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FAQ's about TeleXIC

1. What accreditation will the Distance Learning programme give me ? Is it equivalent to a diploma ?
2. What is the duration of the course ?
3. How much does this course cost ?
3a. If I am a student living out of India is the fee the same ?
4. How will I get a job after doing this course ?
5. Is this course recognised ?
6. How do I apply ?


1. What accreditation will the Distance Learning programme give me ? Is it equivalent to a diploma ? On completing certain modules, you will receive a certificate, not a diploma. (A Diploma is given for a longer period of study, and would normally comprise at least 3 or 4 modules.) XIC and teleXIC which it incorporates, is an autonomous body and its diplomas and certificates have a premium value in the media industry. This is why XIC students are much sought after by professional bodies in media production and corporate communication.


2. What is the duration of the course ? The Distance Learning Programme for each subject ( module) is planned to last 6 – 8 months. On registration and payment of the required fees, the student is given his/her login name and password. On completion of this period, both login name and password will expire, and if the course has not been completed, further registration and fee will be required. On completion of the course, a certificate (in hard copy) is sent to all successful candidates (within 30 days). The duration for Self Enhancement Courses is one month, and no certificate is issued on completion of the course. The Distance Education Programme does not have a fixed registration date. This means that the student can apply for the course at any time, and he/she can begin the course at any time. From the day the student registers, he/she is given access for a stipulated period within which the course is to be completed.


3. How much does this course cost ? The fees vary depending on the course. All payments must be made by demand draft to teleXIC Xavier Institute of Communications, St.Xavier's College, Mumbai-400 001. On completing the registration, the student receives a password which enables him to log in and access the lessons.


3a. If I am a student living out of India is the fee the same ? The fees for students living in South Asia i.e. India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka is Rs.5,000/- including registration and course material. Demand draft to be drawn in favour of teleXIC at Mumbai. Fees for students living in other countries is Rs.15,000/- all inclusive. Demand draft to be drawn in favour of teleXIC at Mumbai. For Self Enhancement courses the fees are Rs.500/- for those in India, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Fees for students living in other countries is Rs.1,500/-.


4. How will I get a job after doing this course ? X I C has a placement service Xpress. Students, ex-students, and distance education students can register with Xpress for a nominal fee. A student's name is selected and sent to potential clients who look for candidates. Distance learning students must register with Xpress, and will only become eligible for placement after finishing the whole course.


5. Is this course recognised ? Over the last three decades, the Xavier Institute of Communications has built up a solid reputation for the quality of its professional courses, and the flexibility and creativity of its learning systems. The diplomas and certificates it awards do not have any academic recognition from the university, nor from any professional association but XIC's students are much sought after by newspapers, advertising agencies, public relations houses and others in corporate communication.


6. How do I apply ? You may apply online visiting our website http://www.telexic.com or by e-mail, and with your filled in application form by post, with your name, age, postal address, email address, telephone number, we also require 2 recent passport size photographs. This will be used for identification for the tests. It will also be printed on the certificate issued to you after completion of the course. This will not be required for those who apply for the Self Enhancement Courses.

To download Application form visit http://www.telexic.com For further details contact: wendy@telexic.com or visit: http://www.telexic.com