XGMT Syllabus 2026 (Available): Check Section wise Syllabus with Weightage

Xavier General Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( X-GMT )

Abhishek Dhawan
Updated on Feb 22, 2026 23:55 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

X-GMT syllabus 2026 has been released. XIM University designs the question paper of X-GMT considering four sections. The X-GMT 2026 syllabus outlines the topics and sub-topics for each section of the exam. X-GMT question paper 2026 will have questions from four sections, namely, Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation and Emotional Quotient and General Awareness. This article will provide a detailed syllabus of the X-GMT exam 2026 as well as other related information such as section-wise topics, section-wise distribution of questions and best books for X-GMT preparation.

Table of contents
  • X-GMT Syllabus 2026: Overview
  • Section-Wise X-GMT Syllabus 2026
  • X-GMT Syllabus 2026: Section-wise Weightage
  • XGMT 2026 Exam Pattern
  • Best Books for X-GMT 2026 Preparation
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X-GMT Syllabus 2026: Overview

Space below provides a brief overview of the X-GMT syllabus 2026.

  • Quantitative Aptitude section measures candidate’s numerical ability, problem-solving skills and mathematical skills
  • Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning ability assess candidate’s ability to interpret patterns or relationships and candidate’s knowledge of grammar, punctuation, etc.
  • Data Interpretation assesses a person's level of critical ability and interpretation regarding mathematical data from graphs to charts to tables
  • The General Awareness section is aimed at evaluating the candidate’s knowledge of current events
  • Emotional quotient gauges candidate’s emotional intelligence in terms of motivation, empathy and social skills.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who prescribes the XGMT syllabus?
A: 

XIM University conducts X GMT exam every year. Therefore, the exam syllabus is also designed by XIM University for this MBA entrance test. However, XIM University only notifies the sections and not the section wise topics. XGMT syllabus includes questions from a total of four sections.

XGMT exam is conducted for candidates aspiring for MBA admission in XIM University. Aspirants need to apply for the XGMT exam on the official website.

Q:   What are the sections included in XGMT syllabus?
A: 

XGMT exam has following sections:

  • Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
  • Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning (VA & LR)
  • Data Interpretation (DI)
  • Emotional Quotient and General Awareness (EQ & GA)
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Section-Wise X-GMT Syllabus 2026

X-GMT 2026 syllabus has topics from four sections. Spece below has XGMT exam section wise syllabus. 

Quantitative Aptitude

This section of the X-GMT exam has the following topics:

Important topics of Quantitative Aptitude Section

Percentages and its applications

Numbers and its applications

Ratio and its applications

Algebra

Number system

Work and Time

HCF

Time, Speed, Distance

Inequalities

Surds & Indices

Logarithms

Geometry and its applications

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

This section of the X-GMT exam has the following topics:

Important topics of Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning Section

Bar graph

Table

Pie chart

Caselet

Line graph

Data Sufficiency

Alphanumeric series

Analogies

Artificial Language

Blood Relations

Calendars

Cause and Effect

Clocks

Coding-Decoding

Critical path

Cubes and cuboids

Directions

Input-Output

Verbal Ability

This section of X-GMT has the following topics:

Important topics of Verbal Ability Section

Vocabulary

Reading Comprehension

Grammar

Parajumbles

Verbal Reasoning

Syllogisms

Contextual usage

Analogies

Sentence correction

Idioms

One word substitution

Critical Reasoning

General Awareness and Emotional Quotient

This section of X-GMT has the following topics:

Important topics of General Awareness  and Emotional Quotient Section

Awards and winners

Government and Politics

Business

Economy

Famous Personalities

Current affairs

Important happenings around the World

Static GK

Personality traits

Situational Questions

Reaction success and failure

Leadership positions

Managing emotions

Cultural sensitivity

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Commonly asked questions
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 is the marking scheme in XGMT exam?
A: 

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.

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X-GMT Syllabus 2026: Section-wise Weightage

Check the table below to know the sectional weightage of the XGMT question paper 2026.

Sections Total Questions Difficulty Level

Quantitative Aptitude

25

Moderate

Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning

22-25

Moderate to difficult

Data Interpretation

20-25

Moderate

General Awareness and Emotional Quotient

30-40

Easy to Moderate

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the duration of X-GMT exam?
A: 

XGMT exam has around 100 to 125 MCQ type questions to be answered within 120 minutes. Candidates will not face any sectional time limit.

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
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XGMT 2026 Exam Pattern

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

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Best Books for X-GMT 2026 Preparation

Check out the table below to know the best books to read for XGMT 2026 exam.

Book Name Author/Publisher

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

R S Aggarwal

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

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

AK Gupta

Compendium General English

BB Jain

A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

R S Aggarwal

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Answered a month ago

Candidates need to carry XGMT admit card on the exam day. Along with the hall ticket, any of the following documents are required on the exam day

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Passport
  • Driving License
  • PAN Card
  • Ration Card
  • Identity Card issued by college authorities

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Abhishek Dhawan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

XGMT exam is conducted across 12 cities in India. Te4st cities for XGMT exam include Bangalore,  Bhopal, Bhubaneswar,  Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Ranchi, and Rourkela

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Akansha Goyal

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Answered a month 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 7

Answered 2 months 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 7

Answered 2 months 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 7

Answered 2 months 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 7

Answered 2 months 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 7

Answered 2 months 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 7

Answered 2 months 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 7

Answered 2 months 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

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