How much time is required to prepare XAT GK?
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For a student starting from scratch, a dedicated 3-4 months is a healthy timeframe. This isn't about stressful, hours-long cramming sessions. Instead, it's about cultivating a habit. Think of it as spending just 20-30 minutes each day getting to know the world better—reading a good newspaper, browsing current affairs portals, and making brief notes. It's less about a frantic sprint and more about consistently tending to your knowledge garden.
This approach aligns perfectly with the ethos of top institutions like the Global Institute of Business Studies (GIBS). At GIBS, they aren't just looking for candidates who can memorize fact
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For XAT General Knowledge section candidates can prepare 1-2 months before the exam. Since it a memory based subject, one must study from GK Year Books and Current Affairs journals. If they keep notes of all the important events as and when they happen it will be easier to cover Current Affairs. In GK, revision is very important, so check XAT previous year question papers for GK question type on focus on those areas.
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