XGMT Exam Pattern 2026: Check Latest Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Xavier General Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( X-GMT )

Abhishek Dhawan
Updated on Mar 16, 2026 23:40 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

XGMT Exam Pattern 2027: XIM University releases X-GMT 2027 exam pattern on its official exam website, xim.edu.in/x-gmt. Candidates planning to appear for XGMT 2027 exam must use the pattern, and XGMT syllabus to plan their preparation strategy. X-GMT exam pattern has multiple elements, including mode of exam, number of exam sections, number of questions, exam duration, type of questions and other details. As per the XGMT exam pattern, the X-GMT question paper 2027 will have questions from four sections, namely, Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation and Emotional Quotient & General Awareness. Candidates need to answer more than 100 MCQs in 120 minutes. Scroll down to know more about the XGMT exam pattern 2027.

Table of contents
  • X-GMT Exam Pattern 2027: Highlights
  • X-GMT 2027: Sectional Weightage
  • XGMT Syllabus 2027
  • X-GMT Exam Pattern 2027: Key Highlights
  • FAQs on XGMT 2027 Exam Pattern
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X-GMT Exam Pattern 2027: Highlights

Look at the table below to know the XGMT 2027 exam pattern.

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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X-GMT 2027: Sectional Weightage

Refer to the table below to know the sectional weightage of the XGMT 2027 question paper.

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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XGMT Syllabus 2027

XGMT syllabus has sections similar to other MBA exams with one additional section, namely Emotional Quotient and General Awareness. Other sections for XGMT exam include Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning. XIM University does not release detailed XGMT syllabus. Candidates can refer to previous year's question papers and MBA entrance test study material to prepare for XGMT exam. 

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X-GMT Exam Pattern 2027: Key Highlights

Space below mentions the X-GMT exam pattern features:

  • The sectional time limit of the exam changes every year, depending on an increase or decrease in the number of questions.
  • There is no fixed pattern of the order of the sections of the XGMT question paper
  • The type and nature of questions are like other MBA entrance exams. (CATXATMAT)

Best Books for X-GMT Preparation 2026

Refer to the table below to know the best books to read for XGMT 2026 exam preparation.

Book Name

Author/Publisher

Quantitative Aptitude for all Competitive Exam

Abhijit Guha

How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT

Arun Sharma

How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT

Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay

High School Grammar

Wren & Martin

The Pearson Guide To Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations

Dinesh Khattar

Shortcuts in Reasoning

Disha Publications

A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

R S Aggarwal

Read More:

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FAQs on XGMT 2027 Exam Pattern

Check important FAQs related to XGMT exam pattern below:

Q:   What are the courses offered through XGMT exam?
A: 

XGMT exam is conducted for admission to XIM University's Master's Degree Programme. The space below mentions the courses offered through XGMT exam:

  • MBA in Business Management (MBA-BM)
  • MBA in Human resource Management (MBA-HRM)
  • MBA in Rural Management (MBA-RM)
  • MBA in Sustainability Management (MBA-SM)
  • MBA in Urban Management and Governance (MBA-UMG)
  • Master of Management Studies (Business Finance) [MMS-BF]
  • Executive MBA in Business Management (EMBA-BM)
Q:   What is the medium of questions appearing in XGMT exam?
A: 

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 type of questions asked in Quantitative Aptitude section of XGMT exam?
A: 

XGMT exam has four sections, including Quantitative Aptitude that accesses the math skills and logic through:

  • Percentages, averages
  • Equations, inequalities
  • Divisibility, prime numbers
  • Area, volumes - less common
  • Interpreting charts & graphs
  • Arrangements, combinations
Q:   What is the frequency of XGMT exam?
A: 

XGMT exam is conducted once every year. The exam score is valid for one exam session only. XGMT is an online exam conducted as a computer based test from test centres situated across six cities. Candidates have to answer MCQ type questions by choosing one correct option among four options. Candidates aspiring for XIM University MBA admissions can appear for XGMT exam.

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