{"id":21466,"date":"2026-08-14T10:02:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T10:02:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=21466"},"modified":"2026-08-14T10:02:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T10:02:55","slug":"all-about-xat-entrance-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"All about XAT Entrance Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"

Complete Guide to XAT Exam 2026: Syllabus, Fees, Eligibility & More<\/h1>\n

All about XAT Entrance Exam The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026<\/strong> is one of India’s leading MBA entrance examinations, conducted by XLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur<\/strong>. XAT scores are accepted by XLRI and numerous other management institutes across India.<\/p>\n

If you are preparing for XAT or planning to appear in a future XAT cycle, understanding the XAT syllabus, exam pattern, fees, eligibility criteria, marking scheme and preparation strategy<\/strong> can help you prepare more effectively.<\/p>\n

XAT 2026 Overview<\/h2>\n
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Feature<\/strong><\/th>\nDetails<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Exam Name<\/td>\nXavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conducting Body<\/td>\nXLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mode of Examination<\/td>\nComputer-Based Test (CBT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frequency<\/td>\nOnce a year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Major Sections<\/td>\nVA & LR, Decision Making, QA & DI, GK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Date<\/td>\nJanuary 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Duration<\/td>\nApproximately 180 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

All about XAT Entrance Exam\u00a02026 Syllabus<\/h2>\n

The XAT syllabus covers four major areas designed to evaluate verbal ability, logical reasoning, decision-making, quantitative aptitude, data interpretation and general awareness.<\/p>\n

1. Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning<\/h3>\n

Important topics include:<\/p>\n