XAT 2024 Exam Analysis and Review (Available); Check Difficulty Level of Paper
Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 ( XAT )
Registration - 10 Jul '25 - 5 Dec '25
XAT 2024 exam analysis and review will be available now. This year, the XAT exam was of moderate difficulty level. Check out in-depth XAT 2024 analysis and expected cut offs.
XAT 2024 exam analysis
XAT 2024 exam analysis and review is now available. The XAT exam 2024 was held from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM today. As per the analysis, the XAT 2024 question paper was of moderate to high difficulty level. The exam pattern and structure was same as last year.
The in-depth XAT analysis, has been shared below. It includes discussion of sectional difficulty level, topic wise weightage, types of questions, number of good attempts and expected XAT cut offs for XLRI admission. The XAT exam analysis 2024 will help XAT candidates in assessing their performance and evaluating chances of getting into XLRI Jamshedpur and other MBA colleges.
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- XAT 2024 Analysis: Highlights
- XAT 2024 Review: Marking Scheme
- XAT 2024 Analysis: Sectional Weightage
- XAT 2024 Analysis: Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning
- XAT 2024 Analysis: Decision Making
- XAT 2023 Analysis: Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
- XAT 2024 Analysis: General Knowledge
- XAT 2024 Analysis: Essay Writing
- XAT 2024 Expected Cutoffs: Percentile VS Raw Score
XAT 2024 Analysis: Highlights
- XAT question paper had 103 questions in MCQ format.
- Part 1 (English, Quantitative Ability, Decision Making) of the paper was of 175 minutes.
- Part 2 (Mock Keyboard Testing) of the paper was of 5 minutes.
- Part 3 (GK and Essay Writing) of the paper was of 30 minutes.
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XAT 2024 Review: Marking Scheme
There’s no change in the marking scheme of XAT this year. Check the details below:
- +1 mark for correct answer
- - 0.25 marks for incorrect answer
- - 0.10 marks for more than 8 un-attempted questions
- No negative marking in GK section
XAT 2024 Analysis: Sectional Weightage
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation section has the maximum weightage in XAT with about 28 questions and 28 marks. Given below is the sectional break-up of the XAT 2024 question paper.
| XAT Sections |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision Making |
22 |
21 |
Moderate |
| Verbal and Logical Ability |
26 |
26 |
Moderate |
| Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation |
28 |
28 |
Difficult |
| General Knowledge |
25 |
25 |
Diffficult |
| Essay Writing (250 words) |
1 |
To be evaluated after PI shortlisting |
Moderate |
| Total |
103 |
103 |
Moderate |
XAT 2024 Analysis: Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning
The Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning section had 26 questions out of which 13 questions, were RC based. There were 5 RC passages. This year, parajumble questions made an appearance in XAT VALR. Check the break up of XAT 2024 VALR section:
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| Type of Question |
No. of Questions |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| RC |
2 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 3 |
||
| Poem |
1 set and 2 questions |
||
| Fill in the Blanks |
2 |
||
| Critical Reasoning |
5 |
||
| Grammar (Correct-incorrect sentence) |
2 |
||
| Para jumble |
2 |
||
| Total |
26 |
||
| Reading Comprehension & Poem |
|||
| S.No. |
Topic |
No. of questions |
Level of difficulty |
| RC 1 |
Ignorance & Misbelief |
3 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| RC 2 |
Collective Immunity |
3 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| RC 3 |
Moral Flames in Politics |
3 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| RC 4 |
Reductionism in Realist Novel |
2 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| RC 5 |
Beauty |
2 |
Difficult |
| Poem |
Darken Room Women Reflection |
2 |
Moderate to Difficult |
XAT 2024 Analysis: Decision Making
In this section of XAT 2024, there were 7 sets of 3 questions each. The DM questions were overall doable. About 13 good attempts will fetch 95 %ile in this section. Check the break up below:
| Question Type |
Topic |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1 |
Raman & Flying Grocery Store |
3 |
| Set 2 |
Shalini & Nalini Incentive Given for Loyalty |
3 |
| Set 3 |
Prabhu Tax Service |
3 |
| Set 4 |
Go Valve & Safe Valve |
3 |
| Set 5 |
Vinita Lama & SUV Decision |
3 |
| Set 6 |
Vimal & Sharda Stolen Ring |
3 |
| Set 7 |
ABC Business School |
3 |
| Total |
|
21 |
XAT 2023 Analysis: Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
XAT 2024 QA & DI section was on the tougher side. There were 4 DI sets this time, unlike last year, when there was only 1 DI set. As per experts, 12 good attempts will fetch 95 %ile in this section. Check the topic wise weightage below:
| Type of Question |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Linear Equation |
2 |
| Quadratic Equation |
1 |
| Logarithm |
1 |
| Time, speed, distance |
1 |
| Profit and loss |
1 |
| Arithmetic progression |
1 |
| Geometry |
2 |
| Number system |
3 |
| Data Sufficiency |
1 |
| PnC |
1 |
| Polynomials |
1 |
| set theory |
2 |
| DI 1: T-20 Match |
3 |
| DI 2: Statistics - Hinge No. |
3 |
| DI 3: Discount Coupon |
3 |
| DI 4: Aman Buy Vegetables |
2 |
| Total |
28 |
XAT 2024 Analysis: General Knowledge
The General Knowledge section of XAT 2024 exam comprised 25 questions. The questions were from various fields. Check the break up below:
| Topics |
No. of questions |
|---|---|
| History |
2 |
| Geography |
2 |
| Economics and business |
1 |
| Personality and awards |
1 |
| Science and tech |
3 |
| Sports |
2 |
| Books and authors |
1 |
| Current affairs |
4 |
| Miscellaneous |
3 |
| Nobel Prize |
2 |
| Entertainment |
2 |
XAT 2024 Analysis: Essay Writing
The topics on which candidates had to write a 240-word essay were:
- Tech prediction often fail not because of wrong models or a lack of imagination but due to uncertainties about the future.
- More stringent regulations for Social Media Platforms is crucial to effectively combat fake news.
- Things which matters the most must never be at the mercy of things that matters the least.
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XAT 2024 Expected Cutoffs: Percentile VS Raw Score
Given below is the table indicating the XAT cut offs. Also see how much raw score will convert into how much XAT percentile:
| XAT Percentile |
VA & LR |
DM |
QA & DI |
Overall XAT score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 |
16-17 |
14-15 |
16-17 |
42-44 |
| 95 |
13-14 |
12-13 |
12-13 |
35-37 |
| 90 |
11-12 |
11-12 |
11-12 |
30-32 |
| 75 |
8-9 |
9-10 |
7-8 |
25-27 |
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Student Forum
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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Guide-Level 15
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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