Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 ( XAT )
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XAT 2024 response sheet has been released today. The response sheet for XAT has been released for only those candidates who have appeared for the test. The XAT answer key 2024 will be released later. Candidates can download their XAT response sheet 2024 by using login credentials.
XAT 2024 response sheet and answer key
XAT 2024 response sheet PDF download has started from today. The examination body has released the candidate response sheet at the official website xatonline.in. The XAT response sheet 2024 contains question wise correct answers and the candidate’s responses. With the help of XAT response sheet, candidates will be able to evaluate their performance by calculating marks on the basis of the number of correct and incorrect attempts. The official XAT 2024 answer key may be released 2-3 days after the release of XAT rsponse sheet.
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The XAT 2024 response sheet is available as question paper. Candidates need to login to download the XAT response sheet PDF 2024.
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XAT 2024 response sheet of every candidate will have the following information:
XAT answer key is released for candidates to know which of their answers were correct or incorrect and how much score they have obtained in each section. The answer key also helps them know the right answers to all the questions asked in the exam. With the help of XAT response sheet, candidates can calculate their raw scores and percentile. To download the XAT answer key, candidates have to follow the steps given below:
XAT response sheet and answer key has question-wise official answer and candidate’s response. Along with that, the name, registration number, exam date and other information will also be mentioned on the answer key.
The process to raise objection against XAT answer key earlier was through email, but from 2023 onwards the objection filing is through login. XLRI doesn’t charge money for challenging XAT answer key. To raise objection candidates, have to log in to their XAT account and fill the objection form. To claim objection, they need to upload a supporting document.
The candidates can also send an email mentioning the question ID and answer they have objection too and attach a proof to support their objection. The mail however is to be sent within a certain deadline.
The candidates will be informed via email if their objection to XAT answer key is accepted. In case of acceptance, the answer key will be revised and published again. In case, no objection is accepted, no revised answer key will be released.
Candidates can challenge the official XAT answer key of 2024 by filling an online form at the xatonline.in website. Objections received will be reviewed by the expert panel and if any objection is found to be valid, the official XAT 2024 answer key will be revised. The XAT result will be prepared on the basis of the revised answer key or the final XAT 2024 answer key. The XAT 2024 answer key challenge window will open soon.
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XAT 2024 exam was held on January 7 and the question paper was of moderate difficulty level. There were 105 questions in total. The QA-DI, VALR and Decision Making of the paper was moderate to high difficulty level, whereas GK and Essay Writing were easy.
| XAT Sections |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Making |
21 |
21 |
| 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 |
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Here's a table indicating expected XAT cut offs for admission to MBA/PGDM courses of some of the popular XAT colleges. These are mere estimations and must be seen as a reference.
| Institute |
Expected XAT cut off percentiles 2024 |
|---|---|
| 93+ |
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| 90+ |
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| 93+ |
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| 85+ |
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| 90+ |
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| 80+ |
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