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XAT 2027
Xavier Aptitude Test
Conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur for more than 75 years, XAT scores are accepted by XLRI, XIMB, IMT, TAPMI, and 160+ partner business schools.
Examination Date
2027-01-03
Application Window
2026-07-15 – 2026-11-30
Duration & Total Marks
210 mins • Marks
Participating Institutes
165+ B-Schools
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Sectional Test Pattern
Decision Making (DM)
Minutes Allotted
22 Questions
Verbal & Logical Ability (VALR)
Minutes Allotted
26 Questions
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation (QADI)
Minutes Allotted
28 Questions
General Knowledge & Analytical Essay
Minutes Allotted
19 Questions
Marking Scheme
+1 mark for correct; -0.25 for incorrect; -0.10 for more than 8 consecutive unattempted questions.
Syllabus High-Yield Topics
Ethical dilemmas, managerial decision situations, caselets
Advanced Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, Vocabulary
P&L, Geometry, Functions, Data Sufficiency, Graphs
Current affairs, business history, geopolitical milestones
Eligibility Guidelines
Recognized Bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration in any discipline. Final year students completing graduation by June are eligible.