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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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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Every candidate is informed by XLRI Jamshedpur about their selection via email. The interview round is held in February-March and the offer letter are sent to selected candidates in April-May. Those who would not receive the confirmation letter, may consider that they are not selected for admission. Candidates must keep a check on their emails. They must keep checking spam folders too. It is also very important use the correct and fully functional email ID for XAT registration as that is the main contact point for communication from the institute.
The admission authorities will consider both sectional and overall XAT score while shortlisting candidates for group discussion and personal interview round of XLRI admission. Candidates must perform well in all the sections of XAT exam as well as in the for group discussion and personal interview to be selected for admission.
Detailed guidelines will be mentioned in the XAT admit card. Here are a few general guidelines for you to know:
- Candidates are supposed to be at the centre at least an hour before the commencement of exam. Reach the XAT exam centre at the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
- Affix your recent passport size photo in colour with preferable white background on the admit card.
- Do not carry electronic items, valuables and bags to the exam centre. These items are prohibited.
- Carry two copies of the XAT admit card and the original copy of a valid ID proof such as Aadhaar card, Voter ID card, Passport, PAN card, Driving License or University ID card.
- After entering the test lab, locate your seat and computer system. Do not start the computer system until the invigilator makes an announcement for the same.
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.
XAT aspirants must follow guideline as mentioned in the XAT admit card and the exam day instruction document
XAT Dos
- Carry a ballpoint pen, two copies of admit card, photo ID and a passport size photo.
- Be present at the XAT exam centre as per reporting time.
- Wear simple outfits without pockets.
- Submit a copy of XAT admit card and rough sheets before leaving the test lab.
XAT Don’ts
- Don’t carry paper, notebook, book or such items.
- Don’t carry electronic items such as mobile phones, pager, watch, ipad and calculator.
- Don’t carry eatables inside the exam venue (allowed for diabetic students with permission).
- Don’t reach late. Gates will be closed 30 minutes before the commencement of exam.
- Don’t wear jewellery or any metal accessory.
- Don’t leave the test lab before time or without permission.
- Don’t resist frisking or identification procedures at the exam centre.
XAT is conducted on the first Sunday of every January. XAT 2026 exam date was January 4, 2026. Official announcement was made by XLRI Jamshedpur on July 9, 2025. The exam was held in a single shift and the duration was 3 hours. The exam timing was 2 pm to 5 pm.
XAT exam fee is not refundable. Candidates cannot request refund of XAT fee under any circumstances. They should fill XAT application fee with correct details and with no errors. If they make a mistake in entering details, they will have to fill the form again with a new ID and pay the fee again.
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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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
Standard books useful across these exams include Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma or R.S. Aggarwal, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Nishit Sinha, and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis for building a strong vocabulary.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
It might be difficult to get admission at XIME Kohchi with 88% in XAT. The institute accepts a 99.99% in XAT. However, these rules may change in the future; students are recommended to visit the Shiksha official page for the latest updates.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Candidates can apply by selecting the course and campus option while filling out the XAT application form. There is no separate application form for XLRI courses.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
XLRI Jamshedpur officially releases the XAT registration and application form. It is made available online on their official exam website, xatonline.in. Candidates must register on this portal to apply for the exam and for XLRI admission
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
The XAT application process is facilitated online. Candidates must visit the official website to register, fill the form, upload scanned documents, and pay the exam fee.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Candidates holding a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university can apply for XAT exam. Final year graduation students are also eligible to apply.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Candidates can complete the XAT registration by generating a XAT ID, filling academic and personal details, uploading scanned documents, selecting test cities, and successfully paying the application fee online.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, candidates must separately fill the admission forms of other XAT accepting colleges. There is no option to choose multiple colleges other than XLRI in the XAT form.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
No, candidates do not need to fill separate application form. The XAT application form has an optional field to select the preferred XLRI courses. Candidates have to pay an additional fee for the same.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Candidates cannot select a specific test centre for XAT exam, but they can choose two test city preferences from a drop-down menu during registration. Authorities allot XAT centres based on these preferences on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Contributor-Level 7
XAT exam is conducted in online mode so you don’t have to carry any stationary item apart from a blue/black ball point pen which is to be used for signing the attendance sheet.
Candidates should not carry to the examination centre, electronic items such as phone, watch, IPad, calculator, pager, etc. They should also not carry any metal items. Clothes and accessories having metal and metal jewellery are also prohibited inside the examination centres. Caps, headgears, sunglasses, clothes with pocket and hoodies are not allowed at the XAT exam centre. Candidates must also not carry bags and any other valuable item as candidates will not be allowed to carry anything inside the exam centre apart from a pen and documents. There will be no arrangement for depositing the bag at the exam centre.