XAT 2027 Syllabus: Download Section wise Syllabus PDF

XLRI does not release a detailed syllabus for XAT exam. Also, candidates do not get a specific topic-wise weightage for the exam. Based on the exam analysis from past exam sessions, important topics under XAT syllabus are tabulated below:

XAT Sections	Important Topics from XAT Syllabus
Verbal and Logical Ability	Reading Comprehension (including a poem), Vocabulary, Analogy, Parajumble, Grammar, Critical Reasoning, Fill in the Blanks, etc.
Decision Making	Data Arrangement, Conditioning, Grouping, Complex Arrangement, Caselets, Assumptions, Premises, Conclusions, etc.
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation	Arithmetic, Geometry, Mensuration, Percentage, Surds and Indices, Algebra, Mensuration, Bar Diagrams, Pie Charts, Tables, Data Interpretation, etc.
General Knowledge	Current Affairs and Static GK (Science, Economy, Business, Politics, Static GK, Sports, Prize and Award, World, Government, Constitution of India, etc.)

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Some of the important topics under XAT QADI syllabus are as follows:

XAT syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation
Percentage	Tables and Caselets	Linear and Quadratics Equations
Profit and Loss	Probability	Surds and Indices
Ratio and Proportion	Critical Path	Inequalities
Variation	Averages and Partnerships	Logarithms
Time and Work	Alligations and Mixtures	Numbers
Time, Speed and Distance	Algebra	Mensuration
LCM and HCF	Simple and Compound Interest	Geometry
Pure Maths	Venn Diagram	Trigonometry
Data Tables	Data Charts	Bar Diagrams
Graphs	Pie Charts	Data Analysis

XAT QADI Section Overview

Check important highlights of the Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation section of XAT syllabus 2027:

• QADI section includes around 28 questions
• The difficulty level of XAT Quantitative Aptitude will be high
• Topics with high weightage in QADI section of XAT exam include Arithmetic, Algebra, Co-ordinate Geometry, Data Sufficiency, Time Zone and Mixed Graph
• XAT QADI questions will be MCQ type with five options having one correct response.
• Attempting all questions is not mandatory; however, there is a negative marking for unattempted questions. Candidates will face a penalty of 0.10 marks for each question left after 8 unattempted questions.
• Negative marking of 0.25 marks is also applicable for incorrect responses.

The XAT English section is on par with the CAT exam, however the number of RC passages are less. There are a few vocabulary based questions in this exam. Key topics included in Verbal Ability section of XAT exam syllabus are given below:

XAT syllabus for Verbal & Logical Ability
Reading Comprehension	Fill in the Blanks	Antonyms/Synonyms
Jumbled Paragraphs	Contextual Usage of Vocabulary	Correction of Errors in Sentence
Word Usage	Sentence Completion	Paragraph Completion

The Verbal Ability syllabus for XAT is similar to CAT. See below for sectional composition in the exam:

• There will be 26 questions in the VA section of XAT 2027
• Each question of this section will carry one mark
• There will be a deduction of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer
• The format of XAT Verbal Ability questions will be MCQ
• RC passages are not too long but needs deep yet quick reading 
• Attempting all questions is not mandatory, but candidates should keep in mind the sectional cut off

XAT Decision Making is similar to Logical Reasoning wherein one has to choose the best solution to a given business situation. Candidates have to choose the closest option as the right answer. Key topics of Decision Making section of XAT exam syllabus 2027 are given below:

XAT syllabus for Decision Making
Analytical Reasoning	Logical Reasoning	Complex Arrangement
Data Arrangement	Caselets	Conditions and Grouping
Situations	Assumptions	Decision Making

Here are some key points related to Decision Making section of XAT 2027:

• There will be 21 questions in this section
• All the questions of this section will be situation-based
• They will be based on business situations to assess the candidate's leadership/management skills
• Candidates will have to choose the best solution from four options given
•  One mark will be awarded for correct attempt and 0.25 mark will be deducted for incorrect attempt.m
• It is not mandatory to attempt all the questions, but candidates should keep in mind the XAT sectional cut off 

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General Knowledge section of XAT may seem easier but it is not as there is vast area to cover. When preparing for General Knowledge section of XAT, study the following topics included in the syllabus. 

XAT Syllabus for General Knowledge
Awards and winners	History and Geography	Static GK
Business and Politics	Constitution of India	Personalities
Government  and Economy	World Events	Current Affairs

Highlights of XAT GK section:

• There will be 20 MCQs in General Knowledge section of XAT 2027
• Each question will carry one mark and there is no negative marking in GK section
• GK is memory based question so it is easy to prepare, but the topic pool can be vast. 
• Thus, refer to the previous years' XAT question papers to note down the GK/Current Affairs topics to prepare in a focused manner.
• XAT GK score is not considered for percentile calculation.

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For an effective preparation candidates must refer to only the expert recommended XAT books. Shiksha has compiled a list of best books for XAT preparation for the benefit of candidates. Many CAT books are recommended for XAT too as both exams have same topics. 

Best books for XAT Syllabus Coverage: Quantitative Aptitude

To cover the XAT 2027 syllabus for QA & DI, candidates must refer to the books listed below. 

Books for XAT Preparation	Author/Publisher
How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT	Arun Sharma
Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT Common Admission Tests For Admission into IIMs	Sarvesh K Verma
Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations	Guha Abhijit
Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency	Ananta Ashisha/Arihant

Best books for XAT Syllabus Coverage: Verbal Ability

To cover the XAT 2027 syllabus for Verbal Ability, candidates must refer to the books listed below:

Books for XAT Preparation	Author/Publisher
Word Power Made Easy	Norman Lewis
Objective General English	Dr RS Agarwal and Vikas Agarwal
High School English Grammar	Wren & Martin
The Students' Companion Book	D Best

Best books for XAT Styllabus Coverage: Decision Making

To cover the XAT 2027 syllabus for Decision Making, candidates must refer to the books listed below: 

Books for XAT Preparation	Author Name/Publisher
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning	Gautam Puri
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT	Nishit K. Sinha
Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency	Ananta Ashisha
How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT	Arun Sharma

Best XAT Study Material for General Knowledge

XAT General Knowledge questions are usually easy and can be completed in 10 minutes. Subscribe to year books for memorising important events. Students should also subscribe to daily newspapers and journals such as:

Newspapers and Journals
The Hindu	Economic Times
Financial Express	Hindu Business Line
Wall Street Journal	The Financial Times
Business Today	Business World
Competition Success Review	Management Compass Career Launcher

While studying for the XAT exam 2027, candidates must pay attention to all the sections as there is not much difference in number of questions in each of them. XLRI considers sectional score for PI shortlisting so you cannot ignore one for the other. Check below the sectional break up of XAT 2027

XAT sections	Number of questions	Marks allotted
Decision Making	21	21
Verbal and Logical Ability	26	26
Quantitative Ability & Data  Interpretation	28	28
General Knowledge	20	20
Total	95	95

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XAT Preparation 2027: Tips and Strategy

Six to eight months are enough for XAT exam preparation. During this duration, a candidate must first complete the XAT syllabus and then move to solving mock test series and previous years question papers. Last few days before the exam should be dedicated to solving XAT mock test series, tracking progress and revision. Take help from the below given XAT preparation articles to prepare well for the exam:

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Free XAT Mock Tests for Practice

Once you've complete the XAT exam syllabus 2027, you must start practicing XAT mock tests. Shiksha has prepared free XAT mock tests, check the table below:

XAT_Mock_Test_1	XAT_Mock_Test_1_Solutions
XAT_Mock_Test_2	XAT_Mock_Test_2_Solutions

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