
Xavier Aptitude Test or XAT is a management aptitude test for admission to PGDM courses offered by XLRI, Jamshedpur and other 800 B-schools in India. XAT 2025 registration process is over. XAT 2025 exam was held on January 5 and result announcement is expected soon. Click on the links below to get the latest updates on XAT exam.
- Latest News and Updates on XAT
Latest News and Updates on XAT
- XAT 2025 answer key released; download now and raise objection
- XAT response sheet 2025 out, download here
- XAT 2025 exam conducted on Jan 5, check question paper, analysis, answer keys
- XAT 2025 question paper and answer key (memory based) PDF download
- XAT 2025 exam analysis and expected cut offs
- XAT 2025 response sheet PDF download
- XAT 2025 student reactions and reviews
- XAT 2025 admit card released, download now
- XAT 2025 application form correction from December 7 to 8
- XAT 2025 registration deadline extended till December 10, 2024
- Scientific calculator to be allowed in XAT 2025, check details
- XAT 2025 mock test to be conducted again on Oct 20; apply by Oct 17
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Number of XAT 2025 test cities increased; check 34 new locations
- XAT 2025 official mock test on Sep 25, register for it by Sep 22
- XAT 2025 exam pattern revised; check details
- XAT 2025 registration process started; apply now
You may also like to read other XAT related articles below:
- How to prepare for XAT: Tips from toppers
- XAT Preparation Plan for Decision Making
- XAT Preparation Plan for Verbal & Logical Ability
- XAT Preparation Plan for Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
- Verbal Ability (VA) solved questions
- Data Interpretation (DI) solved questions
- Data Interpretation (DI) solved questions - Part 2
- Logical Reasoning (LR) solved questions
- Quantitative Aptitude (QA) solved questions
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XAT Exam
Student Forum
Answered Yesterday
It is not recommended to attempt a XAT mock test a day before the exam. That time should be best left for revision of important formulas and concepts, revisiting the exam day strategy and relaxing. Attempting a full-day mock test can be mentally tiring and may shake up your confidence in case you do
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered Yesterday
One should attempt only one XAT mock test in a day. A full length XAT mock test is of three hours. After which you will have to spend some time analyzing your performance and revisiting problem areas. About 4-5 hours will be spent in this and you mind will already be exhausted. Thus, best is to do s
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered Yesterday
If a candidate has appeared for the XAT exam before and is only attempting again for score improvement, then they can prepare for it with mock tests only. But if a candidate is appearing for the XAT exam for the first time and is not familiar with the syllabus, they cannot prepare with XAT mock test
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
The ideal time to start XAT mock test practice is after you've covered the exam syllabus. When you're thorough with all the concepts and formulae, you will be able to solve all types of questions in the XAT mock test. XAT exam is conducted in January first week, so one should start mock test practic
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
For a student starting from scratch, a dedicated 3-4 months is a healthy timeframe. This isn't about stressful, hours-long cramming sessions. Instead, it's about cultivating a habit. Think of it as spending just 20-30 minutes each day getting to know the world better—reading a good newspaper, browsi
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
What makes it so tough isn't complex formulas or obscure vocabulary; it's the ambiguity. The DM section doesn't test what you know, it tests who you are as a leader and a person. It throws you into a minefield of ethical dilemmas, business conflicts, and personnel issues where every option seems par
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Digital copy of the XAT admit card is not accepted for identification so candidates must ensure they carry print out of their hall ticket. The print out of the XAT admit card should have a recent passport sized photo affixed on it (preferably the same as uploaded in the XAT application form). It is
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 4 days ago
"Tough" isn't quite the right word; "tricky" is more accurate. The Decision Making questions are unique because they don't have a single, formula-based right answer. They present you with complex business and ethical dilemmas where all the options seem very close.
The real challenge is to pick the mo
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
No questions are technically 'mandatory' in XAT, but there's a crucial catch. You get penalized with negative marking if you leave more than 8 questions unattempted across the main sections (Verbal, DM, and Quant).
So, the real strategy isn't just about accuracy; it's about making smart attempts to a
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
Absolutely! In the final week, it's less about learning new topics and all about perfecting your strategy.
Solving past XAT papers is the best way to get into the "exam zone." It helps you master time management, build stamina for the full duration, and get comfortable with the unique Decision Making
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Contributor-Level 10
1115 Institutes accepting XAT
XLRI Xavier School of Management
Jamshedpur • Private
S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai
Andheri West, Mumbai • Private
East Godavari • Private
Is it okay to attempt a XAT mock test a day before exam?