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XLRI XAVIER APTITUDE TEST (XAT)
Expected XAT Pattern 2024 :
Typically, the XAT question paper consists of two-time bound parts. The details are as follows:
Part I
a) Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning (VA & LR)
b) Decision Making (DM)
c) Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation (QA & DI)
Part II
a) General Knowledge (GK)
b) Analytical Essay Writing (AEW)
The number of questions in the XAT typically fluctuates within a range of 100-105, offering a comprehensive assessment of your aptitude. Each section will typically contain between 22 to 30 questions. The total number of questions will not exceed 100, including those focused on General Knowledge.
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XAT Division
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Sections
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Total Questions
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Time Allotted
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Part 1
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Verbal and Logical Ability
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26
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165 minutes
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Decision Making
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22
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Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation
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28
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Part 2
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Mock Keyboard Testing
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-
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5 minutes
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Part 3
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General Knowledge
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25
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25 minutes
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Essay Writing
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1
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Total
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101
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190 Minutes
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Please NOTE the General Knowledge and Essay sections will not influence the cutoff score. Their evaluation will come into play only during the interview stage.
So, while they are essential for the overall process, they will not affect your initial test results.
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The marks of General Knowledge will not be used for determining the percentile and cut off at first stage of selection. However it is used by XLRI and some other Associate Member Institutes at the time of final selection
XAT Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme
For every correct answer in the MCQs, a +1 mark will be awarded.
One Fourth of a mark may be deducted for each incorrect answer
0.05 mark can be deducted for the Unattempted question .
Apart from these marks, a candidate cannot leave over 8 questions unattempted. All questions (over 8) left unattempted carry a penalty (expected) of 0.10 marks.
The General Knowledge Section does not carry any negative marking.
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A Brief on Tentative Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) EXAM PATTERN is as under |
