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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 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.

Some of the important topics for XAT preparation include:

• Decision Making: Managerial/ethical dilemmas
• Quantitative Ability: Arithmetic, geometry, and algebra
• Verbal Ability: Reading comprehension, often with poetic passages.

NTA releases the recorded responses for the NIFT exam. The recorded responses are a carbon copy of the candidate's answer sheet.

• Recorded responses bring transparency to the conduct of the NIFT entrance exam.
• Candidates can check their attempted and unattempted answers and calcultate probable score.
• It helps to raise objections against the Provisional Answer Key.

NIFT Result is prepared on the basis of NIFT Stage 1 and NIFT Stage 2.

NIFT result 2026 for Stage 1 was released on March 20. 

Candidates will be shortlisted for NIFT 2026 Studio Test/ Interview based on performance in NIFTEE Stage 1. NIFT 2026 written exams comprise the GAT and CAT exams.

If the candidate fails to be included in the shortlist, he or she is not eligible to appear in the Situation Test/ Interview.