{"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":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/#Complete_Guide_to_XAT_Exam_2026_Syllabus_Fees_Eligibility_More\" >Complete Guide to XAT Exam 2026: Syllabus, Fees, Eligibility &amp; More<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/#XAT_2026_Overview\" >XAT 2026 Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/#All_about_XAT_Entrance_Exam_2026_Syllabus\" >All about XAT Entrance Exam\u00a02026 Syllabus<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/#1_Verbal_Ability_Logical_Reasoning\" >1. Verbal Ability &amp; Logical Reasoning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/#2_Decision_Making\" >2. Decision Making<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/#3_Quantitative_Aptitude_Data_Interpretation\" >3. Quantitative Aptitude &amp; Data Interpretation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/#4_General_Knowledge\" >4. General Knowledge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/#XAT_2026_Exam_Fees\" >XAT 2026 Exam Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/#XAT_2026_Eligibility_Criteria\" >XAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/#XAT_2026_Exam_Pattern\" >XAT 2026 Exam Pattern<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/#XAT_Marking_Scheme\" >XAT Marking Scheme<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/#Best_Books_for_XAT_Preparation\" >Best Books for XAT Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/#XAT_2026_Preparation_Strategy\" >XAT 2026 Preparation Strategy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/#Build_Strong_Fundamentals\" >Build Strong Fundamentals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/#Practise_Decision_Making_Daily\" >Practise Decision Making Daily<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/#Improve_Reading_Speed\" >Improve Reading Speed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/#Revise_Current_Affairs\" >Revise Current Affairs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/#Solve_Previous-Year_Papers\" >Solve Previous-Year Papers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/#Take_Mock_Tests\" >Take Mock Tests<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-xat-entrance-exam\/#Also_read\" >Also read:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1k5wyqy\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"69\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_Guide_to_XAT_Exam_2026_Syllabus_Fees_Eligibility_More\"><\/span>Complete Guide to XAT Exam 2026: Syllabus, Fees, Eligibility &amp; More<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"315\">All about XAT Entrance Exam The <strong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"110\">Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026<\/strong> is one of India&#8217;s leading MBA entrance examinations, conducted by <strong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"227\">XLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur<\/strong>. XAT scores are accepted by XLRI and numerous other management institutes across India.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"547\">If you are preparing for XAT or planning to appear in a future XAT cycle, understanding the <strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"508\">XAT syllabus, exam pattern, fees, eligibility criteria, marking scheme and preparation strategy<\/strong> can help you prepare more effectively.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"12qf9il\" data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"569\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_2026_Overview\"><\/span>XAT 2026 Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"929\">\n<thead data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"600\">\n<tr data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"600\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"585\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"584\">Feature<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"600\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"598\">Details<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"929\">\n<tr data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"658\">\n<td data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exam Name<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"658\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"715\">\n<td data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"677\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Conducting Body<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"715\">XLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"767\">\n<td data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"738\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Mode of Examination<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"767\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"795\">\n<td data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"780\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Frequency<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"795\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Once a year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"854\">\n<td data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"813\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Major Sections<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"854\" data-col-size=\"sm\">VA &amp; LR, Decision Making, QA &amp; DI, GK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"883\">\n<td data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"867\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exam Date<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"883\" data-col-size=\"sm\">January 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"929\">\n<td data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"900\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exam Duration<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"929\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Approximately 180 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1lcc8gx\" data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"951\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_about_XAT_Entrance_Exam_2026_Syllabus\"><\/span>All about XAT Entrance Exam\u00a02026 Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1132\">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<h3 data-section-id=\"j7z8dw\" data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1175\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Verbal_Ability_Logical_Reasoning\"><\/span>1. Verbal Ability &amp; Logical Reasoning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1202\">Important topics include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1356\">\n<li data-section-id=\"tpfg5g\" data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1227\">Reading Comprehension<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pfimua\" data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1240\">Vocabulary<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wkblnz\" data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1250\">Grammar<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gcljsv\" data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1272\">Sentence Correction<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"drp7a8\" data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1287\">Para Jumbles<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jf7tz\" data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1308\">Critical Reasoning<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"908otr\" data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1328\">Logical Reasoning<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bs5102\" data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1356\">Inference-based questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1504\"><strong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1378\">Preparation Tip:<\/strong> Read newspapers, editorials and quality articles regularly. Practise RC passages and reasoning questions within a fixed time.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"170jy0d\" data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1528\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Decision_Making\"><\/span>2. Decision Making<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1669\">Decision Making is one of the most distinctive sections of XAT. Questions are generally based on practical, business or ethical situations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1696\">Important topics include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1864\">\n<li data-section-id=\"k6u0sg\" data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1716\">Ethical dilemmas<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ye3v0o\" data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1740\">Situational judgement<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fpunxw\" data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1760\">Business caselets<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dfnc4c\" data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1783\">Managerial decisions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wnu0kk\" data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1806\">Analytical reasoning<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"swetz0\" data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1835\">Stakeholder-based problems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vjsu6v\" data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1864\">Case-based decision making<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1998\"><strong data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1886\">Preparation Tip:<\/strong> Solve previous-year XAT Decision Making questions and focus on selecting the most logical and practical option.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"gc9gpy\" data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2050\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Quantitative_Aptitude_Data_Interpretation\"><\/span>3. Quantitative Aptitude &amp; Data Interpretation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2087\">Important QA and DI topics include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2398\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1uw7xcz\" data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2102\">Percentages<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13jb23a\" data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2120\">Profit and Loss<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15ztf6m\" data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2143\">Ratio and Proportion<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"te8w2g\" data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2154\">Averages<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1i1pvfb\" data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2170\">Time and Work<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kc5gu6\" data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2197\">Time, Speed and Distance<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"a7l7yg\" data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2223\">Mixtures and Alligation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1d4e7py\" data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2233\">Algebra<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zeebp\" data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2262\">Equations and Inequalities<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1doin4e\" data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2278\">Number System<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kv52eq\" data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2289\">Geometry<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"m5jtl3\" data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2303\">Mensuration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1l0jo2t\" data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2317\">Probability<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5u8zho\" data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2347\">Permutation and Combination<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qmmxkh\" data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2367\">Tables and Charts<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xv5adz\" data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2376\">Graphs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sdjiz6\" data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2398\">Data Interpretation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"10c8na0\" data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2424\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_General_Knowledge\"><\/span>4. General Knowledge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2485\">The GK section covers current and static general awareness.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2511\">Important areas include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2723\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1oj7xix\" data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2535\">Business and Economy<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5zxkjc\" data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2571\">National and International Events<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1yiya1n\" data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2592\">Government Schemes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wo2od6\" data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2601\">Awards<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6304up\" data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2610\">Sports<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1aqfxq7\" data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2630\">Books and Authors<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qjzq7l\" data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2655\">Science and Technology<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"137b9qn\" data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2681\">Important Organisations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"175zj4p\" data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2705\">History and Geography<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1oe50sp\" data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2723\">Current Affairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2822\"><strong data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2745\">Preparation Tip:<\/strong> Follow reliable news sources and revise important current affairs regularly.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"168fwne\" data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2845\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_2026_Exam_Fees\"><\/span>XAT 2026 Exam Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"3025\">The XAT application fee is announced by XLRI during the registration process. Candidates should check the official notification for the applicable fee for each examination cycle.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3139\">The fee may also vary depending on whether candidates select <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/career-mantra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">XLRI programmes in addition to the XAT examination.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"mr7zxs\" data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3173\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_2026_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>XAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3236\">Candidates generally need to meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3550\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1th516x\" data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3293\">A recognised <strong data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3292\">Bachelor&#8217;s degree in any discipline<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dgqz1a\" data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3361\">The degree should generally be of at least three years&#8217; duration.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qvufn1\" data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3443\">Final-year graduation students can apply, subject to the applicable conditions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rp6xk4\" data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3488\">There is generally <strong data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3487\">no upper age limit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jwt488\" data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3550\">There is no prescribed limit on the number of XAT attempts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3628\">Individual MBA\/PGDM institutes may have additional eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1th387\" data-start=\"3630\" data-end=\"3654\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_2026_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>XAT 2026 Exam Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3656\" data-end=\"3708\">The XAT examination consists of four major sections:<\/p>\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3932\">\n<thead data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3749\">\n<tr data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3749\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3724\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"3712\" data-end=\"3723\">Section<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"3724\" data-end=\"3749\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3726\" data-end=\"3747\">Approx. Questions<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3761\" data-end=\"3932\">\n<tr data-start=\"3761\" data-end=\"3804\">\n<td data-start=\"3761\" data-end=\"3798\" data-col-size=\"md\">Verbal Ability &amp; Logical Reasoning<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3804\" data-col-size=\"sm\">26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3805\" data-end=\"3829\">\n<td data-start=\"3805\" data-end=\"3823\" data-col-size=\"md\">Decision Making<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3829\" data-col-size=\"sm\">21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3830\" data-end=\"3882\">\n<td data-start=\"3830\" data-end=\"3876\" data-col-size=\"md\">Quantitative Aptitude &amp; Data Interpretation<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3882\">28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3909\">\n<td data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3903\" data-col-size=\"md\">General Knowledge<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"3909\">20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3910\" data-end=\"3932\">\n<td data-start=\"3910\" data-end=\"3922\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"3912\" data-end=\"3921\">Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3922\" data-end=\"3932\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3924\" data-end=\"3930\">95<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"4068\">The exact number of questions, duration and structure may change. Candidates should always check the latest official XAT notification.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"dyadfv\" data-start=\"4070\" data-end=\"4092\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Marking_Scheme\"><\/span>XAT Marking Scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4094\" data-end=\"4143\">The commonly followed marking structure includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4145\" data-end=\"4339\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1asiw8h\" data-start=\"4145\" data-end=\"4182\"><strong data-start=\"4147\" data-end=\"4158\">+1 mark<\/strong> for each correct answer<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yrrhmg\" data-start=\"4183\" data-end=\"4223\"><strong data-start=\"4185\" data-end=\"4199\">-0.25 mark<\/strong> for an incorrect answer<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zw34fm\" data-start=\"4224\" data-end=\"4280\">A penalty may apply for excessive unanswered questions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"b9lup7\" data-start=\"4281\" data-end=\"4339\">GK is treated separately from the main aptitude sections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4341\" data-end=\"4529\"><strong data-start=\"4341\" data-end=\"4350\">Note:<\/strong> Older XAT articles may mention an essay-writing section. Candidates should not rely on these outdated patterns. Always verify the latest official exam pattern before preparation.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"e478fk\" data-start=\"4531\" data-end=\"4564\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Books_for_XAT_Preparation\"><\/span>Best Books for XAT Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"4566\" data-end=\"4993\">\n<thead data-start=\"4566\" data-end=\"4615\">\n<tr data-start=\"4566\" data-end=\"4615\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"4566\" data-end=\"4580\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4568\" data-end=\"4579\">Section<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"4580\" data-end=\"4615\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"4582\" data-end=\"4613\">Recommended Books\/Resources<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4993\">\n<tr data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4694\">\n<td data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4653\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Verbal &amp; Logical Ability<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4653\" data-end=\"4694\" data-col-size=\"md\"><em data-start=\"4655\" data-end=\"4677\">Word Power Made Easy<\/em> \u2013 Norman Lewis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4695\" data-end=\"4752\">\n<td data-start=\"4695\" data-end=\"4712\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Verbal Ability<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4712\" data-end=\"4752\" data-col-size=\"md\">Arun Sharma&#8217;s VARC preparation books<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4753\" data-end=\"4834\">\n<td data-start=\"4753\" data-end=\"4771\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Decision Making<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4771\" data-end=\"4834\" data-col-size=\"md\">XAT Decision Making practice books and previous-year papers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4835\" data-end=\"4908\">\n<td data-start=\"4835\" data-end=\"4859\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4859\" data-end=\"4908\" data-col-size=\"md\"><em data-start=\"4861\" data-end=\"4892\">Quantitative Aptitude for CAT<\/em> \u2013 Arun Sharma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4909\" data-end=\"4993\">\n<td data-start=\"4909\" data-end=\"4929\" data-col-size=\"sm\">General Knowledge<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"4929\" data-end=\"4993\">Manorama Yearbook, Lucent&#8217;s GK and current-affairs resources<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"m8vyzw\" data-start=\"4995\" data-end=\"5027\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_2026_Preparation_Strategy\"><\/span>XAT 2026 Preparation Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1yjzstz\" data-start=\"5029\" data-end=\"5058\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_Strong_Fundamentals\"><\/span>Build Strong Fundamentals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5060\" data-end=\"5149\">Start with basic concepts in Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"xlf0j\" data-start=\"5151\" data-end=\"5185\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practise_Decision_Making_Daily\"><\/span>Practise Decision Making Daily<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5187\" data-end=\"5320\">Solve XAT Decision Making caselets regularly because this section requires a different approach from conventional aptitude questions.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1huq9pl\" data-start=\"5322\" data-end=\"5347\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improve_Reading_Speed\"><\/span>Improve Reading Speed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5349\" data-end=\"5458\">Reading editorials, business articles and long-form content can improve comprehension and critical reasoning.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"pqno0p\" data-start=\"5460\" data-end=\"5486\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Revise_Current_Affairs\"><\/span>Revise Current Affairs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5488\" data-end=\"5576\">Maintain short notes on important business, economic, national and international events.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1bp3sc3\" data-start=\"5578\" data-end=\"5608\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solve_Previous-Year_Papers\"><\/span>Solve Previous-Year Papers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5610\" data-end=\"5690\">Previous XAT papers help you understand the difficulty level and question style.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"6f6q2a\" data-start=\"5692\" data-end=\"5711\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Mock_Tests\"><\/span>Take Mock Tests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5713\" data-end=\"5850\">Begin with sectional tests and gradually move to full-length mocks. Analyse every mock to identify weak areas and time-management issues.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"114wazr\" data-start=\"5852\" data-end=\"5869\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5871\" data-end=\"6074\">The <strong data-start=\"5875\" data-end=\"5892\">XAT 2026 exam<\/strong> tests a combination of aptitude, reasoning, decision-making and general awareness. A strong preparation strategy should therefore go beyond Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6076\" data-end=\"6357\">Give special attention to <strong data-start=\"6102\" data-end=\"6121\">Decision Making<\/strong>, practise previous-year questions, follow current affairs and take regular mock tests. With consistent preparation and effective time management, you can improve your chances of securing admission to leading MBA institutes through XAT.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6359\" data-end=\"6539\">For future XAT cycles, always verify the latest <strong data-start=\"6407\" data-end=\"6500\">notification, registration dates, application fees, eligibility criteria and exam pattern<\/strong> through the official XAT\/XLRI website.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6359\" data-end=\"6539\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_read\"><\/span>Also read:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=MBA+schools+by+CAT+percentile\">MBA schools by CAT percentile<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=CAT+percentile+vs+MBA+college\">CAT percentile vs MBA college<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=CAT+cutoff+for+IIMs\">CAT cutoff for IIMs<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=MBA+admission+by+CAT+score\">MBA admission by CAT score<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=CAT+accepting+colleges+\">CAT accepting colleges 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=MBA+colleges+for+70+percentile+in+CAT\">MBA colleges for 70 percentile in CAT<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=Top+B-schools+by+CAT+score\">Top B-schools by CAT score<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Complete Guide to XAT Exam 2026: Syllabus, Fees, Eligibility &amp; More All about XAT Entrance Exam The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026 is one of India&#8217;s leading MBA entrance examinations, conducted by XLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur. 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