XAT 2025 Exam: Result Announced, Check Toppers, Cut Offs, Response Sheet, Question Paper, Analysis,

XAT 2025 exam was held on January 5, 2025. Result was released on January 17, 2025. Know all about the XAT exam 2025, including dates, question paper analysis, exam pattern, syllabus, preparation, test cities, etc.

XAT 2025 exam

XAT 2025 was held on January 5, 2025. The XAT question paper 2025 was of moderate difficulty level. XLRI announced the XAT 2025 result on January17 and cut offs on January 25, 2025.The PI shortlist calls will be made to candidates soon and the selection round will be conducted in the month of February,

Xavier Aptitude Test or XAT is conducted for admission to MBA programmes of XLRI and over 800 other B-Schools in India. The XAT exam is conducted in Computer Based Test mode at various exam centres in over 70 cities across India. The XAT question paper consists of questions from four subjects – Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge. Read below all about XAT 2025 exam.

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XAT Result 2025

The XAT 2025 result cum scorecard is available at the official website for download. To check XAT 2025 result, candidates need to follow the below mentioned steps:

• Go to the official website of XAT 2025
• Click on 'Download XAT 2025 scorecard'
• Enter XAT ID and password
• Enter the security text
• Click on candidate scorecard and download it

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What After XAT Result 2025?

After the XAT result 2025 announcement, the XLRI and other MBA colleges will begin the admission process for PGDM/MBA courses. The XLRI admission process includes three stages:

Stage 1: PI shortlisting of candidates basis XAT score

Stage 2: Conduct of Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI)

Stage 3: Final selection of candidates for admission and release of merit list

For the admission process, the institute takes into consideration certain criteria. Given below are the main selection criteria taken into account for admission. 

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XAT Answer Key 2025

The XAT answer key has been released on January 10, 2025. The test takers can download the XAT 2025 answer key by using login credentials. Here’s how to download XAT official answer key:

• Open XAT 2025 website in a new window
• Click on 'xat keys and objection form' tab
• Log in to XAT official website with user ID and password
• XAT answer key will be displayed
• Download the PDF and save on desktop

After downloading the XAT 2025 answer key check the correct options, marked in green, and your response mentioned after question ID to calculate your raw score. If any test taker feels any of the answer keys is incorrect, they can raise objection by filling the ojection form and uploading a supporting document. 

Also Read: XAT 2025 answer key

XAT Admit Card 2025

The XAT 2025 admit card could be download their XAT admit card/hall ticket from the official XAT website using their User ID and password. Given below are the steps to download the admit card below:

• Visit the official website of XAT 2025: xatonline.in
• Click on 'download admit card' tab 
• Enter XAT User ID and date of birth and click on login
• Next, click on admit card tab
• Option to download XAT admit card will appear
• Click on download and save as pdf 

XAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

• The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree of minimum three-year duration or equivalent in any discipline from a UGC recognized university.
• Students in their final year of bachelor's degree or awaiting their results are also eligible to appear in XAT.
• There is no minimum score requirement for XA, but for participating institutes, the minimum score requirement is 50 percent for General category and 45 percent for Reserved category.

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XAT Exam Dates 2025

The XAT 2025 dates were announced by XLRI at the official website. Check the table below for schedule and important dates of XAT 2025:

XAT Registration Process 2025

The XAT application form 2025 is available at xatonline.in website. Aspirants are required to fill the XAT form by creating an account on the website. Check below, XAT 2025 registration cum application process:

• Open XAT 2025 website in a new window: https://xatonline.in/
• Click on 'Registration' tab
• Enter name, phone number, email ID, password and captcha code
• A unique XAT ID and registration link will be shared in the verified email ID
• Click on the link to verify your registration
• Go to XAT 2025 homepage again
• Click on ‘login’
• Then enter email ID and password
• Enter all the details asked in the form and upload photo and signature
• Cross check the information before submitting the form
• Pay the XAT application fee of INR 2,200 through credit/debit card, UPI or net banking
• If you select XLRI Jamshedpur as preferred college in the form then you will have to pay additional amount of INR 200.

XAT Test Cities 2025

The XAT exam will be conducted 110 cities. The examination body has increased 34 new cities to the test city list. Candidates can choose up to six cities for test centre allotment during XAT registration. Check the list of XAT test cities below:

XAT Pattern 2025

XAT exam pattern has been revised. In 2025, the XAT will be conducted for 180 minutes only. The question paper will be divided into two parts with sectional time limit. There will be no essay writing section in XAT 2025. Check the highlights of XAT exam pattern 2025 as shared by XLRI below:

Also Read: XAT 2025 exam pattern revised; essay writing scrapped

XAT Syllabus 2025

XAT syllabus includes all the important topics from Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation, Verbal & Logical Ability and General Knowledge. It has a unique section called Decision Making which is all about business decision. Preparation for XAT is to be done on the basis of topics included in the syllabus. Given below are some of the main topics of XAT syllabus 2025:

XAT Question Paper 2025

XAT question paper 2025 will have two parts. The format of questions will be MCQ. Given below is the table indicating XAT question paper break up and marking scheme:

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XAT Preparation 2025: Tips and Strategy

XAT preparation 2025 should be thorough as the exam is one of the toughest MBA entrance exams. Start preparing for the XAT atleast 6 months before. To help you in XAT exam preparation, we have listed down some key preparation articles:

XAT Mock Test 2025

Candidates must practice about 40-50 XAT mock tests during the preparation phase to be in full control of the syllabus as well as time duration. Official XAT mock test can be accessed at xatonline.in. Shiksha has prepared free XAT mock tests for candidates to practice. Click on the links below for access.