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XAT Exam Pattern 2025 (Revised): Marking Scheme, Exam Duration, Question Types

XLRI Jamshedpur prescribes the revised XAT exam pattern. XAT is conducted in computer-based mode and consists of multiple choice questions based on verbal and logical ability, data interpretation, maths, decision making and general knowledge.

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XAT Exam Pattern 2025

XAT Exam Pattern 2025

XAT Exam Pattern 2025: Xavier School of Management (XLRI), Jamshedpur has prescribed the revised XAT exam pattern. XAT is a Computer-based Test consisting of three sections: a) Verbal and Logical Ability, Data Interpretation and Quantitative Ability, and Decision-Making b) Mock Keyboard Testing c) General Awareness and Essay Writing. 

The duration of the XAT exam has been revised from 210 minutes to 180 minutes. The total number of XAT GK questions has been reduced from 25 to 20. There is only an overall time limit for the exam and no sectional time limits. The exam mainly comprises multiple choice questions and the number of questions are reduced to 95.

XAT 2025 is scheduled to take place on January 5, 2025 (tentative). Candidates are advised to check the XAT exam pattern before appearing for the exam. The exam pattern consists of the exam duration, number of questions and type of questions, marking scheme, and other details which help students to prepare for the exam in an informed manner. 

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XAT Syllabus 2025 XAT Preparation

XAT Exam Pattern 2025

The XAT exam pattern mentions the sections in the exam, exam mode, exam duration, number of questions and marking scheme. 

XAT 2025 Particulars

Exam Structure Details

Sections

Part 1 (Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation)

Part 2 - General Knowledge

Exam Mode

Computer-Based Test

Exam Duration

180 Minutes (Part 1 - 170 Minutes, Part 2 - 10 Minutes)

Number of Questions

95

Marking Scheme

  • 1 Mark for Correct Answer
  • 0.25 negative marking for Incorrect Answer

XAT Exam Pattern 2025: Section-wise Question Distribution

The section wise distribution of questions and marking scheme in the XAT exam is as follows:

Sections in XAT Exam

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Decision Making

21

21

Verbal and Logical Ability

26

26

Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation

28

28

General Knowledge

20

20

XAT Revised Exam Pattern 2025

XLRI Jamshedpur has made some revisions to the XAT exam pattern 2025. From this year, Analytical Essay Writing (AEW) will be conducted during the Group Discussion and Personal Interview round. Till last year, it was being conducted along with the Computer Based Test examination. The detailed changes in the pattern of XAT exam are as follows: 

  • XAT 2025 Exam time duration reduced to 3 hours from 3 hours 30 minutes last year
  • The total number of XAT questions reduced to 95 from 105
  • The total number of XAT GK Questions reduced to 20 from earlier 25
  • The time duration of the GK section reduced to 10 minutes.
  • XLRI to Conduct Essay Writing Test during GD-PI Round

XAT Exam Pattern 2025: Marking Scheme

Candidates can check the XAT marking scheme from the table given below. 

  • 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer. 
  • There is a negative marking of 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer. 
  • If there are more than 8 unattempted questions, 0.10 mark will be deducted for each unanswered question. 
  • Scores of General Knowledge section is only for final selection and not for shortlisting candidates for GD/Interview. 

XAT Syllabus 2025

XAT Exam Component

Syllabus

Verbal and Logical Ability

Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Analogy, Critical Reasoning etc.

Decision Making

Premises, Assumptions, Conclusions, Situational Analysis etc.

Data Interpretation and Quantitative Ability

Geometry, Algebra, Arithmetic, Mensuration, Bar Diagrams, Tables, Pie Charts etc.

General Knowledge

Politics, Government, Constitution of India, Science, Business, Prize and Award, Sports, Static GK

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who releases the XAT exam pattern ?

XLRI Jamshedpur releases the XAT exam pattern. 

What is the mode of the XAT exam?

The XAT exam is a Computer-Based Test (CBT). 

 

 How many sections are there in the XAT exam ?

The XAT exam consists of three sections : a) verbal and logical ability, decision making, quantitative aptitude and data interpretation b) mock keyboard testing and c) general awareness and essay writing. 

What is the marking scheme of the XAT exam ?

Candidates get 1 mark for each correct answer, and 0.25 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. If there are more than 8 unanswered questions, 0.10 mark will be deducted for each unanswered question. 

What is the exam duration of XAT exam ?

The XAT exam duration is 3 hours 30 minutes.

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