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XAT

What is XAT Exam?
Xavier Aptitude Test or XAT is an online computer based entrance exam which grants the eligible candidates admission for MBA courses offered by XLRI Jamshedpur, XIMB Bhubaneswar, IMT Ghaziabad, TAPMI etc along with other 160+ management institutes in the country. The exam is conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur, which is the same league as that of the top IIMs of the country, in association with XAMI (Xavier Association of Management Institutes). It is the one of the most widely attempted entrance exams after CAT exam with more than 100000+ students enrolling each year.
XAT Exam Notification and Overview

The XAT exam is an important step for MBA aspirants, held every January by XLRI Jamshedpur. The official notification, typically out in August on the XAT website, gives essential details like registration dates, exam date, and fees.

During registration, candidates fill out their personal and academic info, choose test cities, and pay the fee. The notification also explains the exam format, including sections like Verbal Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability, and General Knowledge. It highlights any updates or changes in the pattern.

Keeping up with this notification is key to staying on track with deadlines and requirements, making it a must-follow for all XAT candidates.

XAT Eligibility Criteria 2024

The eligibility criteria for the XAT 2024 exam have been outlined, and they largely mirror those from previous years. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree of at least three years’ duration in any discipline from a recognized institution. Importantly, there is no minimum percentage required to apply for the XAT. Candidates with professional degrees such as CA or CS are also eligible to appear for the exam.

Additionally, those in the final year of their undergraduate program are allowed to apply, provided they complete their course by June 2024. NRI and foreign candidates can apply through the GMAT, though domestic candidates must apply via the XAT itself. No specific work experience is required for eligibility, which is the same across XLRI and other participating colleges

DATE Upcoming Exam Dates
15 Jul '24 - 30 Nov '24
XAT 2025 Exam registration
Oct '24
XAT Mock Test by XLRI
20 Dec '24
XAT 2025 admit card download starts
05 Jan '25
XAT 2025 Exam
Jan '25
XAT 2025 response sheet release
Jan '25
XAT 2025 result
Jan '25
XAT 2025 Cut Offs Release
XAT Paper Pattern 2024
Exam Mode
Exam Duration
Duration of exam

180 
Name of the sections

Paper 1 -
Verbal and Logical Ability
Decision Making
Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation
Paper 2 – 
General Knowledge
Essay Writing
Section wise time duration

Paper 1 consists of the first 3 sections and has a time limit of 165 minutes (no sectional limit). Paper 2 consists of General Knowledge and Essay Writing and has a time limit of 25 minutes.
Number of questions per section

100 questions in total
Paper 1 -
Verbal and Logical Ability – 26 questions
Decision Making – 21 questions
Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation – 28 questions
Paper 2 –
General Knowledge – 25 questions
Essay Writing – 1 question
Total Marks
95
Marking Scheme

+1 for every right answer
-0.25 for every wrong answer
-0.1 for every additional question not attempted over 8 questions
XAT 2024 Application Fee

The application fee for XAT 2024 is Rs 2,000. Candidates can pay this fee using a credit or debit card or net banking. It is important to note that there is no relaxation in the application fee for candidates from reserved categories. Additionally, if candidates are interested in programs at XLRI, they will need to pay an additional Rs 200 for each program they apply to. For Indian candidates applying for the General Management Program (GMP) through GMAT, the fee is Rs 2,500, while NRI/Foreign candidates applying through GMAT will incur a fee of Rs 5,000.

Syllabus for XAT Exam
 Verbal and Logical Ability
  1. Paragraph Jumbles
  2. Correction of Errors in Sentences, Correct Usage of Words
  3. Sentence Completion  
  4. Paragraph Completion 
  5. Cloze test
  6. Reading Comprehension
  7. Vocabulary Based Questions
  8. Clocks & Calendars
  9. Analogy
  10. Fact, Inference and Judgment
  11. Binary Logic
  12. Seating Arrangement
  13. Blood Relations
  14. Logical Sequences
  15. Assumption, Premise and Conclusion
 Decision Making
  1. Conditioning and Grouping tests
  2. Data Arrangement test
  3. Complex Arrangements
  4. Situational decision making 
  5. Caselets
Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation
  1. Numbers and its applications
  2. Percentages and its applications 
  3. Ratio and Its applications 
  4. Algebra and its applications
  5. Geometry and its applications
  6. Tables and Bar, Pie & Line Graphs
General Knowledge section & Essay Writing
  1. politics
  2. economy
  3. science
  4. technology
  5. sports
  6. entertainment
  7. world
  8. world
XAT Exam Cutoff

The cutoff for the XAT 2024 exam will be released by XLRI Jamshedpur for each program tentatively on January 29, 2024. Candidates who meet the cutoff prescribed by the institute will be required to participate in further selection procedures, which include group discussions, personal interviews, and written ability tests​