WLCI Aptitude Test 2024: Dates, Application Process, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Admit Card, Results

Samiksha Rautela

Updated On: September 28, 2024 02:56 PM

The WLCI Aptitude Test is an entrance exam that WLCI organizes to allow entry into its several campuses spread all over India. Below is a thorough guide that covers key details such as important dates, how to apply, eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam structure, and more.

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

Founded in 1996, WLCI has been conducting the WLCI Aptitude Test which is also referred to as the WLCI AICET (All India Combined Entrance Test). The test is used to assess the applicant's ability, with admissions being granted based on their test performance. What differentiates this test from the rest is that it does not have a specific date for all tests—students are left to choose a day that they prefer best.

The WLCI Aptitude Test 2024 announcement is expected to be out soon. The application forms can be obtained online from the official WLCI website since all announcement updates are available on the web, and no communication is carried out by post. The date of test registration usually goes on in August or September and ends by December 2024. To know more about the WLCI Aptitude Test 2024, continue reading.

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WLCI Aptitude Test 2024 Highlights

Find out the important details about the WLCI Aptitude Test 2024 below:

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)

INR 2,000

WLCI Aptitude Test 2024 Important Dates

The important dates of the WLCI Aptitude Test have not been released yet for 2024. Meanwhile, you can check out the tentative schedule of the WLCI Test below:

Events

Important Dates (Tentative)

Online Registration Starts

April 2024

Last Date to Register for WLCI AICET

May 2024

Generation of Admit Card

June 2024

WLCI Aptitude Test 2024

June 2024

Result Declaration

July 2024

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

Courses Offered through WLCI Aptitude Test 2024

WLCI Aptitude Test grants admission to the School of Fashion, School of Advertising & Graphic Design and School of Media & Mass Communication. Provided below is the list of courses offered through the WLCI Aptitude Test 2024.

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

Bachelor 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

Bachelor 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)

WLCI Aptitude Test 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Provided below are the course-wise eligibility criteria for the WLCI Aptitude Test 2024. 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-year-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 2024, 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 2024  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 2024 Application Process

Follow the steps outlined below to apply for the WLCI Aptitude Test for a smooth application process:

  • Online Registration: Open the official website of the WLCI Institute and fill in the account.
  • Access the Application Form: Once registered, through the login details of your account, open the application form.
  • Provide Necessary Information: Carefully fill in your personal and academic details to ensure all the information is accurate.
  • Upload Your Photo: You can upload your current photograph in JPEG format not more than 500 KB. All is done.
  • Payment Step: After filling up all the details, you can click on saving details followed by the option to proceed to the payment via credit card, debit card, net banking, or demand draft (DD).
  • Print Copy: Finally, take the print of the filled application form.

WLCI Aptitude Test 2024 Application Fee

The application fee for 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)

INR 2,000

SC/ ST/ PHP

INR 1,000

Overseas (Supernumerary)

INR 2,400

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WLCI Aptitude Test 2024 Exam Pattern

The aptitude test of WLCI 2024 is a written exam that is divided into two parts: Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT). Based on their 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 AffaiINR The exam pattern followed by the GAT round of the 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 2024 Admit Card

WLCI will soon announce the admit card for the Aptitude Test, which is posted directly to the candidate's registered e-mail ID. Besides the same candidates can download their admit card from the website of WLCI by accessing their account by the time line notified. Please note that no physical copy of the admit card will be mailed. The candidates must report to the examination centre with their WLCI Aptitude Test admit card. The admission card contains the student's name, photograph, roll number, venue of the exam, and test timings. No student will be allowed to enter the examination hall without this card.

WLCI Aptitude Test 2024 Syllabus

Here are some important topics that can be covered as a part of the syllabus of the WLCI Aptitude Test 2024.

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 2024 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 for 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 his/ her chances of getting shortlisted for the further stages of admission.

What is the WLCI Admission Process 2024?

The admission process evaluates the applicants with a Creative Aptitude Test, followed by a Personal Interview, to ensure they have adequate skills and qualities for the course.

Step 1: Creative Aptitude Test

The main purpose of this test is to assess an individual's performance in any area related to creativity. This is precisely what it comes down to critical talents like the ability to observe, think creatively, and sketch. Candidates are also put through tests to gauge how well they draft and use colour. Their general knowledge of their specialised topic of consideration is also examined. The exam results are heavily considered when deciding if an applicant is qualified for the course.

Step 2: Personal Interview

The interview is a thorough examination that helps determine whether the candidate is a good fit for the chosen course. This evaluation examines writing abilities, psychomotor skills, and overall visual presentation in addition to creative talent as demonstrated by a portfolio. The evaluation of the person also takes into account their demeanour, personal hygiene, and communication skills. To obtain a more comprehensive knowledge of the candidate's skills, the results of the Creative Aptitude Test and the portfolio will be discussed below.

Step 3: Post-Interview Counseling

Following the interview, a thorough process is followed to determine the cost of the career, fees, and payment schedules. This period also facilitates the candidate's ability to clarify any doubts they may have regarding the program or the organisation.

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 the WLCI Aptitude Test 2024. If you have any questions about the same, drop them in the QnA zone . To get any admission-related assistance, dial the helpline number 1800-572-9877 (toll-free) or fill up the Common Application Form . Stay tuned to CollegeDekho for more updates!

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FAQs

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.

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.

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.

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.

In which mode is the WLCI Aptitude Test held?

The WLCI Aptitude Test is held through an online mode.

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.

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