What is the marking scheme of the XAT exam?
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XAT is an MCQ based test and all questions carry equal marks. The total marks of the exam is 100 and every question carries 1 mark. Decision Making carries 22 marks, Verbal and Logical Ability carries 26 marks, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation carries 28 marks and General Knowledge carries 25 marks.
There is negative marking too in XAT, that you should be aware of. Check below the marking scheme of XAT.
- One mark is awarded for each right answer
- 0.25 marks is deducted for each wrong answer
- 0.10 marks is deducted for more than eight unanswered consecutive questions
- There is no negative marking in General Knowledge section
- Scores of G
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For each correct answer, students will get one mark and for each wrong answer, 0.25 or 1/4th of marks will be deducted from the Xavier Aptitude Test 2024 exam. For every eight consecutive unanswered questions, 0.10 marks will be deducted from the Xavier Aptitude Test 2024 exam. The total mark for the Xavier Aptitude Test 2024 is 100. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha Xavier Aptitude Test exam pattern page. (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/xat-exam-pattern). I hope this will help you.
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The XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) exam has a marking scheme that varies slightly depending on the section. Here are the key details:
1) Verbal and Logical Ability (VA): This section has 26-28 questions, and each question carries one mark. There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. However, there is no negative marking for unattempted questions beyond 8.
2) Decision Making DM This section has 21-23 questions, and each question carries one mark. There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. However, there is no negative marking for unattempted questions beyond 8.
3) Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation...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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