XAT 2024 will be conducted on January 7, 2024. XLRI opened the XAT 2024 registration window on July 15, 2023. The last date to apply for XAT 2024 is November 30, 2023. The admit card for the exam will be available for download from December 20, 2023 onwards.
Candidates who hold a Bachelor’s Degree of 3 years duration in any discipline are eligible to take the XAT 2024 exam. Applicants who will complete their final examination of graduation by June 10, 2024, are also eligible to appear for the exam. XAT aspirants are advised the check the XAT eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.
Xavier Aptitude Test is a national-level entrance examination, whose scores are accepted by over 160 institutes for admission to postgraduate management programs. Students must know the detailed XAT syllabus to get an idea of the types of questions asked in the examination. The XAT exam consists of subjects such as verbal and logical ability, decision-making ability, data interpretation and quantitative ability, and general awareness.
XAT 2024
XAT is a Computer-Based Test consisting of multiple-choice questions and an essay writing question. The number of questions in the exam varies between 100 - 105. The XAT 2024 exam duration is 3 hours 30 minutes, which is, from 2 pm to 5:30 pm. The XAT question paper is divided into 3 sections: a) Decision Making, Verbal and Logical Ability, Data Interpretation, and Quantitative Ability b) mock keyboard testing session c) general awareness and essay writing.
There is a negative marking of 0.25 mark in the XAT exam. Every correct answer is awarded with 1 mark. In case there are more than 8 unattempted questions, there will be a deduction of 0.10 mark for each unanswered question.
XAT 2024: Important Dates
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Exam Stage
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Date
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Application Form Release Date
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July 15, 2023
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Last Date to Submit Application Form
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November 30, 2023
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Admit Card Release Date
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December 20, 2023
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XAT Exam Date
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January 7, 2024
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Shortlist for Interview
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3rd week of January
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Interviews
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From Mid-February to Mid-March
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Offers and Waitlist
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April 2024
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Beginning of Academic Session
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Mid-June 2024
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XAT Registration 2024
The XAT registration fee is INR 2000. The additional fee for each of the XLRI programmes is INR 200. Candidates need to register using their mobile number and email address, fill the application form and pay the registration fee. Check the steps to apply for XAT 2024 given below :
Step 1: Candidates need to visit the official website of XAT and register as a new user by filling in the following details :
- Name
- Email Address
- Mobile Number
Step 2: Candidates will receive their XAT ID and password on their registered mobile number and email address
Step 3: Candidates need to fill in the online application form with academic and work experience details, programme and test city preferences, and upload their photograph, signature, and ID proof in the application form
Step 4: Pay the XAT registration fee after completing the application form
XAT Admit Card 2024
XAT 2024 admit card will be released on December 20, 2023. Candidates can download the admit card from the official website of XAT by logging in with their User ID and password. Examinees can refer to the steps given below to access the XAT admit card :
Step 1: Candidates are required to visit the official website of XAT
Step 2: Enter User ID and password
Step 3: Candidates are required to click on the tab that specifies - ‘Download Admit Card’
Step 4: The admit card can be downloaded in PDF format
The XAT admit card mentions the following details :
- Name of Candidate
- XAT ID
- Exam Date
- Exam Timing
- Reporting Time and Gate Closure
- Date of Birth
- Duration of Exam
- Exam centre address and test city
- Photograph and Signature of Candidate
- Exam Day Instructions
XAT Exam Pattern 2024
Candidates can check the XAT exam pattern from the table given below.
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XAT 2024 Particulars
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Exam Structure Details
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Sections
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3 sections :
Section 1
- Verbal and Logical Ability
- Data Interpretation and Quantitative Ability
Section 2
- Mock Keyboard Testing
Section 3
- General Awareness
- Essay Writing
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Exam Mode
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Computer-Based Test
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Exam Duration
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Questions
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100 - 105
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Marking Scheme
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- 1 Mark for Correct Answer
- 0.25 negative marking for Incorrect Answer
- After 8 unattempted answers, - 0.10 mark for each unanswered question
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XAT Result 2024
XAT 2024 results will be declared in the third week of January 2024. Candidates can download their XAT scorecard through the steps given below:
Step 1: Candidates have to visit the official website of XAT
Step 2: Examinees are required to log in using their registered ID and password
Step 3: Click on the tab that mentions - ‘XAT scorecard’
Step 4: Candidates can download the XAT score card in PDF format
After the results are declared, the admission process takes place through the following 3 steps :
- Shortlisting: Candidates who clear the XAT cutoff are shortlisted for further rounds.
- Group Discussion(GD) and Interview: Shortlisted candidates are required to appear for the Group Discussion and Interview rounds.
- Final Selection: Candidates qualify for admission based on their XAT scores, performance in GD and interview, work experience, academic background, and extracurricular achievements.
