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

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?

The X-GMT exam also known as Xavier General Management Aptitude Test is a computer-based test (CBT) to assess the aptitude of candidates in various fields such as decision-making, logical reasoning, and problem-solving. The exam is conducted in various centres across six cities in India.

Q: What is the medium of questions appearing in XGMT exam?

Candidates planning to take the XGMT exam, it is important to note that all the questions in the exam are in English medium. This means that candidates will have to be proficient in English language to understand and answer the questions. Additionally, all the answer options for the questions will also be in English medium. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates brush up their English language skills before taking the exam to ensure that they are able to choose the correct answer option and achieve a good score.

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 must note that they will have an average of about 1.2 minutes to answer each question. However, It's important to note that the exact number of questions may vary across different shifts of the exam. The time allotted remains 120 minutes, that is two hours, to answer all the questions that appear in the admission test.

Q: What is the marking scheme in XGMT exam?

XGMT exam is an online MCQ based test conducted for MBA admission. Candidates need to choose one correct option out of four answer options available in the XGMT exam. The marking scheme for XGMT exam is mentioned below: 3 marks are awarded for each correct answer marked by the candidate 1 mark is deducted for everty incorrect answers marked by the candidate No negative marking prevails for the unattempted questions in the XGMT exam

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

XGMT exam comprises multiple choice questions, also known as the objective type questions. Candidates appearing for the XGMT exam will find questions from four sections, including Quantitative Aptitude Data Interpretation Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning Emotional Quotient and General Awareness All four sections have Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

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

Candidates appearing for the XGMT exam will find four answer options for each question. Out of these answer options one option will be correct. Candidates marking the correct answer option will fetch (+)3 marks. On the contrary, if a candidate marks an incorrect response, he/she will have to face a penalty of 1 mark each incorrect response.

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?

Q: What is the marking scheme in XGMT exam?

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?

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