XAT Exam Pattern 2021: Section Wise, Marking Scheme, Syllabus PDFs

Updated on Jun 10, 2020 - 3:53 p.m. IST by Himanshu.shekhar #XAT

XAT Exam Pattern 2021 - XLRI, Jamshedpur will specify the exam pattern of XAT 2021. As per the past year XAT paper pattern, the entrance will be conducted in the CBT (Computer Based) mode. XAT exam pattern 2021 will specify the total number of objective questions that will be asked in the entrance test, total time duration, etc. The medium of the (Xavier Aptitude Test) XAT 2021 question paper will also be mentioned in the exam pattern and it will be conducted in the English language. XLRI, Jamshedpur will conduct the national level XAT 2021 for those aspirants who want to take admission in MBA/ PGDM programs. XAT exam pattern 2021 will help candidates to map out their preparation strategy. Read the full article by Careers360 to know all the details about XAT 2021 exam pattern such as marking scheme, exam time duration, topics and sections from which questions will be asked.

XAT Exam Pattern 2021: Section Wise, Marking Scheme, Syllabus PDFs

XAT Exam Pattern 2021 - Quick Facts

Components	Key Features
XAT conducting body	XLRI, Jamshedpur
Exam Mode	(Computer-based) online mode
Exam time duration	Two hours (130 Minutes)
Nature of questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Section-wise number of questions	Not specific
Total number of questions	99 (As per past year trend)
Negative marking	Scheme applicable (0.25 marks will be deducted for the wrong answer) and (0.10 marks gets deducted for more than 8 unattempted questions)
Sectional limit	No limit
Marks awarded for correct answer	1 Mark will be awarded for each correct answer.
Number of Sections	Total 4 Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation Verbal and Logical Ability Decision Making General Knowledge

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XAT Admit Card 2021	XAT Answer Key 2021
XAT Result 2021	XAT Selection Procedure 2021

XAT 2021 Exam Pattern

As per the exam pattern of XAT 2021, the entrance test will consist of a total of 95-100 questions (varies year to year) and the total exam time duration will be 3 hours (180 minutes).

XAT Exam Pattern 2021 (Section Wise)

Section	Total Marks Allotted	No. of Questions	Difficulty Level	Total Time
Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation	74	28	-	180 Minutes (3 Hours)
Verbal and Logical Ability		26	-
Decision Making		21	-
General Knowledge	25	25	-

XAT Marking Scheme 2021

1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer.
0.25 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
0.10 mark will be deducted for eight unattempted questions.
No negative marking for the General Knowledge section.

XAT Exam Centres 2021

As per last year’s trend, the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) entrance test was conducted in 71 cities of India. XAT 2021 will be tentatively commenced in the first week of January 2021. While filling application form candidates have to opt a city as per their preference. The final decision to allow the test centre to a candidate will be taken by XLRI, depending on the number of applicants who have applied for XAT 2021.

XAT Syllabus 2021

XAT 2021 syllabus will comprise all the topics from which questions will be asked in the entrance exam. With the help of Xavier Aptitude Test syllabus candidates can make their preparation strategy. All the topics related to XAT 2021 are listed below.

Sections and Topics of XAT 2021

Sections	Topics
Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation	Percentages LCM and HCF Interest (Simple and Compound) Profit and Loss Number System Speed, Time and Distance, Averages, Time and Work, Ratio and Proportion and others Algebra Mensuration Geometry including Co-ordinate Geometry Venn Diagram Pure Math Quadratic Equations Linear Equations Logarithm Complex Numbers Binomial Theorem Progression Inequalities Surds and Indices Probability Functions Permutation and Combination Mixtures and Alligations Set Theory Trigonometry Data Charts Data Tables Pie Charts Bar Diagrams Data Analysis and Comparison Graphs
Verbal and Logical Ability	Vocabulary Based Questions: Synonyms/ Antonyms, Fill in the blanks, Contextual Meaning of words Correction of Errors in Sentences and correct usage of words Jumbled Paragraph Completion of Paragraph Completion of Sentences Poem Cloze Test Author’s view type of question Information-Based question Main idea and purpose of the passage Inference based question Explanation of words/ phrases in the passage True/ False statements based on the passage Analogy Clocks & Calendars Binary Logic Fact, Inference, and Judgement Blood Relations Seating Arrangement Assumption, Premise, and Conclusion Logical Sequences
Decision making	Data Arrangement Test Conditioning and Grouping Tests Decision Making in a situation Complex Arrangement Case lets
General Knowledge	National and International Current Affairs Economics and Finance Capitals and currencies Constitution of India and Laws Books and Authors Famous Personalities

XAT Sample Paper 2021

Those candidates who wish to apply and prepare for XAT 2021 they all must go through with the sample paper of XAT 2021. With the help of the XAT sample paper, candidates will get to know the exam structure. It will help the candidate to assess their overall and section-wise performance.

Exam Pattern

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - XAT Exam Pattern 2021: Section Wise, Marking Scheme, Syllabus PDFs

Question: Is there negative marking in XAT 2021?

Answer:

Yes, a negative marking scheme is applicable. 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer apart from that 0.10 marks will be deducted for more than 8 unattempted questions.

Question: How many candidates have appeared for XAT 2020?

Answer:

Around 75,000 candidates have appeared for XAT 2020.

Question: How many seats are there in XLRI, Jamshedpur?

Answer:

There is a total of 180 seats in PGDM-HRM at XLRI Jamshedpur.

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I am class 12 (pcm) student My aim is to get into the top B schools ,And I am from non english(my english is not much good ) background what should I do for exams cat, cmat, xat and more, which branch should I take for backup ?

Ankita Sinha 27th Jul, 2020

Hi,

First of all you have said that your English is not strong enough but let me tell you it's perfectly fine. To get admission in any top B school, you need to qualify the entrance examinations and before that you might opt for BBA degree, you can also pursue any subjects in your bachelor degree.

You can visit this page for detailed information about BBA degree BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)

I hope this will help you.

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Whats official information about CAT 2020, NMAT 2020, SNAP 2020, CMAT 2021 and XAT 2021 ? When will they happen and what are the changes they are bringing this year ? #MBA

harshita sharan Student Expert 19th Jul, 2020

Hi dear,

MBA is a two year postgraduate program offered by many management institutes in India. The admission to these colleges are made on the basis of different entrance exams. Following is a tentative date for conduct of various MBA entrance exam for your reference:

Common Admission Test (CAT)- November 29, 2020
Maharashtra MBA Common Entrance Test- March 2021
Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)- January 2021
Xavier Aptitude Test- January 2021
Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test -December 13, 2020
NMAT by Graduate Management Admission Council - Oct 4 to Dec 17, 2020
TISS-NET- January 10, 2021
MICAT - December 5, 2020 to January 23, 2021
IRMASAT - February 2021

Hope this helps.. Good luck

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Now I am pursuing BBA final year did I eligible for XAT mock test

Randeep singh 16th Jul, 2020

Dear aspirant,
Yes , you are eligible to give mock test of XAT anytime.
Best wishes!

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Sir mere 10 ar 12 me to percentage achee hai par graduation me mere below 50 percent hai mai xat exam de sakte hu agar dogii to mujhe achee college me admission milega plzz batiye

Nikunj kumar Tibrewal 14th Jul, 2020

Dear Riya,

Xavier Aptitude Test or popularly known as XAT is a national-level management entrance test conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur, for admission to management programs at XLRI and other XAT participating institutes across the country. ... Around 75,000 candidates are expected to appear for XAT 2021.

You can check the below link for the eligibility criteria for the admission.

https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/xat-eligibility-criteria

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I want the full syllabus of XAT 2021. please help me as soon as possible. thank you

Udit Narayan 26th Jun, 2020

Hello aspirant,

Xavier School of Management has not yet provided an official statement of the syllabus of XAT 2021, so what we can provide is the common syllabus which has been continued in the previous years and will be in the upcoming exams.

Please refer to the below mentioned link to have a detail about different subjects and its syllabus.

https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/xat-syllabus

I hope it helps.