The XAT 2022 exam notification has been released. The XAT 2022 exam will be conducted on Sunday, 2nd January 2022, and the exam duration will be three hours. Registration for XAT 2022 have begun on August 10th, 2021 and will end on November 30th, 2021. Here are the important dates to remember and answers to FAQs about the XAT 2022 examination.
XAT 2022 Exam Notification - Important Dates To Remember
- XAT Registration Fee (without late fee) – Rs. 1800.
- Candidates interested in XLRI programs need to pay an additional fee of Rs. 300 each.
- Indian candidates can apply through GMAT/GRE for Ex-PGDM whereas an NRI/Foreign national can apply through GMAT for all the programs. GRE scores are only valid for EX-PGDM.
- Fee for Indian Candidates applying for Ex-PGDM through GMAT/GRE– Rs. 2500.
- Fee for NRI/Foreign Candidates applying for one or more programs through GMAT– Rs. 5000.
| Event |
Date |
| XAT 2022 Registration Begins |
August 10th, 2021 |
| XAT 2022 Registration Ends |
November 30th, 2021 |
| XAT 2022 Admit Card Download |
December 20th, 2021 |
| XAT 2022 Exam Delivery Date |
January 2nd, 2022 |
Read Next → How To Crack CAT 2021 - Preparation Hacks From CAT Experts
XAT 2022 Exam Notification - Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the duration of the XAT 2022 exam?
The duration of the XAT 2022 exam will be three hours. The exam will be conducted from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Sunday, 2nd January 2022. The XAT 2022 exam results will be released three weeks after the XAT exam is conducted.
- Will there be any sectional time limits?
There will only be overall time limits and no sectional time limits. In XAT 2021, a total of 165 minutes were allotted to attempt three sections - Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making, and Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation. An additional 15 minutes were allotted for the General Awareness section.
- Will candidates get access to an onscreen calculator?
No on-screen calculators will be provided.
- Will XAT 2022 have negative marking for incorrect answers?
Yes. In XAT 2021, there was a negative marking of -0.25 marks for Part-I. There was a penalty of -0.1 marks for every unattempted question after 8 unattempted questions. This scoring pattern is likely to be repeated for XAT 2022.
- Can candidates choose any section to begin with? Can candidates switch between sections?
Yes, candidates can choose any section to begin with. Candidates can also switch between sections freely.
- What is the eligibility criteria for taking the XAT 2022 exam?
Recognized Bachelor’s Degree of minimum three years duration or equivalent in any discipline. Those completing their final examination by June 10, 2022 may also apply. All Indian candidates must appear for XAT 2022. However, NRI and Foreign candidates may apply through GMAT score.
- Is internship/articleship/professional experience before graduation counted as work experience?
No.
- How do I apply for the BM program at XLRI Delhi campus?
A candidate can apply to XLRI Delhi BM Programme by clicking on BM programme and giving the preference as Delhi. There is no extra fee charged .
XAT 2021 Paper Pattern
Note - The XAT 2021 official paper can be downloaded here.
| Section |
No. of Questions |
Marks per question |
Total marks |
| PART – I (165 minutes) No Sectional Timing Within Part 1 |
| Verbal and Logical Ability |
26 |
1 |
26 |
| Decision Making |
21 |
1 |
21 |
| Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation |
28 |
1 |
28 |
| Total |
75 |
|
75 |
| PART – II (15 minutes) No Negative Marks |
| General Awareness |
25 |
1 |
25 |
Read Next → XAT 2021 Analysis And Predicted Cut-Offs By TIME, IMS And Career Launcher
XAT 2022 - Exam Tips From XAT Toppers & XLRI Students
How To Crack XAT 2021 | Key Tips & Strategies From XAT 99.96%iler - Utkarsh Motwani, XLRI Jamshedpur
Meet Utkarsh Motwani, who scored 99.96%ile in XAT 2019. Since he scored a 98%ile in CAT 2019, he knew he wouldn’t be getting into one of his dream b schools, and so shifted focus on XAT. In this video, he talks about preparing for both CAT and XAT, and how the two exams are similar yet very different. If you’re someone who’s begun prep for CAT/XAT 2020, this video is a must watch for you!
How I Scored 99.08%ile In My 2nd XAT Attempt - Shreyansh Tyagi, XLRI Jamshedpur
Students tend to take XAT lightly after appearing for CAT. Why is that? What exactly is the difference between the two exams? How do you prepare for either of them? Is there anything different about preparing for XAT? Get tips and tricks to prepare for XAT in this video, featuring Shreyansh Tyagi, a chemical engineer who scored a 99%ile in XAT on his second attempt.
How A Commerce Grad Cracked XAT, XLRI Ft. Sanishtha Bhatia, XAT 99.84 Percentiler
Sanishtha Bhatia is a fresher who studied a unique course - a B.Sc in Finance. This involved learning the core finance subjects. But she realised by the time her 3rd year arrived that she wanted to pursue a different career. A core finance career was not something she wanted to truly pursue. Hence started her MBA preparation. CAT didn't go really well for Sanishtha. Having checked her raw scores, she knew that it would be tough to make it the top b-schools in India. Which is why Sanishtha decided to give complete focus to XAT. She managed to score a strong 99.84%ile in XAT 2020 and managed to make it to XLRI Jamshedpur. Find out how she managed to ace the XAT in this video.
Read Next → How To Crack XAT - 10 Strategies By 10 Toppers