Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)

XAT is a national-level management entrance exam conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur. Apart from traditional test sections, it uniquely includes decision-making questions that assess ethical and managerial judgment. The test evaluates quantitative, verbal, and general knowledge skills. XAT scores are accepted by many top business schools across India.

• Notification: Jul 10, 2025 (for XAT 2026 cycle)
• Registration: Jul 10 – Dec 5, 2025
• Form Fees: ₹2,200
• Exam date: Jan 4, 2026
• Result Declaration: Expected mid-February 2026

• XLRI Jamshedpur
• Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB)
• Institute of Management, Imphal (IMI) Delhi
• Goa Institute of Management (GIM)
• Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)

• Mode: Computer-based
• Duration: 180 minutes
• Questions: ~100 (MCQs + essay)
• Marking Scheme: +1 mark (correct), –0.25 (incorrect), essay section unmarked in initial score

Sections:

1. Verbal & Logical Ability
2. Decision Making
3. Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
4. General Knowledge (GK)

• Emphasize decision-making skills by practicing case studies and ethical dilemmas.
• Maintain regular reading habits for current affairs and GK sections.
• Work on verbal and logical reasoning with vocabulary, grammar, and RC practice.
• Take full-length timed mock exams to balance speed and accuracy across sections.