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XAT 2024 exam date is January 7, 2024. Interested candidates can register at xatonline.in website and fill the XAT application form 2024 now. The XAT 2024 registration last date is November 30, 2023. Candidates must fill their forms before the deadline to be able to appear in the XAT exam 2024. This year, the XAT exam fee has been increased to INR 2,100. The fee is to be paid at the time of form submission.
XAT 2024 exam will be held in single shift at various examination centres across India. There is no change in the XAT pattern or syllabus. Difficulty level of the exam is expected to be high.
Q: Is there in any change in XAT exam 2024?
No change has been announced in the XAT exam. The test will be administered just like yesterday. The duration of the exam will be 210 minutes and the questions will be in MCQ format. There will be a total of 100 questions from Decision Making, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge. There will be one essay based question too. XAT 2024 will have sectional time limit which means candidates will have to complete a section of the test within the given time limit.
Marking scheme is also the same as last year. For each correct answer, candidates will get 1 mark and for each incorrect attempt 0.25 marks will be deducted. The XAT result will be based on number of correct and incorrect entries. The essay will be evaluated for PI selection process only.
Q: What is the XAT application fee?
The XAT application fee 2024 is INR 2,100. The fee has been increased by INR 100 from the previous session (XAT 2023 fee was INR 2,000). The XAT fee is to be paid online at the time of forms submission. The fee is same for candidates belonging to all categories. Unlike other MBA entrance exams, there is no rebate for Reserved category candidates in XAT. If you select XLRI in the application form for admission, you will have to pay INR 200 additionally.
The fee can be paid via debit/credit card, cash card, mobile wallets, or net-banking. It is mandatory to pay the application fee before deadline for successful registration. Candidates can fill the application form and pay the fee later, however they will need to make the fee payment before the registration deadline so that their form is accepted by the examination authority. Until the fee is paid, the XAT application form will remain pending acceptance. Candidates must note that the registration fee is non-refundable. So, they should fill the form without error, otherwise they will have to fill the form again and pay the fee again.
Q: In which cities is XAT exam held?
XAT exam is held in over 70 cities across India. Last year, it was held in 79 cities. The XAT test cities include all state capitals, metropolitan, tier 2 and tier 3 cities of India. Here are the cities in which the XAT exam was conducted last year: Agra, Ahmedabad, Aurangabad City (Maharashtra), Allahabad, Ambala, Amravati, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Berhampur, Bhatinda, Bhilai Nagar, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bokaro Steel City, Chandigarh/Mohali, Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi-NCR, Dhanbad, Dibrugarh, Durgapur/Asansol, Ernakulam, Gandhinagar, Goa, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hooghly, Hubballi, Hyderabad, Indore, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Jorhat, Shillong, Naharlagun, Kannur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Kota, Kottayam, Kurnool, Kurukshetra, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Mysuru, Nagpur, Nashik, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Rajahmundry, Ranchi, Roorkee, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Siliguri, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Tirupathi, Tiruvallur, Udaipur, Udupi, Vadodara, Varanasi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Warangal, Tejpur and Rajkot.
- What is XAT Exam?
- XAT 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
- XAT Exam Highlights
- XAT Eligibility Criteria 2024
- XAT Registration Process 2024
- XAT Syllabus 2024
- XAT Exam Pattern and Test Structure 2024
- XAT Preparation Tips & Strategy 2024
- XAT Admit Card 2024
- XAT Answer Key 2024
- XAT Result 2024
- XAT Cut Offs for XLRI
- Top Colleges Accepting XAT Scores
- XAT 2024 Contact Information
- FAQs on XAT 2024
What is XAT Exam?
Xavier Aptitude Test or XAT is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes. Apart from XLRI and 10 other XAMI member colleges, over 1,000 B-schools accept XAT scores for admission to their post-graduate management programmes. The XAT question paper consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge. XAT cut offs for XLRI's PGDM-BM programme are usually around 95 percentile for male candidates and 92 percentile for female candidates.
Latest Updates:
July 15, 2023: XAT 2024 registration process started; last date November 30, 2023
Q: Do I need to fill XLRI form separately for admission through XAT?
Candidates planning to take admission to XLRI Jamshedpur need not fill a separate form. The XAT application form 2024 will include a field in which the candidates have to select XLRI course in which they want to take admission.
However, candidates can select only XLRI Jamshedpur as a preferred college in the XAT 2024 application form. There is no option of selecting other XAT accepting colleges in the application form. For XAMI member institutes or other MBA colleges accepting XAT score for admission, you will be required to register separately on their respective official websites when the applications open. Most of the XAMI institutes start MBA application process after XAT result declaration. However, keep a check on the admission schedule of your target college, so that you don’t miss the application deadline.
Q: How will I know if I have converted the XLRI interview call or not?
Every candidate is informed by XLRI Jamshedpur about their selection via email. The interview round is held in February-March and the offer letter are sent to selected candidates in April-May. Those who would not receive the confirmation letter, may consider that they are not selected for admission. Candidates must keep a check on their emails. They must keep checking spam folders too. It is also very important use the correct and fully functional email ID for XAT registration as that is the main contact point for communication from the institute.
The admission authorities will consider both sectional and overall XAT score while shortlisting candidates for group discussion and personal interview round of XLRI admission. Candidates must perform well in all the sections of XAT exam as well as in the for group discussion and personal interview to be selected for admission.
Q: How can I apply for XLRI Delhi Campus BM programme?
Candidates can apply for XLRI Delhi's Business Management programme on the official website by selecting the course and campus option while filling the XAT application form which is released in the first week of August every year. If they do not mention XLRI Delhi has their preferred exam in the XAT application form, they will not be eligible for admission to the institute. Candidates must remember that there is no separate application form for XLRI PGDM programmes, so they need to make the selection of institute in the XAT application form only. There is no option to edit the field in the form later so candidates must mention the institute in the XAT application form. There is no provision of filling the admission form after the exam or after result announcement.
XAT 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of XAT 2024 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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15 Jul '23 - 30 Nov '23 | XAT 2024 Exam registration ONGOING |
20 Dec '23 | XAT 2024 admit card download |
7 Jan '24 | XAT 2024 Exam |
Jan '24 | XAT 2024 response sheet release TENTATIVE |
Jan '24 | XAT 2024 answer key challenge window opens TENTATIVE |
Jan '24 | XAT 2024 result TENTATIVE |
Feb '24 | XAT 2023 Cut Offs Release TENTATIVE |
XAT Exam Highlights
XAT is a speed-based three and a half-hour test. It is designed to assess candidate's business and quantitative aptitude skills. Check key highlights of XAT 2024 exam in the table below:
Particulars |
XAT Details |
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XAT Full Form |
Xavier Aptitude Test |
Conducting Body |
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XAT 2024 exam date |
07-Jan-2024 |
Exam Level |
National |
Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
Exam Mode |
Online |
Exam Duration |
3.5 hours |
Exam Syllabus |
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Exam Pattern |
100 questions in MCQ format |
Language |
English |
Exam Fees |
INR 2,100 (all categories) |
Exam Purpose |
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Course Offered |
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No. of test takers |
Nearly 98,000 |
No. of Test Cities |
79 (in 2023) |
Exam Helpdesk No. |
18002674008 |
Exam Website |
Q: Is XAT tough for candidates from non-Engineering background?
Yes, XAT is slightly tougher for candidates with non-Engineering background as the Quantitative Aptitude section is of higher difficulty level. However, they can crack it if they work on the fundamentals of Math and practice questions of all difficulty levels. It will take time but they will be able to crack XAT's quant section if they dedicate extra hours to it. Aspirants can find XAT study material online in various online study groups. Students’ groups on Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. share study material with each other. One can also download MBA exam preparation apps to get relevant and useful study material.
The good part about XAT is that, it has different cut offs for candidates belonging to different academic backgrounds. As part of its commitment to academic diversity, the institute has lower cut offs for candidates from non-engineering background than candidates from engineering background.
Q: How many candidates appear for XAT on average?
Q: What are the scholarship schemes in XLRI, Jamshedpur?
XAT Eligibility Criteria 2024
To be able to appear for the exam, it is mandatory to fulfill the below given XAT eligibility criteria:
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Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university.
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Students in their final year of bachelor's degree or awaiting their results are also eligible to appear for XAT.
- There is no minimum marks in graduation criteria for XAT exam.
- Working professionals and candidates with professional degrees (CA/CS) can also appear in the exam.
Also Read: XAT Eligibility Criteria 2024: Age Limit, Reservation Criteria, Work Experience
Q: What is the XAT selection criteria for XLRI admission?
XAT selection criteria and admission process of XLRI Jamshedpur includes shortlisting of candidates on the basis of XAT score or GMAT score, group discussion and personal interview. The final selection is based on criteria such as entrance exam score, group discussion, personal interview, academic record, work experience, academic diversity and gender diversity. Meeting the XAT cut off is the minimum requirement to be eligible for XLRI MBA admission. Candidates who do not meet the minimum XAT cut off are not shortlisted for group discussion and personal interview round of the MBA admission process. Along with the XAT score, the institute will also take into consideration candidate's academic record (class 10, 12 and graduation score) for shortlisting candidates.
Q: Will I be eligible for XLRI admission even if I don't meet the minimum XAT cutoff requirement?
Q: I got 43.44 percentile in XAT. Am I eligible for any college or university?
Chances are very less with limited college options at such a low score. The popular colleges that accept XAT score in the range of 90 percentile. Even Tier-2 MBA colleges accept XAT score in the range of 70 percentile and above. So, you have very few option with 43 percentile.
Moreover, since there is a lot of competition in XAT, the admission cut offs are unlikely to fall that low in any college.
You may take the XAT exam next year with better preparation and score high in order to get a good MBA college. Take a year and prepare afresh. Join a coaching institute if you can or prepare by self for 6-8 hours every day. If you prepare well for about a year, you will be able to score well in the exam and get admission.
XAT Registration Process 2024
XAT registrations process is the first step toward XLRI admission. Aspirants have to fill the online XAT application form and pay requisite fees to register for the entrance test. The XAT application form is the XLRI application form too. Candidates have to check the field indicating XLRI in the XAT form to be eligible for admission to the institute. Given below is the XAT 2024 registration and application process:
- Log on to XAT 2024 website xatonline.in
- Click on 'New Registration' and enter relevant details
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A unique XAT ID and registration link is shared with the candidate on the verified email ID
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Click on the link to verify your registration
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Go to XAT 2024 homepage and click on ‘login’
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Enter email ID and password to open the application form
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Fill all the mandatory fields of the XAT 2024 application form
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Cross check the information before clicking on submit button
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Pay XAT 2024 application fee of INR 2100 through credit/debit card, UPI or net banking
Candidates are allowed to select up to four cities in the XAT application form 2024. The examination body allots the exam centre to candidate in the city selected as first preference basis availability. If a seat is not available at the test centre in the first city of preference, the allotment will be made in the next city that has been selected.
Check the list of test cities for XAT 2024
Q: How to select test centres in XAT application form?
The option to select test centre is not there in the XAT application form, but candidates can select cities where they can appear for the exam. XAT is conducted in about 79-80 cities across India and candidates get the option to choose two cites for centre allotment. They have to make this choice in the XAT application form. In the XAT application form, there is one field in which you have to select the test cities, you can simply select the cities of your choice from the drop down. The exam conducting authorities will allot a test centre in the city of first choice to every student. In case, the seat get filled in the centre of a particular city, the seat will be allotted to remaining candidates in the city selected as second option. The centre allotment is done on first come first serve basis. Candidates must fill the XAT application form and submit it as soon as they can so that they are allotted a centre in the city of their choice.
Q: What are the documents required for filling the XAT application form?
When filling the XAT application form, you will be required to fill fields such as academic scores, government ID number, date of birth, colleges details, etc. So, you need to have the relevant documents with you when you are filling the form. Given below is the list of documents required for XAT registration below:
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet
- Graduation marksheet
- Email ID and mobile phone number
- Date of Birth proof
- Address proof
- Aadhaar card
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Scanned digital photograph of less than 1 MB
- Scanned signature of less than 1 MB
- Debit/credit card for application fee payment
While uploading the photo its dimension must be 200 x 230 pixels (preferred) and Size of file should be between 20kb-50kb. Dimensions scanned signature document must be 140 x 60 pixels (preferred) and Size of signature file should be between 10kb-20kb
Q: How many participating colleges can I select in XAT application form 2024?
XAT Syllabus 2024
XAT syllabus 2024 consists of all the important topics of Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge. Decision Making is a unique section for which there is no syllabus so you can refer to previous years' question papers and sample test papers for preparation. Check below some key points about XAT 2024 syllabus:
- XAT Decision Making has passages on business and ethical situations.
- XAT Verbal & Logical Ability includes Reading Comprehension, English Grammar, Vocabulary, Verbal Ability.
- In the XAT Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation section, the topics include Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Set Theory, etc.
- And in the GK section of XAT exam, the topics pertain to politics, culture, society, personalities, business, art & entertainment, sports, inventions, innovation, world, economy, science, technology, books, etc.
Download: XAT Question Papers (PDFs)
Q: Where can I find study material for Decision Making syllabus for XAT?
Since Decision Making section is unique to XAT, study material for the same in not readily available. Thus the best source of preparation material for Decision Making section is XAT previous years’ question papers. This section has passages related to business situations. Candidates have to select the closest solution to the given situation from the list of four options. You have to make an informed decision regarding the decision which has be in favour of the larger good. This section essentially tests your ability to take objective decisions regarding various business situations and activities. Candidates can practice Decision Making questions from XAT question papers of previous years to know the types and difficulty level. In a way, this section is similar to Reading Comprehension and requires same skills as that.
Q: How can I cover the XAT syllabus by self study?
If you are planning to appear for the XAT exam by self study, you must start early as the syllabus is vast and tough. To cover the XAT syllabus by self study, candidates must refer to the books recommended for XAT preparation. You can take help from the following books to cover the XAT syllabus but do join a study forum to get help from mentors and peers when need be:
- How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma
- Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT Common Admission Tests for Admission into IIMs by Sarvesh K Verma
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha
- Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency by Ananta Ashisha/Arihant
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
- Objective General English by Dr RS Agarwal and Vikas Agarwal
- High School English Grammar by Wren & Martin
- Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning by Gautam Puri
- Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K. Sinha
- Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency by Ananta Ashisha
- How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT by Arun Sharma
Q: Can I prepare for XAT with CAT preparation material?
XAT Exam Pattern and Test Structure 2024
XAT exam is conducted in online mode and the question paper consists of 105 MCQs to be solved in 210 minutes. There is sectional time-limit in XAT exam. Thus, candidates are advised to maintain adequate speed in all four sections so that they can solve the paper within the time-limit. Each correct attempt carries one mark and each incorrect attempt carries -0.25 marks. Here are the highlights of XAT exam pattern:
XAT Sections |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
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Decision Making |
21 |
22 |
Verbal and Logical Ability |
26 |
26 |
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation |
28 |
28 |
General Knowledge |
25 |
25 |
Essay |
1 |
(To be evaluated upon shortlisting) |
Total |
100 |
100 |
Q: What is the marking scheme of the XAT exam?
XAT is an MCQ based test and all questions carry equal marks. The total marks of the exam is 100 and every question carries 1 mark. Decision Making carries 22 marks, Verbal and Logical Ability carries 26 marks, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation carries 28 marks and General Knowledge carries 25 marks.
There is negative marking too in XAT, that you should be aware of. Check below the marking scheme of XAT.
- One mark is awarded for each right answer
- 0.25 marks is deducted for each wrong answer
- 0.10 marks is deducted for more than eight unanswered consecutive questions
- There is no negative marking in General Knowledge section
- Scores of General Knowledge section will not be considered for calculating XAT score
- The score of Essay Writing will be taken into consideration at the time of PI shortlisting
Q: What is the duration of the XAT exam?
XAT exam is held for 3 hours and 30 minutes. There is sectional time-limit in the test. 175 minutes are allotted to Part 1 comprising Decision Making, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation and Verbal Ability. Part 2 which is a session of mock keyboard testing is of 5 minutes and 30 minutes are allotted to Part 3 General Knowledge and Essay Writing sections. No bio-break is allowed during the exam. Candidates have to finish the test in the given time limit only. The test screen will move from part 1 to part 2 the moment 175 minutes get over and it will move from part 2 to part 3, the moment 5.30 minutes get over. Candidates must keep saving their entries after every attempt as there is no provision in XAT to go back and review your answers once the time limit for that part is over.
Q: What is the XAT section wise weightage?
XAT exam is more Quantitative Ability and Verbal and Logical Ability based. Which is why these two sections have more weightage than rest of the section. And between these two, Quantitative Ability has more weightage. In terms of marks too, the Quantitative Ability has maximum weightage, i.e. 28 marks, followed by Verbal and Logical Ability with 26 marks, General Knowledge carries 25 marks and Decision Making carries 22 marks.
XAT Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
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Decision Making | 22 | 22 |
Verbal and Logical Ability | 26 | 26 |
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation | 28 | 28 |
General Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
Essay Writing | 1 (out of 3 options) | To be evaluated at the time of shortlisting |
XAT Preparation Tips & Strategy 2024
XAT preparation needs at least six to nine months. Being one of the tougher MBA entrance exams among its peers, XAT requires dedicated time and effort. It comprises four sections: Decision Making, Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge.
In XAT, it is important to pay equal attention to all four sections as sectional cut offs play an important role in selection to XLRI, Jamshedpur. So, divide your study hours among these sections equally. Start with gaining conceptual clarity in each subject. You may want to first analyse the topics you are familiar with and unfamiliar with. Make a list of your strengths and weaknesses; then begin with strong areas. This will give you confidence in dealing with tough topics. Listed below are some key tips for making XAT 2024 exam preparation strategy:
- Join study groups online on platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Telegram and WhatsApp.
- Get hold of XAT books and study material. These are available online and at coaching institutes.
- Start with topics you are already familiar with and on which you have a good control.
- After completing a topic or a concept, solve two-three problems based on it to know if you have completely understood it.
- Focus on completing XAT syllabus first and then move to solve XAT mock tests. Practice at least 25-30 mock tests for best performance.
Also Read: XAT 2024 preparation tips, strategy and expert guide
To perform well in the XAT 2024, read the below listed articles containing XAT exam strategy and tips suggested by experts. Click on the links below to read:
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How to prepare for XAT Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation |
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XAT Mock Test will help you to get an idea about the type of questions asked, the exam pattern and marking scheme. After taking the test, you can immediately check your score. You can also download the Question Paper along with answers and their explanations for Free. Click below to start the free online test now.
Free XAT Mock TestPrepare for XAT exam with previous years’ question papers & prep guides. Get topper tips & expert advice.
Download HereXAT Exam Analysis
XAT 2024 exam analysis will be shared here on the exam day. Candidates can check previous session's analysis below to know the latest difficulty level and test pattern:
- XAT 2023 exam was of moderate to high difficulty level.
- Among all the sections, QA-DI was toughest. Verbal and Decision Making sections were easy to moderate but GK was moderate.
- The Essay Writing section had three topics. Candidates had to write a short essay of 250 words on one of the given topics.
Also Read: In-depth XAT 2023 review and exam analysis
Q: How can I prepare for XAT 2024 by self study?
If you are planning to prepare for XAT 2024 exam by self study, you need to start early. At least six months before. XAT exam is conducted on the first Sunday of January every year. So, if you start preparing for the XAT 2024 in June or July, you will have good six months to prepare. Make a preparation plan that includes XAT syllabus coverage, problem solving sessions, mock tests and revision. Get hold of best books for XAT. Consult mentors or previous year toppers for selecting the best books for preparation. Join online study groups where you can get the help of mentors and peers for problem solving and clearing of doubts in topics. Work in tough topics first and then move to easier topics.
Solve a large number and variety of XAT mock tests to master the syllabus. You will need to do a rigorous work on XAT mock tests as for candidates who opt for self study, have to rely on practice.
Q: Which section of XAT question paper is lengthiest?
It depends upon each candidate which section of XAT exam paper they find lengthy. It also depends on the questions chosen for the exam in that particular year. However, it has been seen that Data Interpretation questions are usually lengthy. Overall, the Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation section has the maximum number of questions i.e. 28 and candidates have to solve at least 22-24 questions to meet the desired cut off. So, this section may appear lengthy to the candidate.
To some candidates, the Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning section appears to be lengthy, because of dense reading comprehension passages and reasoning questions based on analogy, series, etc. The fact that both these sections are from the Part 1 of the XAT exam which is of 175 minutes makes it manageable as along with Decision Making, one can solve a decent number of QA-DI and VA-LR questions in 175 minutes.
Q: When should I start practicing XAT mock tests?
Aspirants should start practicing XAT mock tests after completing the syllabus. The ideal time duration to solve XAT mock tests is October to December. Avoid practicing mock tests before completing the syllabus. The official mock test is released a week before the exam, so candidates must attempt it at least once before the exam. The official and unofficial mock tests are same as the actual XAT exam so that the candidates can get familiar with the exam pattern, test structure of the question paper and get used to handling the exam pressure. It is important to practice XAT mock tests so that you have prior experience of XAT exam. Both official and unofficial XAT mock tests helps in improving accuracy of solving questions because in an exam like XAT all that matters is speed with accuracy.
Q: Is solving XAT question paper helpful in exam preparation?
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 Admit Card 2024
XAT admit card 2024 will be available for download from the date of release till the exam day. Check below the steps to download XAT 2024 admit card which is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam hall:
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Visit the official website of XAT 2024
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Click on 'Download admit card' tab
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Enter details like XAT User ID and date of birth and click on 'login'
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Click on admit card tab, download the pdf and take a printout
XAT Exam Day Guidelines
XAT aspirants must follow the guidelines set by the examination authority for a hassle-free exam day. Given below are some key XAT exam day guidelines, candidates must follow:
- Reach the exam centre an hour before the reporting time mentioned in the admit card
- Do not carry any electronic item like mobile phone, watch, calculator, etc. to the exam centre
- Do not carry any stationary (apart from a blue/ball point pen) item or eatables to the exam centre
Also Read: XAT exam day guidelines and last minute tips
Documents to carry on exam day
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XAT admit card
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Aadhar card
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Voter ID
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Passport, College/University ID
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Driver’s licence
Q: What are the details mentioned in XAT admit card?
XAT admit card is a proof of identity of the applicant. It is the main document required for appearing in the XAT exam thus it should be error free. Candidates must check the information mentioned on their admit card as soon as they download it and check for errors. Usually, there is no error in the XAT admit card but you should still check the details. Every XAT admit card contains the following information:
- Candidate’s name
- Candidate’s photo
- Candidate's date of birth
- Candidate's category
- Candidate’s XAT ID
- Exam date
- Exam time
- Exam venue
- Instructions regarding exam/exam day
In case of an error or misprint, you can get it rectified by the exam authorities by contacting the XAT helpdesk. However, you cannot change or update the XAT test centre and city. The allotment will be made according to your choice filled in the XAT application form, so in case you filled the test city which you didn’t intent to, you will need to make arrangement for appearing for the exam in that city.
Q: Is the digital copy of XAT admit card acceptable at the exam centre?
A digital copy of the admission card is not accepted at the testing location for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT), which is administered by XLRI. Typically, applicants must provide a printed copy of their XAT admission card to the testing location. Regarding the admission card and its format, it's crucial to adhere to the guidelines given by XLRI and the organisation in charge of administering the XAT. Please keep in mind, though, that regulations and processes are subject to change, therefore for the most recent information about the acceptance of digital copies of the admission card at the exam center, it is advised to check the XAT official website or get in touch with XLRI directly.
XAT Answer Key 2024
The preliminary XAT answer key and candidate response sheet will be released in the form of response sheet. Check process to download XAT 2024 response sheet and answer key:
- Open XAT 2024 website or copy this link: https://xatonline.in/
- Click on ‘response sheet’ tab
- Enter user ID and password
- Click on ‘candidate response to generate answer key and question paper’
- XAT answer key will be displayed
- Click on download icon and save as PDF
Also Read: XAT 2024 answer key download and objection filing process
Q: When will XAT 2024 answer key release?
XAT 2024 result will be announced in the last week of January 2024. The XAT scorecard will be released at the XAT website and can be downloaded by using application number and password created at the time of XAT registration. The candidate response sheet and answer key will be released on separate dates. The XAT response sheet will be released within a week of the exam and the XAT answer key will be released 3-4 days after.
The final XAT answer key 2024 will be released only if any of the objections raised by candidates will be found valid. Following the release of final (updated) answer key, the XAT 2024 result and scorecard will be declared. The final answer key will be released in a downloadable PDF form.
Q: How to raise objection against XAT answer key 2024?
The process to raise objection against XAT answer key earlier was through email, but in 2023 the objection were invited 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.
XAT Result 2024
XAT result 2024 will be announced about 20 days after the exam. Candidates will be required to download their scorecards from the official XAT and XLRI websites. Given below is the brief description of XAT result download process:
Q: What are the details mentioned in XAT result cum scorecard?
Since the XAT scorecard is the main proof of the candidate’s attendance and passing the entrance exam, the XAT result cum scorecard of every candidate contains their personal details and scores. Given below is the lift of information that is printed on every candidate’s scorecard.
- Name of the candidate
- Gender of the candidate
- Address of the candidate
- XAT ID
- Date of XAT exam
- Date of Birth
- Validity of the XAT scorecard
- Sectional percentiles
- Sectional scores
- Sectional percentiles
- Overall percentile
Candidates must check the details carefully and incase of any error in personal details, candidates must reach out to exam authorities for rectification. The marks and percentile will not be changed as there is no provision of rechecking or revaluation. However, if it is a glaring misprint then candidates may apply to the admission cell and seek updation.
Q: Which MBA colleges are available with XAT cut offs of 85 percentile and above?
If you score above 85 percentile in XAT you may get selected for admission to top tier 1 and tier 2 MBA colleges such as XIMB-Bhubaneswar, SPJIMR-Mumbai, IMT-Ghaziabad, GIM-Goa, TAPMI-Manipal, IRMA-Anand, MICA-Ahmedabad, Great Lakes Institute of Management, LIBA-Chennai, KJ Somaiya-Mumbai, Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad, Institute of Finance and International Management, Bangalore, Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Amity Business School, Noida, Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, Xavier Institute of Social Services, Ranchi.
The XAT cut offs of the abovementioned colleges fall in the range of 85 to 95 percentile. However, in different admission years, the cut offs could be different. You should check the XAT cut offs for these colleges individually to have a better understanding of admission process for that year.
XAT Cut Offs for XLRI
XAT 2024 cut offs will be released by XLRI Jamshedpur in the first week of February 2024. Given below are the official XAT cut offs 2023. Candidates who meet the given below cut offs, have been shortlisted for the personal interview round.
XAT 2023 Cut Offs: PGDM BM
General Engineers | VA | DM | QA | Overall |
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Males | 75 | 75 | 85 | 95 |
Females | 75 | 75 | 80 | 92 |
General NonEngineers | VA | DM | QA | Overall |
Males | 75 | 75 | 85 | 95 |
Females | 75 | 75 | 80 | 92 |
XAT 2023 Cut Offs: PGDM HRM
General Engineers | VA | DM | QA | Overall |
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Males | 90 | 75 | 85 | 93 |
Females | 90 | 75 | 65 | 91 |
General NonEngineers | VA | DM | QA | Overall |
Males | 90 | 75 | 70 | 90 |
Females | 75 | 75 | 60 | 88 |
XAT Cut Offs: Top MBA Colleges
XAT participating institutes release admission cut offs to shortlist candidates for GD/PI at their respective website. Take a look at the estimated XAT cut off scores and percentiles of some of the top XAT institutes for MBA admission:
XAT colleges |
XAT cut off score |
XAT cut off percentile |
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35.5-38.5 |
94-92 |
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30.5-32.5 |
90-93 |
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32.5-34.5 |
93.50-95 |
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30.5-32 |
90-92 |
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27.5-30.5 |
85-90 |
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26-27.5 |
80-85 |
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26-27.5 |
80-85 |
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26-27.5 |
80-85 |
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26-27.5 |
80-85 |
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26-27.5 |
80-85 |
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27.5-30.5 |
85-90 |
Also Read: XAT cut offs for XLRI admission
XLRI Selection Process Through XAT 2024
XLRI, Jamshedpur admission through XAT includes three stages: shortlisting of candidates, group discussion & personal interview and final selection.
Step 1: Shortlisting of candidates
After the exam, candidates will be shortlisted for group discussion and personal interview round of XLRI, Jamshedpur on the basis of their XAT result.
Step 2: Group Discussion and Personal Interview
XLRI, Jamshedpur will announce group discussion and personal interview schedule by the end of January 2024 for selected candidates. The admission round will be held in various cities and the candidates will have to confirm their interview city online on the official website of XLRI Jamshedpur within the stipulated time limit.
Also Read: XLRI admission & selection process
Step 3: Final Selection
Each candidate will be evaluated on the basis of their XAT 2024 score, GD/PI performance, academic history and other parameters for preparing the final merit list. Selected candidates will be called to complete the admission formalities.
Selection procedure of other institutes accepting XAT scores
Institutes accepting XAT score for admission to their MBA/PGDM programmes, conduct their own application and admission process. While some institutes open their registration window much before the XAT exam is conducted, others start their registration process after the XAT result is announced.
Also Read: XAT score vs percentile
Q: What is sectional cut off for XAT?
Sectional cut off for XAT refers to the minimum percentile fixed for each section of the exam that candidates have to meet. For example, if the Quantitative Aptitude cut off is 85 percentile for XAT, that means a candidate must have scored 85 percentile or more in the section of XAT to be eligible for group discussion and personal interview shortlisting. Check the below tables for PGDM BM and PGDM HRM for XAT 2023.
XAT Sectional cut offs for PGDM BM
General Engineers | VA | DM | QA | Overall |
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Males | 75 | 75 | 85 | 95 |
Females | 75 | 75 | 80 | 92 |
General Non-Engineers | VA | DM | QA | Overall |
Males | 75 | 75 | 85 | 95 |
Females | 75 | 75 | 80 | 92 |
XAT Sectional cut offs for PGDM HRM
General Engineers | VA | DM | QA | Overall |
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Males | 90 | 75 | 85 | 93 |
Females | 90 | 75 | 65 | 91 |
General Non-Engineers | VA | DM | QA | Overall |
Males | 90 | 75 | 70 | 90 |
Females | 75 | 75 | 60 | 88 |
Q: Are XAT cut offs same for all participating colleges?
No, cut offs of XAT participating colleges are different from each other. These colleges fix cut off percentiles for admission individually basis certain criteria determined by their respective admission cells. XAT cut off for XIMB is different from XAT cut off for TAPMI. XAT cut off for XIMB is usually around 90-93 whereas XAT cut off for TAPMI is 80-85. On the other hand, XAT cut off for KJ Somaiya-Mumbai is 85-90. Most of the MBA colleges shortlist candidates for admission on the basis of overall XAT percentile. However, the candidates must aim to meet sectional XAT cut offs too in the exam to avoid an unwanted situation at the time of admission. Before applying for admission, candidates must check the selection criteria of their target colleges to be sure of requirements.
Top Colleges Accepting XAT Scores
Apart from XLRI, Jamshedpur, XAT score is accepted by 11 members of Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI) and over 1,000+ other MBA institutes in India. The admission process of these colleges also include GD/PI. Given below is the table of some of the popular B-Schools that accept XAT score for admission:
XAT Score Accepting College |
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XAT 2024 Contact Information
XLRI
Admission Office
C. H. Area (East)
Jamshedpur - 831001
Jharkhand
India
Phone: +91 657 665 3203/3204/3205
Fax: +91-657-2227814
Email: xat2019@xlri.ac.in
Website: http://www.xlri.ac.in/
Candidates can call at 1800 209 0835 (Toll Free) from Monday to Saturday (10:00-18:00 hrs).
FAQs on XAT 2024
Check below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on XAT 2024 exam.
Q: Is XAT tougher than CAT?
Q: What is the XAT 2024 exam date?
XAT 2024 will be held on the first Sunday of January 2024 which is January 7. The exam date was officially announced by XLRI Jamshedpur on July 14, 2023. The announcement was made at the XATONLINE website. The exam will be held in 72 cities from 2 pm to 5:30 pm. In 2023, the exam timing was increased this year by 20 minutes. Candidates felt the exam was moderate to tough in terms of difficulty level. There were three topics for essay writing and candidates had to choose one topic to write. In 2024, the timings are expected to remain same. XAT registrations 2024 will begin from July 15, 2023. The registration process will go on until November 30, 2023 (XAT application last date can be extended). Candidates will be required to fill the online application form before the deadline to be eligible to appear for XAT 2024.
Online application submission only XAT fee is INR 2000 for all candidates Fee to be submitted at the time of application form submission Graduation degree must for filling the XAT form (final year candidates can also apply).
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Q: Which is a better college amongst BULMIM or Bimtech? Which college should I prefer as I scored 86 percentile in XAT?
Q: I have got 82 percentile in XAT. Where should I apply?
Q: Which section of XAT 2024 exam paper will have the maximum number of questions?
The Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation section of Xavier Aptitude Test 2024 will have the maximum number of questions that is 28, followed by Verbal and Logical Ability with 26 questions. General Knowledge will have 25 questions while Decision Making will have 22 questions in the Xavier Aptitude Test. XAT Pattern: Decision Making Number of Questions: 22 Total Marks: 22 Verbal and Logical Ability Number of Questions: 26 Total Marks: 26 Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation Number of Questions: 28 Total Marks: 28 General Knowledge Number of Questions: 25 Total Marks: 25 Essay (250 words) Number of Questions: 1 (students can choose 1 topic from 3 options) Total Marks: To be evaluated upon shortlisting For more details, you may visit the Shiksha Xavier Aptitude Test exam pattern page. (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/xat-exam-pattern). I hope this will help you.
Q: My graduation score is less than 50% in aggregate. Am I eligible for XLRI admission?
Yes, candidates with less than 50 per cent in aggregate in graduation are eligible for admission to PGDM courses in XLRI. Candidates need to have minimum passing marks in Graduation. They must have however, completed their graduation from a recognised university only. Candidates planning to seek admission to an MBA college other than XLRI must check its eligibility criteria as the minimum score requirement of AICTE approved colleges is 50 percent (45 percent for Reserved categories). But having 50 per cent and above score is not a guarantee for getting selected for admission. You will need to clear the admission round which is based on XAT cut off percentile. If you do not meet the XAT cut off percentile you will not be selected for XAT personal interview round, which is the main parameter for MBA admission in XLRI.
News & Updates
XAT Exam
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Answered 2 days ago
No, the institute does not consider sectional cutoffs for admission.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
TAPMI XAT cutoff 2024 is yet to be released. The registration is ongoing for XAT 2024 exam. XAT cutoff will be released soon after the release of XAT result. However, considering the past year trends, the expected TAPMI XAT cutoff for 2024 will range between 80 and 85 percentile for the General All
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Answered 2 days ago
XIM University cutoff for MBA through XAT Exam is 80. It is mandatory for candidates to have a valid score in XAT in order to be eligible for XIM University admissions. There are multiple factors affecting the XAT score, including number of seatsat XIM University, Ranking of the university, number
Answered 3 days ago
XAT cut off is released category wise. The cut off percentile for female candidates and male candidates are different. The cut offs for engineering and non engineering candidates are different and XAT cut offs for PGDM BM and PGDM HRM are different. GIM Goa XAT cutoff 2023 is yet to be release. As p
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
IMT Ghaziabad also accepts XAT score for admission to the MBA courses. Candidates seeking admission can refer to the table given below to check out the estimated XAT score and XAT cut off percentile for the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad.
College Name | XAT score | XAT cut off percentile |
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30.5-32 | 90-92 |
Note: The above-mentioned estimated cutoff dat
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, you can download another copy of your XAT scorecard. You will not be charged any fee for it. You need to simply log in to your XAT account with your credentials used at the time of form filling. Once you have logged in, you can go to the student dashboard and click on the link indicating scorec
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The XAT scorecard is available for download for one academic year. If you have appeared for XAT 2023, you can download the XAT 2023 scorecard till December 31, 2023. Those who will appear for XAT 2024, will have the option to download their scorecards until December 31, 2024. However, candidates m
Answered 6 days ago
XAT score is calculated on the basis of raw scores obtained a candidate in each section. In the XAT exam, every correct answer carries 1 mark and every incorrect entry carries – 0.25 marks. There is no negative marking for skipping a question. But, in case of eight consecutive unanswered questions,
Answered a week ago
Along with the CAT cutoff, IMI Delhi admission to MBA course is also based on XAT scores. Going as per the last year cutoff, candidates interested in admission to IMI Delhi MBA course must have a XAT cutoff of 90 Precentile as tabulated below:
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - IMI Delhi : Cutoffs (GN-AI) | |||
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Exam | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
XAT (percentile) | – / – | – / – | 90 |
Answered a week ago
XLRI admission 2024 to PGDM in Business Management is based on XAT 2024 scores, which is yet to be conducted. Candidates seeking admission to XAT2 Jamshedpur must have XAT scores. Candidates can check previous year XAT25 Jamshedpur cutoff to have an estimated cutoff for MBA Business Management:
XLRI Jamshedpur Cutoff 2O23 (in Percentile for General Engineers) | ||||
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Gender | VA | DM | QA | Total |
Male | 75 | 75 | 85 | 95 |
Female | 75 | 75 | 80 | 92 |
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