Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)

What is XAT ?

The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is an MBA entrance exam at the national level, which is administered by the Xavier Labour Relation Institute (XLRI), based in Jamshedpur, India. XLRI has been conducting XAT for more than 70 years in order to select candidates into its management programs. XAT is one of the most difficult entrance exams and is accepted by 11 XAMI member institutes, 83 associate institutes, and over 600 B-schools in India.



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XAT Eligibility Criteria 2025


  • Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree of three years duration, or equivalent, in any discipline from a recognized university. 


  • Students who are in their final year of bachelor’s degree, or awaiting results, are also eligible for XAT.


  • There are no minimum marks required in graduation criteria for XAT exam. Candidate should have minimum passing marks in the degree programme.


  • Working professionals and applicants with professional degrees (CA/CS) can also apply for it.


  • There are no age limits in XAT 2026. Fresh graduates, either working can apply for it.



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XAT Exam Pattern 2025

   The XAT exam is of moderate difficulty, like other competitive exams, and it was paper-based until 2017, though it switched to computer-based testing in     2018. The total time for the exam is 180 minutes which is divided up into four sections:

Section Duration Question
Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning
170 Minutes
26
Decision Making
170 Minutes
21
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
170 Minutes
28
General Knowledge
10 Minutes
20
Total
180 Minutes
95

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Syllabus Overview XAT 2025

XAT does not have a prescribed syllabus. Candidates should prepare for the examinations according to previous year papers and exam pattern. The   overall structure exams reasoning, data analysis & interpretation, mathematics, decision-making, and general awareness. Below are important points for     XAT’s syllabus:

 

    • Quantitative ability is focused on arithmetic, geometry, and primarily algebra.
    • Verbal and Logical ability assesses the candidates on critical reasoning, reading comprehensions, sentence corrections, etc. 
    • The Decision-making section assesses candidates through ethical dilemmas, managerial issues, or situational questions. To the best of my knowledge, there is no other exam that includes a similar section.
    • The GK section reviews static GK and current affairs in economics, polity, etc.

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Registration Process XAT 2025

  • Log in to the XAT 2026 website xatonline.in. 
  • Click on “New Registration” and fill in the appropriate details. A unique XAT ID and registration link will be emailed to you for verification. 
  • Verify your XAT registration by clicking the link. 
  • Go back to XAT 2026 homepage and then click login. 
  • Enter email id and password to access the application form. 
  • Fill in all of the mandatory fields in the XAT 2026 application form. 
  • Double check all information you have completed before clicking the submit button. 
  • XAT 2026 registration fee is INR 2,200 and can be paid by credit card, debit card, UPI or net banking. 
  • If a candidate selects XLRI as a preferred choice of college, they will have to pay an additional fee of INR 200.

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Top Ranked Colleges for Accepting XAT

  • GIBS Business School
  • CMS Business School
  • S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • ICFAI Business School
  • Jagdish Sheth School of Management

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Frequently Asked Questions for XAT 2025

A: XAT scores will be valid in for one year only.

A: The XAT registration fee is Rs. 2200 and an extra Rs. 200 for every XLRI program.

A: For XLRI, 96 percentile is good and for other colleges, 90+ percentile is fine.

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