Full Form of XAT

1. Official Mandate, Scope & Background

The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a prestigious national-level management entrance examination conducted for over 75 years by XLRI Jamshedpur. XAT scores are accepted for admissions to MBA and PGDM programs by over 250 business schools across India, including government-aided institutes and state universities.

2. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications & Age Limits

Recognized Bachelor's degree of minimum three years duration in any discipline from a recognized university. Students completing their final year examination are also eligible. No age limit.

3. Examination Scheme & Selection Procedure

Computer-Based Test (CBT) lasting 210 minutes. Candidates are evaluated on percentile scores in core sections, followed by Group Discussions, Writing Ability Tests (WAT), and Personal Interviews at participating institutes.

4. Core Syllabus & Key Subjects

Part 1 (Timed - 175 mins): Decision Making (21 Qs), Verbal & Logical Ability (26 Qs), and Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation (28 Qs). Part 2: Mock Keyboard Testing. Part 3 (30 mins): General Knowledge (25 Qs) and Analytical Essay Writing.