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XAT 2023 Description
XAT 2023 is the latest edition of the Xavier Aptitude Test. It is an entrance examination conducted by XLRI – Xavier School of Management for admission to its two-year full-time MBA/PGDM programmes. The exam tests a candidate's ability, decision making, quantitative and qualitative skills as well as their overall aptitude. It judge their logical and critical thinking ability, their knowledge of contemporary issues and general knowledge in multiple areas.
XAT 2023 has a new accent that is more persuasive in nature. It focuses on the students’ ability to analyze situations and come up with solutions. Unlike other entrance exams, XAT 2023 does not just assess a student's knowledge. Also how well they can apply it to address problems in real-life scenarios. Candidates are evaluated through various parameters such as essay writing, data interpretation, problem-solving ability and communication skills. The exam will also test candidates on their understanding of current events related to business, politics, economics and international affairs.
The focus is to assess the candidate's attitude and approach towards social issues in order to gauge their commitment towards social responsibility and ethical practices. To prepare for XAT 2023, candidates must have a strong hold on current affairs as well as hone their problem-solving skills. They should be able to interpret data efficiently and effectively come up with solutions for given problems. Candidates should also practice essay writing and prepare for the different sections of the exam including Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation (QA & DI) and Decision Making & Analytical Reasoning (DM & AR). By taking on this new tonality, XAT 2023 provides candidates with an opportunity to showcase their aptitude and analytical skills which can help them stand out from the competition.
Table of Contents
XAT 2023 Table of Contents
- XAT 2023 Exam Date
- XAT 2023 Highlights
- XAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
- XAT 2023
- XAT 2023 Registration
- XAT 2023 Application Fee
- XAT 2023 Admit Card
- XAT Exam Centre
- XAT 2023 Syllabus
- XAT 2023 Mock Test
- XAT 2023 Answer Key
- XAT 2023 Exam Result
- XAT 2023 Cut Off
- XAT 2023 Counselling
- XAT 2023 FAQ
- XAT 2023 Seat Matrix
Exam Date
XAT 2023 Exam Date
XAT Exam Dates for all important upcoming session has been given below:
| Main Events | Important Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Releasing of official notification | August 2022 second week |
| XAT Registration Date | August 10, 2022 ( 12 Noon Onwards) |
| XAT Registration Last Date (Without Late Fee) | Last week of November 2021 |
| XAT Registration Last Date (With Late Fee) | November 30, 2022 (Till 12 midnight) |
| XAT Admit Card Release Date | December 20, 2022 |
| XAT Admit Card Last Date | January 8, 2023 |
| XAT Exam Date | January 8, 2023 (9.30 AM to 12.40 PM) |
| Declaration of XAT result | January 20, 2023 |
Exam Highlights
XAT 2023
| XAT Full form | Xavier Aptitude Test |
| XAT conducted Body | XLRI (Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur) |
| XAT Application Form | Online only |
| XAT Application Fee | INR 1800 (without late charges) |
| INR 2500 (Indian Candidates applying via GMP through GMAT) | |
| INR 5000 (NRI or Foreign Candidates applying for one or multiple programs via GMAT) | |
| XAT Exam Mode | Online Mode |
| Counseling | Yes |
| Courses Offered | MBA/PGDM/Executive Diploma |
| Acceptance Rate | <1% for XLRI Jamshedpur |
| Total Intake | 180 seats |
| Number of Attempts | No Restriction |
| XAT Official Website | online.in |
| Helpline |
022 61306224 helpdesk.xat2021@gmail.com |
Exam Eligibility Criteria
XAT 2023 Exam Eligibility Criteria
The general eligibility criteria of XAT 2023 for all XAMI member colleges and other B-schools accepting XAT 2023 score is as mentioned below:
1. Educational Qualifications
- Applicants must be holding a three-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university
- Applicants in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for XAT 2023 provided they can furnish their bachelor's degree certificate and mark sheet by the end of the admission year.
2. Age Limit
There is no upper age limit for XAT 2023 and applicants can apply irrespective of their age.
3. XAT Eligibility Criteria & XLRI Eligibility are the same
- It must be noted that the XAT exam eligibility 2023 and the XLRI admission eligibility 2023 are the same. On the pattern of XAT eligibility criteria 2023, XLRI also does not impose minimum marks restrictions in applying for the PGDM course.
- However, depending on the course pursued, the eligibility criteria for XLRI may vary but the basic eligibility criteria remain the same.
4. XAT 2023 Exam Eligibility for NRIs
- XAT eligibility criteria 2023 for domestic applicants require the applicants to appear in XAT 2023 for MBA/PGDM 2023-25 admissions
- XAT exam eligibility criteria for NRI and foreign applicants is that they can apply through their valid GMAT scores.
Exam Reservation
XAT 2023
There is no reservation policy in XAT Eligibility Criteria 2023 for any category.
Exam Registration
XAT 2022 Exam Registration
Candidates can fill XAT Application Form once released online. The last date for XAT Registration is the final week of November 2023.
- XAT registration fee is INR 1800 for Indian nationals. It can be paid via RuPay, Visa, Master Card / Maestro, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, Mobile Wallets.
- XAT registration fee for Indian Candidates applying via GMP through GMAT is INR 2500. NRI or Foreign Candidates applying for one or multiple programs via GMAT must pay INR 5000.
- Candidates can apply after XAT registration the last date by paying INR 2050.
XAT application form can be filled via the steps illustrated below:
- Visit the official website of XLRI Jamshedpur i.e. www.xatonline.in
- Now click on new candidate login for a new login and those who have already registered need to click on the “registered login” tab
- Click on the “Go to XAT application form” tab
- Fill XAT 2023 application form
- Enter work experience details
- Enter programme details
- Pay XAT 2023 application fee
- Download the payment receipt
Exam Application Fee
XAT 2023 Exam Application Fee
As per the official website, the XAT application fee is Rs 2,000 which can be paid by using a credit or debit card/net banking. It should be noted that there is no reservation in the XAT form fee for the applicants belonging to the reserved category.
Before filing the XAT 2023 registration form, applicants should check the XAT eligibility criteria. Those candidates who have completed their graduation in any discipline or are in the final year are eligible to apply for XAT 2023.
After the XAT 2023 application form window, XLRI will start an application correction window to edit the form. Read the full article by Gyaanarth to know all the details related to XAT registration 2023 like the XAT schedule, application fee, steps to fill XAT application form, etc.
Exam Admit Card
XAT 2023
XAT 2023 applicants must download the XAT 2023 Admit Card from the official site of XLRI. The XAT 2023 admit card will be available on the official site three weeks before the exam is to be held. If the applicants wish to download the XAT 2023 admit card, then they will have to log in with the password and view the XAT admit card to check the contents of the admit card. If there are no discrepancies found in the XAT 2023 admit card, then the candidates can download it.
XAT admit card for 2023 will be available for download on the official website in the December 20, 2022. Generally, it is released at least 3-4 weeks before the Exam. The official website for XAT admits card download is xat online.
XAT Admit Card will have details such as exam center, date, and timing of the exam, instructions for candidates, as well as the candidate’s registration details.
Steps to Download XAT 2023 Admit Card:
- Go to the XAT 2023 official website - xatonline.in.
- Then, find and click the tab “Login” at the top right corner of the XAT 2023 home page.
- Now, enter the valid XAT login credentials i.e. registered email ID and password.
- It will redirect you to the dashboard. From there, find and click the XAT admit card download link.
- Then, the XAT 2023 admit card will automatically download in pdf format.
- Take a printout of the XAT hall ticket for your future use.
Exam Center
XAT 2023 Exam Center
XLRI will release the exam centre cities along with the official notification. In order to capacitate thousands of XAT aspirants, almost all major cities in India have at least a test centre.
- In keeping with centres of the previous year, XAT 2023 is expected to be conducted in 72 cities across India.
- While filling the XAT Application Form, candidates can select up to 2 test centres that are convenient to them.
- The final allocated test centre will be mentioned on the Admit Card of the XAT Exam.
- The test centre can be changed when the form correction portal is live.
XAT 2023 Test Centres:
| Agra | Kannur |
| Ahmedabad | Kanpur |
| Aurangabad City (Maharashtra) | Kolkata |
| Allahabad | Kota |
| Ambala | Kottayam |
| Amravati | Kurnool |
| Amritsar | Kurukshetra |
| Bengaluru | Lucknow |
| Berhampur | Ludhiana |
| Bhatinda | Madurai |
| Bhilai Nagar | Mangalore |
| Bhopal | Mumbai |
| Bhubaneswar | Mysuru (Mysore) |
| Bokaro Steel City | Nagpur |
| Chandigarh/Mohali | Nashik |
| Chennai | Patna |
| Coimbatore | Pune |
| Cuttack | Raipur |
| Dehradun | Rajahmundry |
| Delhi-NCR | Ranchi |
| Dhanbad | Roorkee |
| Dibrugarh | Rourkela |
| Durgapur/Asansol | Sambalpur |
| Ernakulam | Siliguri |
| Gandhinagar | Surat |
| Goa | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Gorakhpur | Tiruchirappalli |
| Guwahati | Tirupathi |
| Gwalior | Tiruvallur |
| Hooghly | Udaipur |
| Hubballi(Hubli) | Udupi |
| Hyderabad | Vadodara |
| Indore | Varanasi |
| Jabalpur | Vijayawada |
| Jaipur | Visakhapatnam |
| Jammu | Warangal |
| Jamshedpur | Warangal |
| Shillong | Tejpur |
| Jorhat | Rajkot |
| Shillong | Naharlagun |
Exam Syllabus
XAT 2023 Exam Syllabus
A brief XAT 2023 Syllabus for each section has been mentioned in the table given below.
| Sections | Topics |
|---|---|
| Decision Making | Ethical Dilemma, Business Decision Making, Complex Arrangement, Caselets, Arrangement of data, Grouping, Assumptions, Premises, Conclusions |
| Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation | Arithmetic, Algebra, Mensuration, Number System, Geometry, Mensuration, Percentage, Surds and Indices, Bar Diagrams, Pie Charts, Tables, Data Interpretation. |
| Verbal and Logical Ability | Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Analogy, Para jumbles, Verbal reasoning, Critical Reasoning, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks |
| General Knowledge | Management, History, Important personalities, Science & Technology, Economy, Politics, Static GK, Sports, Prizes and Awards, World, Government, Constitution of India, etc |
XAT Syllabus 2023: Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation (QA & DI)
XAT Syllabus for Quant & DI is vast and covers almost all the topics of maths. Candidates need to give more attention and extra effort while preparing for this section. Topics covered are from that of the 10th standard syllabus.
Quantitative Ability:
XLRI has brought significant changes in this section. Numbers, Geometry, and Mensuration questions have become more prominent and around 50% of the Quant questions are based on these areas. Arithmetic, Venn diagrams, functions are other favorite topics on which questions are formed in XAT.
Data Interpretation:
Data tables, graphs, charts, bar diagrams, data analysis & comparison are the major topics for DI, and the questions are majorly asked in sets.
Note:
There is no percentage defined between the numbers of questions asked in the QA & DI section.
Important topics for XAT Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation (Quant & DI)
| Geometry | Mensuration – 2D and 3D |
| Probability | Algebra Functions |
| Profit and Loss | Speed & Distance |
| Quadratic Equations | Linear Equations |
| Logarithm | Surds and Indices |
| Statistics | Table |
| Trigonometry | Graphs |
| Arithmetic | Heights & Distance |
| Direction Sense & Time | Clocks |
| Data Interpretation – Table, Combination | Complex Numbers |
XAT 2023 Syllabus: Verbal and Logical Ability
Verbal & Logical Ability Syllabus for XAT 2023 has been divided into 3 parts viz. Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, and Logical Reasoning.
Verbal Ability:
The syllabus you need to cover in this part is questions based on English vocabulary like fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, correction of sentences, use of right words, etc.
Reading Comprehension:
This part will take more time because you have to read the whole paragraph to mark the correct answers and also the share of questions from this part is high in VALR. The topics for RC could be politics, economics, or abstract.
Logical Reasoning:
The syllabus for this part is analogy, clocks, inference & judgments, blood relations, seating arrangements, etc. The questions from this part are mostly asked in sets so if you are able to crack one LR question then it means you can answer at least 2-3 questions. Salient features of XAT Syllabus for English and Reasoning are given below:
- 26 questions of the objective type are expected to come from this section.
- Approximately 56 minutes are required to complete this section.
- The section can have moderate to high difficulty level questions.
- 15 – 17 questions would ideally be considered to be a good attempt from this section.
Important Topics for XAT Verbal & Logical Ability
| English Usage Topics | Reading Comprehension Topics |
| Grammar | Culture |
| The contextual meaning of words | Economy |
| Para completion and para jumble | Psychology and social issues |
| Error correction | Literature and fiction |
| Vocabulary (Antonyms and Synonyms) | Science |
| Critical Reasoning | Narration of Incidents |
| Arguments | - |
XAT Syllabus 2022: Decision Making (DM)
XAT Decision Making section is unique to the XAT exam because this section is not included in most of the MBA entrance exams. But there is no need to worry as this section is not going to be very difficult.
Salient features of the XAT 2022 Syllabus for Decision Making are mentioned below:
- The syllabus for this section is decision making in a situation, data arrangement tests, etc.
- There are 21 questions expected from this section.
- Set-based questions are asked. The difficulty level of the DM section is moderate to tough.
- XAT Decision-making section has negative marking. Answering 16 – 17 questions is usually a good attempt.
Important Topics for XAT Decision Making
| Arithmetic | Analytical Reasoning |
| Situational | Conditions and Grouping Test |
| Data Arrangement Test | Reading Comprehension |
| Case lets | Decision Making in a situation |
XAT 2022 Syllabus for General Knowledge (GK)
To score in this section, a candidate needs to remain in constant touch with GK on a daily basis. Important features of General Knowledge XAT Syllabus 2022 are mentioned below:
- Topics to be covered in this section are history, politics, author names, business, economy, current affairs (national and international), etc.
- 25 questions will be asked in total. You will be given 15 minutes to complete this section.
- The difficulty level is moderate. Most questions are on current affairs and some on GK.
- 60:40 breakup is defined for GK and Current Affairs.
- Candidates can go for guesswork as negative marking is not applicable.
Important Topics for XAT General Knowledge
| Politics | Nation and States |
| History | Literature |
| Sports | Awards and Recognitions |
| Business | Economics |
| International Relations | Society |
| Merger & Acquisitions | -- |
Previously asked questions in XAT General Knowledge section
Although, questions in the general knowledge section hold no bounds to a particular topic as per XAT Syllabus. Still, we have mentioned some of the sample questions to have an understanding of the type of questions been asked in the GK section.
- Who acquired Glaxo Smithkline Consumer Healthcare?
- Which of the following is not part of VIACOM 18
- Highest import to India
- Which Indian bank was the first to issue “Green Bonds” for financing renewable and clean energy projects?
- Giga fiber to be launched by which company
- Who is the SBI Chairman?
- What are the names of Parliament Budget Sessions
- Name of Liquid for dissolving Gold
- Name of Rajasthan Snake Dance
- 12 – 14 questions would ideally be considered to be a good attempt.
Exam Result
XAT 2023
XLRI Jamshedpur will announce the XAT 2023 result tentatively on January 31. Once it is declared, XAT result 2023 will be made available to download at the official website- xatonline.in. Candidates will be then able to check their XAT result at the official website by using necessary long details such as (User ID and Password).
XAT 2023 Result Date
| XAT Events | XAT Dates |
|
XAT 2023 result date |
January 31, 2023 |
| XAT Score card 2023 download |
January 31, 2023 |
|
Release of XAT cutoff |
Last week of January 2023 |
Steps to Check XAT 2023:
- Step 1- Visit the official website of XAT 2023- xatonline.in
- Step 2- Now enter XAT application no./ registered ID and password
- Step 3- Click on the “XAT Scorecard” tab
- Step 4- XAT result 2023 will be displayed on a computer screen
- Step 5- Download and take a print of the XAT 2023 result for future reference
Details Mentioned on XAT Result:
- Candidates name
- Gender and Date of birth
- Address details
- XAT ID
- XAT exam date
- The validity period of the XAT 2023 result
- XAT score and percentile
- Signature of XAT chairperson
Exam Cut Off
XAT 2023 Exam Cut Off
XAT 2023 Cut Off will be announced by Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI) Jamshedpur after the declaration of XAT 2023 Results. It is expected to be announced in February 2023 and the admission process based on XAT 2023 will begin soon after. Last year's XAT 2022 Cut Off is already available on this page. Candidates can check the minimum XAT score required for admission to the 2022 batch of MBA admissions at XLRI given here for their reference. The XLRI 2022 Cut Off for Male candidates for the Business Management course was 94 percentile. For female candidates, the cut-off was 92 percentile. For the Human Resourcement Management course, the cut-off was 93 percentile for candidates from the Male engineering category while for Female engineering candidates, it was 90 percentile. The detailed category-wise percentile can be checked given below.
Top MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Cutoff Percentile
|
B-School name |
Expected XAT 2023 cutoff |
|
XLRI Jamshedpur |
96+ |
|
IMT Ghaziabad |
90+ |
|
SPJIMR Mumbai |
90+ |
|
XIM Bhubaneswar |
90+ |
|
Gim Goa |
85+ |
Exam Counselling
XAT 2023 Exam Counselling
The XAT 2023 Exam Counselling process is now open for eligible students. If you are planning to take the XAT exam, counselling is the best way to secure your admission into a good college. With counselling, you will have the opportunity to choose from a list of top colleges and get admitted into the one that suits your preferences and credentials the best. Counselling also gives you an insight into the curriculum, facilities, and placement records of different colleges, so that you can make an informed decision about where to study. If you are thinking of taking the XAT exam, counselling is the best way to go about it. The entire counselling process is being conducted online, so there is no need for you to physically visit any college or university.
Seat Matrix
XAT 2023 Seat Matrix
The seat matrix for the current year will be released after XAT 2023 results.
FAQs
XAT 2023 FAQs
Ques. On which date XAT 2023 application form will released?
August 10, 2022 ( 12 Noon Onwards).
Ques. Who is the conducting body of XAT 2023?
XLRI (Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur).
Ques. What is the application fee for XAT 2023 exam?
The XAT application fee is Rs 2,000 which can be paid by using a credit or debit card/net banking.
Ques. What is the age limit of XAT 2023?
No age limit required.
Ques. When will XAT 2023 exam be held ?
January 8, 2023 (9.30 AM to 12.40 PM).
Ques. What will be the admission procedure after qualifying the examination?
XAT Selection procedure 2023 involves the following steps for admission into XLRI institutes.
Exam Dates
XAT 2023 Exam Date
XAT Exam Dates for all important upcoming session has been given below:
| Main Events | Important Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Releasing of official notification | August 2022 second week |
| XAT Registration Date | August 10, 2022 ( 12 Noon Onwards) |
| XAT Registration Last Date (Without Late Fee) | Last week of November 2021 |
| XAT Registration Last Date (With Late Fee) | November 30, 2022 (Till 12 midnight) |
| XAT Admit Card Release Date | December 20, 2022 |
| XAT Admit Card Last Date | January 8, 2023 |
| XAT Exam Date | January 8, 2023 (9.30 AM to 12.40 PM) |
| Declaration of XAT result | January 20, 2023 |
Syllabus
XAT 2023 Exam Syllabus
A brief XAT 2023 Syllabus for each section has been mentioned in the table given below.
| Sections | Topics |
|---|---|
| Decision Making | Ethical Dilemma, Business Decision Making, Complex Arrangement, Caselets, Arrangement of data, Grouping, Assumptions, Premises, Conclusions |
| Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation | Arithmetic, Algebra, Mensuration, Number System, Geometry, Mensuration, Percentage, Surds and Indices, Bar Diagrams, Pie Charts, Tables, Data Interpretation. |
| Verbal and Logical Ability | Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Analogy, Para jumbles, Verbal reasoning, Critical Reasoning, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks |
| General Knowledge | Management, History, Important personalities, Science & Technology, Economy, Politics, Static GK, Sports, Prizes and Awards, World, Government, Constitution of India, etc |
XAT Syllabus 2023: Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation (QA & DI)
XAT Syllabus for Quant & DI is vast and covers almost all the topics of maths. Candidates need to give more attention and extra effort while preparing for this section. Topics covered are from that of the 10th standard syllabus.
Quantitative Ability:
XLRI has brought significant changes in this section. Numbers, Geometry, and Mensuration questions have become more prominent and around 50% of the Quant questions are based on these areas. Arithmetic, Venn diagrams, functions are other favorite topics on which questions are formed in XAT.
Data Interpretation:
Data tables, graphs, charts, bar diagrams, data analysis & comparison are the major topics for DI, and the questions are majorly asked in sets.
Note:
There is no percentage defined between the numbers of questions asked in the QA & DI section.
Important topics for XAT Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation (Quant & DI)
| Geometry | Mensuration – 2D and 3D |
| Probability | Algebra Functions |
| Profit and Loss | Speed & Distance |
| Quadratic Equations | Linear Equations |
| Logarithm | Surds and Indices |
| Statistics | Table |
| Trigonometry | Graphs |
| Arithmetic | Heights & Distance |
| Direction Sense & Time | Clocks |
| Data Interpretation – Table, Combination | Complex Numbers |
XAT 2023 Syllabus: Verbal and Logical Ability
Verbal & Logical Ability Syllabus for XAT 2023 has been divided into 3 parts viz. Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, and Logical Reasoning.
Verbal Ability:
The syllabus you need to cover in this part is questions based on English vocabulary like fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, correction of sentences, use of right words, etc.
Reading Comprehension:
This part will take more time because you have to read the whole paragraph to mark the correct answers and also the share of questions from this part is high in VALR. The topics for RC could be politics, economics, or abstract.
Logical Reasoning:
The syllabus for this part is analogy, clocks, inference & judgments, blood relations, seating arrangements, etc. The questions from this part are mostly asked in sets so if you are able to crack one LR question then it means you can answer at least 2-3 questions. Salient features of XAT Syllabus for English and Reasoning are given below:
- 26 questions of the objective type are expected to come from this section.
- Approximately 56 minutes are required to complete this section.
- The section can have moderate to high difficulty level questions.
- 15 – 17 questions would ideally be considered to be a good attempt from this section.
Important Topics for XAT Verbal & Logical Ability
| English Usage Topics | Reading Comprehension Topics |
| Grammar | Culture |
| The contextual meaning of words | Economy |
| Para completion and para jumble | Psychology and social issues |
| Error correction | Literature and fiction |
| Vocabulary (Antonyms and Synonyms) | Science |
| Critical Reasoning | Narration of Incidents |
| Arguments | - |
XAT Syllabus 2022: Decision Making (DM)
XAT Decision Making section is unique to the XAT exam because this section is not included in most of the MBA entrance exams. But there is no need to worry as this section is not going to be very difficult.
Salient features of the XAT 2022 Syllabus for Decision Making are mentioned below:
- The syllabus for this section is decision making in a situation, data arrangement tests, etc.
- There are 21 questions expected from this section.
- Set-based questions are asked. The difficulty level of the DM section is moderate to tough.
- XAT Decision-making section has negative marking. Answering 16 – 17 questions is usually a good attempt.
Important Topics for XAT Decision Making
| Arithmetic | Analytical Reasoning |
| Situational | Conditions and Grouping Test |
| Data Arrangement Test | Reading Comprehension |
| Case lets | Decision Making in a situation |
XAT 2022 Syllabus for General Knowledge (GK)
To score in this section, a candidate needs to remain in constant touch with GK on a daily basis. Important features of General Knowledge XAT Syllabus 2022 are mentioned below:
- Topics to be covered in this section are history, politics, author names, business, economy, current affairs (national and international), etc.
- 25 questions will be asked in total. You will be given 15 minutes to complete this section.
- The difficulty level is moderate. Most questions are on current affairs and some on GK.
- 60:40 breakup is defined for GK and Current Affairs.
- Candidates can go for guesswork as negative marking is not applicable.
Important Topics for XAT General Knowledge
| Politics | Nation and States |
| History | Literature |
| Sports | Awards and Recognitions |
| Business | Economics |
| International Relations | Society |
| Merger & Acquisitions | -- |
Previously asked questions in XAT General Knowledge section
Although, questions in the general knowledge section hold no bounds to a particular topic as per XAT Syllabus. Still, we have mentioned some of the sample questions to have an understanding of the type of questions been asked in the GK section.
- Who acquired Glaxo Smithkline Consumer Healthcare?
- Which of the following is not part of VIACOM 18
- Highest import to India
- Which Indian bank was the first to issue “Green Bonds” for financing renewable and clean energy projects?
- Giga fiber to be launched by which company
- Who is the SBI Chairman?
- What are the names of Parliament Budget Sessions
- Name of Liquid for dissolving Gold
- Name of Rajasthan Snake Dance
- 12 – 14 questions would ideally be considered to be a good attempt.
Admit Card
XAT 2023
XAT 2023 applicants must download the XAT 2023 Admit Card from the official site of XLRI. The XAT 2023 admit card will be available on the official site three weeks before the exam is to be held. If the applicants wish to download the XAT 2023 admit card, then they will have to log in with the password and view the XAT admit card to check the contents of the admit card. If there are no discrepancies found in the XAT 2023 admit card, then the candidates can download it.
XAT admit card for 2023 will be available for download on the official website in the December 20, 2022. Generally, it is released at least 3-4 weeks before the Exam. The official website for XAT admits card download is xat online.
XAT Admit Card will have details such as exam center, date, and timing of the exam, instructions for candidates, as well as the candidate’s registration details.
Steps to Download XAT 2023 Admit Card:
- Go to the XAT 2023 official website - xatonline.in.
- Then, find and click the tab “Login” at the top right corner of the XAT 2023 home page.
- Now, enter the valid XAT login credentials i.e. registered email ID and password.
- It will redirect you to the dashboard. From there, find and click the XAT admit card download link.
- Then, the XAT 2023 admit card will automatically download in pdf format.
- Take a printout of the XAT hall ticket for your future use.
Exam Center
XAT 2023 Exam Center
XLRI will release the exam centre cities along with the official notification. In order to capacitate thousands of XAT aspirants, almost all major cities in India have at least a test centre.
- In keeping with centres of the previous year, XAT 2023 is expected to be conducted in 72 cities across India.
- While filling the XAT Application Form, candidates can select up to 2 test centres that are convenient to them.
- The final allocated test centre will be mentioned on the Admit Card of the XAT Exam.
- The test centre can be changed when the form correction portal is live.
XAT 2023 Test Centres:
| Agra | Kannur |
| Ahmedabad | Kanpur |
| Aurangabad City (Maharashtra) | Kolkata |
| Allahabad | Kota |
| Ambala | Kottayam |
| Amravati | Kurnool |
| Amritsar | Kurukshetra |
| Bengaluru | Lucknow |
| Berhampur | Ludhiana |
| Bhatinda | Madurai |
| Bhilai Nagar | Mangalore |
| Bhopal | Mumbai |
| Bhubaneswar | Mysuru (Mysore) |
| Bokaro Steel City | Nagpur |
| Chandigarh/Mohali | Nashik |
| Chennai | Patna |
| Coimbatore | Pune |
| Cuttack | Raipur |
| Dehradun | Rajahmundry |
| Delhi-NCR | Ranchi |
| Dhanbad | Roorkee |
| Dibrugarh | Rourkela |
| Durgapur/Asansol | Sambalpur |
| Ernakulam | Siliguri |
| Gandhinagar | Surat |
| Goa | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Gorakhpur | Tiruchirappalli |
| Guwahati | Tirupathi |
| Gwalior | Tiruvallur |
| Hooghly | Udaipur |
| Hubballi(Hubli) | Udupi |
| Hyderabad | Vadodara |
| Indore | Varanasi |
| Jabalpur | Vijayawada |
| Jaipur | Visakhapatnam |
| Jammu | Warangal |
| Jamshedpur | Warangal |
| Shillong | Tejpur |
| Jorhat | Rajkot |
| Shillong | Naharlagun |
Result
XAT 2023
XLRI Jamshedpur will announce the XAT 2023 result tentatively on January 31. Once it is declared, XAT result 2023 will be made available to download at the official website- xatonline.in. Candidates will be then able to check their XAT result at the official website by using necessary long details such as (User ID and Password).
XAT 2023 Result Date
| XAT Events | XAT Dates |
|
XAT 2023 result date |
January 31, 2023 |
| XAT Score card 2023 download |
January 31, 2023 |
|
Release of XAT cutoff |
Last week of January 2023 |
Steps to Check XAT 2023:
- Step 1- Visit the official website of XAT 2023- xatonline.in
- Step 2- Now enter XAT application no./ registered ID and password
- Step 3- Click on the “XAT Scorecard” tab
- Step 4- XAT result 2023 will be displayed on a computer screen
- Step 5- Download and take a print of the XAT 2023 result for future reference
Details Mentioned on XAT Result:
- Candidates name
- Gender and Date of birth
- Address details
- XAT ID
- XAT exam date
- The validity period of the XAT 2023 result
- XAT score and percentile
- Signature of XAT chairperson
Answer Key
XAT 2023 Exam Answer Key
XAT 2023 Answer Key will be released by XLRI Jamshedpur soon after XAT 2023 is conducted on the official website XAT online. The direct link to download XAT 2023 Answer Key will be updated here once the document is released by the conducting body. Candidates can calculate their probable marks and evaluate their performance in the entrance exam with the help of the XAT official answer key 2023. The answer key of XAT 2023 is published after the completion of the entrance exam for the candidates who wish to pursue MBA/PGDM courses in top B-schools. With the help of the XAT answer key 2023, candidates will get to know the answers to all the questions asked in the entrance exam. Additionally, by checking and calculating the XAT 2023 answer key, candidates get a brief idea about their total scores in the entrance exam. The direct link to download the official answer key of XAT 2023 will be updated here.
Cutoff
XAT 2023 Exam Cut Off
XAT 2023 Cut Off will be announced by Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI) Jamshedpur after the declaration of XAT 2023 Results. It is expected to be announced in February 2023 and the admission process based on XAT 2023 will begin soon after. Last year's XAT 2022 Cut Off is already available on this page. Candidates can check the minimum XAT score required for admission to the 2022 batch of MBA admissions at XLRI given here for their reference. The XLRI 2022 Cut Off for Male candidates for the Business Management course was 94 percentile. For female candidates, the cut-off was 92 percentile. For the Human Resourcement Management course, the cut-off was 93 percentile for candidates from the Male engineering category while for Female engineering candidates, it was 90 percentile. The detailed category-wise percentile can be checked given below.
Top MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Cutoff Percentile
|
B-School name |
Expected XAT 2023 cutoff |
|
XLRI Jamshedpur |
96+ |
|
IMT Ghaziabad |
90+ |
|
SPJIMR Mumbai |
90+ |
|
XIM Bhubaneswar |
90+ |
|
Gim Goa |
85+ |
Mock Test
XAT 2023 Mock Test
XLRI will release the mock test of XAT 2023 on its official website a few days before the exam is scheduled to be conducted. The Mock Test will most likely be released in December 2021. Candidates appearing for the XAT 2022 must always go through the Mock Test to test their preparation and practice on the interface as they will find it in the exam. The XAT 2023 Mock Test was released by XLRI and the direct link of the same has been shared below. Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a national-level examination conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur. Candidates are advised to solve mock tests on a regular basis to strengthen their preparation for XAT 2023.
In order to be better prepared for the XAT mock tests, candidates must go through the XAT 2023 exam pattern and syllabus first. The exam is expected to be conducted in the 1st week of January 2023. Registered candidates can start practicing from the XAT 2023 mock test to ace the final exam