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XAT exam pattern is quite different from other national level MBA entrance exams. This Ebook contains updated exam pattern of XAT 2021 as well as marking scheme of the same.
XAT Sample Paper, Topic wise Questions & Solution
Download latest XAT sample papers with detailed solution designed by MBA hitbullseye for the XAT 2025 examination preparation based on latest exam pattern, Topics and their weightage, difficulty level
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Hii,

We tried downloading. it is downloading very smoothly. can you specify from where and how you are downloading and using which device to download the E-Book.

Hello,

If your college name does not appear in the list in the drop-down menu while filling out the XAT 2025 registration, here's how you can solve the problem:

  • Select "Other": In most registration forms, there is an "Other" option in the drop-down list. Select this option if your college is not appearing and enter your college name manually if required.
  • Contact XAT Helpdesk : Call for help at the XAT 2025 help desk. They can tell you what to do in your case so that the name of your college gets reported correctly. Email addresses as well as contact numbers will be available on the authentic XAT website.
  • Also, check for the same name variants: Sometimes a college is listed with different names or abbreviations. Always search for it in detail in the drop-down menu provided.
  • Documentation: If nothing works, keep all communications and proofs ready to be presented during the exam or admission process.

For official support, one can visit the XAT official website or Careers360 XAT Registration .

Hello Pritam,

Yes, you can still target IIMs even with a two-year gap post-graduation, as they consider diverse profiles and experiences. A gap isn't necessarily a disadvantage if you can account for it in interviews or your application. If you're not confident about CAT , there are other entrance exams that you can consider, which are generally considered less intense:

  1. CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) : Accepted by several top B-schools in India, including some Tier-1 institutes.

  2. MAT (Management Aptitude Test) : Conducted four times a year, MAT is accepted by many B-schools across India.

  3. SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test) : Required for admission to Symbiosis International University and its institutes.

  4. NMAT (NMIMS Management Aptitude Test) : Accepted by NMIMS and other reputed B-schools in India.

    Is 4-5 Months Sufficient for CMAT?

Yes, 4-5 months is generally sufficient to prepare for CMAT, especially if you focus on building a solid understanding of the core topics like Quantitative Techniques, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, and General Awareness . CMAT is more straightforward than CAT, with a balanced structure and questions at a moderate difficulty level, making it manageable with dedicated study.

Preparation Tips for CMAT in 4-5 Months:

  1. Focus on Quantitative Techniques and Logical Reasoning : Since these sections make up a large part of CMAT, consistent practice will boost accuracy.

  2. Strengthen General Awareness : Make reading current affairs a daily habit. Focus on business, politics, sports, and general knowledge.

  3. Enhance Language Skills : For Language Comprehension, practice reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar.

  4. Take Mocks Regularly : Mock tests will help you gauge your speed, improve accuracy, and familiarize you with the CMAT format.

This preparation will also benefit you if you decide to take other exams like MAT or SNAP , as many skills overlap across these exams.


For more details about CAT exam you can check out an article by Careers360 whose link is given below:

Link: https://bschool.careers360.com/exams/cat


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.


XAT scores are valid for 2 years hence you can easily download it again Visit the official website of XAT 2025 i.e xatonline.in. and then Click on 'scorecard' tab.login with your credentials XAT ID and password type the security text shown on screen. Click on candidate scorecard and download a PDF copy of the same hope it helps.

Hello

Here is the list of colleges you can get with 68%ile

JIMS Rohini Delhi
IMT Hyderabad
SOIL Institute of Management
Jaipuria Institute of Management Jaipur
Jaypee Business School
Dayananda Sagar Business School Bangalore
NSB Academy Bangalore
NDIM New Delhi

Hello Aspirant

Seeing your marks, it is evident you are good in academics. Thus, you can get into a good MBA college but mind you, it won't be easy because there are thousands of students who are as good as you, if not better. MBA colleges do not choose candidates solely based on academic performance, although it has a big weightage in their selection process. They test your presence of mind, intellect, and communication skills through Group Discussions and Interviews.

The safest way to get into a good MBA college is to score 96-97+ percentile and do really well in GD and  PI. Top MBA colleges in India are IIMs, XISS (Ranchi), TISS, Delhi School of Business, and Symbiosis.

Hope this helps

Hello Aspirant

Congratulations on your score, There are many good B schools at 80-85%ile in CAT and XAT
1)Great Lakes, Chennai
2)IRMA
3) Goa Institute of Management
4) NIBM
5) TAPMI
Do your research about these colleges as to what is their average package, the roles offered.

Colleges like NIBM specialize in Finance, and IRMA has a lot of sales marketing Roles. So ultimately the choice is yours which specialization you want to pursue.

Hello Aspirant,
Hope you are well

The  XAT cut-offs for IMT Nagpur and Welingkar Institute for their MBA program is between 70-80 percentile. So you have a good chance of getting a call from both institutes. However, the chances of conversion depend on your 10th, 12th, graduation marks.

Hey aspirant,

XLRI Jamshedpur will tentatively conduct the Xavier Aptitute Test (XAT) 2025 in the first of January 2025. It is expected that XAT 2025 registration will begin in the second week of July 2024.

For detailed information like eligibility criteria, application procees, syllabus, etc at : https://bschool.careers360.com/exams/xat

Hope this helps you!

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