What is the exam pattern for the XAT exam?
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In XAT 5 papers are to be answered and the papers are divided into two parts. In part 1, one has to answer verbal and logical ability, decision making and quantitative ability and data interpretation and in Part 2, one will have to answer general knowledge and essay writing. And if it's help you like it.
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The XAT entrance exam is conducted every year by the XLRI, Jamshedpur. The exam pattern for XAT is as follows:
1. The XAT is conducted in English in the online mode.
2. The question paper consists of a total of 100 objective questions and one essay question in XAT.
3. The time limit to attempt these questions is 180 minutes, except for the essay question.
4. The essay question is allotted 10 minutes and evaluated at a later stage.
5. Each objective carries one mark and has five options.
6. There is a negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong response.
7. Also, there is a negative marking of 0.10 marks for more than eight unattempted cons...more -
Part-1 of XAT consists - 165 minutes
Verbal and logical ability
Decision making
Quantitative ability and data interpretation
Part-2 of XAT consists
General knowledge - 15 minutes. -
In XAT, 5 papers are to be answered and the papers are divided into two parts. In part 1, one has to answer verbal and logical ability, decision making and quantitative ability and data interpretation and in Part 2, one will have to answer general knowledge and essay writing.
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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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