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XAT Examination 2024: Latest Update  

About XAT 2024

XAT 2024 will be conducted on Sunday, January 7, 2024. XLRI conducts XAT on behalf of XAMI. For more than 72 years XLRI is conducting XAT at all India level to select the most appropriate students for management education. The XAT score is being used by more than 160 institutes for admission.

The Xavier Aptitude Test is a national-level exam that is conducted for admissions to MBA and PGDM courses across more than 160 universities across India. The top business schools accepting the XAT exam include XLRI Jamshedpur, XIMB Bhubaneswar and IMT Ghaziabad.

XAVIER APTITUDE TEST (XAT) EXAM

The syllabus for XAT Exam is given below:-

XAT EXAM: RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR QUANTITATIVE ABILITY & DATA INTERPRETATION

XAT Examination 2024: Latest Update  

About XAT 2024

XAT 2024 will be conducted on Sunday, January 7, 2024. XLRI conducts XAT on behalf of XAMI. For more than 72 years XLRI is conducting XAT at all India level to select the most appropriate students for management education. The XAT score is being used by more than 160 institutes for admission.

The Xavier Aptitude Test is a national-level exam that is conducted for admissions to MBA and PGDM courses across more than 160 universities across India. The top business schools accepting the XAT exam include XLRI Jamshedpur, XIMB Bhubaneswar and IMT Ghaziabad.

XAVIER APTITUDE TEST (XAT) EXAM

The syllabus for XAT Exam is given below:-

XAT EXAM: RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR QUANTITATIVE ABILITY & DATA INTERPRETATION

1- How to prepare for Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma

2- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal

3- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha

4- Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K. Sinha

XAT EXAM: RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR VERBAL ABILITY AND LOGICAL REASONING

1- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal

2- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Ajay Singh

3- Word Power Made Easy Book by Norman Lewis

4- Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey

5- High School English Grammar & Composition by Wren & Martin

XAT EXAM: RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR DECISION MAKING

1- Target XAT 2020 (Past papers & mock tests) by Disha experts

2- Analytical and Logical Reasoning by Arihant Publications

3- Jabbing the XAT (with solved papers) by R.K. Jha

XAT EXAM: RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Newspapers and Magazines like The Hindu, Economic Times, Financial Express, Hindu Business Line, Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Business Today, Business World, and Competition Success Review are the best source to increase general knowledge.

XAT EXAM: SYLLABUS OUTCOME

1. Core Topics from Verbal and Logical Ability Section:-  Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Paragraph Completion, and Parajumble, etc.

2. Core Topics from Decision Making Section:- Decision Making in a situation, Data Arrangement Test, and Situational, etc.

3. Core Topics from Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation Section:- Distance and Speed, Distance and heights, Geometry, Profit & Loss, Probability, Algebra Function and DI, etc.

IMPORTANT LINK:

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XAT Examination 2024: Latest Update  

About XAT 2024

XAT 2024 will be conducted on Sunday, January 7, 2024. XLRI conducts XAT on behalf of XAMI. For more than 72 years XLRI is conducting XAT at all India level to select the most appropriate students for management education. The XAT score is being used by more than 160 institutes for admission.

The Xavier Aptitude Test is a national-level exam that is conducted for admissions to MBA and PGDM courses across more than 160 universities across India. The top business schools accepting the XAT exam include XLRI Jamshedpur, XIMB Bhubaneswar and IMT Ghaziabad.

XAVIER APTITUDE TEST (XAT) EXAM

XAT Exam is one of the biggest MBA entrance exams which most MBA aspirants attempt along with CAT. It opens doors to some of the best B-Schools in India including the flagship XLRI Jamshedpur which conducts the exam.

The XAT Exam is also considered to be one of the toughest MBA entrance exams because of the inclusion of General Knowledge as well as the unique XAT Exam Pattern which keeps the scores for the XAT Exam quite low.

XAT: EXAM PATTERN

The XAT Exam Pattern consists of two papers with a total of 102 Questions overall. The distributions of questions are given below:

NOTE: The scores obtained in the GK section will not be counted for calculating the final XAT Score.

XAT: MODE OF EXAMINATION

XAT Examination will be held as an Online Computer Based Test. Questions will be Objective type Multiple choice in nature.

XAT: MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION

The exam paper for XAT Examination will be in English Only.

XAT: MARKING SCHEME

1- Each question carries 1 mark.

2- Each question will have 5 options.

3- Negative marks awarded for every incorrect answer: -0.25 mark.

4. Negative marks awarded for every unattempted question after 8 unattempted questions: - 0.10 mark.

5- Negative marking does not apply to General Knowledge questions.

6- Essay shall be evaluated after the candidate will be shortlisted for the interview.

7- Only 8 unattempted questions are allowed. Beyond that, 0.10 marks will be deducted for every unattempted question.

XAT EXAM: FAST FACTS

1- Acronym - XAT

2- Conduting Body/Administrator - XLRI Jamshedpur

3- Exam Purpose - For Admission to MBA/PGDM programs

4- Exam Mode - Computer Based Test (CBT)

5- Exam Stages - Single Paper with Part-I and Part II

6- Offered - Once a Year

IMPORTANT LINK:

For Official Website - Click Here
For Information Bulletin - Click Here

XAT Examination 2024: Latest Update  

About XAT 2024

XAT 2024 will be conducted on Sunday, January 7, 2024. XLRI conducts XAT on behalf of XAMI. For more than 72 years XLRI is conducting XAT at all India level to select the most appropriate students for management education. The XAT score is being used by more than 160 institutes for admission.

The Xavier Aptitude Test is a national-level exam that is conducted for admissions to MBA and PGDM courses across more than 160 universities across India. The top business schools accepting the XAT exam include XLRI Jamshedpur, XIMB Bhubaneswar and IMT Ghaziabad.

XAVIER APTITUDE TEST (XAT) EXAM

Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a national level entrance test conducted for admission into MBA/PGDM programs. Candidates applying for XAT must fulfill the XAT eligibility criteria and other conditions before filling up the XAT application form.

The candidate’s eligibility for XAT Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-

1- Nationality

2- Age Limit

3- Educational Qualifications

XAT EXAM: NATIONALITY

1- Candidates with Indian citizenship can apply for XAT.

2- NRI & foreign candidates can also apply for the exam.

3- Foreign nationals can apply through GMAT scores.

XAT EXAM: AGE LIMIT

XAT eligibility criteria prescribe ‘No Age Bar’ to appear in the XAT exam. Going along the XAT Eligibility Criteria, XLRI also does not restrict any candidate to seek admission on the basis of age.

XAT EXAM: EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1- Candidates must be holding a three-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university.

2- Candidates in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for XAT provided they can furnish their bachelor's degree certificate and mark sheet by the end of the admission year.

XAT Eligibility Criteria for XLRI courses

There are more than 160 XAT participating institutes that accept XAT scores. XLRI Jamshedpur, one of the most aspired colleges for candidates, however, has different eligibility criteria based on the programme pursued.

At present XLRI Jamshedpur offers three management courses namely- PGDM in Human Resource Management, Business Management and General Management Programmes. XLRI eligibility criteria for the latter course is however different from those of the other two courses. Check the XAT eligibility criteria for XLRI courses below:

XAT EXAM: ELIGIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS

1- Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree of a minimum of three years duration or equivalent from a recognized authority in any discipline.

2- Final year students are also eligible to apply for the exam.

3- There is no minimum aggregate marks criterion for appearing in XAT. 

4- NRI and Foreign Candidates can also apply on the basis of GMAT (except Dubai and Kathmandu candidates where candidates have an option of appearing for XAT).

5- There is no restriction on the number of attempts.

6- There is no upper or lower age limit for XAT.

7- Candidates with PG degree need to provide their PG percentage in the application form instead of graduation percentage.

IMPORTANT LINK:

For Official Website - Click Here
For Information Bulletin - Click Here

XAT Examination 2024: Latest Update  

About XAT 2024

XAT 2024 will be conducted on Sunday, January 7, 2024. XLRI conducts XAT on behalf of XAMI. For more than 72 years XLRI is conducting XAT at all India level to select the most appropriate students for management education. The XAT score is being used by more than 160 institutes for admission.

The Xavier Aptitude Test is a national-level exam that is conducted for admissions to MBA and PGDM courses across more than 160 universities across India. The top business schools accepting the XAT exam include XLRI Jamshedpur, XIMB Bhubaneswar and IMT Ghaziabad.

XAT 2024 EXAM DATES

XAT 2023 EXAM DATES

XAVIER APTITUDE TEST (XAT) 2022 EXAM DATES

The schedule for XAT 2022 is given below:-

XAVIER APTITUDE TEST (XAT) 2021 EXAM DATES

The schedule for XAT 2021 is given below:- 

IMPORTANT LINK:

For Official Website - Click Here
For Information Bulletin -

XAT Examination 2024: Latest Update  

About XAT 2024

XAT 2024 will be conducted on Sunday, January 7, 2024. XLRI conducts XAT on behalf of XAMI. For more than 72 years XLRI is conducting XAT at all India level to select the most appropriate students for management education. The XAT score is being used by more than 160 institutes for admission.

The Xavier Aptitude Test is a national-level exam that is conducted for admissions to MBA and PGDM courses across more than 160 universities across India. The top business schools accepting the XAT exam include XLRI Jamshedpur, XIMB Bhubaneswar and IMT Ghaziabad.

XAT 2024 EXAM DATES

XAT 2023 EXAM DATES

XAVIER APTITUDE TEST (XAT) 2022 EXAM DATES

The schedule for XAT 2022 is given below:-

XAVIER APTITUDE TEST (XAT) 2021 EXAM DATES

The schedule for XAT 2021 is given below:- 

IMPORTANT LINK:

For Official Website - Click Here
For Information Bulletin - Click Here???????

XAT Examination 2024: Latest Update  

About XAT 2024

XAT 2024 will be conducted on Sunday, January 7, 2024. XLRI conducts XAT on behalf of XAMI. For more than 72 years XLRI is conducting XAT at all India level to select the most appropriate students for management education. The XAT score is being used by more than 160 institutes for admission.

The Xavier Aptitude Test is a national-level exam that is conducted for admissions to MBA and PGDM courses across more than 160 universities across India. The top business schools accepting the XAT exam include XLRI Jamshedpur, XIMB Bhubaneswar and IMT Ghaziabad.

XAVIER APTITUDE TEST (XAT) 2023 EXAM ANALYSIS

XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) 2023 was conducted online on January 8, 2023, between 2 PM and 5:30 PM. The test had almost the same structure as last year. 

Overall Alaysis

Verbal & Logical Ability

The VALR section consisted of the following topics:

XAT Examination 2024: Latest Update  

About XAT 2024

XAT 2024 will be conducted on Sunday, January 7, 2024. XLRI conducts XAT on behalf of XAMI. For more than 72 years XLRI is conducting XAT at all India level to select the most appropriate students for management education. The XAT score is being used by more than 160 institutes for admission.

The Xavier Aptitude Test is a national-level exam that is conducted for admissions to MBA and PGDM courses across more than 160 universities across India. The top business schools accepting the XAT exam include XLRI Jamshedpur, XIMB Bhubaneswar and IMT Ghaziabad.

XAVIER APTITUDE TEST (XAT) 2023 EXAM ANALYSIS

XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) 2023 was conducted online on January 8, 2023, between 2 PM and 5:30 PM. The test had almost the same structure as last year. 

Overall Alaysis

Verbal & Logical Ability

The VALR section consisted of the following topics:

Decision Making

Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation

General Awareness

The distribution of the 25 questions in the GA section was as follows:

1. History and Geography

2. Economy & Business

3. Polity

4. Sports

5. Science and Technology

6. Personality & Awards, etc

Essay Writing

1. Risk is the essential need of the soul, the absence of which produces a kind of boredom which paralyses in a different way from fear, but almost as much.

2. Rapid decarbonization to fulfil India’s net zero commitments will have business consequences.

3. Someone with half your IQ is making 10x as you, because they are not smart enough to doubt themselves.

XAVIER APTITUDE TEST (XAT) 2022 EXAM ANALYSIS

XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) 2022 was conducted successfully on 2nd January 2022 across several centres in the country. XAT 2022 was conducted in a single slot from 9:30 AM- 12:40 PM.
There were a total of 101 questions which included 100 MCQs and 1 Essay question. The essay section was reintroduced in XAT 2022 after XAT 2018.XAT 2022 paper consisted of two time-bound parts. Part 1 -165 minutes and Part 2 - 25 Minutes. There is no negative marking for the General Knowledge questions.

Analysis has been done on the paper which has been recently successfully conducted for XAT on January 2, 2022. This analysis will help all the candidates who have appeared in the exam or all those aspirants who are going to appear for the exam in the future.

OVERALL ANALYSIS

The overview of the exam in terms of the good attempts in all the sections is as follows:

Verbal & Logical Ability

The VALR section consisted of the following topics:

Decision Making

 A total of 28 questions are asked in the Decision making which included 7 case studies. Some of these case studies were as follows:

1- Research in Engineering Colleges by Teachers

2- School Fee issues in the COVID-19 pandemic

3- Construction of bridge in village

4- Assignment given to students

5- Resident Scientists in PSU

6- Dosa seller in front of hospital

Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation

The exam analysis for the Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation section is as follows:

General Awareness

The distribution of the 25 questions in the GA section was as follows:

XAT 2022 Essay Section Topics

The Essay section consisted of two topics out of which the candidate had to write an essay on any one of the following topics. The word limit was 250 words. In case if the candidate wanted to type more beyond the 250 words the system will not take the input. It is however to be noted that Essay would be evaluated only if the candidate is shortlisted for the interview.

 Essay 1- Capitalism and Democracy cannot co-exist ?
 Essay 2-Stellar performances in academics are sought by institutions but such people make average managers

XAVIER APTITUDE TEST (XAT) 2021

Analysis has been done on the paper which has been recently successfully conducted for XAT on January 3, 2021.

XAT 2021 has been reported a bit more difficult exam with tricky Decision Making and it is expected that XAT cut offs may remain low in view of the difficulty level of the exam.

XAT 2021 Sectional Analysis

Part-I in XAT 2021 had 75 questions divided in three sections which included MCQs. Part-II in XAT 2021 had 25 GK questions. Here is Section wise XAT 2021 Exam Analysis:

Verbal and Logical Ability

1- There were a total of 26 questions in the XAT VA section.

2- Similar to Last year Question paper.

3- The Section had 17 Reading Comprehension questions based on 6 RC passages and one poem.

4- The poem was a short one as was last year, but was abstract.

5- The six passages were of 150 - 350 words each.

6- The section had 9 Verbal Ability/Reasoning questions.

7- The Verbal ability and Verbal Reasoning questions were based on grammar, vocabulary, reasoning including Critical Reasoning and Jumbled Paragraphs.

8- RC Passages were of medium to high difficulty level.

9- Almost all the questions were inferential and application-based.

10- The options were close and the directions emphasised to choose the best option among them.

Good Attempts: An attempt of about 14-15 questions in this section in about 50-55 minutes, with about 75% accuracy would be considered a good attempt.

Decision Making (DM)

1- Out of 21 questions in this section, no question was based on quant.

2- DM section had 7 sets of 3 questions each.

3- Most of the problem sets were short and easy to read.

4- Some questions were tricky and ambiguous as no answer seemed correct and more than one option appeared correct.

5- Questions were of medium difficulty.

6- The section was more difficult compared to last year.

Good Attempts: An attempt of about 11-13 questions with about 80% accuracy in 55 minutes would be good to cross cut offs.

Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation

1- Out of the 28 questions, 19 were on Quantitative Ability and 9 were on Data Interpretation.

2- One question in the question was based on logic

3- There were three sets on Data Interpretation with three questions each.

4- The set on Venn Diagram was Difficult.

5- Other two sets based on table, based on scatter plot were of medium Difficulty Level.

6- There were a few sitters which should have been attempted.

7- The section had many time consuming questions.

8- This section was of moderate difficulty level.

Good Attempts: An attempt of about 16-18 questions with 80 percent accuracy in 55-60 minutes would be considered a good attempt.

General Awareness

1- 25 GK questions were divided into 15 current affairs questions and 10 static GK questions.

2- GK section was more difficult than last year.

3- 14 questions were based on national events.

4- 10 questions were based on international events.

5- 1 question was based on general science.

6- Questions covered a wide range of diverse areas including Science, History, Geography, Business, Economy, Who’s Who, books, authors.

7- One could have attempted 15 questions very well.

8- Since there was no negative marking in this section, all the questions could be attempted.

9- 7-8 Marks in this section would be a good score.

Overall Difficulty Level Of The Exam

Major Highlights

1- Overall Difficulty Level to be Moderate to Difficult.

2- The Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation section was the most difficult section to solve.

3- The Data Interpretation questions were lengthy and took extra time to solve.

4- The descriptive-type essay writing question has been removed from this year's XAT.

5- There is no negative marking for the General Knowledge questions and the marks scored in that section are not considered in percentile calculation.

XAT 2021 Cut Offs

Check expected XAT cut off (raw score) for admission to XLRI’s PGDM-BM and PGDM-HRM programmes.

XAT 2021 Cut Off for Business Management (BM) programme

XAT 2021 Cut Off for Human Resource Management (HRM) programme

IMPORTANT LINK:

For Official Website - Click Here
For Information Bulletin - Click Here

XAT Examination 2024: Latest Update  

About XAT 2024

XAT 2024 will be conducted on Sunday, January 7, 2024. XLRI conducts XAT on behalf of XAMI. For more than 72 years XLRI is conducting XAT at all India level to select the most appropriate students for management education. The XAT score is being used by more than 160 institutes for admission.

The Xavier Aptitude Test is a national-level exam that is conducted for admissions to MBA and PGDM courses across more than 160 universities across India. The top business schools accepting the XAT exam include XLRI Jamshedpur, XIMB Bhubaneswar and IMT Ghaziabad.

XAVIER APTITUDE TEST (XAT) EXAM

XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes. Apart from XLRI and 10 other XAMI member colleges, over 1,000 B-schools accept XAT scores for admission to their post-graduate management programmes.

XAVIER APTITUDE TEST (XAT) EXAM SELECTION PROCESS

The XLRI admission process includes:

1. XAT Registration
2. XAT Exam
3. Group Discussion (GD)/ Personal Interview (PI)
4. Final merit list
5. Admission

Important Topics are given below: (Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, General Knowledge)

XAT EXAMINATION: STUDY PLAN

The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the XAT Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through XAT Examination.

3 Months Study Plan

The last 3 months before any exam can be stressful and pressurizing. It is nevertheless an important time which must be utilized smartly.

XAT Preparation Plan for Month 1

1- Focus on completing at least 50% of the Syllabus for each section.

2- Familiarize yourself with the best resources for preparation. This includes books, online resources, and XAT Online coaching classes if you are not preparing all by yourself.

3- Identify the strong and weak points and work on the weak areas by solving 20 questions from these topics every alternate day.

4- Solve XAT Previous Year Paper at the end of the month to analyze your preparation and to understand the types of questions asked.

XAT Preparation Plan for Month 2

1- Cover the remaining 50% syllabus.

2- Revise the topics studied in the previous month and work on the weak areas by solving more questions from such topics every week.

3- Attempt XAT sectional mock tests every week for each sections.

XAT Preparation Plan for Month 3

1- Solve 3-4 full-fledged XAT mock tests every week, assess your performance in the test, and note your progress.

2- In verbal ability, a huge number of questions are from RC, so concentrate on this sub-section for XAT preparation. Solve at least 1 RC passage on a regular basis.

3- Similarly, for all sections aim for the topics fro

XAT Examination 2024: Latest Update  

About XAT 2024

XAT 2024 will be conducted on Sunday, January 7, 2024. XLRI conducts XAT on behalf of XAMI. For more than 72 years XLRI is conducting XAT at all India level to select the most appropriate students for management education. The XAT score is being used by more than 160 institutes for admission.

The Xavier Aptitude Test is a national-level exam that is conducted for admissions to MBA and PGDM courses across more than 160 universities across India. The top business schools accepting the XAT exam include XLRI Jamshedpur, XIMB Bhubaneswar and IMT Ghaziabad.

XAVIER APTITUDE TEST (XAT) EXAM

XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes. Apart from XLRI and 10 other XAMI member colleges, over 1,000 B-schools accept XAT scores for admission to their post-graduate management programmes.

XAVIER APTITUDE TEST (XAT) EXAM SELECTION PROCESS

The XLRI admission process includes:

1. XAT Registration
2. XAT Exam
3. Group Discussion (GD)/ Personal Interview (PI)
4. Final merit list
5. Admission

Important Topics are given below: (Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, General Knowledge)

XAT EXAMINATION: STUDY PLAN

The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the XAT Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through XAT Examination.

3 Months Study Plan

The last 3 months before any exam can be stressful and pressurizing. It is nevertheless an important time which must be utilized smartly.

XAT Preparation Plan for Month 1

1- Focus on completing at least 50% of the Syllabus for each section.

2- Familiarize yourself with the best resources for preparation. This includes books, online resources, and XAT Online coaching classes if you are not preparing all by yourself.

3- Identify the strong and weak points and work on the weak areas by solving 20 questions from these topics every alternate day.

4- Solve XAT Previous Year Paper at the end of the month to analyze your preparation and to understand the types of questions asked.

XAT Preparation Plan for Month 2

1- Cover the remaining 50% syllabus.

2- Revise the topics studied in the previous month and work on the weak areas by solving more questions from such topics every week.

3- Attempt XAT sectional mock tests every week for each sections.

XAT Preparation Plan for Month 3

1- Solve 3-4 full-fledged XAT mock tests every week, assess your performance in the test, and note your progress.

2- In verbal ability, a huge number of questions are from RC, so concentrate on this sub-section for XAT preparation. Solve at least 1 RC passage on a regular basis.

3- Similarly, for all sections aim for the topics from which the maximum number of questions come. Do not leave out smaller topics such as those carrying one or two marks about 2 days a week.

4- Study for at least 3 - 4 hours a day and avoid any kind of distractions during the study period.

5- Focus on memorizing every formula in the Quant section and tricks to solve long calculations faster.

XAT EXAMINATION: TIPS & TRICKS

1- Identify the strong and weak areas : Analyze your strong areas and weak areas and make two separate lists of the units involved. Work on your areas of improvement which would help you gain more marks.

2- Revise your concepts : Try to brush up your mathematical concepts and work on solving numerical as many as you can. QA (Quantitative Ability) is one of the toughest sections to clear and carries a good overall weightage in the overall examination. In addition, make it a habit to read every day, work on your grammar to furnish your enunciation and grasping speed and pay attention to current affairs to widen your horizon.

3- Take daily mocks : Mock analysis to help you pinpoint your mistakes way before the actual examination and simulate the exact way in which the exam is conducted to impart a sense of peer pressure in the heart of every candidate which reminds them of the grave competition and enriches their problem solving skills

XAT EXAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(FAQ)

FAQ RELATED TO XAT EXAM BACKGROUND

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FAQ RELATED TO XAT EXAM DURATION AND PATTERN

IMPORTANT LINK:

For Official Website - Click Here
For Information Bulletin - Click Here

XAT Examination 2024: Latest Update  

About XAT 2024

XAT 2024 will be conducted on Sunday, January 7, 2024. XLRI conducts XAT on behalf of XAMI. For more than 72 years XLRI is conducting XAT at all India level to select the most appropriate students for management education. The XAT score is being used by more than 160 institutes for admission.

The Xavier Aptitude Test is a national-level exam that is conducted for admissions to MBA and PGDM courses across more than 160 universities across India. The top business schools accepting the XAT exam include XLRI Jamshedpur, XIMB Bhubaneswar and IMT Ghaziabad.

XAT EXAM

XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes. Apart from XLRI and 10 other XAMI member colleges, over 1,000 B-schools accept XAT scores for admission to their post-graduate management programmes.

XAT EXAM SALIENT FEATURES

XAT EXAM DATES

STEPS TO FILL XAT EXAM ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Candidates can check the XAT application process in the steps given below:

Step-1: Register on the official XAT website, xatonline.in to get XAT ID and password.

Step-2: Fill in Complete Personal Details in XAT Registration and Application Form.

Step-3: Fill in Academics from class 10 & 12 on the next page of XAT form.

Step-4: Fill in Details of Other Qualification, Graduation & Work Experience.

Step-5: Fill in your choice of XLRI Programmes and choice of XAT Test City.

Step-6: Upload Documents.

Step-7: Make Declaration.

Step-8: Make payment online for XAT Application Form Fees and XLRI Programme Application Fees.

XAT Application Fees

1. XAT Registration Fee – Rs. 2100/-

2. Candidates interested in XLRI programs need to pay an additional fee of Rs. 200/- each.

3. Indian candidates can apply through GMAT/GRE for PGDM (GM) whereas an NRI/Foreign national can apply through GMAT for all the programs. Kindly note GRE scores are only valid for PGDM(GM).

4. Fee for Indian Candidates applying for PGDM(GM) through GMAT/GRE– Rs. 2500/

5. Fee for NRI/Foreign Candidates applying for one or more programs through GMAT– Rs. 5000/

XAT EXAM ADMIT CARD

Candidates can download their XAT admit card/hall ticket from the official XAT website using their User ID and password. Check the steps to download the admit card below:

Step-1: Visit the official website

Step-2: Click on 'admit card' tab 

Step-3: Enter details like XAT User ID and date of birth and click on login

Step-4: Click on 'XAT admit card' tab

Step-5: Option to download XAT admit card will appear.

Step-6: Click on download and save the admit card in PDF format.

XAT EXAM RESULT

XAT result cum scorecard can be downloaded from the official website. To check XAT result, candidates need to follow the below mentioned steps:

Step-1: Visit the official website

Step-2: Click on 'scorecard' tab

Step-3: Enter XAT ID and password

Step-4: Enter the security text

Step-5: Click on candidate scorecard and download the scorecard.

XAT

XAT Examination 2024: Latest Update  

About XAT 2024

XAT 2024 will be conducted on Sunday, January 7, 2024. XLRI conducts XAT on behalf of XAMI. For more than 72 years XLRI is conducting XAT at all India level to select the most appropriate students for management education. The XAT score is being used by more than 160 institutes for admission.

The Xavier Aptitude Test is a national-level exam that is conducted for admissions to MBA and PGDM courses across more than 160 universities across India. The top business schools accepting the XAT exam include XLRI Jamshedpur, XIMB Bhubaneswar and IMT Ghaziabad.

XAT EXAM

XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes. Apart from XLRI and 10 other XAMI member colleges, over 1,000 B-schools accept XAT scores for admission to their post-graduate management programmes.

XAT EXAM SALIENT FEATURES

XAT EXAM DATES

STEPS TO FILL XAT EXAM ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Candidates can check the XAT application process in the steps given below:

Step-1: Register on the official XAT website, xatonline.in to get XAT ID and password.

Step-2: Fill in Complete Personal Details in XAT Registration and Application Form.

Step-3: Fill in Academics from class 10 & 12 on the next page of XAT form.

Step-4: Fill in Details of Other Qualification, Graduation & Work Experience.

Step-5: Fill in your choice of XLRI Programmes and choice of XAT Test City.

Step-6: Upload Documents.

Step-7: Make Declaration.

Step-8: Make payment online for XAT Application Form Fees and XLRI Programme Application Fees.

XAT Application Fees

1. XAT Registration Fee – Rs. 2100/-

2. Candidates interested in XLRI programs need to pay an additional fee of Rs. 200/- each.

3. Indian candidates can apply through GMAT/GRE for PGDM (GM) whereas an NRI/Foreign national can apply through GMAT for all the programs. Kindly note GRE scores are only valid for PGDM(GM).

4. Fee for Indian Candidates applying for PGDM(GM) through GMAT/GRE– Rs. 2500/

5. Fee for NRI/Foreign Candidates applying for one or more programs through GMAT– Rs. 5000/

XAT EXAM ADMIT CARD

Candidates can download their XAT admit card/hall ticket from the official XAT website using their User ID and password. Check the steps to download the admit card below:

Step-1: Visit the official website

Step-2: Click on 'admit card' tab 

Step-3: Enter details like XAT User ID and date of birth and click on login

Step-4: Click on 'XAT admit card' tab

Step-5: Option to download XAT admit card will appear.

Step-6: Click on download and save the admit card in PDF format.

XAT EXAM RESULT

XAT result cum scorecard can be downloaded from the official website. To check XAT result, candidates need to follow the below mentioned steps:

Step-1: Visit the official website

Step-2: Click on 'scorecard' tab

Step-3: Enter XAT ID and password

Step-4: Enter the security text

Step-5: Click on candidate scorecard and download the scorecard.

XAT EXAM CENTRES

The number of test cities for XAT is given below:

XAT EXAM COUNSELLING

The selection process includes GD, Essay Writing, and Personal Interview. First, XLRI, its 11-member institutes and other XAT participating institutes shortlist the test takers on the basis of cutoff. Then the shortlisted one attends the mentioned selection rounds. Many institutes do not conduct all three rounds. Past academic scores, work experience (if any), profile, and XAT score will be considered along with the performance in XAT selection rounds for the final admission.

IMPORTANT LINK:

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