XAT 2025 Question Paper & Answer Key Solutions (Memory Based Available) PDF Download
Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 ( XAT )
Exam On - 3 Jan '27
XAT 2025 question paper and answer key solutions (memory based) have been provided here. Test takers can check the official XAT question paper 2025 and answer keys to get an idea of the latest question type and difficulty level.
XAT 2025 answer key and question paper
XAT 2025 question paper and answer key was released by XLRI on January 10, 2025. The link to download provisional XAT answer key 2025 was available at xatonline.in website. Candidates can check the XAT 2025 answer keys to check how many questions they have marked correct in the exam.
XAT 2025 exam was held on January 5, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The XAT 2025 question paper was of same difficulty level as previous years. Quantitative Aptitude and Decision Making sections were moderate. English and GK were easy. Shiksha has provided memory based XAT 2025 questions and answer keys here. The official XAT 2025 answer key PDF is available here.
Read detailed XAT 2025 question paper analysis.
- XAT Answer Key 2025 (Memory Based)
- XAT Question Paper 2025
- XAT 2025 Questions Paper: Difficulty Level
XAT Answer Key 2025 (Memory Based)
XAT 2025 Quantitative Aptitude Questions and Answer Keys (memory based)
Coordinate geometry (rectangle) – Answer was y = 6
Square and circle question – Answer was x: 4
Single double bed – Answer was 77500
Question on phone – Answer was 120000
Question on square of length – Answer was 42.6% loss
Question on log – Answer is 2
Question on dustbin – Answer was 250
XAT 2025 GK Questions and Answer Keys (memory based)
INS Tushil – Russia’s Yantar Shipyard
World Chess Championship – Gukesh D
Nobel Peace Prize – Nihon Hidankyo
Samantha Harvey – Orbiter
Dhimsa – Andhra Pradesh
MGM- Amazon
AI app regional language –Bhasini
Mount Maripi – Indonesia
Commander-In- Chief of the Armed Forces – President of India
Asian Games TT – Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee
Floating National Park – Keibul Lamjao, Manipur
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Commonly asked questions
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.
XAT Decision Making questions can be tricky. Key is to understand what solution is being discussed in it. To crack this section of XAT, practice a variety of Decision Making questions.
XAT Question Paper 2025
The exam pattern of XAT 2025 exam is different from last year with no essay writing. Here’s a table indicating the sectional break-up of the XAT 2025 question paper.
| 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 |
20 |
20 |
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XAT 2025 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 |
11-12 |
| Verbal and Logical Ability |
Easy |
13-14 |
| Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation |
Moderate to tough |
18-19 |
| General Knowledge |
Moderate |
10-11 |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 6 days ago
After XAT exam is conducted successfully, XLRI releases XAT answer keys with response sheet. However, candidates need to login to download XAT answer keys.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
The percentile needed for admission would depend on the category you belong to. JAGSoM accepts various entrance examinations for admission to the MBA/PGDM course, like CAT, XAT, MAT, etc.
As per the estimated XAT cutoff in 2026, a percentile of 70 would be good enough to secure a chance at admission
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
XIM University XAT cutoff 2026 was released for admission to the MBA course and its specialisations, namely MBA in Rural Management and MBA in Sustainability Management.
General AI category students need to have a percentile of at least 90 to be considered eligible for admission.
Note - The cutoff d
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
IMT Ghaziabad official cutoff information are not released on a public platform, and students can view the cutoff using their registered login ID and password. Based on the past years' trend, the XAT 2026 estimated cutoff is in the range of 90 to 92 for the General AI category students.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, apart from CAT, the International Management Institute, New Delhi, also accepts the XAT score for admission to its PGDM courses. Only the shortlisted candidates are invited to the Individual Assessment Process (Essay Writing and Personal Interview, etc.) for final admission. The institute also
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Final selection will be based on performance in BAAT, PI, and CAT/XAT/GMAT. BITS will also consider prior work experience, and academic history.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, Global Institute of Business Studies does accept scores from exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, and CMAT. They take these exams into consideration for admissions, so you don't have to worry about only one exam. It gives you flexibility to apply with the scores you already have and increases your chances
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 weeks ago
Apart from NMAT scores, UPES Dehradun offers admission to the MBA course based on XAT scores. As per the XAT 2023 cutoff, candidates having a minimum of 50 Percentile for the General category All India Quota were eligible for UPES Dehradun admissions.
UPES Dehradun offers MBA in International Busines
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT scores are valid for KIITEE MBA. Candidates applying online will be required to submit copies of their mark sheets and other supporting documents.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Standard books useful across these exams include Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma or R.S. Aggarwal, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Nishit Sinha, and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis for building a strong vocabulary.
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