XAT

Eligibility Criteria for Xavier Admission Test (XAT)

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university or institute.
  • Final year students awaiting results are also eligible to apply.
• Age Limit: There is no specific age limit set by XAT for appearing in the exam.
• Nationality: Candidates of Indian nationality as well as foreign nationals can apply.

Exam Pattern of Xavier Admission Test (XAT)

• Mode of Exam: The exam is conducted online (computer-based test).
• Number of Questions: Approximately 100 questions divided across sections.
  • Verbal and Logical Ability
  • Decision Making
  • Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation
  • General Knowledge (usually in Paper 2)
• Marking Scheme: 1 mark for each correct answer and 0.25 negative marks for each wrong answer. Some sections may have no negative marking.
• Duration: The exam duration is about 3 hours (typically 3 hours 30 minutes including General Knowledge).
• Exam Schedule: XAT is usually held in the first week of January every year.
  • The official notification is generally released around August-September preceding the exam year.

Syllabus for Xavier Admission Test (XAT)

• Verbal and Logical Ability:
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar Usage
  • Para Jumbles
  • Critical Reasoning
  • Verbal Reasoning
• Decision Making:
  • Analyzing situations and conditions
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Data interpretation in decision contexts
  • Logical puzzles
• Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation:
  • Arithmetic (Percentages, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion)
  • Algebra
  • Geometry and Mensuration
  • Number Systems
  • Data Interpretation and Analysis (Tables, Graphs, Charts)
  • Probability and Permutations & Combinations
• General Knowledge (usually in paper 2):
  • Current Affairs (National and International)
  • Business and Economics
  • Important events and dates
  • Sports and Awards

Other Important Information about Xavier Admission Test (XAT)

Application Process

1. Visit the official XAT website.
2. Register with a valid email ID and phone number.
3. Fill in the online application form with personal, academic and other required details.
4. Upload scanned photograph and signature as per specifications.
5. Pay the application fee online using available payment methods (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI).
6. Submit the application and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

Courses Offered through XAT

• Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) by XLRI Jamshedpur (Human Resource Management and Business Management).
• Management programs in other XAMI member institutes across India.

Admit Card

• Admit cards are generally released about 1 to 2 weeks before the exam date on the official website.
• Download by logging in to the registered account using XAT ID and password.
• Carry the printed admit card along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre.
• Read all instructions given on the admit card carefully before the exam day.

Results & Cut-Offs

• Results are typically announced online around 4 to 6 weeks after the exam on the official website.
• Login with credentials to check score and qualifying status.
• Cut-off criteria vary each year depending on exam difficulty and number of candidates.
• Different XAMI member institutes declare their own cut-offs for shortlisting candidates.

Preparation Tips

• Understand the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly.
• Practice previous years' question papers and mock tests.
• Focus on time management and accuracy during preparation and practice.
• Refer to standard books such as:
  • "How to Prepare for XAT" by Arun Sharma
  • "Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations" by R.S. Aggarwal
  • "Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning" by Nishit K. Sinha
• Use online resources and test series for regular practice.
• Stay updated with current affairs for General Knowledge section.

FAQs

• Q: Is XAT only for XLRI or other institutes too?
  A: XAT scores are accepted by XLRI and more than 150 institutes under XAMI consortium.
• Q: Can final year students apply?
  A: Yes, final year graduation students can apply provisionally.
• Q: What is the exam duration?
  A: The exam lasts for around 3 hours.
• Q: Is there negative marking?
  A: Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in most sections.
• Q: How to download the admit card?
  A: Log in to your account on the official website and download the admit card from the dashboard.
• Q: When are results declared?
  A: Typically 4 to 6 weeks after the exam on the official site.