XAT - Xavier Aptitude Test

• Duration of exam : Approximately 3 hours 10 minutes
• No. of questions: Around 100–105 questions (varies annually)
• Marks distribution: VLA : ~ 26 Question, DM:~ 21 Question, QA-DI:~ 28 Question
• Marking scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer, -0.25 marks for each incorrect answer, No negative marking in GK section, Additional penalty for >8 unattempted questions: -0.10 per question

• Verbal & Logical Ability: RC passages, grammar, vocabulary, critical reasoning, para jumbles
  
• Decision Making: Ethical dilemmas, business situations, logical caselets
  
• QA & DI: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, number systems, data interpretation sets
  
• GK: Current affairs, history, economy, polity, sports, science
  
• Essay: Abstract ideas, socio-economic themes, management perspectives

• Registration :Visit www.xatonline.in and click on “Register”. If already registered, you may kindly click on “Existing User” or “Login” to proceed.
• Eligibility: The XAT selection process generally involves shortlisting candidates based on XAT percentile, followed by the next stages such as Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI). XLRI and other institutes consider XAT percentile along with academic records, work experience, and performance in interview rounds. While the GK section does not contribute to percentile calculation, it plays a role in the final merit list. The essay is evaluated during the interview shortlisting stage to assess writing and thought clarity.
• Documents Required: Passport-size photograph, Candidate signature, Academic certificates, Category certificate (if applicable)
• Exam fee: XAT Registration Fee: Rs. 2200/- Candidates interested in XLRI programs need to pay an additional fee of Rs. 200/- for each program. Indian Candidates applying for PGDM (GM) through GMAT/GRE: Rs. 2500/- NRI/Foreign/PIO/OCI Candidates applying for one or more programs through GMAT: Rs. 5000/-

The XAT selection process generally involves shortlisting candidates based on XAT percentile, followed by the next stages such as Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI). XLRI and other institutes consider XAT percentile along with academic records, work experience, and performance in interview rounds. While the GK section does not contribute to percentile calculation, it plays a role in the final merit list. The essay is evaluated during the interview shortlisting stage to assess writing and thought clarity.