{"id":21476,"date":"2026-08-17T05:38:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T05:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=21476"},"modified":"2026-08-17T05:38:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T05:38:17","slug":"complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to XAT Exam 2026 Syllabus, Fees, Eligibility"},"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\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/#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\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/#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\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/#Complete_Guide_to_XAT_Exam_2026_Syllabus_Fees_Eligibility_more-2\" >Complete Guide to XAT Exam 2026 Syllabus, Fees, Eligibility more<\/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\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/#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\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/#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\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/#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\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/#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\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/#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\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/#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\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/#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\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/#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\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/#Best_Books_for_XAT_2026_Preparation\" >Best Books for XAT 2026 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\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/#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\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/#Focus_on_Decision_Making\" >Focus on Decision Making<\/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\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/#Strengthen_Quantitative_Concepts\" >Strengthen Quantitative Concepts<\/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\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/#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\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/#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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/#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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/#XAT_vs_CAT\" >XAT vs CAT<\/a><\/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\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/#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\/complete-guide-to-xat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility\/#Also_read\" >Also read:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"uxbxwt\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"83\"><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=\"85\" data-end=\"337\">The <strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"124\">Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026<\/strong> is one of India&#8217;s leading MBA entrance exams, conducted by <strong data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"234\">XLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur<\/strong>. XAT scores are accepted by XLRI and numerous other management institutes for MBA and PGDM admissions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"510\">If you&#8217;re planning to appear for <strong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"384\">XAT 2026<\/strong>, this guide covers the syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility, fees, marking scheme, preparation strategy and recommended books.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"12qf9il\" data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"532\"><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=\"534\" data-end=\"885\">\n<thead data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"563\">\n<tr data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"563\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"548\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"547\">Feature<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"563\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"561\">Details<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"885\">\n<tr data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"621\">\n<td data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"586\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exam Name<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"621\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"678\">\n<td data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"640\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Conducting Body<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"678\">XLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"730\">\n<td data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"701\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Mode of Examination<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"730\">Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"758\">\n<td data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"743\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Frequency<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"758\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Once a year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"797\">\n<td data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"774\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exam Purpose<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"797\">MBA\/PGDM Admissions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"826\">\n<td data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"810\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exam Date<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"826\" data-col-size=\"sm\">January 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"885\">\n<td data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"844\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Major Sections<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"885\" data-col-size=\"sm\">VA &amp; LR, Decision Making, QA &amp; DI, GK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1lcc8gx\" data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"907\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_Guide_to_XAT_Exam_2026_Syllabus_Fees_Eligibility_more-2\"><\/span>Complete Guide to XAT Exam 2026 Syllabus, Fees, Eligibility more<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1069\">The XAT syllabus is not prescribed as a fixed chapter-wise syllabus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/career-mantra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> However, previous-year papers and the established exam structure indicate four major areas.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"j7z8dw\" data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1112\"><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=\"1114\" data-end=\"1196\">This section evaluates reading comprehension, verbal ability and logical thinking.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1223\">Important topics include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1377\">\n<li data-section-id=\"tpfg5g\" data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1248\">Reading Comprehension<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pfimua\" data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1261\">Vocabulary<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wkblnz\" data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1271\">Grammar<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gcljsv\" data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1293\">Sentence Correction<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"drp7a8\" data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1308\">Para Jumbles<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jf7tz\" data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1329\">Critical Reasoning<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bs5102\" data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1357\">Inference-based questions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vma3rj\" data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1377\">Logical reasoning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1537\"><strong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1399\">Preparation Tip:<\/strong> Read editorials, business articles and quality newspapers regularly. Practise RC passages and reasoning questions under timed conditions.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"170jy0d\" data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1561\"><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=\"1563\" data-end=\"1726\">Decision Making is one of the most distinctive features of XAT. Questions are generally based on practical situations, caselets and ethical or managerial dilemmas.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1753\">Important topics include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1929\">\n<li data-section-id=\"pq4q57\" data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1776\">Business situations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"k6u0sg\" data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1795\">Ethical dilemmas<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"d313ac\" data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1818\">Case-based reasoning<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1se507r\" data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1847\">Analytical decision making<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ye3v0o\" data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1871\">Situational judgement<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qkuk5k\" data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1900\">Managerial decision making<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"swetz0\" data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1929\">Stakeholder-based problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2090\"><strong data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1951\">Preparation Tip:<\/strong> Practise previous-year XAT Decision Making questions and analyse the reasoning behind each answer rather than simply memorising solutions.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"gc9gpy\" data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2142\"><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=\"2144\" data-end=\"2226\">The QA &amp; DI section tests mathematical concepts and the ability to interpret data.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2253\">Important topics include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2562\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1uw7xcz\" data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2268\">Percentages<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13jb23a\" data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2286\">Profit and Loss<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15ztf6m\" data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2309\">Ratio and Proportion<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"te8w2g\" data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2320\">Averages<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1i1pvfb\" data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2336\">Time and Work<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kc5gu6\" data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2363\">Time, Speed and Distance<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"a7l7yg\" data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2389\">Mixtures and Alligation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1d4e7py\" data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2399\">Algebra<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zeebp\" data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2428\">Equations and Inequalities<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1doin4e\" data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2444\">Number System<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kv52eq\" data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2455\">Geometry<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"m5jtl3\" data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2469\">Mensuration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1l0jo2t\" data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2483\">Probability<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5u8zho\" data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2513\">Permutation and Combination<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5s09k5\" data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2522\">Tables<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xv5adz\" data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2531\">Graphs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ux657b\" data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2540\">Charts<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sdjiz6\" data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2562\">Data Interpretation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"10c8na0\" data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2588\"><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=\"2590\" data-end=\"2654\">The GK section covers both current and static general awareness.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2681\">Topics generally include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2898\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1oj7xix\" data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2705\">Business and Economy<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1oe50sp\" data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2723\">Current Affairs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10kufrd\" data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2741\">National Events<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wsge8d\" data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2764\">International Events<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1yiya1n\" data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2785\">Government Schemes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wo2od6\" data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2794\">Awards<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6304up\" data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2803\">Sports<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1aqfxq7\" data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2823\">Books and Authors<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qjzq7l\" data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2848\">Science and Technology<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"137b9qn\" data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2874\">Important Organisations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"175zj4p\" data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2898\">History and Geography<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"3037\"><strong data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2920\">Preparation Tip:<\/strong> Follow current affairs throughout the year instead of trying to study everything immediately before the examination.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"168fwne\" data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3060\"><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=\"3062\" data-end=\"3243\">The XAT application fee is announced during the official registration process. Candidates should check the latest notification for the exact fee applicable to the examination cycle.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3313\">Additional charges may apply when candidates select XLRI programmes.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"mr7zxs\" data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3347\"><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=\"3349\" data-end=\"3412\">Candidates generally need to fulfil the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3725\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1waju7a\" data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3474\">Hold a recognised <strong data-start=\"3434\" data-end=\"3473\">Bachelor&#8217;s degree in any discipline<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kbfslj\" data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3555\">The graduation programme should generally be at least three years in duration.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1k0u9q0\" data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3632\">Final-year graduation students can apply subject to applicable conditions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rp6xk4\" data-start=\"3633\" data-end=\"3677\">There is generally <strong data-start=\"3654\" data-end=\"3676\">no upper age limit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5n0mrf\" data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3725\">There is no prescribed limit on XAT attempts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3727\" data-end=\"3808\">Individual participating institutes may have additional eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1th387\" data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3834\"><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=\"3836\" data-end=\"3947\">The XAT pattern can change from one year to another. The established structure includes the following 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=\"3949\" data-end=\"4171\">\n<thead data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"3988\">\n<tr data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"3988\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"3963\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"3962\">Section<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"3963\" data-end=\"3988\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"3986\">Approx. Questions<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"4000\" data-end=\"4171\">\n<tr data-start=\"4000\" data-end=\"4043\">\n<td data-start=\"4000\" data-end=\"4037\" data-col-size=\"md\">Verbal Ability &amp; Logical Reasoning<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4043\">26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4044\" data-end=\"4068\">\n<td data-start=\"4044\" data-end=\"4062\" data-col-size=\"md\">Decision Making<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4068\" data-col-size=\"sm\">21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4069\" data-end=\"4121\">\n<td data-start=\"4069\" data-end=\"4115\" data-col-size=\"md\">Quantitative Aptitude &amp; Data Interpretation<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4115\" data-end=\"4121\" data-col-size=\"sm\">28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4148\">\n<td data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4142\" data-col-size=\"md\">General Knowledge<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4142\" data-end=\"4148\" data-col-size=\"sm\">20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4149\" data-end=\"4171\">\n<td data-start=\"4149\" data-end=\"4161\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"4151\" data-end=\"4160\">Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4161\" data-end=\"4171\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4163\" data-end=\"4169\">95<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"4173\" data-end=\"4293\">Candidates should check the latest official XAT notification for the final number of questions and examination duration.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"dyadfv\" data-start=\"4295\" data-end=\"4317\"><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=\"4319\" data-end=\"4368\">The commonly followed marking structure includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4370\" data-end=\"4565\">\n<li data-section-id=\"658ner\" data-start=\"4370\" data-end=\"4408\"><strong data-start=\"4372\" data-end=\"4383\">+1 mark<\/strong> for every correct answer<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yrrhmg\" data-start=\"4409\" data-end=\"4449\"><strong data-start=\"4411\" data-end=\"4425\">-0.25 mark<\/strong> for an incorrect answer<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zw34fm\" data-start=\"4450\" data-end=\"4506\">A penalty may apply for excessive unanswered questions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"b9lup7\" data-start=\"4507\" data-end=\"4565\">GK is treated separately from the main aptitude sections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4567\" data-end=\"4738\"><strong data-start=\"4567\" data-end=\"4581\">Important:<\/strong> Some older XAT articles include an Essay Writing section. Candidates should verify the current official pattern rather than relying on outdated information.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"125it9y\" data-start=\"4740\" data-end=\"4778\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Books_for_XAT_2026_Preparation\"><\/span>Best Books for XAT 2026 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=\"4780\" data-end=\"5197\">\n<thead data-start=\"4780\" data-end=\"4829\">\n<tr data-start=\"4780\" data-end=\"4829\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"4780\" data-end=\"4794\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4782\" data-end=\"4793\">Section<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"4794\" data-end=\"4829\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"4796\" data-end=\"4827\">Recommended Books\/Resources<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"4840\" data-end=\"5197\">\n<tr data-start=\"4840\" data-end=\"4908\">\n<td data-start=\"4840\" data-end=\"4867\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Verbal &amp; Logical Ability<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4867\" data-end=\"4908\" data-col-size=\"md\"><em data-start=\"4869\" data-end=\"4891\">Word Power Made Easy<\/em> \u2013 Norman Lewis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4909\" data-end=\"4956\">\n<td data-start=\"4909\" data-end=\"4916\" data-col-size=\"sm\">VARC<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4916\" data-end=\"4956\" data-col-size=\"md\">Arun Sharma&#8217;s VARC preparation books<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4957\" data-end=\"5038\">\n<td data-start=\"4957\" data-end=\"4975\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Decision Making<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"4975\" data-end=\"5038\">XAT Decision Making practice books and previous-year papers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5039\" data-end=\"5112\">\n<td data-start=\"5039\" data-end=\"5063\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5063\" data-end=\"5112\" data-col-size=\"md\"><em data-start=\"5065\" data-end=\"5096\">Quantitative Aptitude for CAT<\/em> \u2013 Arun Sharma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5113\" data-end=\"5197\">\n<td data-start=\"5113\" data-end=\"5133\" data-col-size=\"sm\">General Knowledge<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5133\" data-end=\"5197\" 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=\"m8vyzw\" data-start=\"5199\" data-end=\"5231\"><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=\"fp869o\" data-start=\"5233\" data-end=\"5261\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_Decision_Making\"><\/span>Focus on Decision Making<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5263\" data-end=\"5400\">Solve Decision Making caselets regularly. Understand the assumptions, stakeholders and practical consequences before selecting an answer.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"p2rbti\" data-start=\"5402\" data-end=\"5438\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthen_Quantitative_Concepts\"><\/span>Strengthen Quantitative Concepts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5440\" data-end=\"5538\">Begin with arithmetic and gradually move to algebra, geometry, number systems and advanced topics.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1huq9pl\" data-start=\"5540\" data-end=\"5565\"><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=\"5567\" data-end=\"5684\">Regular reading can improve vocabulary, comprehension and your ability to identify the main idea of complex passages.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1bp3sc3\" data-start=\"5686\" data-end=\"5716\"><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=\"5718\" data-end=\"5840\">Previous XAT papers are among the most useful resources for understanding the examination&#8217;s difficulty and question style.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"6f6q2a\" data-start=\"5842\" data-end=\"5861\"><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=\"5863\" data-end=\"6010\">Start with sectional tests and progress to full-length mocks. After each test, analyse incorrect answers and questions that consumed too much time.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"r5jkgr\" data-start=\"6012\" data-end=\"6025\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_vs_CAT\"><\/span>XAT vs CAT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6027\" data-end=\"6120\">XAT and CAT are both important MBA entrance examinations, but they have different structures.<\/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=\"6122\" data-end=\"6432\">\n<thead data-start=\"6122\" data-end=\"6156\">\n<tr data-start=\"6122\" data-end=\"6156\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"6122\" data-end=\"6135\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"6124\" data-end=\"6134\">Factor<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"6135\" data-end=\"6145\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"6137\" data-end=\"6144\">CAT<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"6145\" data-end=\"6156\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"6147\" data-end=\"6154\">XAT<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"6171\" data-end=\"6432\">\n<tr data-start=\"6171\" data-end=\"6204\">\n<td data-start=\"6171\" data-end=\"6189\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Conducting Body<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6189\" data-end=\"6196\" data-col-size=\"sm\">IIMs<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6196\" data-end=\"6204\" data-col-size=\"sm\">XLRI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6205\" data-end=\"6267\">\n<td data-start=\"6205\" data-end=\"6222\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Major Sections<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6222\" data-end=\"6239\" data-col-size=\"sm\">VARC, DILR, QA<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6239\" data-end=\"6267\" data-col-size=\"sm\">VA &amp; LR, DM, QA &amp; DI, GK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6268\" data-end=\"6330\">\n<td data-start=\"6268\" data-end=\"6281\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Key Target<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6281\" data-end=\"6305\" data-col-size=\"sm\">IIMs and CAT colleges<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6305\" data-end=\"6330\" data-col-size=\"sm\">XLRI and XAT colleges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6331\" data-end=\"6393\">\n<td data-start=\"6331\" data-end=\"6349\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Decision Making<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6349\" data-end=\"6372\" data-col-size=\"sm\">No dedicated section<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6372\" data-end=\"6393\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Dedicated section<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6394\" data-end=\"6432\">\n<td data-start=\"6394\" data-end=\"6399\" data-col-size=\"sm\">GK<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6399\" data-end=\"6420\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Not a main section<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6420\" data-end=\"6432\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Included<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"6434\" data-end=\"6519\">Candidates targeting both IIMs and XLRI may consider preparing for both examinations.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"114wazr\" data-start=\"6521\" data-end=\"6538\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6540\" data-end=\"6757\">The <strong data-start=\"6544\" data-end=\"6561\">XAT 2026 exam<\/strong> requires more than strong mathematical and verbal skills. Its <strong data-start=\"6624\" data-end=\"6643\">Decision Making<\/strong> section makes the examination particularly distinctive, while General Knowledge adds another area of preparation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6759\" data-end=\"7013\">Start with strong fundamentals, practise previous-year papers, take regular mock tests and maintain a consistent current-affairs routine. A focused preparation strategy can help you compete for admission to XLRI and other leading XAT-accepting B-schools.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7015\" data-end=\"7216\">For the latest information about <strong data-start=\"7048\" data-end=\"7149\">XAT registration, application fees, admit card, result, exam pattern and participating institutes<\/strong>, always verify details through the official XAT\/XLRI notification.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"7015\" data-end=\"7216\"><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 The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026 is one of India&#8217;s leading MBA entrance exams, conducted by XLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur. 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