XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)

01 January 1990

XAT 2024: Exam Date, Registration, Syllabus, Admit Card

XAT 2024 

A famous national admission exam, the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is held in India once a year. This test has great significance because it is a requirement for entrance to a number of management programs that are provided by nationally recognized universities. XLRI (Xavier School of Management) coordinates the XAT on behalf of XAMI (Xavier Association of Management Institutes).

Sunday, January 8, 2024 is the scheduled date of XAT 2024.The deadline for XAT 2024 enrollment is November 30, 2023. For candidates to be eligible to take the XAT exam in 2024, their forms must be completed before the deadline. The XAT exam fee has gone up by INR 100 this year. The sum that must be paid is INR 2,100/-. The XAT is run by XLRI on behalf of XAMI. In order to choose the best applicants for management education, XLRI has been conducting the XAT across the country for more than 72 years. More than 160 institutes use the XAT score for admissions.

This page contains all the information you need to know about the XAT 2024 examination, including the application form, exam dates, prerequisites, and more.

XAT Entrance Exam 2024 Exams:

Name of Exam

Common Law Admission Test

Exam Level

National  Level

Conducted by

Xavier School of Management (XLRI) Jamshedpur

Courses offered

MBA, PGDM

Exam Mode

Online

Registration Mode

Online

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Exam Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Exam Medium

English

Application fee

2100/-

XAT 2024 Key Features:

  • XAT is a Computer Based Test (CBT)
  • The registration fee for ATMA 2024 is Rs. 2100/-
  • Fee for NRI/Foreign Candidates applying for programmes through GMAT- 5000/-
  • The duration of the exam is 210 Minutes (3 Hours 30 minutes)
  • There will be three parts including in exam pattern- Part 1 comprises 3 sections- Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making, and Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation. Part 2 is mock keyboard testing. Part 3 comprises 2 sections- General Knowledge and Essay Writing.

XAT 2024 Exam Dates:

The list of important dates  for applicants participating in the XAT 2024 can be seen below.

Events

Event Dates

Registration begins

 July 15 2023

Registration Close

November 30th 2023

XAT admit card Download

December 20 2023

Release of official XAT Mock Test

Last week of December 2023

XAT Exam Date

8th January 2024

Validity of GMAT/ GRE Score    

Dec 1, 2018 – Dec 31, 2023

XAT Answer Key

 2nd week of January 2024

XAT Answer key objection window open

3rd week of January2024

Declaration of XAT Result

 31st January 2024

Test Cities

80+

Exam Timing

2 P.M To 5:30 P.M

XAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria:

To complete the XAT application process, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria outlined by XLRI:

  • Nationality: Indian citizens are eligible to apply for XAT 2024. Additionally, foreign nationals can seek admission based on their GMAT scores.
  • Graduation: Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent of three years from a recognized university, regardless of the discipline.
  • Minimum Marks: No specific minimum aggregate marks in graduation are required to apply for the XAT 2024 exam.
  • Age: The XAT 2024 exam does not impose an upper age limit criterion.
  • Final Year Students: Aspiring candidates in their final year can apply, provided they finish their bachelor’s degree by June 2022 and subsequently submit their scores to their respective colleges.
  • Number of Attempts: There are no restrictions on the number of times a student can take the XAT exam.

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XAT 2024 Application Process:

XAT exam 2024 registration process commenced on July 15, 2023. Candidates can fill out the XAT 2024 application form in online at xatonline.in by November 30, 2023XAT 2024 Registration can be done till 30th November 2023. Candidates are able register for the exam through online mode only.

Steps of XAT 2024 Application form-

  • Visit the official XAT website: https://xatonline.in/
  • Click on the “Registration” link.
  • Create an account and provide the required information.
  • Pay the application fee.
  • Upload the scanned passport-size photograph and signature.
  • Complete the application form and submit it.

Application fee

  • XAT Registration Fee- Rs.2100/-
  • Fee for Indian Candidates applying for PGDM(GM) through GMAT/GRE 2500/-
  • Fee for NRI/Foreign Candidates applying for programmes through GMAT- Rs. 5000/-

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XAT 2024 Expected Cut-Off:

XLRI Jamshedpur will announce the XAT 2024 cutoff for each program. Those who satisfy the institute's cutoff must show up for the subsequent phases of selection, which consist of individual interviews and group discussions.

The lowest number of points an applicant must receive on the XAT exam in order to be considered for admission is known as the cutoff. Several significant criteria determine the cutoff, including the

The XAT exam's difficulty level, the number of applicants, the availability of seats, and the cutoff trends from the previous year.

XAT Sections

Male Engineering

Male Non- Engineering

Female Engineering

Female Non Engineering

VALR

90

90

90

90

DM

75

75

75

75

QA

75

70

65

60

Overall XAT Cut off

93

90

91

88

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XAT 2024 Admit card:

On December 20, 2023, the official website will release the XAT exam admit card online. The XAT 2024 admit card contains all the information needed to take the entrance exam, including information about the exam center, the candidate's roll number, reporting times, and exam day guidelines.  Candidates can download the admit card for XAT after entering their registered email ID and password.

Steps of Downloading XAT 2024 Admit Card-

  • Visit xatonline.in, the official XAT website, to log in.
  • Put in the password and email address.
  • The admit card for XAT 2024 is shown on the screen.
  • Use the download tab to avail of the admit card before appearing for XAT 2024

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XAT 2024 Syllabus:

The XAT 2024 syllabus will be developed using a variety of topics, including  verbal  and logical ability, Decision Making, Quantitative ability and Data Interpretation, General Knowledge and Essay Writing. Below are some of the key subjects for the XAT 2024 exam:

  • Verbal and Logical Ability (VLR)- Reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, sentence correction, critical reasoning.
  • Decision Making (DM)- Business Decisions, Analytical Reasoning, Ethical Dilemma, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving skills, Prioritization, Situational Conditions, Grouping Test, Data Arrangement Test, Decision Making in a situation.
  • Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (QADI)- Number System, Work & Time, Probability, Geometry, Mensuration, Modern Maths, Permutation & Combination, Percentage & Ratios, Mixtures & Alligation, Arithmetic, Algebra, Profit and Loss, Speed & Distance, Quadratic Equations, Logarithm, Surds & Indices, Statistics, Trigonometry, DI Graphs, Tables & Charts.
  • K- Static GK and Current Affairs: Politics, Economics, History, Geography, Sports, Business Affairs, National & International Affairs, and States, etc.
  • Essay Writing- A short essay of 250 words on any topic- current affairs, social & economic issues, abstract, science & technology, business & management-oriented topics, etc.

Read More - XAT 2024 Syllabus

XAT  2024 Exam Pattern:

Those who intend to take the XAT 2024 exam can find detailed information on the format of the test and the corresponding scoring system below:

Part

Subjects

Number of Questions

I

Decision Making

22

 

Verbal and Logical Ability

26

 

Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation

28

II

Mock keyboard testing

-

III

GK

25

 

Essay Writing (attempt 1 of 3 choices)

1

 

Total

210 minutes

Exam mode-  Online Computer Based Test.

Number of parts - 3

Duration- 210 minutes (part 1- 175 minutes, part 2 - 5 minutes, part 3- 30 minutes) PwD candidates will be granted an additional 20 minutes for every hour.

Marking Scheme-

  • For every correct response to the XAT, one mark will be given.
  • For each incorrect response, 0.25 marks will be subtracted.
  • If there are more than eight unanswered questions, 0.10 points will be deducted.
  • The General Knowledge (GK) portion will not be marked negatively.
  • The General Knowledge component scores will not be taken into account when determining the XAT score.

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XAT 2024 Result:

On January 31, 2024, XLRI Jamshedpur will make the XAT 2024 result available online. Applicants can use their User ID and DOB to log in to the official website to view their XAT result 2024. xatonline.in will offer XAT results for download. Before March 31, 2024, candidates can download their XAT scorecard. XAT exam scorecard will include details such as the candidate's marks, overall and sectional percentile along with the status of whether the candidate has cleared the minimum XAT cutoff or not. See the article below for all the information regarding the XAT result 2024.

Steps to download XAT 2024 admit card-

The steps listed below can be used by candidates to download their 2024 XAT hall ticket:

  • Visit XLRI Jamshedpur's official website- www.xatonline.in
  • Select the "Login" tab.
  • After selecting the "Login" link, candidates must  enter their XAT User ID and date of birth (DOB).
  • Select the hall ticket tab at this point.
  • The computer screen will offer the download link for the XAT 2024 admission card.
  • Save the XAT admission card as a PDF by clicking the download tab.

Tips for XAT 2024 Preparation-

  • Make early preparations.
  • Understand the syllabus and the format of the exams.
  • Use the practice questions from prior years.
  • Try taking practice exams to evaluate your performance.
  • Determine your advantages and disadvantages, then concentrate on strengthening your weaknesses.
  • Seek guidance from a coach or mentor if necessary.

Read More - XAT 2024 Results

XAT 2024 Exam FAQs:

Ques.1 How many times a year is the XAT exam held?

Ans.  XAT Exam held once in a year.

Ques.2 What happens in case of any technical glitch in the computer of some candidates?

Ans. In the odd event that there is a technical issue, the candidate won't lose any time by switching to a different terminal.

Ques.3 What are the time limits given to the students for completing the XAT 2024?

Ans. Candidates will be provided with a total time limit of 210 minutes (3 Hours 30 minutes).

Ques.4 What is the marking scheme in XAT Exam?

Ans. For every correct response to the XAT, one mark will be given. For each incorrect response, 0.25 marks will be subtracted. If there are more than eight unanswered questions, 0.10 points will be deducted. The General Knowledge (GK) portion will not be marked negatively and The General Knowledge component scores will not be taken into account when determining the XAT score.

Ques. Will there be any sectional time limits or overall time limit?

Ans. In XAT EXAM there will be only overall time limits, there are no sectional time limits.

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