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

Registration - 30 Sep '25 - 10 Dec '25

Updated on Sep 17, 2025 16:56 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

X-GMT exam pattern 2026 has been released at the official examination website (xim.edu.in/x-gmt). XIM University prescribes the exam pattern of X-GMT every year. The X-GMT exam structure is the pattern considered to design the X-GMT 2026 question papers. X-GMT exam pattern comprises multiple elements including the mode of exam, number of sections, number of questions, exam duration, type of questions among other details.

As per the X-GMT exam pattern, the X-GMT question paper 2026 comprises 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. Read below to know detailed information about the X-GMT exam pattern 2026.

Table of content

X-GMT Exam Pattern 2026: Highlights
X-GMT 2026: Sectional Weightage
X-GMT Exam Pattern 2026: Key Highlights
FAQs on XGMT 2026 Exam Pattern

X-GMT Exam Pattern 2026: Highlights

Look at the table below to know the XGMT 2026 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

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the duration of X-GMT exam?

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: What is the marking scheme in XGMT exam?

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.

X-GMT 2026: Sectional Weightage

Refer to the table below to know the sectional weightage of the XGMT 2026 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

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the type of questions in XGMT exam?

XGMT exam has multiple choice questions, also known as the objective type. Candidates appearing for the XGMT exam will find questions from four sections.

Q: How many answer options are there in each question of XGMT exam?

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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X-GMT Exam Pattern 2026: 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. (CAT, XAT, MAT)

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

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Who releases the XGMT exam pattern?

XIM University conducts X GMT exam every year. Therefore, the exam pattern is also designed by XIM University for this MBA entrance test. The exam is conducted for candidates aspiring for MBA admission in XIM University. Aspirants need to apply for the XGMT exam on the official website. Besides the XGMT exam, MBA admission at XIM University is also possible through other national level entrance exams.

Q: How is XGMT exam conducted?

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.