What is the XAT section wise weightage?
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The XAT exam syllabus consists of Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge sections. The exam has one unique section - Decision Making.
XAT sections
Number of questions
Marks allotted (Weightage)
Decision Making
22
22
Verbal and Logical Ability
26
26
General Knowledge
25
25
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
28
28
Essay Writing
3 topics (candidates can choose one)
To be assessed at the time of PI shortlisting
The question paper will be divided into three parts:
- Part 1- Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making and Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
- Part 2- Mock Keyboard Testing
- Part 3- General Knowledge + Essay Writing
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XAT exam is more Quantitative Ability and Verbal and Logical Ability based. Which is why these two sections have more weightage than rest of the section. And between these two, Quantitative Ability has more weightage. In terms of marks too, the Quantitative Ability has maximum weightage, i.e. 28 marks, followed by Verbal and Logical Ability with 26 marks, General Knowledge carries 25 marks and Decision Making carries 22 marks.
XAT Sections
Number of Questions
Total Marks
Decision Making
22
22
Verbal and Logical Ability
26
26
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
28
28
General Knowledge
25
25
Essay Writing
1 (out of 3 options)
To be evaluated at the time of shortlisting
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