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XAT 2027
Xavier Aptitude Test
Exam date
3 Jan 2027
In 8 months
Registration ends
5 Dec 2026
In 7 months
Result
22 Jan 2027
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Colleges accepting XAT
Quick facts
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
Application fees
₹2,200 (all categories); XLRI program add-on ₹200
Admit card
26 Dec 2026
Registration opens
20 Jul 2026
Accepted by
XLRI + 160+ XAT-accepting B-schools
Exam pattern
Format
Computer-Based — MCQ + Essay
Total questions
100
Duration
3 hours 10 minutes
Total marks
100
Marking scheme
+1 for correct, −0.25 for wrong; −0.10 for unattempted beyond 8
Syllabus
5 sections — full topic breakdown below.
Verbal & Logical Ability
26 questions
Reading Comprehension
Critical Reasoning
Para Jumbles
Vocabulary in Context
Grammar
Decision Making (XAT-unique)
21 questions
Ethical Dilemmas
Business / Managerial Cases
Stakeholder Analysis
Conflict Resolution
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
28 questions
Arithmetic
Algebra
Geometry
Modern Math
DI sets
General Knowledge
25 questions (no negative marking)
Current Affairs
Business / Economy
History
Geography
Polity
Awards
Books & Authors
Essay Writing
1 essay (qualitative — used in interviews)
Abstract topic — analytical writing
Important notes
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Decision Making is unique to XAT — practice from past papers.
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GK section has no negative marking but isn't counted in initial percentile.
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Conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur — accepted by 250+ B-schools.