Which books should I refer to get above 95%ile in XAT?
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NITIN DESHMUKH Yard by yard its hard, but inch by inch its | Scholar-Level 17
8 years agoTarget XAT Simplified by Disha Experts
Jabbing the XAT with solved papers by R.K. Jha
XAT - XLRI MBA Entrance exam A/4 by Chandresh Agarwal
Concepts of number for XAT and other quantitative exams by Gajendra Kumar
Target new XAT - Past papers and five mock papers
XAT entrance test for MBA examination by Gautam Puri
XAT Xavier Aptitude Test solved sample papers by Gautam Puri
The Accredited guide to problem-solving and the data sufficiency: A must-have resource for aspirants for XAT by Ananta Ashisha
The hand on guide to analytical reasoning and logical reasoning: A must-have resource for the aspirants of XAT by Peeyush Bhardwaj
Quantitative apt...more -
Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) will be conducted by XLRI. As an MBA aspirant, one needs to put in a lot of hard work to crack this prestigious management entrance exam. For this, preparation should be good with best books.
1. Target XAT Simplified by Disha Experts
2. Jabbing the XAT with solved papers by R.K. Jha
3. XAT XLRI MBA Entrance exam A/4 by Chandresh Agarwal
4. Concepts of number for XAT and other quantitative exams by Gajendra Kumar
5. Target new XAT Past papers and five mock papers
6. XAT entrance test for MBA examination by Gautam Puri
7. XAT Xavier Aptitude Test solved sample papers by Gautam Puri
8. Quantitative aptitude for XAT by A...more -
I suggest the following books for you:
Verbal ability for XAT by Ajay Singh
Verbal ability and reading comprehension by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyaya
General Knowledge by Manohar Panday
Jabbing the XAT with solved papers by R.K. Jha
XAT XLRI MBA Entrance exam A/4 by Chandresh Agarwal
concepts of number for XAT and other quantitative exams by Gajendra Kumar
Target new XAT Past papers and five mock papers
XAT entrance test for MBA examination by Gautam Puri
XAT Xavier Aptitude Test solved sample papers by Gautam Puri
The Accredited guide to problem-solving and the data sufficiency: A must-have resource for aspirants for XAT by Ananta Ashisha...more -
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Prerit Kohli I'm creative, passionate and hard working | Contributor-Level 10
7 years agoFew recommended books for XAT are listed below:
A- XAT Preparation by Arihant
B- XAT Entrance Guide By Disha
C- XAT Common Management Admission Test Guide by RPH Editorial Board
D- Practice Workbook XAT Common Management Admission Test by G K P
E- The Pearson Complete Guide to the XAT by Showick Thorpe, Edgar Thorpe
F- Concepts of Numbers for CAT, GMAT, XAT, CMAT and Other Quantitative Aptitude Exams by Gajendra Kumar
Apart from the above-listed books, the candidate should practice mock questions, past year questions to get a feel of how questions would look like in XAT.
All the best! -
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Ankur Kumar It good to commit mistakes but only if you learn. | Guide-Level 13
8 years agoDear student.
In order to score anything above 95 percentile in XAT exam, do refer below-mentioned books but with that, you need to practice as much as possible as this is the thing which is going to help you at the end.
Quantitative aptitude- Arun Verma
Verbal ability- Meenakshi Upa. or Ajay Singh
Quantum- Arun Verma
Data interpretation - Arun Verma
General knowledge - Manohar Pandey
Do practice as much as possible as this will help you with your speed in solving problems. Also, judgment with respect to given question in an exam which will reduce your negative marking and save time for questions which you are good at.
All the very best!
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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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