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Memory based XAT 2023 answer keys
XAT 2023 exam was held on January 8 from 2 PM to 5:30 PM. The official XAT 2023 Question Paper and Answer Key PDF download will start most likely from January 10. The official XAT 2023 answer key and response sheet will contain question wise correct answers and candidate’s response.
XAT exam was of moderate difficulty level. Overall, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation section of the XAT question paper 2023 was the toughest. It was dominated by Arithmetic and there was on DI set.
We have provided memory based XAT 2023 answer keys for candidates to know the correct and incorrect attempts for assessing their performance. Candidates preparing for XAT 2024 can learn the types of questions that are asked in the exam and prepare accordingly. Further below, get the link to download previous years' XAT question papers.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, XLRI Jamshedpur accepts XAT scores for admission to PGDM programmes. Candidates can also apply with a valid socre in GMAT/ GRE for PGDM GM programme. Those who score equal or above XAT cutoff is selected for further rounds. Selected candidates are further called for group discussion and/ or personal interview.
Yes, solving XAT question paper is of immense help in exam preparation as one can get an idea of the exam pattern, difficulty level of the questions, and learn time management. The XAT question papers of previous years also give you an idea of what type of questions (Reading Comprehension passages and poem) are asked in XAT. In fact, preparation of Decision Making section is totally dependent on XAT question papers. XAT question papers of previous years also act as practice test providing you with the opportunity to master speed and time management.
Candidates must solve previous years’ XAT questions paper of at least last five years, so that they are aware of the latest type of questions especially poem, RC passages and Decision Making passages.
Yes, you can secure an admission with a 90 percentile. XLRI Jamshedpur XAT cutoff 2026 has been released for PGDM courses and the sectional cutoff has been see at 95 for a candidate to be eligible for admission.
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Memory based XAT 2023 answer keys- Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation
Q: In a triangle ABC, AD is perpendicular to BC. If BC is 5 cm and there is point E on BC such that BE= 3 cm, find AB2 – AE2 + 6 CD.
a) 5
b) 10
c) 14
d) 2
e) 1
Q: Average marks of 5 students are 40. If the maximum marks by any student is 100, no one scored exactly 40 marks, then which of the following is true.
a) At least 2 students scored more than 40.
b) At least 2 students scored more than 40.
c) At most 3 students scored more than 40.
d) At least 1 student scored more than 40.
Q: A jar has water, lemon and sugar in the ratio 90:7:3. A glass has water and sugar, both are emptied in a big jar such that ration of water lemon and sugar in big jar now becomes 85:5:10. What was he percent of water in glass?
a) 70
b) 75
c) 80
d) 72.5
e) 85
Q: Amit has a 4 digit pin code ABCD for his lock, all digits being different integers. If D is the least of all and maximum value of a is 3, also it is known that B/C = A, then how many different combinations can be formed?
a) 2
b) 1
c) 4
d) 5
e) 3
Q: Raju and Savita pick two natural numbers ‘a’ and ‘b’. Both of them then double the number, subtract 20 and divide the result by 5. They then add their results. The sum obtained in 16. Find maximum difference between ‘a’ and ‘b’.
a) 57
b) 58
c) 49
d) 40
e) None of the above
Q: Addition of 7 distinct positive integers is 1740. Find the highest value of HCF of these numbers.
a) 42
b) 60
c) 74
d) 140
e) None
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XAT 2023 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of XAT 2023 exam was same as last year. Here’s a table indicating the sectional break up of the XAT question paper.
| XAT Sections |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Making |
22 |
22 |
| Verbal and Logical Ability |
26 |
26 |
| Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation |
28 |
28 |
| General Knowledge |
25 |
25 |
| Essay Writing (250 words) |
1 |
To be evaluated after PI shortlisting |
XAT 2023 Questions Paper: Difficulty Level
Among all the sections, the QA-DI section was slightly tougher. Overall the paper was of moderate difficulty.
| XAT Sections |
Level of Difficulty |
Number of Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Making |
Moderate |
11-15 |
| Verbal and Logical Ability |
Easy |
18-20 |
| Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation |
Moderate to tough |
18-20 |
| General Knowledge |
Moderate |
8-10 |
| Essay Writing (250 words) |
Moderate |
To be evaluated after PI shortlisting |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 weeks ago
XLRI Xavier school of managment XAT cutoff 2026 has been released. The cutoff for overall section was a score of 95 percentile that was minimum requirement for a candidate to be eligible for admissio.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Required XAT score varies every year because the percentile depends on difficulty level of exam and candidate performance. In XAT 2026, overall cutoff for XLRI BM was 94 percentile for Engineering Male and Non-Engineering Male candidates.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes. XLRI specifies sectional cutoffs along with overall XAT cutoff. Candidates need to meet required percentile in QADI, VALR and DM for respective programme and category.
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Answered a month ago
For XAT 2026, overall HRM cutoff was 92 percentile for Engineering Male candidates and 90 percentile for Non-Engineering Male candidates. Cutoff was 87 percentile for Engineering Female and Engineering Transgender candidates and 84 percentile for Non-Engineering Female and Non-Engineering Transgende
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Answered a month ago
For XAT 2026, overall XLRI BM cutoff was 94 percentile for Engineering Male and Non-Engineering Male candidates. It was 88 percentile for Engineering Female, Engineering Transgender, Non-Engineering Female and Non-Engineering Transgender candidates.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 months ago
XLRI Jamshedpur has been ranked by prominent ranking bodies. Check the XLRI College rankings are mentioned in the table given below:
Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
FT Global Rankings 2025 | Global (MBA) | 83 |
QS WUR Ranking 2025 | Business and Management Studies | 351-400 |
NIRF Ranking 2025 | Management | 10 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 months ago
XLRI Jamshedpur is a private business school run by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Some of the USPs of XLRI Xavier School of Management are as follows:
- XLRI Jamshedpur has been ranked 9th among Management institutes in India and ranked 351-400 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 20
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 months ago
The XLRI waitlist movement is usually high for Delhi campus between 350 to 600 spots. For Jamshedpur the movement is low between 100 to 180 for BM and 130 to 230 for HRM.
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