About XAT Exam:

The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a prominent national MBA entrance exam administered by the prestigious Xavier Labour Relation Institute (XLRI) in Jamshedpur, India. With a great tradition spanning over 70 years, XLRI has been tasked with identifying the most eligible candidates for its prestigious management programs via the XAT. XAT scores are highly valued and acknowledged by 11 XAMI member institutes, 83 associate institutes, and over 600 other prestigious business schools in India.

The following is an outline of what applicants should expect before beginning their XAT preparations.

Highlights	Details
XAT Full-form	Xavier Aptitude Test
Official Website	xatonline.in
Conducting Body	XLRI Jamshedpur
Mode of Exam	Online (Computer-based)
Medium of Exam	English
Total Time	3 hours and 30 minutes
Total Questions	100-105
Sections	Part 1: Verbal Logical Ability, Decision Making and Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation Part 2: General Knowledge and Essay Writing
XAT Application Form	Online
Courses Offered	MBA, PGDM

XAT 2025 Important Dates:

The following is an outline of what applicants should expect before beginning their XAT preparations.

XAT Events	XAT 2025 Dates
XAT notification date 2025	July 15, 2024
XAT 2025 registration form date	July 15, 2024
XAT 2025 registration last date	November 30th, 2024
XAT 2025 admit card date	To be notified
XAT 2025 exam date	January 5, 2025
Response sheet of XAT 2025	January 9, 2025 (Tentative)
Release of XAT 2025 answer key	January 9, 2025 (Tentative)
Last date for XAT answer key objection filling	January 14, 2025 (Tentative)
XAT 2025 result date	January 31, 2025 (Tentative)
XAT 2025 scorecard	January 31 to March 31, 2025 (Tentative)

XAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria:

The XLRI Jamshedpur will release the XAT eligibility criteria 2025 along with the official notification. These criteria explain the minimum prerequisites for candidates to take the exam.

The most important parts of the XAT eligibility criteria are academic qualifications, age limits, and qualifying exam scores. Before beginning the XAT registration procedure, candidates must review all XAT eligibility requirements. This is significant since disqualified candidates are not permitted to take the exam despite successfully completing the registration process.

XAT Academic Qualifications 2025

The XAT 2025 academic qualifying requirements for admission to all XAMI-affiliated colleges and other MBA programs accepting XAT scores are as follows:

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3-year course duration from a recognized university in any discipline.

Candidates in the last year of their bachelor's degree program or those awaiting final year results are also eligible to take the XAT exam.

Final-year students must submit a bachelor's degree certificate and mark sheet by the end of the admission year.

XAT 2025 Age Limit:

There is no upper age limit for the XAT exam. Candidates of any age are allowed to apply for the XAT exam 2025. Both fresh graduates and professionals can take the XAT exam.

XAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria for NRIs:

NRI individuals applying for admission to XLRI institutes must submit valid GMAT scores. However, candidates must finish the XAT registration process because it is required for admission. NRI candidates with GMAT scores can pursue MBA programs in human resource management, general management, and business management.

XAT 2025 Paper Pattern:

XAT Division Sections	Sections	Total Questions	Time Allotted
Part 1	Verbal and Logical Ability Decision Making Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation	26 22 28	175 minutes
Part 2	Mock Keyboard Testing	-	5 minutes
Part 3	General Knowledge Essay Writing	25 1	30 minutes
Total		102	210 Minutes

XAT Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights

Before taking the XAT 2025 exam, it is critical to have a thorough awareness of the details. This understanding will allow for greater comprehension and more effective preparation. Here are some important details to consider.

XAT Exam Structure	Exam Details
Number of sections	July 5
Number of sections	5
XAT time limit	3 hours and 30 minutes (210 minutes)
Number of questions	105
Total marks	105
Number of answer choices	Five
Mode of examination	Online
XAT marking scheme	+1 mark for correct answer - 0.25 marks for incorrect answer - 0.10 marks for more than 8 consecutive un-attempted questions No negative marking in GK section

XAT Marking System:

XAT Exam Pattern 2025: Marking Scheme.

Every right answer in the MCQs will result in a +1 mark.

An incorrect attempt results in a 0.25-mark penalty.

Aside from these marks, a candidate cannot leave more than 8 questions unanswered.

All unanswered questions (more than 8) result in a penalty (expected) of 0.10 marks.

The General Knowledge Section has no negative marking.

This component of the XAT exam format makes the exam challenging due to the limit on the number of questions that can be left unanswered.

As a result, candidates must carefully plan their XAT exam strategy. This can only be developed after a candidate has attempted multiple mock tests.

Selection Process Following XAT 2025:

All institutes that accept XAT scores have their own admissions processes and interview rounds. The XAT admission procedure for XLRI Jamshedpur consists mostly of three parts. They are as follows:

Step 1: Shortlisting Candidates:
To be considered for the subsequent admission rounds, candidates must score above the XAT cutoffs

Step 2: Group Discussion & Interview:
Shortlisted candidates must go through a group discussion and an interview stage. These rounds will take place at multiple centers across many cities, and shortlisted candidates will be required to select their preferred location.

Step 3: Final selection:
The final list of candidates will be compiled using XAT scores, GD-PI rounds, and academic history, among other criteria. Thus, the final candidates would be required to complete the admissions processes.

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About XAT Exam:

XAT 2025 Important Dates:

XAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria:

XAT Academic Qualifications 2025

The XAT 2025 academic qualifying requirements for admission to all XAMI-affiliated colleges and other MBA programs accepting XAT scores are as follows:

XAT 2025 Age Limit:

XAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria for NRIs:

XAT 2025 Paper Pattern:

XAT Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights

Before taking the XAT 2025 exam, it is critical to have a thorough awareness of the details. This understanding will allow for greater comprehension and more effective preparation. Here are some important details to consider.

XAT Marking System:

XAT Exam Pattern 2025: Marking Scheme.

Selection Process Following XAT 2025:

All institutes that accept XAT scores have their own admissions processes and interview rounds. The XAT admission procedure for XLRI Jamshedpur consists mostly of three parts. They are as follows:

XAT 2025 Registration/Application Fee:

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