Last 10 Years XAT Question Papers with Solutions PDF Download
Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 ( XAT )
Registration - 10 Jul '25 - 5 Dec '25
Shiksha has collated official XAT question papers of previous years (2015 to 2024) for exam aspirants. Download these past years' XAT question paper with solution PDFs for free. Also read XAT preparation tips 2026.
XAT previous year question papers are a very useful resource for exam preparation. Candidates preparing for XAT 2026 must practice questions and topics from previous years' question papers to have complete control. Practicing official question papers of XAT exam has many benefits, the most important being, practical experience of actual exam and understanding of the types of questions asked.
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XAT 2026 will be held on January 4, 2026 so candidates must obtain, past year's XAT question paper with solution PDF to know the lates exam pattern and difficulty level. They should also have a look at the previous year's XAT question papers and solutions to understand the basic trend.
XAT previous year papers are available online, as the exam conducting institute XLRI, Jamshedpur releases the question paper every year along with official answer keys. Shiksha has collated official XAT question papers of last 10 years for aspirants. They can download these XAT question papers with solutions PDFs from 2015 to 2024 here. But first, let's look at other aspects of the XAT question paper.
- When to Start Practicing XAT Previous Year Question Papers and Sample Papers?
- Benefits of Practicing XAT Previous Year Papers/Sample Papers
- XAT Question Paper: Marking Scheme
When to Start Practicing XAT Previous Year Question Papers and Sample Papers?
The best time to start practicing XAT previous year papers, sample papers and mock test series is after completing the syllabus. Since, XAT exam is held in the first week of January, the aspirants must complete their XAT syllabus by October and dedicate November and December to solving question papers and mock tests.
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Benefits of Practicing XAT Previous Year Papers/Sample Papers
The best way to prepare for any entrance exam is to practice sample questions. For XAT 2026, practicing mock test series is not enough. Candidates must solve XAT previous year question papers of at least five years to know the latest trend of the exam and questions. It will help them in understanding the XAT 2026 exam pattern and marking scheme as well as help them in knowing how to tackle different type of questions. Given below are some benefits of practicing XAT previous year papers and sample test:
- Solving official XAT question papers will help aspirants in familiarizing themselves with the pattern of the exam and marking scheme.
- XAT previous year papers will help candidates in identifying the trend of types of questions asked in previous exams and thus assessing what type of questions will be asked in the upcoming exam.
- XAT is the only MBA entrance exam that has a poem as RC passage. And to solve RC questions based on a poem, no resource other that XAT questions paper is appropriate.
- It will help candidates in identifying weightage given to each topic of XAT syllabus 2026 in the exam.
- It will help aspirants in discovering tricks and shortcuts to solve questions faster with 100 per cent accuracy.
- Practicing XAT previous year papers in time bound manner will help candidates in improving their speed, accuracy and time management skills.
- The XAT sample papers will prepare candidates for all types of questions – tough, easy, lengthy, tricky, calculation-based, etc.
Download XAT Question Paper with solution PDF of past 10 years
XAT Question Paper Highlights 2025
XAT question paper consists of MCQs from Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge. Maximum number of questions are asked from Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and the least number of questions are asked from Decision Making.
Since there is no sectional time limit in XAT exam, the candidates can choose the order of answering the questions, within Part 1 and Part 2 of the test. 95 MCQs are to be solved in three hours. Let's look at the expected XAT 2026 question paper pattern:
- XAT question paper 2026 will be divided into 2 parts
- Part 1 of XAT question paper will consists of Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
- Part 2 of the question paper will consist of GK questions
- Decision Making section is all about analytical and logical reasoning. The questions are based on situational passages on business ethics and decision.
- The Reading Comprehension (RC) section of XAT usually includes four passages and one poem. The RC questions are inference based.
XAT Question Paper 2026: Expected Difficulty Level
The XAT is a high difficulty level exam. Given below is the break up of XAT question paper 2026 for reference:
| XAT Sections |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision Making |
21 |
21 |
Moderate |
| Verbal and Logical Ability |
26 |
26 |
Moderate |
| Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation |
28 |
28 |
Tough |
| General Knowledge |
250 |
20 |
Tough |
XAT Question Paper: Marking Scheme
XAT exam has negative marking for incorrect attempts. Given below is the marking scheme of XAT exam:
| XAT Marking Scheme |
|
|---|---|
| Correct answer |
+1 |
| Incorrect answer |
-0.25 |
| More than 8 unanswered questions |
-0.10 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
XLRI Jamshedpur considers XAT scores for admission to PGDM programmes. Those who are seeking admission in PGDM BM, PGDM HRM and Double Masters Degree in Supply Chain Management and logistics (PGDM & MS) requires XAT scores. Aspirants can also apply for admission to General Management programme (PGDM
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 4 weeks ago
Candidates who are applying for XAT have to pay an application fee. Aspirants have to pay INR 2,200 to apply for XAT. Candidates can pay the fee via any of the online payment modes. Aspirants have to pay INR 200 each for every additional programme of XLRI.
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Answered 4 weeks ago
XLRI Delhi accepts XAT scores for admission to PGDM programme. Aspirants seeking admission in PGDM Business Management are offered seat only via their XAT scores. For PGDM IEV, candidates can also take admission without XAT based on their scores in CAT, MAT, GMAT, etc. Candidates have to register on
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a month ago
No, you cannot use the score of XAT 2025 for admission to 2026 batch at XLRI as the validity of exam score is one year only. Thus, you will have to appear for XAT 2026 exam if you plan to pursue MBA from XLRI in 2026. The registration process for XAT 2026 is open and the last date to apply is Decemb
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The total course fee of full time MBA at XLRI is INR 28 Lacs according to Shiksha. The fee is to be paid semester wise. The first installment is to be paid at the time of admission. The XLRI course fee includes tuition fees, hostel and mess charges, caution money, library chargers and other miscella
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
There is no process of applying for multiple XAT accepting colleges through one form because there is no common counselling for XAT. Candidates have to apply to the colleges of their choice individually. They must keep in mind the application last date so they don't miss out on it. Also, they must c
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
No, the XAT entrance exam 2025 has already been concluded for PGDM admissions at SOIM. However, the registration dates for the XAT 2026 entrance exam are soon getting announced. Candidateswho are interested in appearing for XAT to gain admissions in the PGDM course at SOIM are advised to visit the o
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
XAT cut off different for male and female candidates to promote diversity in the candidate pool. However, the difference in cut offs is not too big. There's usually a difference of 1 or 2 percentile between XAT cut offs for male candidate and female candidate. Infact, the difference is not limited t
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
XAT score is the only examination score accepted for domestic candidates for admission to full-time MBA programmes offered by XLRI Jamshedpur. Check below the stages of XLRI MBA admission through XAT.
1. Apply for XAT exam
2. Appear for XAT exam
3. Participate in AEW/PI round
3. Final selection list rel
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, you can apply for Jagannath University, Haryana MBA 2025 using XAT scores. Students first need to ensure that they qualify for the eligibility criteria for MBA programme and XAT exam. Secondly, register yourself for the XAT exam. Generally, the registration window starts in July and is availabl
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