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Exam Pattern

XAT Examination is divided into four sections namely – 

  • Verbal and Logical Ability
  • Decision Making
  • General Knowledge
  • Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation 

Given below the XAT exam pattern:-

Sections Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making, General Knowledge, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
Duration of exam Total 3 hours (180 minutes)
Total number of questions 100 Questions
Section-wise number of questions  Verbal and Logical Ability - 26 questions
 Decision Making - 21 questions
 General Knowledge - 25 questions
 Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation - 28 questions
Total marks 100 Marks
Language of question paper English Language
Type of questions MCQs
Marking Scheme Candidates will get +1 marks for every correct answer
0.25 marks will deducted for every wrong answer 
0.10 marks will deducted for more than 8 un-attempted questions
There will be no negative marking in the GK (General Knowledge) section only

FAQ

Ques. How many times XAT examination was conducted in a year?
Ans.
XAT examination was conducted once in a year.

 

Ques. When will XAT exam result be declared?
Ans.
XAT exam result will be declared in the last week of January.

 

Ques. Can I pay XAT exam application fee through offline mode?
Ans.
Yes, you can pay XAT exam application fee in offline mode via two ways that are given below:-

  • Through Cash – XAT Exam Fee can be paid through the nearest branch of IDBI bank by taking a print out of the XAT Pay-In-Slip.
  • DD (Demand Draft) – you just have to send a DD in favor of given address:-

The Chairperson Admission,
XLRI - Xavier School of Management,
Circuit House Area (East),
Jamshedpur – 831001

Ques. What is the XAT exam registration fee for Indian students applying for GMP via GMAT?
Ans.
Indian students who want to apply for GMP via GMAT has to pay XAT exam registration fee of INR 2500/- .

 

Ques. How many times I can apply for XAT exam?
Ans.
There is no restriction on number of attempts for XAT exam. You can apply any number of times, year on year.

 

Ques. Is there any negative marking in XAT exam?
Ans.
Negative marking scheme for the XAT exam is given below:-

  • -0.25 marks will deducted for every wrong answer 
  • -0.10 marks will deducted for more than 8 un attempted questions
  • There is no negative marking in GK (General Knowledge) section only

Ques. From where I can get register for XAT exam?
Ans.
Go to this link and register for XAT exam - https://xatonline.in/ 

 

Ques. What are the late fee charges for XAT exam registration?
Ans.
Students who are applying after the end date then they have to pay XAT exam registration late fee of INR 2050/-.

 

Ques. How many questions will come in XAT exam section wise?
Ans.
There are total 100 questions in XAT paper:-

  • Verbal and Logical Ability - 26 questions
  • Decision Making - 21 questions
  • General Knowledge - 25 questions
  • Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation - 28 questions

Ques. Is there any correction facility available in XAT application form?
Ans.
No, there is no correction facility available in XAT application form. You must re-check all the details before submitting the form.

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