XAT 2024 Exam: Pattern, Percentiles, & XAT Top MBA Colleges | InsideIIM

The CAT 2023 response sheet released yesterday has generated anticipation among aspirants. If you've taken the CAT 2023 exam, you can know your expected percentile using InsideIIM's percentile predictor tool. This tool provides valuable insights into your potential CAT percentile. However, if the results fall short of expectations, we recommend shifting focus to XAT 2024.  XLRI Jamshedpur is scheduled to administer the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2024 tentatively on Sunday, January 7, 2024. The examination will be conducted as a computer-based test, lasting for a duration of three hours and thirty minutes.  In addition to XLRI Jamshedpur and its Delhi NCR campus, over 150 MBA colleges will accept XAT scores for admission in 2024. The required percentile cutoff range for these colleges typically falls between 50 and 95+. The structure of the exam is expected to be similar to the previous year. XAT, organized by XLRI for the past several years, is one of the largest and compulsory entrance exams for admission into XLRI Jamshedpur and XLRI Delhi NCR. Various other esteemed MBA institutions such as XIMB, IMT, IMI, MICA, TAPMI, Great Lakes, and GIM Goa will also consider XAT scores for admission in 2024. It is worth considering these colleges and dedicating your efforts towards XAT 2024. If you couldn’t achieve your desired percentile in CAT 2023, now is the time to shift your focus towards achieving the coveted 99th percentile in XAT 2024. In this article, we will analyze the Score Vs percentile in the XAT examination for the past year.

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What is the XAT 2024 pattern? The XAT Scorecard does not provide the XAT Score itself, but instead presents the XAT Percentage and XAT Percentile. The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) consists of a total of 76 questions, which are used to calculate the percentile based on merit. These questions are divided into three sections. The three sections are Verbal & Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation.  In the XAT exam, there are a total of 102 questions, with 101 of them being in multiple-choice format and 1 question requiring a descriptive essay response. Out of these, the 25 questions in the General Knowledge (GK) section are not considered when calculating the XAT percentile. Here is the question distribution 

• 26 MCQs for Verbal and Logical Ability
• 22 MCQs for Decision Making
• 28 MCQs for Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation
• 25 MCQs for General Knowledge
• 1 Question for Essay Writing

Section Wise Questions Distribution and Marks

Section	Number of Questions	Marks Allotted	Maximum Marks
Verbal and Logical Ability	26	+1 for every correct answer -0.25 for every incorrect answer	26
Decision Making	22	+1 for every correct answer -0.25 for every incorrect answer	22
Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation	28	+1 for every correct answer -0.25 for every incorrect answer	28
General Knowledge	25	+1 for every correct answer -0.25 for every incorrect answer	25
Essay Writing	1	not used for evaluation of scores

What is the XAT exam Duration? XAT exam duration is 210 minutes- 175 minutes for Part 1 (DM, VALR, and QADI), 5 minutes for Part 2 (Mock Keyboard Testing), and 30 minutes for Part 3 (GK and Essay). There is no sectional time limit.

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XAT PERCENTILE What is the XAT Percentile? A percentile is a metric utilized to assess the proportion of students in the merit list who rank above or below a specific individual. For instance, achieving a 70 percentile on the XAT exam indicates that 70% of the test takers obtained lower scores than you. Consequently, candidates with a percentile of 70 or higher can be considered part of the top 30 % among all the test takers. Percentile Vs Marks Distribution (XAT 2023) (Overall)

Score	Percentile
43	99
42	98
40	97
37.5	95
35.5	93
32	90
30.5	88
26-28	80

VALR SECTION - Score VS Percentile

Score	Percentile
20	99.99
17	99.9
16	99.6
15	98
13	97
11	93
10	91.2703
9	88.56
8.5	82.07

Decision-Making Section - Score VS Percentile

Score	Percentile
15	99.9
14	99.6
13	99
12	98
11	97
10	93
9	90

QALR Section - Score VS Percentile

Score	Percentile
15	99.9
14	99.6
13	99
12	98
11	97
10	93
9	90

TOP MBA Colleges to Target Based on XAT Percentile Here are the MBA colleges to target based on the percentile range: If you have a percentile between 88 to 100

• XLRI Jamshedpur: Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur and Delhi NCR
• XIM University: Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar
• IMT Ghaziabad: Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad
• FORE New Delhi: FORE School of Management, New Delhi
• MICA Ahmedabad: MICA - The School of Ideas, Ahmedabad
• IMI New Delhi: International Management Institute, New Delhi
• TAPMI Manipal: T.A. Pai Management Institute, Manipal
• Great Lakes Chennai: Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
• IRMA Anand: Institute of Rural Management Anand
• GIM Goa: Goa Institute of Management

If you have a percentile between 75-85

• IFMR Graduate School of Business at KREA University (IFMR GSB)
• Welingkar Mumbai (Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai)
• Great Lakes Gurgaon (Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon)
• BIMTECH Greater Noida (Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida)
• BITS Pilani (Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani)
• BIM Trichy (Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Trichy)
• WE School Bangalore (Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Bangalore)
• IMI Bhubaneswar (International Management Institute, Bhubaneswar)
• IMI Kolkata (International Management Institute, Kolkata)
• IMT Nagpur (Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur)

Some Frequently Asked Questions Q: How difficult is it to clear XAT as compared to CAT? A: Both XAT and CAT exams are highly competitive and require rigorous preparation. The difficulty level of each exam can vary from year to year and is subjective. Q: What subjects does the XAT cover? A: The XAT exam includes four main sections and an essay: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Decision Making, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and Essay Writing. Q: How long is the validity of the XAT scorecard? A: The XAT scorecard remains valid for one year from the date of the result declaration. Candidates can use their XAT results for admission to the 2024-26 academic year. Q: What is the weightage of the General Knowledge (GK) section in XAT? A: The GK section in the XAT test consists of 25 questions, with each question carrying one mark. The score in this section is not used to calculate the final percentile.