What is the XAT question paper pattern?

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Vinty Tanwar
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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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