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Students have to score 33% of the total marks to qualify the NIOS Class 10 exam. For 10th and 12th, they have to score a minimum of 33% in the aggregate in the practical and theory exams.

Important topics from XAT quantitative aptitude section include Arithmetic (Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time-Speed-Distance, Averages), Geometry & Mensuration, Algebra (Equations, Progressions), Number Systems, and Modern Math (Probability, P&C).

NTA released recorded answers for the NIFT 2026 written exam on February 17, 2026. The recorded response is released for GAT for all the UG and PG programmes. Recorded response is available at xams.nta.nic.in/niftee.

Completing XAT syllabus requires 3 to 6 months, with 6-8 months for thorough preparation, including mock test analysis and practise using previous year XAT question papers.

No, MAH-CET is not a mandatory entrance exam for MET CITRD PGP admissions. Candidates can appear for any one of MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT and ATMA to qualify for MET CITRD PGP admissions as well.

However, appearing for any one of the aforementioned entrance exam is mandatory to qualify for MET CITRD admissions.

Some of the top books to cover XAT syllabus include

For Decision Making, candidates can refer to past papers for XAT preparation

Calculate NIFT GAT score using Recorded response, Question paper and answer key.

• Download NIFTEE answer key
• Compare answers with the answer key
• Use marking scheme, to calculate probable scores.

XAT syllabus is considered extensive and challenging. It is often viewed as more comprehensive than other management exams. Sections like Decision Making and an Essay is also included in the XAT exam syllabus.

There is no option to apply for a recheck of NIFT 2026 results. If the candidate has any doubts, they are allowed to challenge NIFT provisional answer key. Final Answer key is made on the basis of Provsional answer key.

The XAT Decision Making section consists of approximately 21-22 case-based questions designed to evaluate the ability to analyse complex, real-life, and professional scenarios.