What is the XAT question paper pattern?

<div><div><div><div><div data-testid="conversation-turn-47"><div><div><div><div><div><div data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="2306b862-92e4-4ce2-8dd2-dabe0c4edc94"><div><p>The XAT 2024 Exam Pattern is designed to assess candidates across various domains, encompassing multiple sections. Here are the key highlights:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Sections and Duration:</strong></p><ul><li>Part 1: Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VA &amp; LR) - About 26 questions</li><li>Part 2: Decision Making (DM) - About 22 questions</li><li>Part 3: Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (QA &amp; DI) - About 28 questions</li><li>Mock Keyboard Testing - Not Applicable (NA)</li><li>General Knowledge* (GK) - About 25 questions</li><li>Analytical Essay Writing* (AEW) - 1 question</li><li>Duration: 175 Minutes (Part 1), 5 Minutes (Part 2), 30 Minutes (Part 3)</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Question Types:</strong></p><ul><li>VA &amp; LR: Critical reasoning, reading comprehensions, vocabulary, grammar, para jumbles, cloze tests, etc.</li><li>DM: Scenarios testing critical thinking, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.</li><li>QA &amp; DI: Assessing quantitative aptitude covering arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, modern maths, etc.</li><li>GK: 10 static GK and 15 current affairs questions.</li><li>AEW: Choose one topic from three and write an essay of approximately 250 words, demonstrating coherence, logical consistency, and strong argumentation.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>XAT Testing Mode and Scoring:</strong></p><ul><li>Computer-Based Test&nbsp;</li><li>101 MCQs and 1 Descriptive Essay</li><li>Scoring: +1 Mark for Each Correct, -0.25 Mark for Incorrect MCQs (Sl. 1 to 75)</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Time Duration and Percentile Calculation:</strong></p><ul><li>Overall time duration: 3 hours and 10 minutes.</li><li>Only 3 sections (excluding GK) are considered for percentile calculation.</li><li>No sectional time limit; candidates can attempt any question within the overall time limit.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Evaluation of Essay Writing:</strong></p><ul><li>Essay evaluation for shortlisted candidates only.</li></ul></li></ul><p>The XAT 2024 Exam Pattern ensures a comprehensive assessment of candidates' abilities, combining objective and subjective components.</p></div></div></div></div><div>&nbsp;</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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<p>XAT question paper is similar to other MBA entrance exams, i.e. it has a limited number of MCQs. Check the table below for the pattern of XAT question paper:</p><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><th width="21%"><p>XAT Exam Structure</p></th><th width="79%"><p>XAT Exam Details</p></th></tr><tr><td width="21%"><p>Mode of examination</p></td><td width="79%"><p>Online</p></td></tr><tr><td width="21%"><p>XAT sections</p></td><td width="79%"><p>Part 1- Decision Making, Verbal &amp; Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability &amp; Data Interpretation</p><p>Part 2- General Knowledge</p></td></tr><tr><td width="21%"><p>Duration of exam</p></td><td width="79%"><p>3 hours</p></td></tr><tr><td width="21%"><p>Number of questions</p></td><td width="79%"><p>95</p></td></tr><tr><td width="21%"><p>Total marks</p></td><td width="79%"><p>95</p></td></tr><tr><td width="21%"><p>Number of answer choices</p></td><td width="79%"><p>Five</p></td></tr><tr><td width="21%"><p>XAT marking scheme</p></td><td width="79%"><p>1 mark awarded for every correct answer</p><p>0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer</p><p>- 0.10 mark deducted for more than 8 un-attempted consecutive questions</p><p>No negative marking in GK section</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Candidates must check out previous years' XAT question papers to have an understanding of the paper pattern, topic-wise weightage and types of questions.&nbsp; These official XAT question papers are available in PDF format for free download. They can download the question paper PDFs for practicing XAT questions.</p>

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