XAT

XAT application form can be filled and submitted online on the official website. Candidates need to pay the exam fee to submit the form.

The XAT application fee is INR 2,400 for both Unreserved and Reserved category aspirants. Candidates interested in XLRI programmes must pay an additional fee of INR 200.

The last date to fill the XAT application form typically lies in the second week of December. Candidates must complete registration and fee payment before this deadline. 

XAT registrations typically start in the month of July. Candidates will be able to fill the application form for XAT online on the official website.

One will need 3-4 hours of preparation if they are planning to complete XAT syllabus in 6 months.

The best study materials to prepare for XAT exam include a mix of books, previous years' papers, and mock test. Some books focused at XAT preparation are tabulated below:

Sections in the XAT exam, including Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, and Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation remain consistent. However, the exam pattern, question count, and structure may change annually.

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).

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.

Some of the top books to cover XAT syllabus include

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