{"id":21470,"date":"2026-08-17T04:58:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T04:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=21470"},"modified":"2026-08-17T04:58:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T04:58:27","slug":"is-xat-compulsory-for-mba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/is-xat-compulsory-for-mba\/","title":{"rendered":"Is XAT Compulsory for MBA?"},"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-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/is-xat-compulsory-for-mba\/#Is_XAT_Compulsory_for_MBA_Complete_2026_Guide_to_Eligibility_Colleges_Scope\" >Is XAT Compulsory for MBA? Complete 2026 Guide to Eligibility, Colleges &amp; Scope<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/is-xat-compulsory-for-mba\/#XAT_Overview\" >XAT 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\/is-xat-compulsory-for-mba\/#Is_XAT_Compulsory_for_MBA\" >Is XAT Compulsory for MBA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/is-xat-compulsory-for-mba\/#Which_Colleges_Accept_XAT_Scores\" >Which Colleges Accept XAT Scores?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/is-xat-compulsory-for-mba\/#Can_I_Do_an_MBA_Without_XAT\" >Can I Do an MBA Without XAT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/is-xat-compulsory-for-mba\/#XAT_Eligibility_Criteria\" >XAT Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/is-xat-compulsory-for-mba\/#XAT_Exam_Pattern\" >XAT 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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/is-xat-compulsory-for-mba\/#Marking_Scheme\" >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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/is-xat-compulsory-for-mba\/#Should_You_Take_XAT_Along_With_CAT\" >Should You Take XAT Along With CAT?<\/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\/is-xat-compulsory-for-mba\/#XAT_vs_CAT_for_MBA\" >XAT vs CAT for MBA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/is-xat-compulsory-for-mba\/#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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/is-xat-compulsory-for-mba\/#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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/is-xat-compulsory-for-mba\/#Also_read\" >Also read:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1lxuean\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"81\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_XAT_Compulsory_for_MBA_Complete_2026_Guide_to_Eligibility_Colleges_Scope\"><\/span>Is XAT Compulsory for MBA? Complete 2026 Guide to Eligibility, Colleges &amp; Scope<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"334\">The <strong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"117\">Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)<\/strong> is one of India&#8217;s major MBA entrance examinations, conducted by <strong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"232\">XLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur<\/strong>. However, a common question among MBA aspirants is: <strong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"334\">Is XAT compulsory for MBA admission in India?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"547\">The simple answer is <strong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"363\">No<\/strong>. XAT is not compulsory for every MBA programme. Different B-schools accept different entrance examinations, while some institutes may also offer admission through their own processes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"686\">This guide explains when XAT is required, which colleges accept XAT scores, eligibility requirements, and alternative MBA entrance exams.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ausatn\" data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"703\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Overview\"><\/span>XAT 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=\"705\" data-end=\"1000\">\n<thead data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"734\">\n<tr data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"734\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"719\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"718\">Feature<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"734\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"732\">Details<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"1000\">\n<tr data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"787\">\n<td data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"757\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exam Name<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"787\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"844\">\n<td data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"806\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Conducting Body<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"844\" data-col-size=\"sm\">XLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"875\">\n<td data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"852\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Mode<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"875\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Computer-Based Test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"903\">\n<td data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"888\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Frequency<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"903\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Once a year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"961\">\n<td data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"920\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Main Sections<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"961\" data-col-size=\"sm\">VA &amp; LR, Decision Making, QA &amp; DI, GK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1000\">\n<td data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"977\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exam Purpose<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1000\" data-col-size=\"sm\">MBA\/PGDM admissions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"16l4h8n\" data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1031\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_XAT_Compulsory_for_MBA\"><\/span>Is XAT Compulsory for MBA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1092\"><strong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1092\">No, XAT is not compulsory for pursuing an MBA in India.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1247\">XAT is one of several entrance exams used by management institutes. The examination you need depends on the B-school and programme you want to apply for.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1261\">For example:<\/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=\"1263\" data-end=\"1455\">\n<thead data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1313\">\n<tr data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1313\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1285\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1284\">Institute\/Group<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1313\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1311\">Common Entrance Exam<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1455\">\n<tr data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1338\">\n<td data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1331\" data-col-size=\"sm\">IIMs<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1338\" data-col-size=\"sm\">CAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1353\">\n<td data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1346\" data-col-size=\"sm\">XLRI<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1353\" data-col-size=\"sm\">XAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1370\">\n<td data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1362\" data-col-size=\"sm\">NMIMS<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1370\" data-col-size=\"sm\">NMAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1402\">\n<td data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1394\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Symbiosis Institutes<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1402\" data-col-size=\"sm\">SNAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1455\">\n<td data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1423\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Many MBA Colleges<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1455\" data-col-size=\"sm\">CAT\/XAT\/Other accepted exams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1622\">Therefore, if you want admission to <strong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1531\">XLRI or a college that accepts XAT<\/strong>, appearing for XAT can be important. However, you do not need XAT simply to pursue an MBA.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1uxhcmh\" data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1660\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Colleges_Accept_XAT_Scores\"><\/span>Which Colleges Accept XAT Scores?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1735\">XAT scores are accepted by XLRI and numerous other management institutes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1785\">Some well-known XAT-accepting B-schools include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"2009\">\n<li data-section-id=\"znyqmk\" data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1804\">XLRI Jamshedpur<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"xc8i3g\" data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1834\">XIM University, Bhubaneswar<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5zvj8j\" data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1850\">IMT Ghaziabad<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"163fjcv\" data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1866\">TAPMI Manipal<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vgiwoy\" data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1876\">GIM Goa<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12zsgu\" data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1914\">Great Lakes Institute of Management<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10alhko\" data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1942\">FORE School of Management<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1yn0a94\" data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1957\">LIBA Chennai<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16era3y\" data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1968\">IFMR GSB<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7u3vm3\" data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1992\">BIMTECH Greater Noida<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"193f4ww\" data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2009\">XIME Bengaluru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2196\"><strong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2025\">Important:<\/strong> Acceptance of XAT scores and minimum percentile requirements can vary by programme and admission year. Always check the individual institute&#8217;s current admission criteria.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"k36yk4\" data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2229\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Do_an_MBA_Without_XAT\"><\/span>Can I Do an MBA Without XAT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2343\"><strong data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2239\">Yes.<\/strong> Students can pursue an MBA without taking XAT by applying through other accepted entrance examinations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2374\">Popular alternatives include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2724\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1buj0my\" data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2435\"><strong data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2385\">CAT<\/strong> \u2013 primarily used by IIMs and many other B-schools<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6pto0n\" data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2501\"><strong data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2446\">NMAT<\/strong> \u2013 accepted by NMIMS and other participating institutes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sw4ln\" data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2543\"><strong data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2512\">SNAP<\/strong> \u2013 used by Symbiosis institutes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"127riwa\" data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2593\"><strong data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2554\">CMAT<\/strong> \u2013 accepted by many management colleges<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1f754zw\" data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2646\"><strong data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2603\">MAT<\/strong> \u2013 accepted by participating MBA institutes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11xm8ss\" data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2683\"><strong data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2683\">State-level MBA entrance exams<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lcxgyw\" data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2724\">Institute-specific admission processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2791\">The right examination depends on the colleges you want to target.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ndwxjq\" data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2820\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>XAT Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2883\">Candidates generally need to meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"3173\">\n<li data-section-id=\"y9r347\" data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2939\">A recognised <strong data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2939\">Bachelor&#8217;s degree in any discipline<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18xhho9\" data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"3005\">The degree should generally be at least three years in duration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17p51dm\" data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3082\">Final-year graduation students can apply, subject to applicable conditions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1da8d8q\" data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3126\">There is generally <strong data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3126\">no upper age limit<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"he23cl\" data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3173\">There is no prescribed limit on XAT attempts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3264\">Individual institutes may have additional eligibility conditions for specific programmes.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"135750x\" data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3285\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>XAT Exam Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3340\">The XAT examination generally includes four 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=\"3342\" data-end=\"3564\">\n<thead data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3381\">\n<tr data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3381\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3356\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3355\">Section<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3381\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3358\" data-end=\"3379\">Approx. Questions<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3564\">\n<tr data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3436\">\n<td data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3430\" data-col-size=\"md\">Verbal Ability &amp; Logical Reasoning<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3436\" data-col-size=\"sm\">26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3461\">\n<td data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3455\" data-col-size=\"md\">Decision Making<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3455\" data-end=\"3461\" data-col-size=\"sm\">21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3514\">\n<td data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3508\" data-col-size=\"md\">Quantitative Aptitude &amp; Data Interpretation<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3508\" data-end=\"3514\">28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3541\">\n<td data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3535\" data-col-size=\"md\">General Knowledge<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3541\" data-col-size=\"sm\">20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3564\">\n<td data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3554\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3553\">Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3564\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3562\">95<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"3566\" data-end=\"3694\">The exam pattern can change between admission cycles, so candidates should always refer to the latest official XAT notification.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"23u9ly\" data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3714\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marking_Scheme\"><\/span>Marking Scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3716\" data-end=\"3762\">The commonly followed marking system includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3764\" data-end=\"3946\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ke1lx2\" data-start=\"3764\" data-end=\"3797\"><strong data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3772\">+1<\/strong> for every correct answer<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bxbtd9\" data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3833\"><strong data-start=\"3800\" data-end=\"3809\">-0.25<\/strong> for an incorrect answer<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zw34fm\" data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3890\">A penalty may apply for excessive unanswered questions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ndlqt5\" data-start=\"3891\" data-end=\"3946\">GK is treated separately from the main aptitude score<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"4121\">Older articles may mention <strong data-start=\"3975\" data-end=\"3992\">Essay Writing<\/strong> as part of the XAT examination. Candidates should not rely on outdated patterns and should verify the latest official structure.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"osm9l\" data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4161\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Take_XAT_Along_With_CAT\"><\/span>Should You Take XAT Along With CAT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4163\" data-end=\"4240\">For many MBA aspirants, taking both <strong data-start=\"4199\" data-end=\"4214\">CAT and XAT<\/strong> can be a useful strategy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4242\" data-end=\"4269\">You should consider XAT if:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4271\" data-end=\"4519\">\n<li data-section-id=\"g9lr84\" data-start=\"4271\" data-end=\"4311\">XLRI is one of your target institutes.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8eolh\" data-start=\"4312\" data-end=\"4354\">You want additional MBA college options.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ks2p2q\" data-start=\"4355\" data-end=\"4410\">You are comfortable with the Decision Making section.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bnulgl\" data-start=\"4411\" data-end=\"4467\">You want to apply to multiple XAT-accepting B-schools.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o3wk63\" data-start=\"4468\" data-end=\"4519\">You want to diversify your MBA entrance strategy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4521\" data-end=\"4698\">Since CAT and XAT share several topics, preparation for one can support preparation for the other, although XAT&#8217;s Decision Making and GK sections require additional preparation.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1ues1zi\" data-start=\"4700\" data-end=\"4721\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_vs_CAT_for_MBA\"><\/span>XAT vs CAT for MBA<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=\"4723\" data-end=\"5037\">\n<thead data-start=\"4723\" data-end=\"4757\">\n<tr data-start=\"4723\" data-end=\"4757\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"4723\" data-end=\"4736\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4725\" data-end=\"4735\">Factor<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"4736\" data-end=\"4746\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4738\" data-end=\"4745\">CAT<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"4746\" data-end=\"4757\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4748\" data-end=\"4755\">XAT<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"4772\" data-end=\"5037\">\n<tr data-start=\"4772\" data-end=\"4805\">\n<td data-start=\"4772\" data-end=\"4790\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Conducting Body<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4790\" data-end=\"4797\" data-col-size=\"sm\">IIMs<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4797\" data-end=\"4805\" data-col-size=\"sm\">XLRI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4806\" data-end=\"4866\">\n<td data-start=\"4806\" data-end=\"4821\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Key Sections<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4821\" data-end=\"4838\" data-col-size=\"sm\">VARC, DILR, QA<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4838\" data-end=\"4866\" data-col-size=\"sm\">VA &amp; LR, DM, QA &amp; DI, GK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4867\" data-end=\"4931\">\n<td data-start=\"4867\" data-end=\"4882\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Major Target<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4882\" data-end=\"4906\" data-col-size=\"sm\">IIMs and CAT colleges<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4906\" data-end=\"4931\" data-col-size=\"sm\">XLRI and XAT colleges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4932\" data-end=\"4994\">\n<td data-start=\"4932\" data-end=\"4950\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Decision Making<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4950\" data-end=\"4973\" data-col-size=\"sm\">No dedicated section<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4973\" data-end=\"4994\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Dedicated section<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4995\" data-end=\"5037\">\n<td data-start=\"4995\" data-end=\"5000\" data-col-size=\"sm\">GK<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5000\" data-end=\"5025\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Not a main CAT section<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5025\" data-end=\"5037\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Included<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"e478fk\" data-start=\"5039\" data-end=\"5072\"><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=\"5074\" data-end=\"5379\">\n<thead data-start=\"5074\" data-end=\"5117\">\n<tr data-start=\"5074\" data-end=\"5117\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"5074\" data-end=\"5088\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5076\" data-end=\"5087\">Section<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"5088\" data-end=\"5117\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"5090\" data-end=\"5115\">Recommended Resources<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"5128\" data-end=\"5379\">\n<tr data-start=\"5128\" data-end=\"5190\">\n<td data-start=\"5128\" data-end=\"5138\" data-col-size=\"sm\">VA &amp; LR<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5138\" data-end=\"5190\" data-col-size=\"md\">Arun Sharma&#8217;s VARC books, <em data-start=\"5166\" data-end=\"5188\">Word Power Made Easy<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5191\" data-end=\"5272\">\n<td data-start=\"5191\" data-end=\"5209\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Decision Making<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5209\" data-end=\"5272\" data-col-size=\"md\">XAT Decision Making practice books and previous-year papers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5273\" data-end=\"5309\">\n<td data-start=\"5273\" data-end=\"5283\" data-col-size=\"sm\">QA &amp; DI<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5283\" data-end=\"5309\" data-col-size=\"md\">Arun Sharma&#8217;s QA books<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5310\" data-end=\"5379\">\n<td data-start=\"5310\" data-end=\"5315\" data-col-size=\"sm\">GK<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5315\" data-end=\"5379\" data-col-size=\"md\">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=\"114wazr\" data-start=\"5381\" data-end=\"5398\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5400\" data-end=\"5563\"><strong data-start=\"5400\" data-end=\"5446\">XAT is not compulsory for an MBA in India.<\/strong> However, it can be an important examination if you are targeting <strong data-start=\"5512\" data-end=\"5562\">XLRI and other leading XAT-accepting B-schools<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5565\" data-end=\"5799\">Before choosing an entrance exam, make a list of your target colleges and check which examinations they accept. If your target list includes both CAT and XAT colleges, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/career-mantra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">preparing for both exams can provide more admission opportunities.<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5801\" data-end=\"5993\">For the latest information, always verify <strong data-start=\"5843\" data-end=\"5938\">XAT registration dates, eligibility, fees, exam pattern, cutoffs and admission requirements<\/strong> through the official examination and college websites.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5801\" data-end=\"5993\"><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>Is XAT Compulsory for MBA? 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