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XAT 2024 Exam on January 7: Registration is Open; Check Key Dates & Details, Pattern, Syllabus, How to Prepare; Top MBA Colleges

 

XLRI XAT 2024 registration process is Open for next few days. XLRI Jamshedpur will conduct Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2024 on Sunday January 7, 2024 in a single session of 3 hour 10 minute duration as a computer based test. Apart from XLRI Jamshedpur and Delhi NCR campus, the exam score will be accepted by 150+ MBA colleges for MBA admission 2024 with a cut off range between 50 to 95+ percentile. XLRI has increased the XAT 2024 registration fees by Rs.100 at Rs.2100 from Rs 2000 last year. You can register online for XAT 2024 till November 30, 2023 midnight

 

XLRI XAT 2024 is the first national level exam which had opened the registration process as early as from July 15, 2023, a month earlier than last year to allow the XAT aspirants to complete their XAT application process well in time. Dr Rahul Kumar Shukla, XLRI faculty is the XAT exam 2024 convener. Last date of XAT 2024 registration is November 30, 2023.The XAT 2024 exam pattern is to remain similar like last year. Read below complete XAT Exam Analysis.

 

Conducted by XLRI for the past 72 years, Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is one of the largest and is the mandatory entrance exam for admission to XLRI Jamshedpur and XLRI Delhi NCR. Apart from XLRI, Top MBA colleges like XIMB, IMT, IMI, MICA, TAPMI, Great Lakes, GIM Goa among others will accept XAT exam score for admission 2024.

XLRI XAT 2024: Important Updates

  • XAT 2024 Registration Dates: July 15 to Nov 30, 2023
  • XAT 2024 Exam Fee Increased to Rs.2100
  • XLRI Jamshedpur seats for PGDM BM increased to 240 from earlier 180
  • XLRI Delhi NCR campus seats for PGDM BM increased to 180 from earlier 120

XLRI conducts XAT exam at all India level to select the most appropriate students for management education. In this article, you will read all key points to plan your exam preparation 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.

 

XAT 2024

Table of Contents

  1. What is XAT Exam? Check Exam Details
  2. XAT Full Form
  3. Who Conducts the Exam?
  4. XAT 2024 Notification
  5. Exam Highlights & Features
  6. XAT 2024 Important Dates
  7. Eligibility Criteria for the Exam & For XLRI Admission
  8. Exam Registration Process, Fees, and Documents Required 
  9. XAT Exam Pattern 2024: Questions, Sectional Division, Scoring
  10. XAT Syllabus 2024  
  11. Exam Preparation Strategy: How to Prepare for XAT 2024? 
  12. XAT Admit Card 2024: How to Download?
  13. Exam Centers 2024 
  14. XAT Answer Key 2024 
  15. XAT Result 2024
  16. XAT 2024 score Accepting Colleges
  17. XLRI 2024 Selection Process

1. What is XAT Exam? Check Exam Details

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.

2. XAT Exam Full Form: Key Details

The full form of XAT 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.  

3. Who Conducts the Exam?

XLRI conducts the exam on behalf of XAMI. For more than 72 years XLRI is conducting this exam at all India level to select the most appropriate students for management education. Last year also, XLRI conducted the exam as a centre based test in 72 cities in India. 

4. XAT 2024 Notification

For XAT 2024 XLRI has released the Exam Notification as early as on July 14, 2023 as against the last year notification release in August. XAT 2024 exam notification contains exam information with exam date, registration date, and other related important information about the Exam. The notification is also released on XLRI exam website xatonline.in. The Notification 2024 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 website. 

Alert! MBA Admissions 2024 Open for Exams and Top Colleges | Register Now
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SPJIMR Mumbai Admission 2024 Open - Apply Now MDI Gurgaon Admission 2024 Open | Apply Now
XLRI Jamshedpur Admission 2024 Open - Apply Now MICA PGP (PGDM/PGDM-C) Admission Open- Apply Now
GREAT LAKES PGPM & PGDM Admission 2024 Open XLRI-PGDM in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
K J Somaiya MBA Admission 2024 Open | Apply Now NMIMS MBA Admission 2024 Open- Apply Now
Woxsen University MBA Admission 2024 Open BIMTECH PGDM Admission 2024 Opne | Apply Now
IBSAT 2023 Exam Registration Open- Register Now XIM University MBA Admission 2024 Open- Apply Now

  Over the years the candidates applying for Xavier Aptitude Test have increased as the data for past exam registration also reveal this fact. As per Notification there are 11 member institutes and 150 Associate institutes accepting the exam scores. Till 2017 the exam remained a paper based test. With effect from 2018, this exam has become an online computer based test.

5. XAT 2024 Highlights & Exam Features

Following are the exam highlights with salient features and details on the exam date, notification, eligibility criteria among other key points

XAT 2024 Test Conducting Body

Xavier School of Management (XLRI) Jamshedpur

Date of  Notification 2024

July 14, 2023

Number of MBA colleges accepting exam score

150+

Mode of the Exam

Computer Based Online Exam

Start Date and Mode of XAT 2024 Registration & Application Process July 15, 2023; Online Process; Simultaneously apply for entrance exam and for XLRI PGDM Programs

Application Fee 2024

Rs.2100/-

XAT exam Full Form

Xavier Aptitude Test

Cut offs 2024 for XLRI admission

96 to 97 percentile (Expected; Check last year cut offs

Total Questions in Question Paper

100 - 101

Sectional Division of the Test

5 Sections with different number of Questions in Each Section.

Section which is not counted to prepare merit for XLRI shortlisting

GK & Essay

Exam Difficulty Level

Moderate to Difficult

XLRI conducts Xavier Aptitude Test in the month of January every year. Along with releasing the Notification 2024 and finalizing the exam date, XLRI announces 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. Earlier the exam was paper based test, but since 2018, the exam has become a computer based test. XLRI has been conducting this exam for more than 72 years on behalf of XAMI.

6. XAT 2024 Important Dates

Important dates for the exam are announced by XLRI. The key important dates for XLRI  entrance exam 2024, last date to apply, XAT 2024 Exam date are as under:

Xavier Aptitude Test 2024 Schedule
XAT 2024 Important Dates
Date of Release of XAT Notification 2024
July 14, 2023
XAT Registration 2024 starts
July 15, 2023
Last date for XAT 2024 Registration & Application submission online without late fee
November 30, 2023 (Till Midnight)
XAT 2024 Registration Last date with late fee
Not Announced
Admit Card 2024 download Start Date
December 20, 2023
Last date to Download XAT Admit Card 2024
January 7, 2024
XAT Exam Date 2024
January 7, 2024 (2.00 PM to 5.10 PM)
XAT 2024 Result date
January 20, 2024

Except Exam Date, all dates are Tentative

7. Eligibility Criteria for the Exam & For XLRI Admission

Although there is no difference in the XAT eligibility criteria 2024 and for XLRI admission 2024, following points should be kept in mind

7.1 Eligibility Criteria for the Exam

  • The exam eligibility criteria need only a pass in your bachelor’s degree.
  • XAT Eligibility 2024 does not require any minimum percentage of marks in graduation to register and apply for the exam, while other exams need minimum 50% percentage of marks in bachelor’s degree.
  • Students in their final year of graduation can also apply
  • Minimum 15 years of academic study till bachelor’s degree is required. It means you must have pursued or pursuing minimum three years of graduation degree
  • Exam eligibility criteria to appear in the exam is probably the simplest one among all the National Level MBA entrance exams.

7.2 Eligibility Criteria for XLRI Admission 2024

  • XLRI awards weightage for academic excellence, so those with higher percentage of marks in academics stand a better chance
  • Candidates with extra curricular achievements are preferred
  • Academic & Gender diversity also plays major role in XLRI eligibility parameters in final merit list 

Read More XAT Eligibility Criteria 2024

8. XAT 2024 Registration Process, Fees, and Documents Required

The registration process is online and can be completed in six simple steps at XLRI exam  official website. The exam 2024 Registration dates are open from August to November 2023. You need to follow the undernoted process while registering & applying for the exam:

  • Register yourself on official XAT 2024 Exam website
  • Verify Email ID on receipt of message from exam centre
  • Fill all the pages of Application Form online
  • Upload Required Documents on relevant pages of Application Form 2024
  • Pay Application Fee of Rs.2100/- Online
  • Submit Application Form Online

Read Step by Step Process How to Apply for XAT exam 2024 & More

9. XAT Exam Pattern 2024: Questions, Sectional Division, Scoring

Xavier Aptitude Test is online computer based exam. Each correct answer for MCQ 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 10 minutes. The Exam pattern with sectional division of questions and exam time duration is as below:

Exam Sections
Number of questions
Overall Time Duration
Part-1
75 Total MCQs
175 Minutes
Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning
26
No Sectional Time Limit
Decision Making
22
No Sectional Time Limit
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
28
No Sectional Time Limit
Part-2
25 Total MCQs + Essay Writing Test
30 Minutes
General Knowledge
25
Complete both parts in 30 Minutes
Analytical Essay Writing (AEW)
  1 Descriptive Topic
Complete both parts in 30 Minutes
Total questions (Part 1 + Part 2)
101+ 1 Essay
 
  • Candidate are allowed to go to Part 2 after completing the time duration of 175 minutes in Part 1
  • PwD candidates will be granted an additional 20 minutes for every hour. Read More: XAT Exam Pattern 2024

9.1 Key Points about the Exam

Following are the key highlights and changes introduced in the Exam:

  • Exam application fee is Rs.2100/-
  • The exam is now changed to a computer based test from paper based test
  • Exam is now a Single slot, single day test
  • Test duration increased from 3 hours to 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Test timing changed to afternoon from earlier morning hours
  • Total questions increased to 101+1 Analytical Essay Writing Test
  • Essay Writing Test Restored: The descriptive essay writing test was scrapped in 2019
  • Now the exam has 100 to 101 MCQ type questions and 1 Descriptive Question
  • Question paper with 4 sections with MCQs and 1 section with Essay Writing Test
  • The GK Section 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
  • PwD candidates will be granted an additional 20 minutes for every hour
  • Marks for every correct answer: +1
  • - 0.25 Negative Marking for wrong answer
  • No Negative marking for General Knowledge and Essay writing section in part-2 of question paper
  • All the MCQ type questions have five options with one correct option
  • Essay shall be evaluated after the candidate is shortlisted for the interview.

9.2 7 Key Changes in Exam Pattern during Last 5 Years

Below are shared key changes in the Exam & Scoring Pattern as compared to last 5 Years of  Exam and scoring pattern

Exam year
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Test Duration
3 Hours 10 Minutes:
2 PM to 5.10 PM
3 Hours 10 Minutes:
2 PM to 5.10 PM
3 Hours 10 Minutes:
9.30AM to 12.40PM
3 Hours:9.30AM to 12.30PM
3 Hours:9.30AM to 12.30 PM
Number of Sections
5
5
5
4
4
Number of Questions
101-102
101
101
100
99
Type of Questions
MCQs:100 to 101; Descriptive-1
MCQs-100; Descriptive-1
MCQs-100; Descriptive-1
MCQs
MCQs
Subjective Answer Questions
1 (Analytical Essay Writing)
1 (Essay Writing )
1 (Essay Writing Test)
No
No
Maximum marks
101 for MCQs (Essay Evaluation after shortlisting by XLRI)
100 (Essay Evaluation after shortlisting by XLRI)
100 (Essay Evaluation after shortlisting by XLRI)
100
99
Penalty for Leaving Questions Unattempted
Negative marks awarded for each unattempted question after 8 unattempted questions: -0.10 marks
0.10 Negative marks penalty for every unattempted question after 8 unattempted questions
 
0.10 Negative marks penalty for every unattempted question after 8 unattempted questions
Not Announced
0.10 Negative marks penalty for every unattempted question after 8 unattempted questions  

9.3 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 XLRI come to around Rs.24 lakhs.  Top recruiters from India and the world eye XLRI 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 exam scores.

9.4 XAT 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. The exam date is same across the country. On a single date, the exam will be held in 72 test cities in India.  

Alert! MBA Admissions 2024 Open for Exams and Top Colleges | Register Now
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SPJIMR Mumbai Admission 2024 Open - Apply Now MDI Gurgaon Admission 2024 Open | Apply Now
XLRI Jamshedpur Admission 2024 Open - Apply Now MICA PGP (PGDM/PGDM-C) Admission Open- Apply Now
GREAT LAKES PGPM & PGDM Admission 2024 Open XLRI-PGDM in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
K J Somaiya MBA Admission 2024 Open | Apply Now NMIMS MBA Admission 2024 Open- Apply Now
Woxsen University MBA Admission 2024 Open BIMTECH PGDM Admission 2024 Opne | Apply Now
IBSAT 2023 Exam Registration Open- Register Now XIM University MBA Admission 2024 Open- Apply Now

  

10. XAT Syllabus 2024 

XAT Exam Syllabus 2024 is divided into 2 parts and 5 sections - Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning; Decision Making, Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation, General Awareness and Analytical Essay Writing Test (AEW). Except the General Awareness and Analytical Essay Writing Test, all the other three are core sections which determine the XAT percentile score. The score of General Awareness section is taken into account at the time of personal Interview round while Essay Writing Test is evaluated after the candidate is shortlisted.

 

A clear understanding of updated syllabus and exam structure before beginning your preparation is very important. Below are the key highlights at a glance of XAT 2024 Part-1 and Part-2 exam and syllabus

XAT 2024 Syllabus: Part-1

XAT 2024 Exam Section & Questions
Syllabus Highlights
Marking Scheme
Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VA & LR): 26 MCQs
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
+1 Mark for Correct Answer;
-0.25 for wrong answer
Decision Making (DM): 22 MCQs
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
+1 Mark for Correct Answer;
-0.25 for wrong answer
Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (QA & DI); 28 MCQs
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.
+1 Mark for Correct Answer;
-0.25 for wrong answer

XAT 2024 Syllabus: Part-2

XAT 2024 Exam Section
Syllabus Highlights
Marking Scheme
General Knowledge (GK); 25 MCQs
In the GK section, 10 questions will focus on static GK, while the remaining 15 will delve into current affairs.
For each correct answer: +1 mark; No Negative Marking
Analytical Essay Writing (AEW)
The AEW section will offer three topics, of which candidates will select one. 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.
The essay will be evaluated if a candidate is shortlisted for the GD – PI processes at XLRI.

Scores from the General Knowledge (GK) and Analytical Essay Writing (AEW) sections will be exclusively utilized by XLRI for its final selection process. Read Section-wise XAT Syllabus 2024

10.1 Most Important Sections in XAT Syllabus 2024

  • The Xavier Aptitude Syllabus 2024 will overall test the candidate on Verbal Ability & 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. 
  • The Decision Making section in XAT Syllabus is unique as other MBA entrance exams like CAT/NMAT/SNAP do not consist of such section. XAT toppers are of the view that those who score well in Decision Making section of XAT, have more chances to score high overall and get shortlisted by XLRI
  • Please also note that each question carries equal marks, so except GK section the other three sections are equally important parts in XAT syllabus. Read More: XAT Syllabus 2024

11. XAT 2024 Preparation Strategy: How to Prepare for XAT 2024?

Xavier Aptitude Test comprises 3 major sections which are very important for shortlisting and determining your merit position. The 4th & 5th sections on GK and Essay Writing are not taken into account to determine the merit. The XAT 2024 preparation strategy and books for XAT exam preparation should be in accordance with revised pattern of the entrance exam and as per XAT entrance exam syllabus. XAT exam preparation calls for special preparation for Decision Making section apart from other topics. You need to focus on following while preparing for the XAT exam:

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

11.1 XAT 2024 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. These XAT Mock Tests are of moderate to high difficulty level. 

 

The experts have prepared these full length XAT Mock Tests with answers which can be used as guide for exam paper. These free XAT Mock Tests will enable the test takers to become conversant with the XAT 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

12. XAT Admit Card 2024: How to Download XAT 2024 Admit Card?

XLRI will release XAT Admit card 2024 likely on December 24, 2023 on the official XAT 2024 exam website. Only those who have successfully registered and applied for XAT 2024 and have paid exam fees, can download XAT admit card from the official XAT website onlinexat.in. No hardcopy of admit card will be sent to you. Check How to download XAT admit card & other key details.

13. XAT 2024 Exam Centers

XLRI will conduct XAT 2024 exam in 81 cities across the country at more than 100 test venues. There may not be International test cities for XAT 2024. Earlier XAT was also conducted in Dubai (UAE) and Kathmandu (Nepal).

 

In view of rising number of applicants, XLRI has increased the number of test cities to 80+ from earlier 46 XAT exam cities. XAT 2024 test takers can choose two preferred test cities while applying for XAT 2024 exam. The name & address of the XAT 2024 test centre allotted to you will be indicated in your XAT Admit Card. To check important details about the XAT test cities 2024, Click Here

14. XAT 2024 Answer Key

The exam Answer Key will be released in a few days after the exam date. It is expected that XLRI will release the Answer key 2024 by January 15, 2024. Last year answer key was released on January 17, 2023 in a week’s time from the day of conducting the exam on Jan 8. You can check your Answer Keys on XAT official website. Only those candidates who have appeared in the exam can view and download both the Official XAT Answer Key as well as their Individual Responses to XAT Questions. It will help you calculate your XAT score and likely percentile also

14.1 XAT 2024 Answer Key: Key Highlights

  • There are 4-5 sets of XAT question paper. XLRI releases the XAT answer key for all sets of XAT questions paper
  • As GK & Essay Writing Tests are not counted for percentile calculation, XLRI does not release XAT answer key for GK questions and Essay Writing Test in XAT exam
  • Accordingly, XAT Answer key is released only for three sections which have negative marking – namely, Verbal & Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation

Check How to download XAT Answer key and verify responses in Exam  

15. XAT Result 2024

XLRI releases XAT result much before the pre-announced date. It is expected that XAT 2024 exam result can be released by January 20 instead of the last week of January 2024. After verification of objections on XAT answer key, the XAT result is released by XLRI.

 

You can download your XAT score card by login to XAT website with your XAT 2024 registration ID and the XAT password after release of XAT result. Shortly after release of XAT result 2024, XLRI will announce XAT cut offs 2024 for shortlisting purpose for different  PGDM programs. Individual messages to shortlisted candidates will also be sent by XLRI

Check How to download your XAT Score Card & Match XAT Cut Offs

16.  XAT 2024 score Accepting Colleges

There are 150+ score accepting colleges. These MBA colleges will accept the exam score for MBA admission 2024. Some of the top MBA colleges accepting exam score for MBA admission 2024 are:

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

16.1 XLRI & Other Top MBA Colleges: Fee, Intake, Programs offered

Check below the fee, number of seats and programmes offered by MBA colleges accepting XAT 2024 score for MBA admission 2024

Institute Name

Fee (Rs.in Lakhs)*

Seats*

Flagship PGDM Programmes

XLRI Jamshedpur

24.80

420

PGDM-BM; PGDM-HR

XIM Bhubaneswar

19.50

360

MBA

IMT Ghaziabad

19.53

180

PGDM

IRMA Anand (Gujarat)

15.25

180

PGDRM

MICA Ahmedabad

21.00

180

PGDM-C

TAPMI Manipal

16.00

285

PGDM

*May increase for 2024-26 batch Read More

17. XLRI 2024 Selection Process

On the basis of  Xavier Aptitude Test 2024 result, XAT 2024 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 150 members and associate B-schools will also select the candidates on the basis of XAT 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 2024 Selection procedure is to apply for the XAT 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 XAT 2024 selection procedure for MBA admission 2024.

17.1 XAT 2024 Selection Process: Stages of Selection Procedure

There are six main stages of XLRI selection process:

  1. Submit the Registration and Application Form latest by the last date
  2. Apply to XLRI through same application form. For other institutes use their application form
  3. Appear in the XAT exam on January 7, 2024 & Use XAT Percentile Predictor to know the expected call chances from XLRI
  4. Check your score on release of XAT Result  
  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

Read More

6 Steps Admission Process to xlri through xat 2021

17.2 XAT Cut Off 2024

The cut offs for admission to XLRI PGDM and PGDM-HRM programs are announced immediately after declaration of XAT result. Following cut offs were announced by XLRI for BM and HRM 2023-25 Batch. It is expected that same cut offs may be applied for admission 2024

17.2.1 XLRI PGDM-BM: Cut offs

Below are the expected sectional and overall cut offs for PGDM-BM 2023-25 Batch

                                          XLRI CUT OFFS 2O23 (XAT Percentile)
 
PGDM - BM
  PGDM-HRM
 
 
VA
DM
QA
Total
VA
DM
QA
Total
General Engineers
Males
75
75
85
95
90
75
75
93
Females
75
75
80
92
90
75
65
91
General Non-Engineers
Males
75
75
85
95
90
75
70
90
Females
75
75
80
92
90
75
60
88

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  • Notification date: 14-07-2023 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Registration – Online: 15-07-2023 12:00 AM to 30-11-2023 11:45 PM (Confirm)
    Admit Card Release: 24-12-2023 10:00 AM to 07-01-2024 10:00 AM (Tentative)
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XAT Admit Card 2024

XAT Admit Card 2024: Download from Dec 20, 2023; Check How to Download; Key Instructions and Guidelines for Exam Day

 

XAT 2024 Admit Card download will begin from December 20, 2023 onwards from onlinexat.in. XLRI will release XAT Admit Card after the XAT 2024 application process closes on November 30, 2023. Only the candidates who have successfully registered for XAT 2024 and have paid the XAT registration fee are eligible for XAT 2024 Admit Card Download. You can download the XAT hall ticket 2024 from the official XAT 2024 website only.

 

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XAT Application Form 2024: Check Step by Step Process, Fee, Guidelines

XAT Application Form 2024: Process is Open from July 15, 2023; Exam on Jan 7, 2024; Check Step by Step Process, Fee, Guidelines

 

XAT 2024 (Xavier Aptitude Test-2023) Application has opened from July 15, 2023 for more than four months. XAT 2024 exam date is January 7, 2024. Conducted by XLRI for the past 72 years, Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is the mandatory entrance exam for admission to XLRI Jamshedpur and XLRI Delhi NCR. XAT scores are also accepted by 150+ B-schools including XIMB, IMT, IMI, TAPMI, MICA, Great Lakes, GIM among others. XAT 2024 exam will be conducted in a single session of 3 hours 10 minutes duration as a computer based test. 

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XAT Registration 2024: Open; Check Step by Step Process and Fees

XAT Registration 2024: Process is Open; Exam on Jan 7, 2024; Check Step by Step Process, Fee, Guidelines

 

XAT Exam 2024 registration process is open from July 15, 2023. XAT 2024 exam date is January 7, 2024 and the exam will be of 3 hours 10 minutes duration in the afternoon.  This year XLRI opened the XAT exam application process a month before than in previous years. XAT 2024 registration last date is November 30, 2023.

 

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GK for XAT 2024

XLRI Jamshedpur will conduct XAT 2024 exam on January 7, 2024 as a computer based in single session of 3 hrs 10 minutes duration from 2 PM to 5.10 PM. XAT exam has two parts - Part-1 and Part-2. The part-1 of 165 minute duration consists of three core sections on Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension; Decision Making; Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and the score in these 3 sections is counted for XAT percentile calculation.

 

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XAT Exam Pattern 2024

XAT Exam pattern 2024: Exam on Jan 7, 2024; Number and Type of Questions Changed, Duration Increased; Check Key Changes, Sectional Composition, Scoring pattern

 

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XAT Syllabus 2024

XAT 2024 Syllabus: Check Test Pattern, Section wise Syllabus with key topics

 

XAT 2024 exam syllabus is revised by XLRI with more sections added to the XAT question paper. Details below.  XAT 2024 exam date is January 7, 2024 and the exam will now have 5 sections instead of earlier four sections. The revised XAT syllabus includes 100 MCQ type questions and 1 descriptive question on Essay Writing. As such the Xavier Aptitude Test - XAT Syllabus is also divided into following 5 sections

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XAT Exam Centres 2023: Check List of XAT Exam Cities

XLRI will conduct XAT 2023 exam on January 8, 2023 for MBA admission 2023 in more than 150 MBA colleges. There are 72 XAT 2023 Test Cities and more than 100 XAT2023 Exam Centres across the country. There may not be International XAT Exam Centres 2023. Earlier XAT exam centers included Dubai (UAE) and Kathmandu (Nepal) also.

 

In view of rising number of applicants, XLRI has increased the number of XAT2023 Exam Centres to 72 from earlier 46 XAT exam cities. Test takers can choose two preferred XAT2023 Test Cities while applying for XAT exam.


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XAT Selection Procedure 2023

MBA Selection process on the basis of XAT 2023 exam will start immediately after declaration of XAT exam 2022 result. While the selection process at XLRI is more governed by its admission policy 2023, the other 160 member and associate B-schools accepting XAT scores will also select the candidates on the basis of XAT 2023 percentile and as per the weightages awarded in their final admission round.

 

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XAT Answer Key 2023

XAT Official Answer Key 2023 Released on Jan 17: Check How to Calculate & Match Your Score with Top Colleges cut offs

 

XAT 2023 official Answer key has been released by XLRI in the afternoon on Jan 17, 2023 after the release of Candidate response sheet on Jan 10. The official XAT answer key will help you to calculate your score and match the same with XAT cut offs in top MBA colleges. XAT exam was held on January 8, 2023 in a single slot.

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XAT Preparation 2024

XAT 2024 Preparation: How to Prepare for XAT? Key Preparation Topics, Time Management, Strategy

 

XAT 2024 Exam date is January 7, 2024. XAT exam will be a computer based test of 3 hours & 10 minute duration from 2 PM to 5.10 PM and will consist of 101 questions. A well planned XAT 2024 Preparation for the XAT exam, can get you admission in prestigious XLRI, IMI, IMT, LBSIM, XIMB,TAPMI, XIME, BIMTECH among other top B-schools. Your XAT 2024 preparation should be as per the revised XAT exam pattern and syllabus as this XLRI has added Essay Writing Test in XAT 2024 exam. 

 

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XAT Exam Analysis 2023

XAT 2023 Analysis: 22% Increase in Test Takers Despite 20% Absentees; Total Questions remain same, DM Game Changer,  QADI Bit Difficult; Check Complete Analysis with Cut offs

 

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XAT Mock Test 2024

XAT Mock Test: Take Full Length and Sectional XAT 2024 Mocks; Check your Preparation Level

 

Conducted by XLRI, XAT is an important MBA entrance test leading to MBA admission 2024 in XLRI, IMT, XIMB, TAPMI, XIME and other 150 MBA colleges in India.  To guide about the XAT 2024 exam pattern, XLRI releases the full length official XAT Mock test. One of the key highlights of this official XAT free mock test is that it can be attempted by any person irrespective of the fact whether he/she has applied for XAT exam or not. XLRI will conduct XAT 2024 as a computer based test in a single session across the country on Sunday, January 7, 2024.   

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XAT Previous Year Question Papers: Download Free XAT papers Year Wise

XAT 2024 exam date is January 7, 2024 and 6 months before the exam date, XLRI has released five XAT Previous Year Question Papers on the XAT exam official website. Key Highlights of XAT Exam Previous year Question papers are:

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XAT Result 2023

XAT 2023 Result Released on January 28; Check Top Colleges with Admission Open & Cut Off, Download Score Card

 

XAT 2023 exam result has been released on January 28, 2023 for 80000 XAT test takers as predicted by MBAUniverse.com. TCS, the XAT test conducting agency had handed over the data with XLRI and after thorough checking of this data, XLRI has released the XAT exam result on January 28, 2023 in the afternoon.

 

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XAT Cutoff 2024: XLRI, XIMB, IMI, IMT and other top B-schools

XAT Cutoff 2024: Check Expected and Previous year XAT Cutoff for XLRI, XIMB, IMI, IMT and other MBA Colleges XAT Cutoff

 

XAT 2024 cutoff will be released by XLRI for its PGDM-BM and PGDM-HRM programmes separately and category wise alongwith the announcement of its shortlist for PI round. XLRI will release XAT cut off  on XAT 2024  exam website xatonline.in and all the candidates who have appeared in XAT 2024 on January 7, 2024 can check the their shortlist status program wise with XAT cutoff 2024 for GD-PI round which starts in the month of February. 

 

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XAT Essay Test 2023: Topics & Essay Writing Tips

XLRI has again added Essay Writing Test section in XAT 2022 exam after three years. The essay writing test was earlier removed from XAT exam in 2019.

 

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  • XAT 2022 Exam date is January 2, 2022
  • Essay Writing Test Restored: Will not count for shortlisting
  • XAT 2022 Exam to have 101 Questions
  • XAT Exam duration increased to 3 Hours 10 Minutes

The list of XAT essays consists such essay topics which appeared in past Essay writing tests in XAT.  XAT Essay topics are mostly based on abstract ideas. The Essay Writing Test in XAT is evaluated only for the shortlisted candidates in the final selection round by XLRI. The Essay topics in XAT exam are also used in WAT process by many top MBA colleges.

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XAT Percentile Predictor 2023

XAT Percentile Predictor 2023: Check Your XAT Percentile in 5 Minutes

 

XAT 2023 exam result are expected to be released on January 27 or 28, 2023. Dr Vishwa Ballabh, XLRI Jamshedpur Admission Chair and XAT 2023 Convener has shared this update with MBAUniverse.com. TCS, the XAT test conducting agency, has handed over the exam score/data to XLRI. The same is being thoroughly cross-checked by XLRI, before official release. Meanwhile, you should check your likely XAT Percentile through MBAUniverse.com XAT Percentile Predictor below and also check which XAT Colleges should you apply.

 

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Question and Answers

  • Answered by : MBAUniverse Editorial Team on Monday, August 19, 2019, 05:37 PM

    XLRI Jamshedpur is expected to start XAT exam 2020 application process on or around August 22, 2019. You need to fill up and submit XAT application form online only.  

  • Answered by : MBAUniverse Editorial Team on Monday, August 19, 2019, 05:36 PM

    Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is the mandatory entrance exam for admission to XLRI Jamshedpur. It is now a computer based test of 3 hours duration. Next XAT is XAT 2020 which will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2020.