What is the XAT question paper pattern?
The XAT 2024 Exam Pattern is designed to assess candidates across various domains, encompassing multiple sections. Here are the key highlights:
Sections and Duration:
- Part 1: Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VA & LR) - About 26 questions
- Part 2: Decision Making (DM) - About 22 questions
- Part 3: Qua
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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:
XAT Exam Structure | XAT Exam Details |
|---|---|
Mode of examination | Online |
XAT sections | Part 1- Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation Part 2- General Knowledge |
Duration of exam | 3 hours |
Number of questions | 95 |
Total marks | 95 |
Number of answer choices | Five |
XAT marking scheme | 1 mark awarded for every correct answer 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer - 0.10 mark deducted for more than 8 un-attempted consecutive questions No negative marking in GK section |
Candidates must check out previous years' XAT question papers to have an understanding of the paper pattern, topic-wise weightage and types of
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