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XLRI XAVIER APTITUDE TEST (XAT) Exam Pattern 

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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.

 

XAT Division

 

Sections

 

Total Questions

 

Time Allotted

Part 1

Verbal and Logical Ability

26

165 minutes

Decision Making

22

Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation

28

Part 2

Mock Keyboard Testing

-

5 minutes

Part 3

General Knowledge

25

25 minutes

Essay Writing

1

 

Total

 

101

 

190 Minutes

 

 

 

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  

 

Exam Type Computer Based Test
Question Type

Multiple Choice

Subjects  No. of Questions  Marks
Verbal and Logical Ability 26 26
Decision Making 21 21
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation 28 28
General Knowledge 25 25
Total Questions 100
Maximum Marks 100
Marks for each Correct Answer 1
Negative Marks for Incorrect Answer -0.25 ( VA & LR, DM, QA & DI) & Nil (GK)
Marks for questions not attempted Nil
Total Time for Exam (in minutes) 190

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