XAT Selection Procedure 2023 - GD/ PI Shortlist, Criteria
XAT Selection Procedure 2023: XLRI, Jamshedpur will conduct the XAT 2023 selection process after the declaration of Xavier Aptitude Test result, XAT 2023 result has been declared on January 28. The XAT entrance exam was held on January 8.
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Latest Updates for XAT
- 28 Jan 2023:
XAT 2023 result out at xatonline.in; Download scorecard now!
- 17 Jan 2023:
XAT 2023 answer key objection window open at xatonline.in; Get details here
- 10 Jan 2023:
XLRI Jamshedpur released XAT 2023 answer key in online mode. Match your responses now.
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Candidates who are shortlisted will have to participate in the selection process which includes Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The final merit list will be prepared based on the performance of candidates in all stages of XAT selection process. Candidates will be able to check the shortlist by using their login credentials on the official XAT website, xatonline.in.
Each XAT participating institute has its own individual selection procedure and there is no centralized procedure. Students who make it to the final merit list on the basis of their XAT score will be called for XAT counselling. Candidates must register on the official website of the colleges they wish to apply for to appear for the XAT 2023 selection procedure. Read this article by Careers360 to know more about the important dates of the XAT selection process 2023, XAT 2023 cutoff, XAT selection procedure, participating institutes, and so forth.
XAT 2023 Dates
XAT Particulars | XAT Dates |
XAT 2023 Exam Date | January 8, 2023 |
Response sheet of XAT 2023 | January 10, 2023 |
Release of XAT 2023 answer key | January 10, 2023 |
Last date to file an objection against the XAT answer key | Closed Now |
XAT 2023 result date |
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XAT Scorecard 2023 download | January 28, 2023 to March 31, 2024 |
XAT Cutoff 2023 | To be announced |
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XAT Selection Criteria 2023
Participating Institutes will start the selection procedure of XAT 2023 when the GD/PI shortlist is available. Students who clear the XAT cutoff 2023 will be eligible to participate in the selection rounds of different XLRI, Jamshedpur institutes/ colleges. The process for XAT 2023 counselling will be done in online mode. XAT Selection procedure 2023 involves the following steps for admission into XLRI institutes.
Candidates have to appear for XAT 2023
Shortlisting of candidates
Selection rounds
Final selection
Phase 1 - Candidates have to appear for XAT 2023
- Students should have filled up the application form for XAT 2023 on the official website of XLRI. The authorities released the XAT 2023 registration form online mode.
Phase 2 - Shortlisting of Candidates
- XAT 2023 results has been announced on January 28, 2023. XLRI will list students for group discussion and interviews. Students will be selected on the basis of the cutoff published by the participating institutes.
Phase 3 - Selection Rounds
- Students who are shortlisted will be called for the further selection rounds of XAT 2023 which will consist of the following rounds.
- Group Discussion (GD) or/ and Essay writing
- Personal Interview (PI)
Phase 4 - Final Selection
- After conducting selection rounds of XAT 2023, the final list of selected students will be prepared. Selected candidates will be offered admission to the XAT participating institutes in offered programs.
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Preparation of XAT Merit List
The weightage of these components (for all programs of XLRI) for XAT final selection is as explained below:
Component | Weightage |
XAT score | 60% |
Group Discussion/ Personal Interview | 25% |
Essay, Academic profile, GK, video, work-ex | 15% |
Documents Required for XAT Selection Process 2023
Original XAT counselling letter along with a photocopy of counselling letter
Original and Xerox of XAT Admit Card 2023
Bank draft as per the guidelines mentioned in XAT Brochure
Academic Certificates (class 10 & class 12; Bachelor’s Degree)
XAT 2023 Score Card/ Rank Card
Caste Certificate
Medical documents
4-6 Passport size photographs color and black and white
XAT Cutoff 2023 for XLRI
XLRI will release the XAT 2023 cutoff on its official website, xlri.ac.in. Students are shortlisted on the basis of cutoff released by the XAT participating institutes. Students can check the table below for the expected XAT 2023 cutoff with reference to the last year XAT cut off.
XAT Cut Off 2022: PGDM-BM
Section | Male | Female |
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VALR | 75 | 72 |
DM | 72 | 72 |
QA | 80 | 75 |
Overall | 93 | 90 |
XAT Cut Off 2022: PGDM-HRM
Category | VALR | DM | QA | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
Male Engineering | 80 | 70 | 75 | 92 |
Female Engineering | 80 | 70 | 64 | 90 |
Male Non-Engineering | 80 | 70 | 70 | 90 |
Female Non-Engineering | 80 | 70 | 60 | 87 |
XAT 2021 Cutoff PGDM (HRM)
Gender | VALR | DM | QA | Overall Cutoff |
Female | 80 | 70 | 67 | 93 |
Male | 85 | 75 | 72 | 93 |
XAT Cutoff PGDM 2021 (BM)
Gender | VALR | DM | QA | Overall Cutoff |
Female | 75 | 75 | 75 | 95 |
Male | 79.46 | 75 | 75 | 95 |
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XAT Participating Institutes 2023
XAT participating institutes 2023 involve the name of all the premier B-schools which are also associate members of XLRI.
XAT Participating Institutes
Sl. No. | Name of the XAT Participating Institutes |
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8. | St. Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology |
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10. | Xavier Business School (XBS) St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata |
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - XAT Selection Procedure 2023 - GD/ PI Shortlist, Criteria
Question: Is XAT conducted twice a year?
Answer:
No, XAT is conducted one time in a year. XAT is generally held in the month of January.
Question: The selection process of XAT 2023 will be held in which mode?
Answer:
XAT selection process will be conducted in online mode only.
Question: How do I re-confirm that my XAT 2023 application is saved?
Answer:
In such a doubtful case about the successful XAT registration, students have to visit the official website and login to the portal by using XAT credentials and take a print of the application. And preserve the soft copy and hard copy of the XAT 2023 application for future reference.
Question: When is XAT Selection Process 2023 expected to start?
Answer:
XAT counselling 2023 is expected to start in the month of February 2023.
Question: How do I apply for the XLRI program through GMAT?
Answer:
After completing the basic and personal details, students need to select the option through GMAT to apply for XLRI programs.
Question: Can I change my choice after locking it?
Answer:
No, you cannot change your preference after locking.
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Questions related to XAT
Does DMS IIT Delhi accept XAT score?
CAT score is accepted by Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi The eligible candidates can apply for further process. The candidate will be shortlisted on the basis of the scores secured in the national examination. While for some courses the candidate has to appear for the WAT followed by an interview conducted by the institute.
Does DMS IIT Delhi accept XAT score?
Eligible candidates can apply for admission. Candidates for the M.B.A programme will be shortlisted based on their performance on the CAT exam and personal interview. While in the M.B.A Telecommunication Systems Management programme, candidates have to appear for a written ability test. Whereas for the Executive M.B.A programme, the candidates will be shortlisted based on their personal interviews. For the Ph.D programme, admission will be based on performance in the personal interview conducted by the institute.
How to apply for XAT?
The applicant has to visit the official website of XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) for the registration process.
What kind of GK questions are asked in the XAT examination?
The GK questions consist of static GK such as Economy, Geography, Science and Technology and current GK such as Business economy, awards, sports and miscellaneous.
How many attempts of XAT are allowed?
As long as you are willing to, you can apply for the XAT entrance examination. There is no limit on the attempts.