XAT Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation Preparation 2027; Important Topics, Weightage, Best Books
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XAT aspirants must check this page by Shiksha for a preparation strategy for the Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation section of the entrance exam. Get XAT 2027 important topics in QA, topic-wise weightage and prep books.
XAT Quantitative Aptitude Preparation
XAT Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation Preparation 2027: Students looking for admission to MBA Business Management or MBA Human Resource Management courses at XLRI, Jamshedpur, through XAT entrance exam must know the sections and syllabus based on which questions will be asked. According to the exam structure of the entrance exam, there are four sections in XAT exam and Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation is one of them. The XAT question paper for the QA-DI section will include questions from Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and Data Interpretation. Candidates need good calculation skills and mathematical understanding for this section.
Check out this page for XAT Quantitative Aptitude strategy and books list to prepare well for the examination. The exam conducting agency will conduct XAT exam in online mode.
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- Important Topics in XAT Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
- XAT QA & DI 2027 Topic-Wise Weightage
- Best Books for XAT Preparation 2027: QA & DI Section
- Preparation Tips for XAT QA & DI 2027
- XAT Exam Pattern 2027
Important Topics in XAT Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
Refer to the table below for the list of important topics included in the Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation Section as per the XAT syllabus.
| Important Topic |
Description |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic |
Fundamental mathematical domain covering percentages, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, averages, time and work, and speed, time, and distance. |
| Algebra |
Mathematical domain including linear and quadratic equations, functions, progressions, logarithms, and inequalities. |
| Geometry |
Mathematical domain including shapes, spatial problems, lines, circles, polygons, and trigonometric applications like heights and distances. |
| Mensuration |
Mathematical domain focusing on 2D and 3D figures, covering area, volume, and related geometric calculations. |
| Modern Math |
Mathematical domain including topics such as probability, permutations and combinations, set theory (Venn Diagrams), and binomial theorem. |
| Number System |
Mathematical domain covering number properties, surds and indices, and other foundational numerical concepts. |
| Bar Diagrams |
Specific data visualisation type using rectangular bars to compare different categories through visual representation and analysis. |
| Pie Charts |
Specific data visualisation type using circular statistical graphics divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions and data distribution. |
| Tables |
Specific data visualisation type where data is presented in rows and columns, requiring insightful analysis, summarisation, and comparison. |
| Graphs and Charts |
Specific data visualisation types, including line graphs, scatter plots, and data charts used for insightful analysis and observation-based sets. |
XAT QA & DI 2027 Topic-Wise Weightage
The Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation section of XAT exam includes 28 questions, making the sectional weightage of the Quantitative Aptitude Section as 28%. Below is the expected topic-wise weightage for XAT QA & DI section based on past papers:
| 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 |
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Best Books for XAT Preparation 2027: QA & DI Section
Candidates preparing for QA & DI section of XAT exam can refer to the following books:
| XAT Preparation Books |
Author Name |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations |
RS Aggarwal |
| How to Prepare for Data Interpretation |
Arun Sharma |
| Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations |
Abhijit Guha |
| Data Interpretation for the CAT |
Nishit K Sinha |
Preparation Tips for XAT QA & DI 2027
Below are some efficient tips to prepare well for the Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation section of XAT exam 2027.
- The difficulty level of QA & DI questions is usually moderate to high. Thus, candidates need thorough preparation to solve questions on time.
- Focus on important topics like Algebra and Functions, Geometry, Co-ordinate Geometry, Arithmetic Sequences, Number System, Probability, Mixtures, Tables Chart, Multiple Graph, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Interest, Average, Logarithm, etc., for Quantitative Aptitude.
- Make notes for formulas and theorems and revise them daily.
- QA & DI section includes calculation-based questions, so candidates must know all required Mathematical formulae and theorems by heart. Knowing how to solve a question and forgetting the formula will be of no use on exam day.
- Arithmetic holds the maximum weightage in DI, so do not skip this topic and practice more and more.
- As per past years' trends, the good attempt for QA & DI is 14 to 16 questions. Work on this section so you can answer at least 16 questions with accuracy.
- Don't forget to take full length and sectional XAT mock tests to evaluate the preparation level and identify the topics that need more time and focus.
- For Data Interpretation section, solve as many sample questions as possible. Since there are no formulas or theorems for DI, solving questions is the way.
- Practice questions on Set Theory, Tables and Bar Graphs for XAT Data Interpretation.
- While practicing questions for QA & DI, start with easy ones first and then move on to difficult and lengthy questions to have a proper understanding of the topics and build confidence in yourself.
Free XAT Mock Test by Shiksha
Check out the free XAT mock test by Shiksha to know your preparation level.
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XAT Exam Pattern 2027
Check out the space below to know the exam pattern for XAT before beginning their exam preparation.
- Number of Sections: Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and Quantitative Aptitude
- Exam Mode: Online
- Exam Duration: 3 hours
- Number of Questions: 95 questions
- Total Marks: 95 Marks
- Number of Answer Choices: 5
- XAT Marking Scheme:
- +1 mark for correct answer
- - 0.25 marks for incorrect answer
- - 0.10 marks for more than 8 consecutive unattempted questions
- No negative marking in GK section
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