important aspect of the test is to assess the candidate’s usage of color and illustration.
  • Candidates are tested for general knowledge pertaining to their field of interest.
  • The candidate’s performance in this test is an important factor to ascertain his/her suitability for the course.

Step 2: Personal Interview

  • The personal interview is a detailed assessment of the candidate’s suitability to join the course. They are assessed on creative ability (Portfolio, Hand Skills/Writing Skills), Grooming, Communication Skills, and attitude.
  • During the personal interview, the student’s portfolio and creative Aptitude tests are discussed.

Step 3: Post Interview Counselling

  • At this stage, the candidate is given detailed information of the career pathways, fee structure, and payment plan.
  • The candidate is also given the opportunity to clarify any doubt regarding the course and the institution.

Colleges Accepting WLCI Aptitude Test 

Those students who have performed exceptionally well in all the selection rounds of WLCI AICET are called for the counselling of WLCI Aptitude Test. Check out the list of colleges accepting scores of WLCI AICET:

This was all the important information about WLCI Aptitude Test 2023. If you have any question about the same, drop them in the QnA zone. To get any admission related assistance, just dial the helpline number 1800-572-9877 (toll-free) or fill up the Common Application Form.

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FAQs

WLCI Aptitude Test offers admission to which colleges?

The WLCI Aptitude Test provides admission to WLCI Bangalore, WLCI Delhi, WLCI Chennai, WLCI Hyderabad, WLCI Kathmandu, WLCI Greater Noida, WLCI Mumbai, WLCI Pune, WLCI Kolkata and WLCI Surat.

In which mode is the WLCI Aptitude Test held?

The WLCI Aptitude Test is held through an online mode.

How much is the application fee for the WLCI Aptitude Test?

The application fee for the WLCI Aptitude Test is different for different categories. For the general category candidates, the fee is Rs. 2,000, for the SC, ST and PHP candidates the fee is Rs. 1,000 and for the overseas aspirants, the fee is Rs, 2,400.

Does the WLCI Aptitude Test follow a negative marking scheme?

No marks are deducted for wrongly attempted questions which imply that the WLCI Aptitude Test does not follow the negative marking scheme.

What all sections are a part of the WLCI Aptitude Test?

The sections that are a part of the WLCI Aptitude Test are Quantitative Ability, Analytical Ability, Communication Ability and GK & Current Affairs.

Is a personal interview conducted after the completion of the WLCI Aptitude Test?

Yes, those students who clear the CAT & GAT rounds of the WLCI Aptitude Test have to appear for a personal interview round where the academic brilliance and interpersonal skills of the students will be evaluated.

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