Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 ( XAT )
Exam On - 4 Jan '26
XAT marking scheme is designed with +1 marks for each correct response. XAT exam has 95 questions, therefore a maximum of 95 marks. Check what XAT percentile one can get if they score 8 marks in XAT.
Know What is 8 Marks in XAT Percentile 2026
8 marks in XAT 2026 Percentile: XLRI conducts XAT exam with 95 questions. Candidates can calculate XAT percentile for 8 marks out of 95. XAT percentile compared to score changes every year due to changing factors like increase in competition, and difficulty level. XAT percentile for 8 marks can be analysed based on XAT score vs percentile report. The variables used to compare XAT scores and percentiles can change each year. Therefore, an accurate comparison for 8 marks in XAT 2026 percentile can be done once the XAT results are out.
Scroll down to know how much is 8 marks in XAT percentile and 16 marks in XAT percentile. Also check how is XAT score and percentile calculated.
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Scoring 8 marks overall in XAT is extremely low, as the overall score is a sum of scores from all sections. However, 8 marks in a tough section of the XAT exam may still convert to a percentile above 70. An overall score of 8 marks in XAT will be below 50 percentile and can even go around 30 percentile.
Also Check: XAT 50 to 60 Percentile Colleges for MBA Admission
Candidates scoring 16 marks in XAT can expect a percentile within the range of 70 and 75. However, raw score into percentile conversion depends on the exam's difficulty level and competition. 16 marks as a sectional score in XAT is a good score as it could convert to 99 per centile for a section like VALR, QADI, or DM.
Note: Candidates scoring low in exam must wait for the shortlists as XAT cutoff scores can change based on factors like difficulty standards and number of seats.
Calculating XAT raw score requires candidates to consider the marking scheme set by XLRI. For each correct response, candidates get +1 mark. Whereas, for an incorrect response 0.25 marks are deducted. Candidates face a penalty of 0.10 marks for more than 8 consecutive un-attempted questions.
NOTE: GK score is not included in the calculation of XAT percentile.
XLRI releases the XAT scorecard with percentile scores. XAT percentile score is calculated based on the ranks of all candidates. To calculate your XAT percentile, candidates can use the following formula:
XAT Percentile Score = Total Candidates - Your Rank / Total Candidates × 100
Using the formula above, candidates get to know the percentage of test-takers against whom they scored better.
Also Read: Top MBA Colleges Accepting XAT 2026 Score in India - Zone Wise
Check the table below for XAT score vs percentile based on past exam sessions. Candidates may find a slight change in the analysis for each exam term:
| XAT Score |
XAT Percentile |
|---|---|
| 38.7 |
99.17 |
| 34.7 |
97.67 |
| 33.8 |
97.11 |
| 33.5 |
96.89 |
| 32.4 |
96.03 |
| 29.4 |
92.75 |
| 27.1 |
89.24 |
| 20.5 |
73.15 |
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GIBS accepts scores from all major management entrance exams, including:
CAT
XAT
MAT
CMAT
GMAT
ATMA
State CET
This gives students multiple options to apply. Along with entrance exam scores, GIBS also looks at the overall profile, communication skills, and interest in management, which makes the admission pr
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Yes, apart from CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA, PIBM conducts its own entrance exam called PMAT (PIBM's Online Aptitude Test). Shortlisted candidates from PMAT then appear for the Written Test, Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI) as part of the selection process.
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Yes, if you have secured an 82nd percentile in XAT, you can get the scholarships for pursuing an MBA course at FOSSTIMA Business School. The concessions on fees that the school provides are:
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No. Scores in CAT/XAT/GMAT is not mandatory for admission into BITS Pilani MBA in Business Analytics. However, those who have appeared for these entrance exams will get their score considered in the selection criteria. Appearing for BAAT exam is mandatory for MBA Business Analytics admission.
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There is no change in the XAT exam pattern 2026. The structure of XAT 2026 question paper will be same as XAT 2025 question paper. There will be no essay writing this year. Candidates will get 180 minutes to solve about 95 questions in MCQ format.
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Rajagiri Business School XAT Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MBA/PGDM courses. In 2024, the XAT cutoff was 70 percentile for admission to the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) course for the General category candidates under the All India quota.
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Hi.
For PGDM and MBA admissions at GIBS Business School, Bangalore, the following entrance exams are accepted:
Accepted Entrance Exams
| Exam | Type / Level |
|---|---|
| CAT – Common Admission Test | National-level MBA entrance exam |
| XAT – Xavier Aptitude Test | National-level MBA entrance exam |
| MAT – Management Aptitude Test | National-level MBA entrance exam |
| CMAT – Common Management Admission Test | National-level MBA entrance exam |
| GMAT – Graduate Management Admission Test | International / National-level MBA entrance exam |
| ATMA – AIMS Test for Management Admissions | National-level MBA entrance exam |
| State CET (e.g., Karnataka PGCET) | State-level MBA entrance exam for Karnataka candidates |
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