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XAT - All You Need to Know

The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a national-level management entrance exam conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur for admission to MBA/PGDM programs at XLRI and other premier B-schools across India.

What Is the XAT Exam?

XAT is a computer-based test that evaluates candidates across four main sections:

  • Verbal and Logical Ability (VLA)
  • Decision Making (DM)
  • Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation (QA & DI)
  • General Knowledge (GK)

Conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur, XAT is accepted by over 160 top B-schools across India including XLRI, SPJIMR, IMT, and many others.

Key Highlights

  • • Conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur
  • • Gateway to 160+ top B-Schools
  • • Computer-based test format
  • • Duration: 190 minutes (3 hours 10 minutes)

Important Dates

  • • Registration: July - November 2025
  • • Admit Card: December 2025
  • • Exam Date: January 5, 2026
  • • Results: January 2026

XAT Exam Pattern

Exam Pattern Overview

Section Questions Marks Time Negative Marking
Verbal & Logical Ability 26 26 40 mins -0.25
Decision Making 21 21 35 mins -0.25
QA & Data Interpretation 28 28 50 mins -0.25
General Knowledge 25 25 25 mins -0.25
Total 100 100 190 mins -0.25

Note: Each correct answer carries 1 mark. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Exam Mode & Duration

  • Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
  • Total Duration: 190 minutes
  • Sectional Time Limits: Yes
  • Language: English only
  • Question Type: Multiple Choice

Marking Scheme

  • Correct Answer: +1 mark
  • Wrong Answer: -0.25 marks
  • Unanswered: 0 marks
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Cut-off: Overall & Sectional

Eligibility & Important Information

Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree (any discipline) with at least 50% marks
  • Final Year Students: Can apply (results awaited candidates eligible)
  • Age Limit: No age restriction
  • Attempt Limit: No limit on number of attempts
  • Nationality: Indian and foreign nationals eligible

Top Participating Institutes

Premier Institutes

  • • XLRI Jamshedpur
  • • SPJIMR Mumbai
  • • IMT Ghaziabad
  • • XIMB Bhubaneswar

Other Top B-Schools

  • • GIM Goa
  • • TAPMI Manipal
  • • FORE Delhi
  • • LIBA Chennai

Total Acceptance

  • • 160+ B-Schools
  • • Pan India presence
  • • Various specializations
  • • High ROI programs

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