XAT 2024 Question Paper and Answer Key Solutions Available (Memory Based); PDF Download

Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 ( XAT )

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XAT 2024 question paper and answer key solutions (memory based) have been provided here. Candidates appearing for XAT 2025 must check the official XAT 2024 question paper and answer keys to get an idea of the latest question type and difficulty level. They should also solve the XAT question paper 2024 once before the exam.

XAT 2024 answer key (memory based)

XAT 2024 answer key

XAT 2024 exam was held on January 7, 2024 from 2 PM to 5:30 PM. The official XAT 2024 question paper was released on January 7, 2024, after the exam. This is the first time, XAT authorities have released the XAT question paper before answer key. Candidates appearing for XAT 2025 must check the official XAT 2024 question paper and answer keys to get an idea of the latest question type and difficulty level. They should also solve the XAT question paper 2024 once before the exam.

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XAT 2024 question paper download PDF: XAT-2024-QP-first-Copy 

Table of content
  • XAT Answer Key 2024 (Memory Based)
  • XAT 2024 Question Paper
  • XAT 2024 Questions Paper: Difficulty Level

XAT Answer Key 2024 (Memory Based)

Here are some memory based XAT questions and answer keys 2024 for candidates to check their answers and evaluate their performance.

Q: Log 5 (x-2) = 2 Log 25 (2x-4). Number of values of X?

Q:   Which section of XAT question paper is lengthiest?
Q:   Is solving XAT question paper helpful in exam preparation?
Q:   How many questions will be there in XAT 2024 question paper?

a) 0

b) 4

c) 1

d) Infinitely many

e) 2

Q: A four digit number abbb, a>0

What is the necessary sufficient condition?

a) 3b is divisible by a

b) B is equal to 0

c) 21b is divisible by a

d) 9b is divisible by a

e) B is divisible by a

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b) 1080

c) 660

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XAT exam was moderately difficult. Overall, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation section of the XAT 2024 were tough. This section of the XAT 2024 question paper was dominated by Arithmetic and there was on DI set. 

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XAT 2024 Question Paper

The exam pattern of XAT 2024 exam was same as last year. Here’s a table indicating the sectional break up of the XAT 2024 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 2024 Questions Paper: Difficulty Level

Give below are the difficulty levels of all the sections of XAT question paper as per the exam experts:

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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