If someone starting the preparation now then what should be his strategy, study plan and important sections to prepare for XAT?

The OP Jindal University XAT Cutoff 2025 is not available yet, as the exam is scheduled to be held on 4 Jan, 2026.  In the meantime, students can refer to the table below to know the XAT cutoff for previous years for the General AI candidates. 

The XAT Cutoff 2025 has not been released yet. However, according to the VGIM Cutoff 2024, the XAT Cutoff was 60 for admission to PGDM programme for the General AI candidates. In 2023, as well as in 2022, the XAT Cutoff was also the same. For more details, click here. 

IMI Bhubaneswar XAT Cutoff 2025 is not out yet. However, according to the XAT Cutoff 2024 for admission to MBA courses, the overall cutoff was 70 for students belonging to the General AI category. Please note that different categories will have different cutoffs entirely. To know more, click here.

GIBS Business School accepts scores from CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, ATMA, and various State CETs for admission to its PGDM program.

These entrance exams serve as the primary eligibility criteria for candidates applying to GIBS. The institute evaluates applicants based on their test scores along with academic performance, group discussion, personal interview, and work experience if any. This multi-exam acceptance policy ensures flexibility and wider access for students from diverse academic backgrounds across India.

GIBS Business School, therefore, accepts 'all national-level entrance examination' scores that include the major management exams like CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, and in some cases State CET exams for admissions to PGDM and MBA programs. These scores will determine a candidate's eligibility for the subsequent stages of selection involving the submission of SOP, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. This multi-exam acceptance policy allows applicants from different academic and test backgrounds to apply conveniently.