August 24, 2024
Overview: XLRI conducts online Xavier's Aptitude Test (XAT) in the month of January every year. For XAT admission form, you can apply for multiple programs for which you will have to go through multiple Group discussions and/or interviews.
In this blog we will be looking into the details of XAT exam like the XAT admission form, exam date and eligibility criteria for 2025.
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Following are the expected exam dates for XAT exam 2025:
XAT Criteria- Exam Registration Start Date | Mid July 2024 |
XAT Admission Criteria- Exam Registration Last Date | November 2024 |
XAT Criteria- Admit Card 2025 Download | From December 2024 onwards |
XAT Exam Date | First or second week of January 2025 |
XAT Exam Result 2025 | Last week of January 2025 |
XAT Score Card 2025 | Download between January 31 and March 31, 2025. |
XLRI Personal Interview | March- April 2025 |
Check: CAT Exam Eligibility
Following is the detail of XAT process for PGDM programs offered by XLRI.
Following are the expected exam admission dates for XAT 2025:
XAT Registration Start Date | Mid July 2024 |
XAT Registration Last Date | November 2024 |
XAT Admit Card 2025 Download | from December 2024 onwards |
XAT Exam Date | First or second week of January 2025 |
XAT Shortlist for Interview | Third week of January 2025 |
XAT Interviews | Mid-February- Mid March 2025 |
XAT Offers and Waitlist | April 2025 |
Academic Session Begins | Mid-June 2025 |
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XAT Registration Start Date | July First Week, 2024 |
XAT Registration Last Date (through XAT) | November Last Week 2024 |
XAT Registration Last Date (through GMAT/GRE) | December Last Week, 2024 |
XAT Admit Card 2025 Download | December 2024 Last Week |
XAT Exam Date | Second week of January 2025 |
XAT Shortlist for Interview | Third week of January 2025 |
XAT Interviews | First Week of February 2025 |
XAT Offers and Waitlist | Second Week of February 2025 |
Academic Session Begins | April 2025 |
The XAT exam date and the notification for 2025 will be released by XLRI (Xavier School of Management) with its XAT admission criteria for PGDM courses in India.
Here are the steps you need to follow to qualify for admission:
Check: XAT Exam Pattern for 2025
XAT Exam Date for XLRI Registration | Mid July 2024 |
XAT Exam Date for Ending Registration | Nov-24 |
XAT Exam Date for Admit Card 2025 Download | From December 2024 onwards |
XAT Exam Date | First or second week of January 2025 |
XAT Exam Date Result 2024 | Last week of January 2025 |
XAT Score Card 2024 | Download between January 31 and March 31, 2024. |
XLRI Personal Interview | March- April 2025 |
XAT 2024 Conduction Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
XAT 2024 Duration (Expected) | 3 hours 30 minutes (2:00 PM to 5:30 PM) |
XAT Exam Pattern (Expected) |
Part 1: Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning (VA & LR); Decision Making (DM); Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (QA & DI) |
XAT exam 2024 Number of Question | 101 |
XAT exam 2024 Marking Scheme | +1/-0.25 Note: After 8 unanswered questions, -0.1 marks for every unanswered question. However, there is no negative marking for GK & Essay sections which are evaluated separately after shortlisting |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CAT preparation enough for XAT, or do I need separate study materials and strategies for both exams?
How similar are the CAT and XAT syllabus?
Should I prioritize CAT preparation and then focus on XAT, or can I prepare for both simultaneously?
Can I use CAT study materials for XAT preparation?
Is General Knowledge important for XAT, and can I use CAT GK preparation for XAT?
How many mock tests should I take for CAT and XAT preparation, and what's their significance?