XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a national business entrance test held by XLRI, Jamshedpur for admission to MBA and PGDM programmes. Over 1,000 B-schools accept XAT results for admission to their post-graduate management programmes, in addition to XLRI and ten other XAMI member institutes. The XAT exam comprises of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in the areas of Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge. Every year on the first Sunday in January, the XAT test is held. For XLRI's PGDM-BM programme, the XAT cutoffs are normally around 95 percentile for male candidates and 92 percentile for female candidates.
Highlights:
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Particulars |
Paper 1 |
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Full-Form |
Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) |
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Subject |
Verbal and Logical Ability (VA and LR), Decision Making (DM),Quantitative Ability and
Data, Interpretation (QA and DI), andGeneral Knowledge (GK) |
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Mode of Conduction |
Online |
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Duration |
3 hours |
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Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
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Total Registrants for Previous session |
Nearly 95,000 |
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Official Website |
https://xatonline.in/ |
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Total Marks |
100 |
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Total Questions Asked |
100 questions |
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Total Questions to be Answered |
All |
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Marking Scheme |
+1 for every correct ans. |
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Negative Marking |
0.25 marks is deducted for every wrong answer
and 0.10 marks is deducted for more than eight consecutively unanswered |
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Medium of paper |
English |
Eligibility
Criteria:
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Qualifications
in Education
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Candidates
must have a three-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised
university in any subject.
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Candidates
in their last year of college are also eligible to apply for XAT 2022 if they
can present their bachelor's degree certificate and transcript by the end of
the admission year.
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Age
Restriction
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There
is no upper age restriction for the XAT 2022 exam, and applicants of any age
can apply.
Exam Dates:
The XAT exam will be held.
On behalf of XAMI, XLRI conducts XAT. XLRI has been conducting XAT at the
national level for over 70 years to identify the best qualified candidates for
management education. More than 160 institutes utilise the XAT score to
determine admission.
Exam
Updates:
The exam has been transformed from a paper-based
test to a computer-based test. Exam will be held in a single slot on a single
day. The time of the test has been modified from 9.30 a.m. to 12.40 p.m. The
total number of questions increases from 99 to 101.
Application
Form:
Candidates must first register before filling out
the XAT application form. The XAT registration process is broken
down into three steps. The first step is to create XAT login credentials, fill
out the XAT application form, and pay the application cost.
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Visit
the official website of XLRI Jamshedpur i.e. www.xatonline.in
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Creating
XAT login credentials
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Filling
XAT application form
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Pay
XAT application fee
Exam
Application Fee:
The application price for XAT 2022 is INR 1,800,
with an additional fee of INR 300 for each XLRI course, which must be paid
online while completing the XAT 2022 application form on the official website.
There is no cost reduction for candidates in the reserved category. After the
deadline, the application price is INR 2,000 (including the late charge) and
INR 500 each XLRI course.
Exam: What’s New?
The following are the major features and adjustments
made by XLRI to the XAT Exam: The application cost for the XAT 2022 test has
been raised to Rs. 1800/-. The exam has been transformed from a paper-based
test to a computer-based test.
Exam
Pattern:
The XAT test is held online and consists of 100
multiple-choice questions that must be answered in 180 minutes. The XAT 2022
exam pattern, on the other hand, has been updated. Essay writing has been
reinstated, with the time limit extended by ten minutes. In XAT, there is a
sectional time restriction. As a result, applicants are recommended to maintain
a sufficient rate in all four parts in order to complete the paper within the
allotted time. Each right attempt is worth one point, while each failed attempt
is worth -0.25 points.
Syllabus:
All of the major areas in Verbal & Logical
Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge
are covered in the XAT curriculum. Decision Making is a one-of-a-kind component
that does not have a syllabus. It is being prepared for based on prior years'
questions. The remaining three sections cover key themes in their respective
fields. Reading Comprehension, English Grammar, and Verbal Ability are all part
of the Verbal & Logical Ability category. Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry,
Trigonometry, Set Theory, and other topics are covered in the Quantitative
Ability & Data Interpretation section. Politics, culture, society,
personalities, business, art & entertainment, sports, inventions, innovation,
world, economics, science, technology, literature, and other themes are covered
in the GK section.
Preparation
Tips:
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Join
online study groups on sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Telegram, and WhatsApp.
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Obtain
XAT textbooks and study materials. These may be found on the internet and in
coaching centres.
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Begin
with things you're already familiar with and have a strong handle on.
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Always
do two-three problems based on a topic or concept after you've finished it to
see whether you've grasped it thoroughly.
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Prioritize
finishing the XAT curriculum before moving on to the XAT sample examinations.
For the greatest results, practise at least 25-30 mock exams.
Exam
Time Table:
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XAT exam year |
XAT |
XAT |
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Test Duration |
3 Hours 10 Minutes: 9.30AM to 12.40PM |
3 Hours:9.30 AM to 12.30 PM |
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Number of Sections |
5 |
4 |
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Number of Questions |
101 |
99 |
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Type of Questions |
MCQs-100; Descriptive-1 |
MCQs |
Exam
Reservation:
There are no established XAT Reservation Criteria /
Policies for any category, according to the conducting authority. For the XAT
Seat Allotment, there are no set rules. Reservations are not made on the basis
of caste.
Answer
Key:
In the XAT 2022 GK segment, no marks will be deducted.
In the official XAT answer key 2022, the candidate has the option to object.
Learn more about the XAT 2022 answer key, question paper, and other facts.
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Events |
Dates |
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Release of XAT updated answer key |
10 Jan |
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Declaration of XAT Result |
31 Jan |
Cut
Off:
the overall XAT cutoff percentile for male
students in the Business Management (BM) programme was 94, and for male
engineering students in the Human Resource Management (HRM) programme was 93.
The XAT 2021 cutoff percentile for female students was 92 for BM and 90 for
HRM. The GMAT cutoff was 730 for BM and 710 for HRM.
XLRI XAT 2022 Cut off for PGDM-HRM is
expected at 93%ile.
Test
Comparison:
This year's main MBA entry exam is the XAT, Those who took the CAT in are almost certainly going to take the
XAT. Is the CAT easier than the XAT? This is a question that will be on
everyone's mind who is taking MBA examinations for the first time this year.
Because both the XAT and the CAT have distinct
features, the answer to this question cannot be "yes" or
"no." The XAT test, for example, has a sectional time restriction
similar to the CAT exam, but the grading structure is different. In contrast to
the XAT, the CAT exam does not include Decision Making or GK portions, which
necessitate additional study for the former. Both tests are held within a month
of each other. As a result, well-planned test preparation is essential for
success in both. We'll go through the differences between the XAT and the CAT
in depth in this post, including the difficulty level, amount of questions,
syllabus, test time, and more.
Frequently
Asked Questions:
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When will the XAT test take place? |
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The XAT test is held on the first Sunday of January every year. XAT was held in 72 cities throughout India on January 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. The exam was quite demanding, and it included an essay writing portion. |
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When will the XAT results be made public? |
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According to a notice on the XLRI website, the XAT result will be
announced on January 31, however it is anticipated to be issued in the second
or third week of January. |
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Can I take the XAT exam many times? |
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Because the XAT is given once a year, there is only one chance to take it
in a given academic year. However, the XAT test can be taken as many times as
necessary. There is no limit to how many times you can try. |
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Can you tell me where I can find the XAT answer key? |
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The XAT answer key is available in the form of a response sheet on
the test website. By connecting into their XAT account, candidates can
download their answer keys and response sheets. |
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On average, how many people apply for the XAT? |
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Every year, around 95,000 people apply for the XAT. Students from a
variety of disciplines and academic backgrounds take the XAT in order to
attend MBA programmes at India's leading B-Schools. |
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Is the XAT more difficult than the CAT? |
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Both the XAT and the CAT are difficult when compared to other MBA entry
tests. Both tests have challenging LR and RC problems, as well as a sectional
time restriction. The addition of Decision Making and GK portions, on the
other hand, makes XAT more difficult than CAT. |
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Are there various XAT cut-offs for different XLRI courses? |
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Yes, the admission cutoffs for XLRI's various PGDM programmes vary. Male,
female, engineering, and non-engineering candidates all have different XAT
cutoffs. Cutoffs for each course in the prior year's XAT may be found here. |
