XAT Exam

XAT Exam 2024 Latest Updates

XAT 2024 registration is open now. Candidates can visit XAT official website, xatonline.in, to complete the registration process. XAT 2024 registration last date is November 30, 2023. Registration for XLRI programmes through GMAT/GRE are also open, last date is December 31, 2023.

The minimum eligibility criteria to apply for XAT 2024 is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institute. The minimum age limit to register for XAT 2024 is 21 years.

Check XAT Registration Link, Process and Fees

What is XAT 2024 Exam Date?

XAT exam date 2024 is the first Sunday of January, i.e. Jan 7, 2024. XLRI Jamshedpur has released the official notification on the official website- xatonline.in.

XAT 2024: As per the revised pattern, XAT question paper is divided into 3 parts. 

• Part 1 comprises 76 questionsfrom three sections- Decision making (22), Verbal & Logical Ability (26), Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation (28).
• Part 2 is a mock keyboard testing of 5 minutes.
• Part 3 comprises 25 questionsfrom General Knowledge, and 3 questions in the essay writing section (1 to be attempted).

XAT Cut off 2024 will be released by XLRI Jamshedpur for both HRM and BM programs after the declaration of the result. XAT Cut off 2024 for the PGDM BM program was 95 and 92 percentile for male and female candidates respectively.

Check XAT Cut off Trends

 

XAT Result 2024 is valid for 1 year from the date of publication. XLRI Selection Process includes GD-PI rounds for shortlisted candidates and preparation of the final merit list based on various parameters.Check XAT 2024 Selection Process

 What is XAT Exam?

XAT stands for Xavier Aptitude Test. XAT is a national-level management entrance exam conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur to provide admission to MBA/ PGDM courses. XLRI has been conducting XAT exam for 70+ years on behalf of XAMI. XAT exam is one of the most sought-after by MBA aspirants as XAT score is accepted in more than 700 colleges across the country including XLRI, 95 XAT Associates, and the 12 XAMI member institutes. Check XAT 2024 College Predictor

XAT Exam Date 2024

Events	Important Dates
XAT Registration Begins	July 15, 2023 (Open)
XAT Registration Last Date	November 30, 2023
XAT Admit Card	1st week of January 2024
Release of official XAT Mock Test	Last week of December 2023
Last Date to Download XAT Admit Card	January 7, 2024
XAT Exam Date	January 7, 2024
Validity of GMAT/ GRE Score	December 1, 2018 – December 31, 2023
XAT Response Sheet	January 2024
XAT Answer Key	January 2024
Declaration of XAT result	January 2024

XAT 2024 Highlights

Particulars	Details
XAT Full form	Xavier Aptitude Test
XAT Exam Conducting Body	XLRI (Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur)
XAT Exam Level	National
XAT Exam Mode	Online
Number of Questions	101 MCQs carrying 1 mark each + 1 Essay (250 words)
Number of Parts	3
Sections in XAT exam	· Part 1: Verbal and Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, Decision Making · Part 2: Mock Keyboard Testing · Part 3: General Awareness/ Knowledge, Essay Writing
XAT Exam Duration	210 minutes (175 minutes for Part 1, 5 minutes for Part 2, and 30 minutes for Part 3)
Mode of XAT Application Form	Online only
XAT Application Fee	· INR 2100 (without late charges) + INR 200 for every XLRI program.
XAT Minimum Eligibility Criteria	To appear for XAT 2024, candidates must have a 3 yr bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Also, there is no upper age limit to take XAT exam. Foreign candidates are also eligible to apply for XLRI admissions based on their GMAT scores. Check XAT Eligibility Criteria
Courses Offered	MBA/PGDM/Executive Diploma
Total Intake in XLRI Jamshedpur	180 seats each for PGDM BM & HRM programs
Number of Attempts	No Restriction
XAT 2024 Official Website	xatonline.in
Helpline	+91 6576653203, +91 6576653204, admis@xlri.ac.in

XAT Eligibility 2024

To fill XAT Application forms, candidates need to fulfill the below-mentioned eligibility criteria defined by XLRI.

• Nationality: Indian citizens can apply for XAT 2024. Also, foreign nationals can apply for admissions based on their GMAT scores.
• Graduation:It is mandatory to have a 3 years bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum Marks:There is no minimum aggregate marks criteria in graduation to apply for XAT 2024 exam.
• Age:There is no upper age limit criteria to appear for XAT 2024.
• Final Year Students:Final year students can also apply for the exam provided they complete their graduation by June 2022 and submit their scores to the respective colleges.
• Number of Attempts: There is no limit on the number of times a student can take the exam.

XAT 2024 Registration, Fees, and Documents Required

Every year around 1 lakh candidates register for XAT exam. This year, out of the 98,242 registered candidates, the male to female ratio is 2:1

XAT Registration is the first step in seeking admission to PGDM/ MBA courses offered by more than 160 XAT Score Accepting Colleges like XLRI, XIME, XIMA, XIMB, etc

• XAT Registration process is completely online and the application forms are released on the official website- xatonline.in.
• XAT 2024 Application window will remain active till the second week of December 2023.

XAT 2024 Application Process and Fee

Knowing XAT 2024 registration is essential to ensure zero-error completion of the application process. The steps to register for XAT are given below for your reference

New Candidate Registration: Generate User ID and Password

Candidates need to create their login credentials- XAT ID and Password on the official website- xatonline.in by following the below-mentioned steps:

• Visit the official website and click on the ‘Register’ tab.
• Enter the basic details- email, name, contact number, etc., and submit the form.
• Your XAT ID and Password will be displayed on the screen. Note it down for all future correspondence.

Fill XAT Application Form

Login using the credentials generated in the previous step to fill XAT application form . The application form will have to be filled for the following details:

• Personal Details:Date of Birth, Category, Nationality, Names of Parents, Permanent/ Current Address, Contact details.
• Academic Details:Class 10th marks, class 12th marks, graduation and postgraduation scores, professional degree/ course details.
• Work Experience Details:Full-time work experience details till March 31, 2024.
• XLRI Program Preference:Candidates willing to apply for XLRI programs need to submit their choice of program- Business Management (BM), Human Resource Management (HRM), Fellow Management Program.
• XAT Exam City Preference:Candidates can select 2 XAT exam cities from the drop-down list based on their convenience.

Upload Documents

 Scanned images of the following documents need to be uploaded while filling XAT application form:

• Photograph:Recent photograph in JPG/ JPEG format. File size should be between 20kb to 50kb. The recommended dimension is 200 x 230 pixels.
• Signature:Signature done in black ink on white paper. File size should be between 20kb to 50kb. The recommended dimension is 140 x 60.

Pay XAT Application Fee

XAT Application Fee needs to be paid online via Debit card, Credit card, UPI, Net banking, online payment wallets.

Particulars	XAT Application Fee
XAT Registration Fee	INR 2100 (+200 for candidates interested in XLRI programs)
Indian Candidates applying for GMP through GMAT	INR 2500
NRI/Foreign Candidates applying for one or more programs through GMAT	INR 5000

XAT Exam Pattern 2024 

 As per XAT Exam Pattern 2024, the question paper will be divided into 3 parts having a total of 104 questions. It is extremely important to go through the detailed XAT exam pattern to develop a sound preparation strategy.

• Mode of Exam:XAT is conducted in online CBT mode at test centers located across 70+ major cities of India.
• Medium of XAT Exam:The test is conducted only in English.
• XAT Exam Duration:210 minutes (3 hours 30 minutes)- 175 minutes for Part 1, 5 minutes for Part 2, and 30 minutes for Part 3
• Number of Questions:101 MCQs, and 3 essay questions (1 to be attempted).
• Number of Sections:Part 1 comprises 3 sections- Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making, and Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation. Part 2 is mock keyboard testing. Part 3 comprises 2 sections- General Knowledge and Essay Writing.
• XAT Marking Scheme:1 mark awarded for every right answer and 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer.

Sectional Division of Questions:

Parts	Section of XAT Exam	No. of Questions	XAT Time Duration
Part 1	XAT Decision Making	21	175 minutes
	XAT Verbal & Logical Ability	26
	XAT Quant
Part 2	Mock Keyboard Testing	–	5 minutes
Part 3	XAT GK	25	30 minutes
	XAT Essay Writing (attempt 1 of the 3 options)	1
Total	–	102	210 minutes

XAT Marking Scheme 2024

 XAT Marking scheme has not undergone any major changes in the past 2 years. It is recommended to take note of the important points regarding XAT 2024 Marking Scheme:

• Each MCQ carries 1 mark. For every incorrect response, 0.25 marks are deducted.
• A unique feature of XAT exam marking pattern is the deduction of 0.10 marks for every unattempted question after 8 unattended questions.
• The Essay is evaluated only for the candidates shortlisted for the PI round.
• There is no negative marking for the GK section. GK scores are not considered while calculating the final XAT scores.

XAT Syllabus 2024  

Section	Syllabus
XAT QA-DI Syllabus	Number System, Work & Time, Probability, Geometry, Mensuration, Permutation & Combination, Percentage & Ratios, Mixtures & Alligation, Algebra, Profit and Loss, Speed & Distance, Quadratic Equations, Logarithm, Surds & Indices, Statistics, Trigonometry, DI Graphs, Tables & Charts.
XAT Decision Making (DM) Syllabus	Business Decisions, Analytical Reasoning, Ethical Dilemma, Situational Conditions, Grouping Test, Data Arrangement Test, Decision Making in a situation
XAT Verbal & Logical Ability Syllabus	Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Para Completion, Vocabulary, Grammar, Error Detection, Sentence Completion, Synonyms & Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, Odd One Out, etc.
XAT GK Syllabus	Static GK and Current Affairs: Politics, Economics, History, Geography, Sports, Business Affairs, National & International Affairs, and States, etc.
XAT Essay Writing	A short essay of 250 words on any topic- current affairs, social & economic issues, abstract, science & technology, business & management-oriented topics, etc.

XAT Preparation 2024 

XAT 2024 exam will be held on January 7, 2024, hence there is ample time for XAT 2024 aspirants to prepare well for the exam. XAT exam is considered to be even tougher than CAT exam, thus, preparations should begin early to cover the vast and dynamic syllabus. Given below are the section-wise preparation tips and strategies for XAT 2024 along with some of the most recommended books for XAT preparation.

 

XAT 2024 Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation Preparation

XAT 2024 Question paper will comprise 28 questions from various topics of the QADI syllabus. The major tips to ace XAT QADI preparation  are as follows:

• Study and Revise basic concepts and formulas like important ratio-percentage conversion ratios, quadratic equations, squares and square roots, cubes and cube roots, divisibility rules, remainder theorem, permutations, and combinations, and probability.
• Make it a habit to practice at least 20 questions every day to ensure consistency and build retention power.
• Refer to online study platforms like Unacademy, BYJUs, T.I.M.E, Career Launcher, IMS Learning, etc. to study regularly, to clear doubts, and to learn short tricks and formulas
• Choose any good Quant & DI book for XAT preparation by Arun Sharma, NK Sinha, RS Aggarwal. Focus on your weak areas and practice questions on these daily.
• Practice sectional as well as full-length XAT mock tests and sample papers.
• For XAT DI preparation, solve at least 2-3 DI sets every week from different types of data sets including, pie charts, bar graphs, line graphs, tabular data, and caselet. To overcome the problem of time management in solving DI questions, it is extremely important to be aware of the important ratio-percentage conversions.

XAT 2024 Verbal & Logical Ability Preparation

XAT 2024 Verbal & Logical Ability will comprise 26 MCQs- about 4 RC passages, 2-3 poem-based comprehensions, 2-3 para jumbles, 4-5 critical reasoning questions, and miscellaneous grammar and vocabulary based questions. The most important tips to keep in mind for XAT VALR preparation are given below:

• To increase vocabulary, refer to the book titled’ Word Power Made Easy’ by Norman Lewis and also read at least 1-2 newspaper/ magazine/ online articles.
• To learn grammar concepts and practice questions on error detection, para jumbles, fill in the blanks, refer to some of the most recommended VA books like VARC by Ajay Singh, How to Prepare for VARC by Arun Sharma, and Objective English by SP Bakshi.
• To increase the reading speed for RC passages, firstly start reading short passages (300-400 words) from reference books and gradually increase the length of the passages.
• Also, to decipher the core idea of the RC passages, it is extremely important to understand the tone of the passage. The most commonly asked tones are:argumentative, didactic, narrative, informative, cynical, satirical, technical, etc.
• Solve as many sample papers and online quizzes as possible to be able to practice maximum type of questions.

XAT 2024 Decision Making (DM) Preparation

There is no particular study material or method to prepare for XAT DM section. However, candidates preparing for XAT 2024 must keep in mind the following tips to prepare for XAT Decision Making section:

• The best way to prepare for this section is to solve XAT previous year question papers. What is more important is to analyze your answers and the correct answer to figure out the approach for answering such questions accurately.
• Based on the analysis of previous year papers, it is seen that more than 50% of the questions were related to business decision making and the rest were based on ethical dilemmas. So, it is important to solve previous year papers to get an idea of what to expect in XAT 2024.
• Do not let your bias affect your answers as you are required to choose the best alternative from the given options.
• To answer questions on ethical dilemmas, first, try to understand the ethics of the given situation and avoid choosing passive options.

XAT 2024 GK Preparation

XAT GK forms part 2 of XAT question paper and comprises 25 questions from static general knowledge and current affairs. The most important points to keep in mind while preparing for XAT 2024 are mentioned below for your reference.

• For Static GK, refer to any good book like Lucent’s GK, Manorama Year Book, Arihant’s GK, etc.
• Read newspapers (The Hindu, Indian Express, Economic Times), Magazines (Frontline, Business Line, Yojana), and online news articles to stay updated with the current events of national and international importance.
• The most important step is to take notes of daily current affairs to ease last-minute revision

XAT Important Books

The list of section-wise best books for XAT 2024 preparation is given below:

Section	Name of the Book	Author/ Publisher
QADI	Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations	R S Aggarwal
	How to Prepare for QA for CAT	Arun Sharma
	Data Interpretation for CAT	Nishit K Sinha
	Quantum CAT	S K Verma
Verbal & Logical Ability	Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension	Ajay Singh
	Word Power Made Easy	Norman Lewis
	How to Prepare for VARC for CAT	Arun Sharma
	A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning	R S Aggarwal
Decision Making	Jabbing the XAT	R K Jha
	XAT Solved Papers	Gautam Puri
	Target XAT Simplified Edition	Disha Experts
GK	Manorama Year Book	Mammen Mathew
	Lucent’s Objective GK	Lucent Publications
	General Knowledge	Manohar Pandey

XAT 2024 Preparation: Online Coaching’s and Resources

Preparing online for competitive exams has become the new normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There are plenty of resources available online to prepare for MBA exams, especially XAT and CAT.

• Online education platforms provide excellent courses, live lectures, and study materials.
• Top MBA coaching centers also provide online preparation courses with mock tests and sample papers.
• Many YouTube channels are there for practicing GK questions and revising daily current affairs.

XAT 2024 Paper Analysis

XAT exam difficulty level is usually higher than other MBA exams like CAT and NMAT. XAT 2024 Exam Analysis will be provided here for the test-takers to help them get an idea of the important topics, difficulty level of questions, the type of questions, good attempts, and expected cut off.

Previous Year XAT Exam Analysis

Based on the student feedback, the overall difficulty level was moderate to tough. Most candidates have reported VA and Logical Ability section to be of moderate difficulty with RC questions being the toughest.

• Logical Ability questions were of moderate difficulty.
• DM section was tricky. Attempting 11+ questions is a good attempt in this section
• QADI was in line with last year in terms of overall difficulty. The DI sets were of moderate to tough level.

Given below is the detailed section-wise paper analysis of last year’s XAT exam for your reference.

Section Name	No of Questions	Distribution Of Questions	Difficulty Level	Good Attempts
Verbal and Logical Ability	26	· 4 RC Passages with 3 MCQs each · 1 Poem with 2 MCQs · 1 para completion · 1 fill in the blanks · 3 grammar-based MCQs · 7 critical reasoning MCQs	Easy-Moderate	17-18
Decision Making	22	· 6 sets with 3 MCQs each · 2 sets with 2 MCQs each	Moderate	16-18
Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation	28	· DI set with 3 MCQs · 8 MCQs on Arithmetic · 4 Questions from Numbers · 4 MCQs from Algebra · 3 Geometry-based questions · 1 MCQ on Probability · 1 MCQ on Trigonometry · 2 MCQs on Investment · 2 MCQs on Data Sufficiency	Difficult	15-17
General Knowledge	25	Mixed Questions on Static GK and Current Affairs	Difficult	10-11
Essay	3 (attempt any 1 out of the 3)	Any 1 of the given 3 topics had to be attempted	–	–
Overall	105	–	Moderate-Difficult	59-68

XAT Cut off 2024

XAT Cut off is the minimum XAT percentile score required to participate in the PGDM/ MBA selection process of XLRI and other XAT score accepting colleges. XAT Cut Off varies for different colleges depending on various factors- seat intake, number of eligible candidates, preferred field of study, and the difficulty level of XAT exam

XAT Previous Year Cut off

Going through XAT previous year cut offs is essential to get an idea of the cut off trends. Given below is XAT cut off 2023, 2022 & 2021 for XLRI BM and HRM courses.

XAT Cut Off for XLRI 2023 for HRM Program

XAT Sections	XLRI XAT 2023 Cut off for HRM
	Male Engineering	Male Non-Engineering	Female Engineering	Female Non-Engineering
VALR	90	90	90	90
DM	75	75	75	75
QA	75	70	65	60
Overall XAT Cut off	93	90	91	88

XAT Cut Off for XLRI 2023: BM Program

XAT Section	XLRI XAT 2023 Cut off for BM
	Male	Female
Overall	95	92
VALR	75	75
DM	75	75
QA	85	80

 XAT Cut Off for XLRI 2022: PGDM-BM Program

XAT Section	XAT Cut off for Male Candidates	XAT Cut off for Female Candidates
Overall	93	90
VALR	75	72
DM	72	72
QA	80	75

 XAT Cut off for XLRI 2022: XLRI’s PGDM-HRM Program

Category of Candidate	XAT VALR Cut off	XAT DM Cut off	XAT QA Cut off	Overall XAT Cut off
Male Engineering	80	70	75	92
Male Non-Engineering	80	70	70	90
Female Engineering	80	70	64	90
Female Non-Engineering	80	70	60	87

 XAT Cut off for XLRI 2021: PGDM-BM Program

XAT Section	XAT Cut off for Male Candidates	XAT Cut off for Female Candidates
Overall	95	93
VALR	74	72
DM	78	74
QA	85	75

 XAT Cut off for XLRI 2021: PGDM-HRM Program

Category of Candidate	XAT VALR Cut off	XAT DM Cut off	XAT QA Cut off	Overall XAT Cut off
Male Engineering	79	73	75	93
Female Engineering	74	68	70	91
Male Non-Engineering	78	73	70	90
Female Non-Engineering	73	68	65	88
SC	55	55	55	65
ST	50	50	50	55

 XAT 2024 Cut off for Other Colleges (Expected)

XAT College	Expected XAT Cut Off Percentile
Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneshwar	90+
SPJIMR, Mumbai	90+
Institute of Management Technology(IMT), Ghaziabad	90+
Great lakes Institute of Management, Chennai	80+
Goa Institute of Management	85+
KJ Somaiya	85+
FORE School of Management	85+
IRMA Anand	80+
LIBA Chennai	80+
TAPMI Institute	80+
Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida	75+
XIME, Bangalore	75+
MICA, Ahmedabad	80+
Welingkar, Mumbai	75+

XAT 2024: XLRI Courses, Fees, and Seat Intake

XLRI Program	Program Fee (in INR lakhs)	Seats
2 years Full-Time Flagship PGDM (Business Management)	23.6	180
2 years Full-Time PGDM (Human Resource Management)	23.6	180
PGDM (GMP)	20.95	120
Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)	–	15
Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EXEC-FPM)	10.18	30
Part-time & VIL(Virtual Interactive Learning) (Certificate Program)	1.60	–

XAT Admit Card 2024

XAT 2024 Admit Card will be released by the exam conducting authority in the last week of December 2023. It will be available for download on the official website- xatonline.in.

• XAT 2024 Admit Card/ Hall Ticket will be issued to successfully registered candidates only.
• XAT Admit card will contain all important information related to the exam center, exam time, reporting time, and exam day instructions. Check XAT 2024 Exam Centers
• Without a printed copy of the admit card, candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam hall.

How to Download XAT Admit Card 2024?

• Visit the official XAT website and log in using your XAT login ID and password generated at the time of registration.
• Click on the Download Admit Card link.
• Your Admit Card will be downloaded and displayed on the screen.
• Take the printout of the admit card and save it for future reference.

XAT Answer Key and Response Sheet

XLRI will release XAT 2024 Response Sheet and Answer Key  at xatonline.in. The same can be viewed and downloaded only by the candidates who took the exam using their login ID and date of birth/ password. The steps to download XAT 2024 answer key are provided below for your convenience:

• Visit xatonline.in and click on the ‘candidate response’ tab.
• Enter your XAT login id and date of birth
• View/ Download your XAT response sheet and answer key.

XAT Result 2024

XAT 2024 Result will be released in a scorecard format by XLRI Jamshedpur in the last week of January 2024.

• To download XAT result from the official website, candidates would need to enter their XAT ID and Password on the official website- in.
• XAT Result will be valid for 1 year from the date of its release.
• XAT Scorecard will mention the personal details of the candidate along with the overall and sectional scores.
• It must be noted that XAT 2024 scores of the GK section will not be considered for the calculation of the final XAT Cut off percentile. It will be of value only during the final selection rounds.

XAT 2024 Selection Process

XAT 2024 Selection Process will begin after the declaration of result. XLRI does not carry out a centralized selection process, hence, every XAT score accepting institute follows its own selection process and criteria.

• XLRI XAT selection processwill include GD-PI rounds. Only candidates shortlisted on the basis of XAT cut offs will be called for GD-PI rounds.
• Post the conclusion of the PI round, XLRI will prepare the final merit list based on various parameters: XAT 2024 score, XAT GD-PI scores, work experience, past academic scores, and GK & Essay section scores.Read XAT GD-PI Preparation
• The weightage assigned to XAT score & GD/PI scores in the preparation of the final merit list will be 60% & 25% respectively.

Other Institutes may either follow a similar or a distinct selection process depending on their seat intake and allotment criteria.

 XLRI Jamshedpur Placement Statistics

XLRI has completed the placements for the 2022 batch for PGDM BM and PGDM HRM programs with a 100% placement record. Here is a brief summary of the placement statistics in XLRI Jamshedpur for the 2022 batch:

• Consulting firms made offers to 24% of the candidates.
• Gaming & Online Services, ITES, E-Commerce constituted 27% of the roles offered to the students.
• Sales & Marketing accounted for 25% of the offers made.

Category	Details
Total Recruiters	99
New Recruiters	23
Total Students	427
Percentage of Students who received Pre-placement Offers	40.28%
Median Salary	INR 29 LPA
Average Salary	INR 30.73 LPA
Highest Domestic Offer	INR 60+ LPA (BFSI Domain)
Highest International Offer	INR 58.5 LPA (S & M Domain)
Top 10th Percentile Average Salary	INR 48.42 LPA
Top 25th Percentile Average Salary	INR 41.2 LPA
Top Recruiters	ITC, Paytm, Accenture, Freshworks, Microsoft, American Express, Amazon, Swiggy, PWC