XAT 2024 Question Paper (Out), Paper Analysis, Answer Key, Admit Card, Exam Dates, Cut off, College Predictor
Exam Date (January 08, 2024)
Overview

XLRI has been conducting the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) on behalf of XAMI. XAT is an annual national-level MBA entrance exam for admission to management programmes at XLRI and other top B-schools in India, including Loyola Institute of Business Management, St. Joseph's Institute of Management, IMT Ghaziabad, GIM Goa, Sri Balaji University, TAPMI Manipal, XIMB Bhubaneswar, FORE School of Management, and others. The XAT exam is given in over major cities around India, and the results are accepted for admission to XLRI Jamshedpur and other Xavier Associate Management Institutes. Furthermore, XAT scores are accepted by more than 100 top business schools around the country. The exam employs innovative technology and testing patterns to provide a comprehensive assessment of potential business management candidates.

About XAT 2024 Exam
Exam Name XAT 2024
XAT 2024 Full form XAVIER Aptitude Test
Exam Level National
Conducting Body XLRI Jamshedpur
Category Post Graduate
Mode of Application Online
XAT 2024 Application Form

Application Process for XAT (2024):

  1. The candidate should have a bachelor's or equivalent degree from a recognized university and final-year student can also apply for the exam provided that they complete it by JUNE 10 2024
  2. There is no age limit for XAT Exam
  3. Candidates from any Country can apply for XAT (2024) as long as they fulfil the other eligibility criteria

Filling Application form:

  1. Visit the official website of https://www.xatonline.in
  2. Register yourself (Enter mail id, mobile number,Date of birth etc) and after registration candidate needs to log in and proceed application form
  3. Enter personal details and educational qualifications and other mandatory requirements
  4. Upload documents as per the prescribed format
  5. Select exam centres and pay the application fee through (Debit/credit-card/net ban) and before final submit must review the  application form
  6.  Download and Print the application form for future reference

XAT 2024 Syllabus

SECTIONS

TOPICS

Verbal and Logical Ability

Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, Para-jumbles, critical reasoning, logical reasoning

Decision Making

Analytical and logical reasoning, situational judgement

Quantitative Ability

Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, number system, functions, menstruation

Data Interpretation

Tables, charts, graphs, pie charts, bar graphs, line graphs, scatter plots

General knowledge

Essay

 

The number of questions varies from one year to the next. There will be around 22-30 questions in each part, with a total of 100-105 questions including General Knowledge.

General Knowledge and Essay will be used only at the interview stage and will not be used to decide the cut-off.

XAT 2024 Exam Dates

  1. XAT registration date – 10 August 2022
  2. XAT Last Date of registration-30 November 2022
  3. XAT Exam Date-08 January 2024
  4. Admit Card Announcement Date-December 20 onwords

XAT 2024 Admit Card

  1. Visit the official website of XAT.
  2. Click on Download Admit Card.
  3. Enter the login details that you used during registration.
  4. Click on Download your admit card.
  5. Check the details on the admit card, like your name, photo, signature, exam centre, date and time.
  6. If you find any errors, contact the XAT authorities right away to get them corrected.
  7. Print the admit card ensuring that the photo and signature are visible.
  8. Read the instructions on the admit card regarding what to carry to the exam centre.
  9. Keep the admit card safe, you will need it to enter the exam centre.

 

XAT 2024 Exam Centres

The exam is conducted in various major cities of India, the candidate can choose their desired location while filling out the application form

XAT 2024 Exam Pattern

Section

No. of Question

Total Marks

Verbal and Logical Ability

26

26

Decision Making

22

22

Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation

28

28

General Knowledge

25

25

Essay (250 words)

1 (candidates can choose 1 topic from 3 options)

To be evaluated upon shortlisting

 

Marking Scheme:

  1. Each correct answer will be 1 mark.
  2. For each incorrect response, 0.25 points will be deducted.
  3. More than eight unanswered consecutive questions will result in a 0.10-point deduction.
  4. In the General Knowledge portion, there will be no negative marking.
  5. The General Knowledge component scores will not be used to calculate the XAT score.

XAT 2024 Result

XAT Exam 2024 results were announced on 28 January 2024 candidate can check their result on the official websites of XAT and XLRI

Steps-by-steps process:

  1. Visit the official website
  2. Tap on the scorecard
  3. Enter login id, password and security code
  4. Tap on the candidate scorecard and view the result

For more information visit the official site and go through the notification

XAT 2024 Cut Off

For 2022

Institute

General

NC-OBC

SC

PwD

ST

XLRI Jamshedpur

95 and above

89 and above

75 and above

75 and above

65 and above

XIM Bhubaneswar

90 and above

80 and above

60 and above

55 and above

50 and above

IMT Ghaziabad

90 and above

80 and above

70 and above

60 and above

60 and above

BIMTECH Noida

75 and above

65 and above

55 and above

50 and above

50 and above

TAPMI Manipal

85 and above

75 and above

60 and above

50 and above

50 and above

FORE School of Management

85 and above

75 and above

60 and above

50 and above

50 and above

GIM Goa

80 and above

70 and above

60 and above

50 and above

50 and above

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management

85 and above

75 and above

60 and above

50 and above

50 and above

 

FOR 2021

Institute

General

NC-OBC

SC

PwD

ST

XLRI Jamshedpur

95 and above

90 and above

75 and above

65 and above

65 and above

XIM Bhubaneswar

90 and above

80 and above

60 and above

50 and above

50 and above

IMT Ghaziabad

90 and above

80 and above

70 and above

60 and above

60 and above

BIMTECH Noida

75 and above

65 and above

55 and above

50 and above

50 and above

TAPMI Manipal

85 and above

75 and above

60 and above

50 and above

50 and above

FORE School of Management

85 and above

75 and above

60 and above

50 and above

50 and above

GIM Goa

80 and above

70 and above

60 and above

50 and above

50 and above

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management

85 and above

75 and above

60 and above

50 and above

50 and above

 

 

Expected cut-off for 2024

Institute

XAT Marks

Percentile cut-off

SPJIMR-Mumbai

32.5-34.5

93.50-95

IMT-Ghaziabad

30.5-32

90-92

GIM-Goa

27.5-30.5

85-90

TAPMI-Manipal

26-27.5

80-85

IRMA-Anand

26-27.5

80-85

MICA-Ahmedabad

26-27.5

80-85

Great Lakes Institute of Management

26-27.5

80-85

LIBA-Chennai

26-27.5

80-85

KJ Somaiya-Mumbai

27.5-30.5

85-90

 

 

Note: The XAT 2024 Exam information presented above, including the exam dates, registration process, eligibility requirements, exam pattern, syllabus, and cut-off scores, is based on statistics and analysis. Candidates are recommended to refer to the official XAT 2024 Exam notification and visit the official website on a regular basis for the most recent changes and notifications regarding the exam. For precise information and competent direction, it is best to rely on official sources

 

Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is XAT?

Top Answer By Searchyourcollege Team on 29 May 2024

XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a national level entrance exam conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur on behalf of Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI). It is accepted by over 150 B-schools in India.

2. What are the eligibility criteria for XAT ?

Top Answer By Searchyourcollege Team on 29 May 2024

To be eligible for XAT, candidates must have a Bachelors degree in any discipline from a recognized university. There is no specific minimum percentage requirement in this exam. Final year students can also apply for this.

3. What is the XAT exam pattern ?

Top Answer By Searchyourcollege Team on 29 May 2024

XAT consists of four sections: English Language & Logical Reasoning, Mathematics, General Awareness, and Essay Writing. The duration of the exam is 180 minutes (3 hours). The exam also has a negative marking scheme.

4. How can I register for XAT?

Top Answer By Searchyourcollege Team on 29 May 2024

Candidates can register for XAT online on the official website of XLRI. The registration process involves providing personal details, educational qualifications, and other relevant information, and paying the applicable registration fee.

5. Can I choose to send my XAT scores to specific B-schools ?

Top Answer By Searchyourcollege Team on 29 May 2024

Yes, candidates can choose to send their XAT scores to the B-schools of their choice at the time of registration or later by logging in to their XAT profile. This can be done for up to 5 B-schools without any additional fee.

6. Is there any Essay Writing section in XAT ?

Top Answer By Searchyourcollege Team on 29 May 2024

Yes, XAT has an Essay Writing section where candidates are required to write an essay on a given topic within a specified time limit. The essay is an important component of the XAT score and is evaluated by B-schools during the selection process.

7. Is there any negative marking in XAT exam ?

Top Answer By Searchyourcollege Team on 29 May 2024

Yes, XAT has a negative marking scheme. Each wrong answer attracts a penalty of 0.25 marks. However, there is no negative marking for unattempted questions beyond a certain limit.

8. What is the scoring pattern of XAT ?

Top Answer By Searchyourcollege Team on 29 May 2024

XAT follows a complex scoring pattern with different marks allotted to different sections. The overall percentile is calculated based on the candidates performance in all sections, including the essay writing section.

9. Can I retake the XAT exam if I am not satisfied with my score ?

Top Answer By Searchyourcollege Team on 29 May 2024

No, candidates are not allowed to retake XAT in the same year. However, they can appear for XAT in subsequent years if they wish to improve their score.

10. How can I prepare for XAT ?

Top Answer By Searchyourcollege Team on 29 May 2024

Candidates can prepare for XAT by practicing with previous years question papers, taking mock tests, and referring to standard study materials. They should also focus on improving their English language skills, logical reasoning, mathematics, and general awareness.

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