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The new XAT 2025 Exam notification states the changes in the paper pattern. This year XLRI will conduct the XAT 2025 exam on January 5, 2024, in a 180-minute format. The major change in the exam is the removal of the Essay Question from Part 2.  We have summarized all the major changes below.

Question Distribution for XAT 2025 Exam: 

Sections Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VA & LR) Decision Making (DM) Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (QA & DI) General Knowledge (GK)
Duration 170 Mins 170 Mins 170 Mins 10 Mins
Number of Questions About 26 About 21 About 28 About 20
Question Types Critical & Analytical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension (including poems & passages), Vocabulary, basic English Grammar, and other related exercises such as Para Jumbles and Cloze Tests. The DM section will present scenarios drawn from both personal and professional lives. Candidates will be required to apply critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and prioritization to make informed decisions. The questions in the QA section are primarily formulated around 10th-standard Mathematics. Notably, the emphasis is on application-oriented problems. The questions on DI are about clear interpretation, summarization, and insightful analysis of the data. Static GK-  08 questions 

Current Affairs- 12 questions

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Key Takeaways for the XAT 2025 Exam:

These changes are part of the ongoing efforts to streamline the examination process by XLRI and enhance the evaluative components that align more closely with the core competencies required for management education and leadership. XAT Registrations Open: Check Exam Pattern, Fees, Eligibility Criteria, and More!

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Q1. When is the last date to apply for XAT 2025? The last date to apply for the XAT 2025 exam is November 30, 2024. Q2. What is the pattern of the XAT 2025 Exam? According to the latest pattern, XAT 2025 will have 4 sections. In Part 1- Verbal Ability, QADI, and DM, and Part 2- GK. Q3. What is the form fee for the XAT exam? To apply for XAT you need to pay Rs 2200 for the exam and Rs. 200 additional per course for applying to XLRI courses. Read More CAT Quantitative Aptitude Topic-Wise Weightage Analysis 2021-2023 Top IIMs in India 2024: Check Ranking, Courses, Placement, Fees, Seats CAT 2024 DILR Analysis: CAT Previous Year Paper 2023-2021 CAT VARC Previous Year Question Analysis 2024-2021