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XAT 2025 exam is three weeks away. It is time to start revision of important topics and concepts along with practice of their application. It is also the the time to go through tricks and shortcuts for solving the XAT questions speedily. Here are a few tips on XAT exam preparation in the last 10 days.

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XAT 2025: Revision tips for last 10 days - XLRI Jamshedpur, will conduct XAT 2025 on January 5, 2025. The XAT exam is conducted by the institute on behalf of Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI). The XAT exam is very popular among MBA aspirants. Apart from XLRI Jamshedpur, XAT score is accepted by over 800 institutes across India including Goa Institute of Management (GIM), Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME), SP Jain Institute of Management and Research

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XAT exam is considered to be one of the most difficult MBA entrance exams due to its Decision Making section. The exam pattern of XAT is also unique, thus it is important for the candidates to pay specific attention to XAT 2025 syllabus and pattern in the last few days before the XAT exam. Apart from Verbal & Logical Ability and Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation, XAT exam pattern 2025 also has Decision Making and General Knowledge sections.

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Like any other competitive exam, the key to excel in XAT also lies in preparation in the last few days before the exam. Therefore, Shiksha has compiled a list of XAT 2025 revision tips for the last 10 days. Read on.

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Table of content
  • 1. XAT Mock Tests
  • 2. General Knowledge
  • 3. Practice to Improve Accuracy and Speed
  • 4. XAT Topper Interviews

1. XAT Mock Tests

The most important thing for the XAT aspirants right now is to continue to practice official XAT mock tests so that they are thorough with the latest pattern of the XAT question paper. They should also practice one or two unofficial mock test to keep your confidence level high. In the last few days, they must not start with a new topic as it will only lead to stress. What they need to do is strengthen the knowledge they have acquired so far. Also, this is the time when they must revise the basics of all the topics, short notes they made earlier and memorise formulas and theories.

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2. General Knowledge

Amid preparation for XAT Quantitative Ability, Decision Making, Verbal and Logical Reasoning, candidates must not miss out on the General Knowledge section. The GK score may not be cosidered while calculating the XAT score but it comes into play at the time of PI shortlisting. So, you must not ignore it. Read newspaper daily and keep a track of the most recent events. In the last few days, take out time to go through static GK, regularly. Questions in this section of XAT 2025 exam paper will be based on topics such as Awards and Winners, Business, Economy, Government and Politics, Science, Famous, Personalities, History, Geography, Current Affairs and Static GK, etc. 

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3. Practice to Improve Accuracy and Speed

XAT exam is all about attempting maximum questions in minimum time. The students are expected to answer 95 questions in 3 hours. The test is divided into four sections. Also, there is negative marking for unanswered/wrong questions. Thus, the students have to take care of accuracy in the test along with taking care of the timer. XAT toppers suggest that if you will target meeting sectional cut offs in each section, then you will be safe. Be sure to solve questions which you know you can solve accurately. 

In the last few days before XAT 2025, focus on solving questions quickly. This is the time to practice and practice more. Time yourself and see how much time do you take in solving each type of question. Evaluate and improve the speed if need be.

 4. XAT Topper Interviews

Watch videos, read interviews of past year XAT toppers to take inspiration from their strategy for the exam day. Learn how they approached the XAT question paper, chose questions, handled surprise questions as weel as maintained speed and accuracy to top the exam. Also Read: How to Prepare for XAT 2025? Tips from Toppers

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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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Nishtha Shukla

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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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Nishtha Shukla

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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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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 4 weeks 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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Aarushi Hazarika

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Answered 4 weeks 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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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 4 weeks 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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Anya B

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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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Saurabh Khanduri

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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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Esha Singh

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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.

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Manisha Singh

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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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