How to prepare for XAT 2021 while working?
How to prepare for XAT 2021 while working? - XAT ideally known as Xavier Aptitude Test is an entrance examination that comes under the topmost aptitude examination when it comes to MBA courses. XAT is conducted by XLRI (Xavier School of Management). Another reason for the popularity of the XAT exam is that its recognition as a university-level examination that is across the country for aspirants seeking admission in management studies. Under quantitative terms, more than half a lakh aspirants appear for the examination every year to get admission in more than 160 B-schools/colleges across the nation. The examination gets its recognition to some best B-schools in India such as:
Latest XAT Update: XAT 2021 result released on January 18. Check XAT 2021 cutoff.

Not only have that, but XAT examination is also acknowledged as the most transparent examination from a student perspective because of its complete exam conducting process. After the completion of the examination, the official answer key is released followed by official results. Candidates can get their marks recounted in case they are unsure about their released results.
XAT 2021 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
The XAT 2021 entrance test was conducted through online mode on January 3. The total time duration was 3 hours. Questions were asked are objective type (MCQs) and each question will carry 1 mark as per the XAT 2021 exam pattern. There is a negative marking scheme applicable, which means 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
Exam Pattern of XAT 2021
Section | Number of Questions | Duration |
Decision Making | 74 | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
Verbal and Logical Ability | ||
Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation | ||
GK | 25 |
Preparation Tips for XAT 2021
Though the XAT examination is famous for its transparency, the toughness level is as much as therein. XAT examination is considered to be one of the toughest MBA examinations by far. When examined, it was found that the addition of General Knowledge and unique exam pattern make the exam tough ultimately a reason for to low scoring of the XAT exam. The level of verbal ability question asked is also slightly complex than the CAT examination and not to forget the sectional cut off, other than General knowledge questions. In short, exam preparation needs to be as good as can be. So, all the aspirants who are willing to prepare for the XAT exam must keep in mind that a balance of quality and accuracy is the key to crack the examination. Below we have mentioned some basic tips which aspirants need to keep an eye on.
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How to Prepare for XAT 2021 in 2 Months?
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Make a section-wise preparation strategy
Start preparing section wise. This is the first and foremost step to the preparation for the XAT examination. Section-wise preparation will make aspirants understand better about your strengths and weakness.
Know the XAT exam pattern and syllabus
Quickly go through the complete exam pattern and XAT 2021 syllabus, candidates need to make sure they are not skipping anything that carries great weightage in examination. To be prepared is better than curing afterward. Mark influential topics to revise at regular intervals.
Practice and revision is must
Aspirants must keep in mind that the only rule that gives you the correct vision to crack the exam is “Practice, Revise and Repeat”. One needs to practice what you are studying. Revise it regularly and then repeat the process. Candidates must follow this step even for other examinations also Since MBA examination have slightly similarity between them.
Make use of mock test and online study material
Practice online mock tests. Aspirants must not forget to complete mock tests and online test series to qualify for the XAT examination. It is practically proven that aspirants who practice mock tests and online test series are more capable of getting better marks than the students who don’t practice.
Stay Fit and Do Yoga
While preparing for any exam, take very good care of your health. A healthy mind and body will help one to concentrate better on their studies. Do meditation and Yoga to increase your concentration ability. Make a diet plan and take fresh veggies and fruits and totally avoid unhealthy or junk food. Take proper sleep of a minimum of eight hours a day. While studying for long, take a regular break, it will refresh your mind.
Preparation of XAT 2021 While Working
Those who are starting their preparation for XAT 2021 and are working somewhere must keep in mind that they will be having less time to study compared to those who are just studying. So, if they want to crack the examination they must start preparing as early as possible. One can take out hardly 3 hours to study during a weekday and near about 8 hours on weekends. In conclusion, there is enough time to qualify for the exam for students who are working, If they start their preparation and follow the tips mentioned below.
Make a time schedule of how much time students can take out in a day, a week, or a month. Then accordingly bifurcate it according to the section-wise preparation.
Utilize as much time to study and make the concept clear. Not to forget making notes and short summaries would help in a future revision.
Two hours a day for preparation of all subjects and daily preparation of the General knowledge section is advised to aspirants who are working. Such as newspapers, periodicals, etc.
Improve your speed of reading to ensure that the decision-making section would take less time in the examination. For the language section, the command over vocabulary is necessary.
The final and foremost step is to practice as much mock test and online test students can attempt to increase accuracy and time limit.
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Best books for XAT preparation
XAT 2021 Recommended Books for Verbal & Logical Ability
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Questions related to XAT
Where do I update my XAT scores for XLRI and XIMB selection process?
Hey!
XAT exam has been conducted on 3rd janury and results has also been declared. Now you have to prepare and apply for PI round in XLRI or XIMB. You can book your PI slot by the link given below:
https://xatonline.in/
Kindly note this is only for the candidates who are shorlistted for GMP program.
Thankyou
IAM SC STUDENT MY CAT 34.66 AND MY XAT IS 30.50 CAN I APPLY
Dear aspirant,
As your percentile in cat is 34.66 and your xat score is 30.50 , i dont think that there is any chance for you to get calls from any of the iims and i dont think even XLRI would give a call.
The minimum cut off percentile required to get a call from iim is about 35-40 percentile.
colleges accepting xat score of 86 percentile, with avg package of 10 lakhs
With XAT score of 86 percentile you have chances in following B schools which are listed below along with the average salary package per annum :-
* Tampi Manipal , average package is 10.6 lakh per annum
*SPJIMR Mumbai, 22.4 lakh is average package here
*FORE School of Management, average package of 10.4 lakh
* IFMR Siricity, average package of 8.3 lakh
* we school mumbai ,average package of 8 lakh
* XIME bangalore,average package of 6.7 lakh
* IFIM Bangalore,average package of 7.2 lakh
* IMT Nagpur,average package of 7.5 lakh
* IMT Hyderabad ,average package of 6.7 lakh
Apart from your XAT score, the B- schools may also consider other criteria for shortlisting candidates like past academic record , work experience etc
For more, you can check out our page, the link which is provided below:-
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/top-b-schools-accepting-xat-scores-and-cutoffs
I hope that you find this helpful
If you have any other doubt then you can always reach us to clear them :) we are always available to help you out and guide you
Thank you
I got 66 percentile can you suggest any good colleges?
Hi
With XAT score of 66 percentile you don't hold chance in Top most B schools accepting XAT like Xavier Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur, but yes you have chances in following B schools :-
*Balaji Institute of Modern Management, Pune
*Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
*Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad
*Gitam School of International Business
*FIIB New Delhi
*VESIM Mumbai
*Vishwa Vishwani Hyderabad
*Acharya Bangalore B-School - ABBS Bangalore
*GIBS Business School - GIBS Bangalore
*SGPC’s Guru Nanak Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
*RSB Chennai: Rajalakshmi School of Business
Apart from your XAT score, the B- schools may also consider other criteria for shortlisting candidates like past academic record , work experience etc
You can check the same at out page the link which is provided below:-
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/top-b-schools-accepting- xat -scores-and-cutoffs
I hope that you find this helpful
If you have any other doubt then you can always reach us to clear them :) we are always available to help you out and guide you
Thank you
do colleges other than xavier get to know about the XAT score of an individual?
No, when filling XAT form you automatically apply for XLRI-Jamshedpur campus. For any other campus or colleges you need to apply separately and upload your XAT scorecard to get shortlisted on the basis of XAT scores. Following are few colleges accepting XAT:
- SPJIMR, Mumbai,
- GIM-Goa,
- TAPMI-Manipal,
- XIM- Bhubaneswar,
- LIBA-Chennai,
- IMT-Ghaziabad,
- Welingkar- Mumbai,
- IFMR-Chennai,
Good luck