What is the duration of the XAT exam?
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XAT exam was held for 3 hours and 30 minutes. However, with the revision of exam pattern, it was held for 3 hours in 2025. There is sectional time-limit in the test. 170 minutes are allotted to Part 1 comprising Decision Making, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation and Verbal Ability. Part 2 has General Knowledge section to be solved in 10 minutes. No bio-break is allowed during the exam. Candidates have to finish the test in the given time limit only. The test screen will move from part 1 to part 2 the moment 170 minutes get over and once the 10 minutes of part 2 will be over, the test window will be locked. Candidates must k
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XAT is an online mode exam and the duration is 210 minutes. Earlier, the exam used to be of 180 minutes but in 2023, the time limit was increased to 210 minutes. The questions are asked in MCQ format from Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge. -
Xavier's Aptitude Test exam is held for 3 hours and 30 minutes. There is a sectional time limit for the test. 175 minutes are allotted to Part 1 comprising Decision Making, Quantitative Aptitude (QA) & Data Interpretation, and Verbal Ability. Part 2 which is a session of mock keyboard testing is of 5 minutes and 30 minutes are allotted to Part 3 General Knowledge and Essay Writing sections. No bio-break is allowed during the Xavier Aptitude Test exam. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha Xavier Aptitude Test syllabus page. (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/xat-exam-syllabus). I hope this will help you.
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The duration of the XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) exam is 3 hours or 180 minutes. During this time, candidates are required to attempt four sections: Verbal and Logical Ability (VA), Decision Making DM Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation (QA&DI), and General Knowledge (GK). The number of questions and the time allotted for each section may vary from year to year. It's important for candidates to manage their time effectively during the exam, as each section has a fixed time limit, and there is a penalty for not completing the sections within the allotted time. Candidates are advised to practice time management while solving mock...more
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XLRI Jamshedpur considers XAT scores for admission to PGDM programmes. Those who are seeking admission in PGDM BM, PGDM HRM and Double Masters Degree in Supply Chain Management and logistics (PGDM & MS) requires XAT scores. Aspirants can also apply for admission to General Management programme (PGDM GM) with a valid GMAT or GRE scores.
Candidates who are applying for XAT have to pay an application fee. Aspirants have to pay INR 2,200 to apply for XAT. Candidates can pay the fee via any of the online payment modes. Aspirants have to pay INR 200 each for every additional programme of XLRI.
XLRI Delhi accepts XAT scores for admission to PGDM programme. Aspirants seeking admission in PGDM Business Management are offered seat only via their XAT scores. For PGDM IEV, candidates can also take admission without XAT based on their scores in CAT, MAT, GMAT, etc. Candidates have to register on the offical website of XAT to appear for the test. XAT is conducted by XLRI in online mode every year.
No, you cannot use the score of XAT 2025 for admission to 2026 batch at XLRI as the validity of exam score is one year only. Thus, you will have to appear for XAT 2026 exam if you plan to pursue MBA from XLRI in 2026. The registration process for XAT 2026 is open and the last date to apply is December 5, 2025.
The total course fee of full time MBA at XLRI is INR 28 Lacs according to Shiksha. The fee is to be paid semester wise. The first installment is to be paid at the time of admission. The XLRI course fee includes tuition fees, hostel and mess charges, caution money, library chargers and other miscellaneous services.
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