XAT 2022: Compulsory Entrance Exam for XLRI Admission; Last Date Extended to Dec 10, 2021; Exam on Jan 2, 2022; Check Registration Process, Syllabus, How to Prepare

Latest Update: 

• XLRI has extended last date to apply for XAT 2022 to December 10, 2021 without late fee.
• Xavier Aptitude Test, XAT 2022 exam is on Sunday, January 2, 2022. XAT registration and application fee is Rs. 1800/-.
• XAT is the mandatory entrance exam for XLRI admission. 160 other top B-schools will also accept XAT 2022 exam score. Some of them include XIMB, IMT, TAPMI, K J Somaiya among others

XAT 2022 will be conducted in a single session of 3 hours duration as a computer based test for admission to XLRI PGDM 2022-24 batch from 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM. There will be 100 MCQ type questions in XAT 2022. During the 3 hours of test duration to solve the complete question paper there will be no sectional time limit. The XAT Registration process is online only.

XAT 2022 exam full form is Xavier Aptitude Test and the exam is one of the largest MBA Entrance Exams for Admission to XLRI, IMT, XIMB, TAPMI and 160+ MBA Colleges in India. Every year more than 1,00,000 candidates from all disciplines including Engineering, Commerce, Humanities, Science, Law apply and appear in this exam to get into the various MBA programs offered by these top B-schools. Over the years, Xavier Aptitude Test has become an easier test but to get a high percentile (90+) in this exam requires 4-5 months of serious preparation.

XLRI conducts XAT exam on behalf of XAMI. For more than 70 years XLRI is conducting this exam at all India level to select the most appropriate students for management education. XAT entrance exam notification was released on August 9, 2021 with key exam dates and complete schedule.  Last year also, despite Covid pandemic, XLRI conducted XAT exam as a centre based test in 72 cities in India. 

In this article, you will read all key points to plan your exam journey, including important dates to apply for the exam, syllabus & pattern, how to prepare, past toppers’ interviews and much more. You will also find important links to Free Mock Tests and genuine Past Test Papers for the exam, released by XLRI. So, read through the article till the end. 

What is XAT Exam?
XAT exam full form is Xavier Aptitude Test. It is the Admission Test for admission to MBA/PGDM programs in XLRI and other top MBA colleges like XIMB, IMT Ghaziabad, TAPMI Manipal and 160 other top MBA colleges in India. XLRI will offer admission to its 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 XAT 2022 exam will be conducted in India.

Important Changes in Exam Pattern
Following changes have been introduced in the Exam by XLRI:

• XAT 2022 exam application fee increased to Rs.1800/-
• The exam is now changed to a computer based test from paper based test
• Single slot, single day exam
• Test timing changed to 9.30AM to 12.30PM
• Total questions increased to 100 from 99
• No Essay Writing test
• NAT Questions without negative marking introduced
• All questions are of MCQ type
• Question paper with 4 sections with different number of questions
• The last section on GK with 25 questions is not counted for percentile calculation
• Visually impaired candidates with scribe are given additional 25 minutes to solve Part 1 of  the exam
• Marks for every correct answer : +1
• ¼ Negative Marking for wrong answer
• No Negative marking for General Knowledge section in part-2 of question paper
• All the MCQ type questions have five options with one correct option

Xavier Aptitude Test 2022: Highlights & Key Features
Following are the salient features with details on the exam date, notification, eligibility criteria among other key points

XLRI conducts Xavier Aptitude Test in the month of January every year. Along with releasing the  Notification 2022 and finalizing the exam date, XLRI has announced the complete schedule and all important dates.  Although XLRI will accept score of only Xavier Aptitude Test, the other associated top MBA colleges will accept other exam scores also. XLRI has been conducting this exam for more than 70 years on behalf of XAMI. Earlier it was paper based test, but since 2018, the exam has become a computer based test

XLRI & Other Top MBA Colleges Cut offs, Fee, Intake
Check the fee, number of seats and programmes offered by XLRI and other MBA colleges accepting score of Xavier Aptitude Test in the table given below:

*May increase for 2022-24 batch

XAT 2022 Exam Important Dates
XLRI has announced all the important dates with complete schedule including application fee, admit Card date, exam date, result date among other important dates. After extension of last date to apply for XAT 2022, revised dates are as under:

XAT Exam 2022 Details: Pattern, Questions, Scoring
Xavier Aptitude Test is online computer based exam. The aggregate maximum marks in the exam are 100 for 100 questions divided in 4 sections. Each correct answer is awarded +1 mark and each wrong answer will attract the penalty of -0.25 mark. Total time duration for the exam is 3 hours. Exam pattern is as below:

Candidate are allowed to go to Part 2 after completing the time duration of 165 minutes in Part 1 Read More

Eligibility Criteria for the Exam
The exam eligibility criteria need only a pass in your bachelor’s degree while other exams need a particular percentage of marks. The eligibility to appear in the exam is probably the simplest one among all the National Level MBA entrance exams. Read More

How to Apply?
The registration process is online and can be completed in six simple steps at official website. Registration dates are open from August 10 to November 30, 2021 without late fee. You need to follow the undernoted process while applying for the exam:

• Register yourself on official XAT 2022 Exam website
• Veriify Email ID on receipt of message from exam centre
• Fill all the pages of Application Form online
• Upload Required Documents
• Pay Application Fee of Rs.1800/- Online
• Submit Application Form

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Syllabus for Xavier Aptitude Test 2022
Xavier Aptitude Test  Syllabus 2022 is divided into 4 sections - Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension; Decision Making, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness. Except the General Awareness, all the other three are core sections which determine the percentile score as well as XLRI shortlisting criteria. The score of General Awareness section is taken into account at the time of personal Interview round.

A clear understanding of updated syllabus and exam structure before beginning your preparation is very important. Accordingly, key changes in syllabus, important topics are some of the important things you should know before preparing as per the exam syllabus. 

Most Important Sections in Syllabus
The Xavier Aptitude Syllabus 2022 will overall test the candidate on Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension & Logical Reasoning; Decision Making; Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation as the key sections to determine your percentile and merit position. The other section on General Awareness (GK) does not have any pre defined syllabus nor it is counted for percentile calculation. Accordingly, except GK section the other three sections are most important parts in XAT syllabus. Read More

How to Prepare for XAT 2022?
Xavier Aptitude Test comprises 3 major sections which are very important for shortlisting and determining your merit position. The 4^th section on GK is not taken in account to determine the merit. The exam preparation should be in accordance with revised pattern of the entrance exam and as per its syllabus. The exam calls for special preparation for Decision Making section apart from other topics. You need to focus on following while preparing for the exam:

1. Follow the Exam Pattern: Thoroughly understand the structure, number and type of questions
2. Scan thoroughly the exam Syllabus
3. Decide, if you need Online preparation with coaching or wish to self-prepare for the exam
4. Get best Books for exam preparation
5. Attempt Mock Tests & Previous Test papers
6. Devise strategy to crack the exam with 95+ percentile

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XAT 2022 Mock Test Available: Attempt and Check your Preparation Level
XLRI releases official Mock Test without answer keys in the 3rd week of December. This official Mock test is the best guide to prepare for the exam. However, the Mock Test released by XLRI is without solution. To help you prepare for the exam, MBAUniverse.com has provided number of free Mock Tests with answer keys and of low to high difficulty level. 

The experts have prepared these full length Mock Tests with answers which can be used as guide for exam paper. These free Mock Tests will enable the test takers to become conversant with the exam pattern and type of questions expected in the exam. The assessment after attempting each Mock will help you in predicting your Percentile also. Read More

XAT 2022 Score Accepting Colleges
There are 160+ MBA colleges who will accept the exam score. Some of the top MBA colleges accepting XAT exam score for MBA admission 2022 are:

• XLRI Jamshedpur
• SPJIMR Mumbai
• IMT Ghaziabad
• XIM Bhubaneswar
• TAPMI Manipal
• K J Somaiya Mumbai
• XIME Bangalore, Kochi, Chennai
• BIMTECH, Greater Noida
• FORE School of Management, New Delhi
• GIM Goa
• Great Lakes, Chennai
• LIBA Chennai

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MBA Selection process at XLRI and Other Top B-schools
On the basis of  Xavier Aptitude Test 2022 result, selection process at XLRI and in other top B-schools will begin. At XLRI the selection procedure is more governed by its admission policy.  The other 160 member and associate B-schools will also select the candidates on the basis of exam percentile score and as per their final admission round.

Good performance in the Xavier Aptitude Test and obtaining high score in it, is the mandatory requirement in the XLRI selection process for its highly ranked PGDM programme. The first step to participate in XLRI 2022 Selection procedure is to apply for the exam and to apply simultaneously to XLRI Jamshedpur through the same application form. Apart from XLRI Jamshedpur, there are more than 150 MBA/PGDM colleges including IMT Ghaziabad, XIM Bhubaneswar, GIM Goa, Great Lakes Chennai, TAPMI Manipal, LIBA Chennai, BIMTECH Greater Noida, FORE New Delhi among others who will participate in selection procedure based on Xavier Aptitude Test for MBA admission 2022.  

6 Stages of Selection Procedure
There are six main stages of XLRI selection process:

1. Submit the Registration and Application Form by November 30, 2021
2. Applying to XLRI, IMT, TAPMI and other preferred Institutes
3. Taking the exam on January 2, 2022
4. Check your percentile in score card  
5. Check your place in Shortlist and participate in GD-PI-WAT of XLRI selection process
6. Check Final admission offer and pay acceptance fee by the stipulated date

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How to get XAT 2022 Admit Card?
XLRI will release the Admit card for Xavier Aptitude Test on December 20, 2021. The Admit Card will be uploaded on official XAT exam website in morning hours.  You need to download the admit card from the website. No hard copy of the admit card will be sent to you, but you should download it and take print of the same as you will need to produce the hall ticket at the test centre. The Admit card download will be available online till exam date.

Only the candidates who have successfully  registered for the exam and have also paid the  application fee can download the admit card.

Guidelines for Admit Card Download

• You need to login with your ID and Password at the official website for  admit card download 
• You must check your personal details, candidature, test centre details before completing your admit card download process.
• Once you have viewed all the details, you should immediately complete the admit card download and save it
• Take prints on A4 size paper, after your admit card download is over
• In case of any difference or anomaly like - your name, date of birth, you should report the mistake immediately to exam centre at XLRI Jamshedpur

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XAT 2022 Notification Date
The exam information with exam date, and other related dates was released on exam website on August 9, 2021. XAT Notification 2022 containing all the exam details, exam format, exam centres and all the exam dates is released in the leading news papers also. All the exam dates with other information and FAQs are available on MBAUniverse.com XAT exam website.

It is expected that around 1 lakh candidates will appear in the exam as the number of candidates going for exam registration 2022 are expected to increase again. Over the years the candidates applying for Xavier Aptitude Test have increased as the data for past exam registration also reveal this fact.

XLRI: Searching for Cream of Talent
Xavier Aptitude Test is the MBA entrance exam which attracts the cream of talent in India. The admission to XLRI is possible only through high scores in the entrance exam. Return on investment at XLRI is high. 2 years fee and other expenses at SPJIMR, XLRI come to around Rs.18 to 24 lakhs.  Top recruiters from India and the world eye these institutes for their placement season. The offered salary packages go as high as Rs.25 to 35 lakhs per annum to the students of XLRI, XIMB, IMT among others who offer admission on the basis of XAT exam scores.

Exam Offers Level Playing Field
XLRI believes that single testing session with same difficulty level will provide level playing field to all the test takers without any discrimination. Around 90 thousand to 1 lakh candidates explore admission opportunities in XLRI and other member and associate MBA colleges accepting the XAT exam scores.

Xavier Aptitude Test is the second largest MBA entrance test to pursue MBA/PGDM in 11 member institutes and 150 Associate institutes accepting XAT exam scores. Till 2017 the exam remained a paper based test. With effect from 2018, this exam has become an online computer based test.

The exam date is same across the country. On a single date, the exam will be held in 72 test cities in India. However, the 2 cities abroad namely, Kathmandu and Dubai are no longer the test cities. 

Key Exam Highlights Summarised

• One of the oldest MBA entrance exams being held for last 70 years.
• Exam date is January 2, 2022
• Exam  pattern is now changed to online computer based test
• Exam will be of  3 hours duration from 9.30 AM to 12.30PM
• XLRI Jamshedpur conducts the exam every year in the month of January
• Question paper is divided in 4 sections
• Only 3 sections in Exam are taken into account to calculate the percentile score and merit list for written exam
• Total questions are 100 and are of MCQ type
• There is no Essay Writing Test in the Exam
• Apart from exam registration and filling up the application form, candidates need to apply separately to their preferred MBA colleges including XLRI, SPJIMR and others.
• Correct answer for each MCQ will get 1 mark
• Negative marking 0.25 (¼) for MCQs in first 3 sections
• No negative marking for MCQs in 4^th GK section
• Each question is followed by 5 answer options