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.

Abhishek AroraUpdated on : Aug 26 2024 14:57 IST

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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

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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

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.