- XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)
A national-level annual exam conducted by XLRI (Xavier Labour Relations Institution), Jamshedpur. It is held on the first Sunday of January every year. If candidates score more than the cut-off percentage then he/she will be shortlisted for XLRI University. The scores can also apply to over 100 B-colleges in India, including XLRI, XIMB, XIME, and others for MBA/PGDM or any other management programs.
- XAT Post-Exam Procedure:
Group discussion and personal interview (shortlisted candidates).
| Registration Start Date – 15 Jul’24 |
| Registration Last Date – 10 Dec’24 |
| Admit Card Release Date – Last Week of Dec’24 |
| Admit Card Last Date – 5 Jan’25 |
| XAT Exam Date & Time – 5 Jan’25; 1:30pm – 5:00pm |
| Answer Key Release Date – First Week of Jan’25 |
| Declaration of Result – Last Week of Jan’25 |
| Release of Scorecard – Last Week of Jan’25 |
| XAT Counselling Begins – Feb’25 |
| XAT Official Website : https://xatonline.in/ |
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XAT 2025 Exam Schedule:
Exam Duration:
- Session 1 – 1 hour 30 minutes
- Session 2 – 2 hours
Exam Pattern:
- Verbal Ability (VA)
- Logical Reasoning (LR)
- Decision Making (DM)
- Quantitative Ability (QA)
- Data Interpretation (DI)
- General Knowledge (GK)
- Essay Writing (EW)
Exam duration and pattern may change, so check the official website for the latest updates.
- VA – Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary
- QA – Mathematics, Statistics, Data Interpretation
- LR – Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Skills
- DM – Case Studies, Decision Making
- GK – Current Affairs, Business, Economy
- EW – Social and Economic Issues, Business and Management Oriented Topics, Abstract Topics
Marking Scheme:
- 1 mark – correct answers
- -0.25 marks – incorrect answers
- 0.10 marks – for every 8 unattempt questions
- No negative marking for GK and EW, the marks will be considered during Personal Interview round.
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