XAT Exam Pattern And Syllabus
XAT Exam Pattern
The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) takes place annually in the early days of January. XAT 2022 consists of 2 sections:
- Section-1
- Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation,
- Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning, and
- Decision Making & Analytical Reasoning.
- Section-2
- General Knowledge.
XAT Exam Pattern |
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Section | Number of Questions | Time Alloted |
Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning (Section 1) | 26 | 2 hours 45 minutes |
Decision Making (Section 1) | 21 | |
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation (Section 1) |
27 | |
General Knowledge (Section 2) | 25 | 15 minutes |
Total | 99 | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
Each question in section 1 carried 1 mark and had -0.25 marks for every incorrect answer. There was no negative marking in section 2. The penalty for unattempted questions doubled from last year, going to -0.10 marks from -0.05 marks.
XAT 2021 Syllabus
Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning | Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation | Decision Making & Analytical Reasoning |
1. Reading Comprehension | 1. Trigonometry | 1. Case Study based decision-making |
2. Sentence Completion | 2. Time, Speed & Distance | 2. Table based decision-making |
3. Sentence Rearrangement | 3. Profit & Loss | 3. QA based decision-making |
4. Grammar and Vocabulary | 4. Geometry | 4. Ethical Dilemma |
5. Critical Reasoning | 5. Number Systems | 5. Analytical Reasoning based on QA |
6. Probability | ||
7. Data Sufficiency | ||
8. Averages, Mixtures & Alligations | ||
9. Tables | ||
10. Pie Charts | ||
11. Bar Graphs | ||
12. Line Graphs |
General Knowledge |
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1. Capitals, Countries, Currencies |
2. Science, Technological Development |
3. Economics, Trade Relations, Trade Practices |
4. Current Affairs |
5. History |
Overall, the syllabus for XAT remains similar to other competitive MBA exams such as CAT, SNAP, IIFT and NMAT. Ideal preparation time can be anything between 6-8 months.