Here's the good news: the GK section score is usually not included in the calculation of your main XAT percentile. This means there's less pressure, and you can attempt the questions without the fear of it tanking your overall score. This is the part that makes it feel "easier" than the high-stakes
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GK section of XAT is memory based, so it is very easy to score in this section, if you know the answer and tough if you don't know the answer. Guess work or permutation-combination rarely work in GK as questions are mostly straightforward. There are 20 question, around 12 are from current affairs an
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Standard books useful across these exams include Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma or R.S. Aggarwal, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Nishit Sinha, and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis for building a strong vocabulary.
It might be difficult to get admission at XIME Kohchi with 88% in XAT. The institute accepts a 99.99% in XAT. However, these rules may change in the future; students are recommended to visit the Shiksha official page for the latest updates.
Candidates can apply by selecting the course and campus option while filling out the XAT application form. There is no separate application form for XLRI courses.
XLRI Jamshedpur officially releases the XAT registration and application form. It is made available online on their official exam website, xatonline.in. Candidates must register on this portal to apply for the exam and for XLRI admission
The XAT application process is facilitated online. Candidates must visit the official website to register, fill the form, upload scanned documents, and pay the exam fee.
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