XAT

Major topics under XAT and CAT syllabus are similar. Common sections include Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, and Verbal Ability. While the sections are same the syllabus is not identical. XAT also includes unique sections, namely Decision Making and General Knowledge.

XAT syllabus includes all important topics related to Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making and Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge.

One must start preparing for XAT around six to eight months in advance. This timeline allows sufficient time to cover syllabus and practice using mock tests before the exam.

XAT exam duration is 180 minutes in a single slot. Part 1 of XAT exam is conducted for 170 minutes, while Part 2 is held in last 10 minutes.

Admit cards are usually released in late December. For the XAT 2027 cycle, the documents are scheduled for release in the last week of December 2026. For XAT 2026, the admit cards were available for download prior to the January exam date

XAT results are typically announced in mid-January. If past trends are followed, This exam is similar with the general expectation that scorecards.

XAT results are typically announced in mid-January. This is in line with the general timeline for scorecard release. Candidates will find XAT results by the third week of January.

XAT application window generally closes in the second week of December. For the XAT 2027 cycle, the registration would end in the second week of December 2026.

As per the past exam trends, registration starts in the first week of July. XAT 2027 registration will likely begin in first week of July 2026.

XAT exam is usually conducted on the first Sunday of January. Therefore, candidates can expect XAT 2027 to be held on January 3, 2027.