XAT 2025 Exam will be held on January 5, 2025. The last date to apply for XAT 2025 has been extended from November 30 to December 10, 2024. Register now. XAT 2025 exam will be held in 160 cities across India. Conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur, Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2025 is the exclusive entrance exam for admission 2025 to XLRI Jamshedpur. XAT 2025 exam score will also be accepted by 250 B-schools including XIMB, IMI, IMT among others. XAT 2025 Exam Pattern has been revised significantly making it a shorter exam. Check complete details below.
Xavier Aptitude Test is the Admission Test for admission to MBA/PGDM programs in XLRI and other top MBA colleges like XIMB, IMT Ghaziabad, IMI New Delhi, LBSIM Delhi, TAPMI Manipal and 150 other top MBA colleges in India. XLRI will offer admission to its PGDM programs, offered at Jamshedpur and Delhi campuses on the basis of this exam score only, and will not accept any other test score. There are more than 70 cities and more than 100 venues where the exam will be conducted in India.
Salient Points about the Exam are:
Check XAT 2025 Exam Highlights including XAT Full Form, who conducts XAT exam, number of candidates registered for XAT exam and other important details.
XAT Exam Particulars | Details |
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XAT Exam Full Form 2025 | Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2025 |
Who conducts XAT Exam? | Xavier School of Management (XLRI) Jamshedpur |
XAT 2025 Notification Release | July 15, 2024 |
XAT 2025 Exam Date | Sunday, January 5, 2025 |
XAT Official Website | xatonline.in |
XAT Exam Fees | Rs. 2200 |
Number of Candidates who registered for last XAT exam | 1.35 lakhs |
Top MBA colleges accepting XAT Exam | XLRI, XIMB, IMI, IMT, FORE, Great Lakes, GIM, IMT Nagpur |
Total Questions in the Exam | 95 MCQs |
Number of Sections | 4; Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning; Decision Making; Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation; General Knowledge |
Number of Answer Options | 5 |
Scoring Pattern in XAT exam | +1 Mark for Each Correct Answer -0.25 Mark for Each Wrong Answer 0 Mark for Un-attempted Question |
XAT Exam Duration | 3 hours |
XAT Sectional Time Limit | No Sectional Time Limit |
XAT Application Fee 2025 | Rs. 2200 |
Facility to Choose Order of Sections | Yes, Attempt any question from any section within overall time limit |
Important dates including XAT 2025 Exam Dates, form filling dates and timelines for the Exam are as below:
XAT 2025 Important Dates & Timeline | Important dates |
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XAT 2025 Notification Date | July 15, 2024 |
XAT Registration Start Date 2025 | July 15, 2024 |
XAT 2025 Registration Last Date | December 10, 2024 |
Admit Card Release | December 20, 2024 |
Exam Dates | January 5, 2025 |
XAT answer key release date | January 10, 2025 |
Answer key challenge process last date | January 14, 2025 |
XAT 2025 Result Date | January 18, 2025 |
XAT eligibility criteria 2025 are as below.
Read complete details on XAT Eligibility 2025
XAT 2025 Exam Pattern has been modified by XLRI Jamshedpur. Check details below:
Revised XAT Exam Pattern 2025 is as below:
Exam Sections
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Number of questions
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Overall Time Duration
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Part-1
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75 Total MCQs
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170 Minutes
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Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning
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26
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No Sectional Time Limit
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Decision Making
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21
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No Sectional Time Limit
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Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
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28
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No Sectional Time Limit
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Part-2
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20 Total MCQs
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10 Minutes
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General Knowledge
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20
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Ideal Time 10 Minutes
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Analytical Essay Writing (AEW)
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Scrapped for XAT 2025
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Dropped
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Total questions (Part 1 + Part 2)
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95 MCQs
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XAT Exam analysis covers pattern, type of questions and difficulty level. XAT Analysis 2025 will be published after the exam on January 5, 2025. Read XAT 2024 exam analysis below.
XAT 2024 Analysis: Summary
Read Complete XAT 2024 Exam analysis.
XAT Exam Syllabus is divided into two parts and five sections. In Part-1, it tests the candidate on Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension & Logical Reasoning; Decision Making; Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation. In part-2 it tests General Knowledge.
7.1 XAT Syllabus Section-Wise
Part-1 Syllabus
Section
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Syllabus
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Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning (VALR)
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The VA&LR section will encompass critical & analytical reasoning, reading comprehensions (including poems & passages), vocabulary, English grammar, and other related exercises such as para jumbles, cloze tests. Key Topics in syllabus include: Verbal Ability Syllabus: English Vocabulary based questions – fill in the blanks with correct words; synonyms/antonyms; contextual usage on vocabulary words; Jumbled Paragraphs; Correction of errors in sentences, correct use of words; Completion of sentences; Completion of paragraph Reading Comprehension Syllabus: Abstract topics, Literature, Social and Economic issues; Science & Culture; history & fiction. Questions based on information in RC passage; explanation of the words & phrases as used in the passage; In context of the passage –True/false statements; Author’s view on various issues raised in the RC passage; Inference from the passage; main idea of RC passage; Purpose of the RC passage Logical Reasoning Syllabus: Critical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Analogy, Clocks, calendars, Fact, Inference, Judgement, binary logic, seating arrangement, blood relations, logical sequence, assumption, premise, conclusion
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Decision Making (DM)
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The DM section will present scenarios drawn from both personal and professional lives. Candidates will be required to apply critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and prioritization to make informed decisions. XAT measures skills broadly on Conditions and Grouping Test; Data Arrangement Test; Complex Arrangement; Decision Making in a situation; Case lets
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Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation (QADI)
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The questions are designed to assess the quantitative aptitude of candidates who possess a foundational understanding of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, modern maths, etc. The questions on DI are about clear interpretation, summarization, and insightful analysis of the data. QA: Major topics covered in XAT syllabus for Quant are LCM and HCF, Log, Percentage, Profit and Loss. Linear Equation, Interest (Simple and Compound), Speed Time and Distance, Time and Work, Averages, Ratio and Proportion, Number System, Algebra equations, Polynomials, Geometry, Mensuration, Complex Numbers, Progressions, Binomial Theorem, Permutation and Combination, Probability Functions, Set Theory, Mixtures and Alligations, Trigonometry DI: Major Topics Covered in DI Syllabus are Data Tables, Data charts, Bar diagrams, Pie charts, Graphs, Data analysis and comparison
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Part-2 Syllabus
Part-2 in XAT covers General Knowledge and Essay Writing Test.
Section
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Syllabus
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General Knowledge
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In the GK section, questions focus on static GK and current affairs. Major Topics Covered: Economics, finance, national and international current affairs, Constitution of India, Company profiles, logos, Business & Economy, Who’s who, Books & Authors, Capitals & Currencies
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Analytical Essay Writing (AEW) Test
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XAT 2025 will not have AEW section. This component will be conducted in XLRI GD PI round. AEW Essays should be approximately 250 words in length and must demonstrate coherence, logical consistency, and strong argumentation , serving as an assessment of the students' analytical abilities.
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Cracking XAT requires focused preparation across three core sections: Verbal Ability, Decision-Making, Quantitative Ability. General Knowledge section is not used for calculating percentile but must not be ignored. These XAT preparation tips can helpd you maximize your performance.
XAT preparation books are same as books used for CAT preparation since both tests are designed to assess similar skills and understanding. Check these preparation books for CAT which are sufficient for all sections except GK.
Author
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Book Title
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Arun Sharma
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How to Prepare for QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE for CAT
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Arun Sharma,
Meenakshi Upadhyay |
How to Prepare for VERBAL ABILITY & READING COMPREHENSION for CAT
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Arun Sharma
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How to Prepare For DATA INTERPRETATION For CAT
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Arun Sharma
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How to Prepare For LOGICAL REASONING For CAT
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Arun Sharma,
Meenakshi Upadhyay |
Chapter Wise Solved Previous Years’ Papers for CAT
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Read Complete Details on XAT Preparation 2025.
XAT Registration Numbers
For XAT 2024 exam, 1.35 lakh candidates had registered which was an increase of 40% over last year.
XAT Year
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XAT Registration Numbers
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% Increase/Decrease over last year
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2024
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1,35,000
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40%
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2023
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98,000
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22%
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2022
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80,000
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XAT 2025 Registration and Form Filling process is online. Last date to register is December 10, 2024. Apply Now. XAT registration fee is Rs. 2,200. You can complete your XAT registration process by following these simple steps.
XAT Registration Steps | Step Title | Description |
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Step-1 | Visit Website | Visit XAT Official Website |
Step-2 | Register | Register with Basic details to get XAT ID and Password |
Step-3 | Fill Personal Details | Fill in Complete Personal Details in Registration and Application Form |
Step-4 | Fill Academics | • Fill in Academics from class 10 onwards, on the next page of XAT form |
Step-5 | Fill Work Ex & Choose Programs & Exam Cities | • Fill in Details of Work Experience, XLRI Programmes, choice of XAT Test Cities |
Step-6 | Documents Details | • Upload Scanned copies of documents of Required size |
Step-7 | Declaration | • Mark tick on the Declaration to complete the process |
Step-8 | Pay XAT Fees | • Make Payment online for XAT Application Fees and XLRI Programme Application Fee |
XAT Admit Card 2025 download will start from December 2024 third week. XLRI will upload the Admit card on official XAT exam website 2025 onlinexat.in The admit card release date may be extended by a few days. The last date to download the Admit Card is exam date.
Three Steps to Download XAT 2025 Admit Card
XAT Answer Key is done to maintain transparency in exam and to help candidates to check their responses with the correct answers. The Answer key 2025 will be released 3-4 days after the exam date on official website. You can download your answer key from official website by login with your login ID and password. The candidate response sheet will be released separately to enable the exam takers to raise & file objection to the answers which appear wrong to the test takers. XLRI releases the XAT answer keys along with the question paper with all the important instructions.
Top XAT Accepting MBA Colleges include XLRI Jamshedpur, XIMB, MICA, IMI, IMT, TAPMI, Great Lakes, FORE, LIBA, BIMTECH among others. The required CAT cut off percentile in all these IIMs for admission 2025 is shared below.
MBA Colleges
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XAT Cut off %ile required
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94-95
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91-92
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90-91
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90-91
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90-91
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85-87
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85-87
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85-86
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83-84
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85-86
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80-82
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80-82
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75
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75
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75
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75
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72
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XAT 2025 Result will be released is last week of January 2025. However, XLRI releases the result in the second or third week of January. Immediately after the result declaration, XLRI and other top B-schools start announcing their shortlist on the basis of XAT scores and other parameters in their shortlisting criteria for final selection round. The final admission offer will be made to the candidates in the months of April/May 2025.
The admission process in XLRI depends upon your performance in three major areas – Your exam score; your academic record and performance in Personal Interview round. There are three stages through which XLRI Admission Process is completed, they are:
Your final admission offer depends upon your performance in all the above three stages of XLRI selection process.
XAT 2025 exam will be held across the country in following cities: Agra, Ahmedabad, Aurangabad City (Maharashtra), Allahabad, Ambala, Amravati, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Berhampur, Bhatinda, Bhilai Nagar, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh/Mohali, Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi-NCR, Dhanbad, Dibrugarh, Durgapur/Asansol, Ernakulam, Gandhinagar, Goa, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hooghly, Hubballi(Hubli), Hyderabad, Indore, Jabalpur, Jalandhar, Jaipur, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Kannur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Kota, Kottayam, Kurnool, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Mysuru(Mysore), Nagpur, Nashik, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Rajahmundry, Ranchi, Roorkee, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Siliguri, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Tirupathi, Tiruvallur, Udaipur, Udupi Vadodara, Varanasi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Warangal, Tejpur, Jorhat, Rajkot, Shillong, Naharlagun..
XAT 2025 Introduces 34 New Test Cities
Ajmer, Aligarh, Anantapur, Arrah, Baddi, Balasore, Bareilly, Bhagalpur, Bikaner, Bilaspur, Chikkaballapur, Darbhanga, Davanagere, Dhenkanal, Haldwani, Hazaribagh, Hisar, Jodhpur, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Kalyani, Karimnagar, Kolhapur, Kurukshetra, Mehsana, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Muzaffarpur, Nanded, Patiala, Salem, Shimla, Sikar, Ujjain, Vellore.
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Q: Do the wrong answers carry any penalty of negative marking?
Q: Can I choose the order of sections while attempting the XAT question paper?
Q: Can I submit the paper early and leave the test center before the exam time is over?