XAT - Exam Pattern
Xavier Aptitude Test
Form Date: 10 Aug - 11 Dec 2027 (Tentative)
Online Mode
Form Date: 10 Aug - 11 Dec 2027
XAT 2027 Exam Pattern : Verbal & Logical Ability, General Knowledge
Updated On - September 13 2026 by Abhinandan Singh
XAT 2024 Exam Pattern is released by XLRI Jamshedpur. XAT is a national-level management entrance exam conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur. It is recognized by various MBA and PGDM programs, including XLRI and other XAMI member colleges, along with more than 160 B-schools across the country.
XAT 2024 Exam Pattern
The XAT 2024 exam will be conducted in two parts:
- Part 1: This part will consist of four sections: Verbal and Logical Ability (VA and LR), Decision Making (DM), Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation (QA and DI), and General Knowledge (GK). The questions in this part will be in multiple-choice format (MCQ).
- Part 2: This part will consist of one section: Analytical Essay Writing (AEW). The question in this part will be a descriptive essay.
Part 1 will be for a duration of 175 minutes, and Part 2 will be for a duration of 30 minutes. There will be a 5-minute break between the two parts.
Part 1 will have a total of 104 questions. The number of questions and marks for each section are as follows:
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal and Logical Ability (VA and LR) | 28 | 1 | 28 |
| Decision Making (DM) | 22 | 1 | 22 |
| Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation (QA and DI) | 28 | 1 | 28 |
| General Knowledge (GK) | 25 | 0.4 | 10 |
Form Start Date:
10 Aug 2027
Form End Date:
11 Dec 2027
The forms will open on 10 Aug 2027
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Examination Date (Online):
08 Jan 2023
Application Fees:
₹ 2,000
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