XGMT 2026 Question Papers, Previous Year Papers & Sample Papers: PDF Download

Xavier General Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( X-GMT )

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Abhishek Dhawan
Updated on Dec 31, 2025 23:35 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

X-GMT 2026 Question Papers: XIM University, Bhubaneswar, conducts XGMT exam every year. However, XGMT question papers are not released after the exam officially. XIM University may release question papers of XGMT 2026 exam on its official website for the upcoming term. With the release of exam notification, candidates find XGMT sample papers online on the official university website, xim.edu.in. XGMT previous years question papers and sample papers help candidates prepare for exam.

Candidates can directly download the sample paper of X-GMT 2026 here. Candidates can also find previous year's sample papers and MBA preparation guide for better preparation. Read further to know more details on the X-GMT question paper and sample papers.

Table of contents
  • XGMT Sample Papers
  • Shiksha's Exclusive MBA Prep Guides
  • Why Solving X-GMT Sample Papers are Important?
  • When to Start Practising X-GMT Question Papers?
  • XGMT 2026 Question Paper Pattern
  • XGMT 2026 Question Paper Weightage
  • FAQs on XGMT Question Papers
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Download previous year X-GMT question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download X-GMT previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

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X-GMT 2022 Sample Paper
X-GMT 2020 Sample Paper

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Why Solving X-GMT Sample Papers are Important?

Solving X-GMT sample papers and previous year question papers is an essential part of preparation plan. Candidates obtain adequate skills and experience for X-GMT exam. By practising X-GMT sample paper and mock tests, candidates will also get a good idea about the X-GMT exam pattern, syllabus, structure, marking scheme and difficulty level. It will not only help you ace the time factor but also boost confidence level. Solving mocks would also help you discover your strength and weakness based on which you can make adequate changes in your X-GMT preparation plan.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the duration of X-GMT exam?
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XGMT exam will have around 100 to 125 MCQ type questions to be answered within 120 minutes. Candidates will not get any sectional time limit, therefore all the questions are to be answered within the stipulated time.

Q:   How many answer options are there in each question of XGMT exam?
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Each question in XGMT exam has four answer options. Of all four options, one answer option is correct. Candidates need to mark the correct answer option in XGMT exam.

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When to Start Practising X-GMT Question Papers?

Candidates starting their XGMT preparation five to six months in advance can spend their time to prepare using the X-GMT syllabus. One who has prepared for any other MBA entrance exam will require around 2 to 3 months of preparation for XGMT exam. Candidates must also ensure that they learn important formulae and theorems. After completing the syllabus, candidates can practice sample papers along with the mock tests. However, candidates starting their preparation for X-GMT around two or three months before the exam will have to put in extra effort. Candidates must prepare using the X-GMT syllabus and simultaneously solve mock tests. X-GMT exam is held last week in January. Candidates must start to solve mock tests from November.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How is XGMT exam conducted?
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X-GMT is a CBT exam with Multiple Choice Questions from topics, including decision-making, logical reasoning, and problem-solving. The exam is conducted across centres across six cities in India.

Q:   What are the type of questions in XGMT exam?
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XGMT exam has multiple choice questions, also known as the objective type. Candidates appearing for the XGMT exam will find questions from four sections.

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XGMT 2026 Question Paper Pattern

The exam pattern for XGMT 2026 is as follows:

X-GMT Exam Pattern

Details

Exam Mode

Online

Number of sections

4

Number of questions

100-130 (varies every year)

Number of answer choices

4

Total Marks

100 to 125 (varies every year)

Exam duration

120 minutes

Sectional time limit

Yes

Negative Marking

Yes (-1/3 for every wrong answer)

Medium of examination

English

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many questions are there in XGMT exam?
A: 

XGMT exam has 100-130 questions. The number of questions in XGMT exam varies every year.

Q:   What is the duration of XGMT exam?
A: 

Candidates appearing for XGMT exam have to answer all questions within 120 minutes. The number of questions may change in each exam session, the exam duration remains the same.

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XGMT 2026 Question Paper Weightage

Section-wise XGMT question paper weightage is as follows:

Section

Number of Question

Sectional Time Limit (in minutes)

Quantitative Aptitude

25

30-35

Data Interpretation

22-25

25-30

Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning

20-25

20-25

Emotional Quotient and General Awareness

30-40

25-35

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there sectional time limit in XGMT exam?
A: 

Yes, XGMT exam has sectional time limit. Candidates will have to answer questions from each section within the given time limit.

Q:   What is the time limit for quantitative aptitude section of XGMT exam?
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Candidates get 30 to 35 minutes to answer all questions from XGMT exam's quantitative aptitude section. The time duration and number of questions can vary in each session of XGMT exam.

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FAQs on XGMT Question Papers

The space below mentions the XGMT exam question papers:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the marking scheme in XGMT exam?
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For each correct response in XGMT exam, candidates get 3 marks. Whereas, 1 mark is deducted for any incorrect response. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions.

Q:   What is the medium of questions appearing in XGMT exam?
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XGMT exam has questions in English medium. Candidates do not have an option for XGMT exam in any medium other than English.

Q:   What are the sections included in XGMT syllabus?
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XGMT exam has a total of four sections. All these four sections have multiple choice questions. The overview of the sections in the XGMT exam is mentioned below:

  • Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
  • Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning (VA & LR)
  • Data Interpretation (DI)
  • Emotional Quotient and General Awareness (EQ & GA)
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Answered 4 days ago

XIM University offers following courses based on XGMT scores

  • MBA in Business Management
  • MBA in Business Innovation and Artificial Intelligence
  • MBA in Human Resource Management
  • MBA in Rural Management
  • MBA in Sustainability Management
  • MBA in Urban Management and Governance
  • MBA in Public Policy and Management

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Bhumika Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Candidates get 30 to 35 minutes to answer all questions from XGMT exam's quantitative aptitude section. The time duration and number of questions can vary in each session of XGMT exam.

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Shruti Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Yes, XGMT exam has sectional time limit. Candidates will have to answer questions from each section within the given time limit.

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Rohini Bisht

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Candidates appearing for XGMT exam have to answer all questions within 120 minutes. The number of questions may change in each exam session, the exam duration remains the same.

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Jaya Katariya

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

XGMT exam has 100-130 questions. The number of questions in XGMT exam varies every year.

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Vikram Tyagi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates who meet the XGMT cutoff to get shortlisted for the selection rounds have to appear for the in-person GD-PI-WAT rounds to be conducted by XIM University. 

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Vikram Tyagi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Yes. XIM University MBA application fee varies based on number of exams chosen by the candidate to get shortlisted. XIM University has a base registration fee to be paid by all the applicants, irrespective of which exam they want the score to be considered. Candidates applying for admission via XGMT

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Dhanya Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Yes. XIM University hosts a common registration link to apply for MBA admissions via XGMT and other entrance exams. The deadline to apply via different exams may vary.

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Bhumika Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

XGMT exam registration form is available on XIM University website. Candidates need to fill XGMT application form online before the last date to be eligible for the exam process.

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Loveleen Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

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