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XAT Exam 2025: Know all about Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) by XLRI

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XAT Application Date : 15 Jul' 2024 - 30 Nov' 2024
Updated on 21st October, 2024 by Himanshu Shekhar

About XAT 2025

XLRI Jamshedpur has increased the number of XAT 2025 exam centers. Authorities will close XAT exam registration window on November 3. Candidates can apply for XAT exam 2025 in online mode at xatonline.in. XAT exam is scheduled to be held on January 5. The XAT exam will be a computer-based test for MBA and PGDM admissions in XLRI and 10 other XAMI, 600+ MBA colleges across India. XLRI Jamshedpur will conduct the XAT 2025 in 109 test cities. The mock test for XAT 2025 entrance exam will be conducted on September 25.  Last year, 1.35 lakh candidates applied for the XAT entrance exam. Candidates are advised to complete the registration process before last date to apply for XAT exam.

Changes made in XAT exam 2025

XLRI announced changes in XAT 2025 exam pattern. This year the XAT exam will be held for 180 minutes only. Essay writing section has been removed from XAT paper. Along with remove of Essay writing, the number of questions in the general knowledge section has also been reduced. Also, performance in GK will be evaluated during the XLRI selection process. According to the revised XAT exam pattern, the question paper will have total of 95 questions.

XAT Exam 2025

Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT exam) is conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur to offer admission into MBA/PGDM program for admission at XLRI and other top MBA colleges. XAT exam scorecard is accepted by many top B-schools such as SPJIMR Mumbai, IMT Ghaziabad, XIMB Bhubaneswar, and 150+ other top Indian MBA colleges. XAT score is not accepted by IIMs. IIT's also does not accept XAT scorecard for MBA admission.  XAT score card is accepted by XLRI and it's other associated colleges. 

Those candidates who have completed their Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university are eligible to apply for the XAT exam. The XAT exam is considered more challenging as compared to CAT because the XAT exam has a more varied paper pattern than CAT. XAT exam scorecard is not accepted by IIMs and XLRI conduct XAT exam once a year. 

Candidates who are looking for admission to top MBA colleges like XIM UniversityIMT GhaziabadFORE New DelhiTAPMI ManipalK J Somaiya Mumbai, have to appear for the XAT exam 2025. The XAT exam cutoff usually ranges between 95 to 96 percentile. For female candidates, the cutoff for the XAT exam is lower by 4 to 5 percentiles.

Check out how to calculate the XAT percentile and score

XAT Exam 2025: Latest Updates

Check out the upcoming and latest events on the XAT exam 2025 for MBA/PGDM admission in XLRI and 10 other XAMI, 600+ BSchools in India.

  • XLRI Jamshedpur has revised the XAT 2025 exam pattern.
  • The XAT 2025 question paper will have 95 questions.
  • XAT 2024 application form is available in online mode on the official website- xatonline.in.
  • XLRI Jamshedpur seats for PGDM (BM) increased to 240 from 180.
  • XLRI Delhi NCR campus seats for PGDM (BM) increased to 180 from 120.

What is XAT Exam?

Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur. The XAT exam assesses candidates' potential for future business success. The XAT 2025 is taken for MBA/ PGDM admissions offered by some of the most prestigious institutes in the nation. Apart from XLRI and 10 other XAMI members, over 1000 B-schools accept XAT scores for admission to their post-graduate management programmes.

Candidates who hold a three-year bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline are eligible to apply for the XAT exam 2025. Final-year candidates are also eligible to appear for this XLRI XAT exam. There is no upper age limit as per the XAT exam eligibility.

Is XAT tougher than CAT?

Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is considered more challenging than the Common Admission Test (CAT) because of certain aspects such as. Exam Pattern: The XAT exam has a more varied paper pattern as compared to the CAT exam. XAT exam pattern has an additional section such as General Knowledge (GK), Essay Writing, and Decision-making that require a different skill set as compared to CAT exam. 

Question- How many times XAT is held in a year?

Answer- The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT exam) is held once a year in CBT mode and there is no limitation to appearing for the XAT. Candidates can appear as many times as they wish. 

Question- What is the XAT selection criteria for XLRI admission?

Answer- XAT selection process for XLRI admission includes the shortlisting of candidates on the basis of XAT or GMAT score, Personal Interview (PI) and Group Discussion (GD). However, the final admission will be granted on the basis of XAT exam score, personal interview, group discussion, past academic qualification, and gender diversity. Also, before appearing for XAT selection process, candidates must meet the required cut-off criteria. 

Who is eligible for XAT 2025?

XLRI Jamshedpur has set eligibility criteria for such candidates who want to take the XAT exam. Here we have listed all the parameters related to XAT exam eligibility criteria 2025.

  • Graduation: It is mandatory to have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.
  • Age bar: There are no upper age limit criteria to appear for XAT exam.
  • Minimum Marks: There are no minimum aggregate bachelor's marks criteria to apply for the XAT exam.
  • Final year student: Those who are pursuing their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for XAT entrance test.
  • Number of XAT exam attempts:  There is no limit on the number of times a candidate to take the XAT exam.

XAT exam registration and fees

Every year more than 1 lakh candidates register for the XAT exam. The registration process for XAT exam is completely online and the XAT exam online form will be available on the official website- xatonlin.in. 

XAT exam fees

ParticularsApplication fee
Registration feeRs 2200 (+200 for candidates interested in XLRI programs)
Indian candidates applying for GMP program through GMATRs 2500
NRI/ Foreign candidates applying for one or more program through GMATRs 5000

Question- What is the XAT exam used for?

Answer- Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a management admission test conducted for admission to MBA/ PGDM program in XLRI Jamshedpur and other top MBA colleges like IMT Ghaziabad, XIMB, LBSIM Delhi, IMIM New Delhi, TAPMI Manipal and other top MBA colleges in India accepting XAT score. 

XAT Exam Syllabus- Overview and Important Topics

Decision Making (DM)21 questions from Critical thinking, problem-solving skills, Informed decision making
Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VA & LR)26 questions from Critical & analytical reasoning, reading comprehensions (including poems & passages), vocabulary, English grammar
Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (QA & DI)28 questions from Quantitative aptitude, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, modern maths
General Knowledge* (GK)8 questions from static GK and 12 questions from current affairs
Analytical Essay Writing* (AEW)One Essay of 250 words. 3 topics will be given. Candidates need to pick 1.

People also ask about the XAT exam 2025

Question- Is XAT difficult than CAT?

Answer- Both the XAT and CAT exams are difficult but many students find the XAT more difficult as compared to the CAT entrance test because of two sections in the XAT exam paper- Decision-Making and Verbal section. The Verbal section of the XAT exam consists of passages longer than that of the CAT exam.

Question- Who is eligible for the XAT exam?

Answer- Those candidates who have completed their three years of bachelor's degree from a recognized university or institute or those who are in the final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for the XAT exam.

Question- Does XAT have negative marking?

Answer- Yes, for every incorrect answer 0.25 marks will be deducted and 0.10 marks will be deducted for unattempted question after leaving 8 questions unanswered.

Download XAT previous year question paper

While preparing for the XAT exam, it is a must for candidates to solve the previous year's XAT exam papers to ace this national-level MBA entrance exam with decent percentile.

Question- Is 25 a good score in XAT?

Answer- Going by past year's XAT score vs percentile, scoring 25 marks in XAT would be close to 85 percentile in XAT entrance test.

Question- Which Section syllabus in XAT is considered more difficult to cover?

Answer- Decision Making (DM) section is considered quite difficult to cover for XAT exam. However, it depends on candidates aptitude skills. If a candidate have Mathematics as their background, they may find Quant and DI section easier and VALR quite difficult. 

XAT Question Paper Download PDF - Year-Wise
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XAT 2012 question paper with solution pdf

XAT 2011 question paper with solution pdf

XAT Exam Preparation 2025

XAT exam preparation need at least six to nine for those who are appearing for this national-level entrance exam for the very first time. XAT exam paper comprises four sections: Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge. In the recent release of the XAT exam, from now on authorities have removed the essay writing section. 

  • Join online study groups on the platform like YouTube, Facebook, Whatsapp and Telegram
  • Choose the best study material recommended by previous year toppers and experts
  • Always start with topics which you are already familiar and on which you have good command
  •  After completing a topic do it's revision for the better understanding
  • Try to complete XAT syllabus first and then take XAT mock test on regular basis 

Previous year's XAT exam analysis

It is expected that the difficulty level of the XAT exam will be on similar lines as per last year. Here we have mentioned last year's XAT exam analysis.

Section nameNumber of questionsDistribution of questionsDifficulty levelGood attempt
Verbal and Logical Ability26
  • 4 Reading Comprehension with 3 MCQs each
  • 1 para completion
  • 1 poem with 2 MCQs
  • 1 fill in the blanks
  • 3 grammar-based MCQs
  • 7 critical reasoning MCQs
Easy-Moderate17-18
Decision Making22
  • 6 sets with 3 MCQs each
  • 2 sets with 2 MCQs each
Moderate16-18
Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation28
  • 8 MCQs on Arithmetic
  • 4 Questions from Numbers
  • DI set with 3 MCQs
  • 3 Geometry-based questions
  • 4 MCQs from Algebra
  • 1 MCQ on Trigonometry
  • 1 MCQ on Probability
  • 2 MCQs on Data Sufficiency
  • 2 MCQs on Investment
Difficult15-17
General Knowledge25Questions was asked from Static GK and Current AffairsDifficult10-11
Essay3 (attempt any 1 out of the 3)Any 1 of the given 3 topics had to be attempted--
Overall105-Moderate-Difficult59-68

XAT Exam 2025- Analysis

On the basis of previous year XAT exam analysis, this year XAT entrance exam will be on moderately difficult. After the conclusion of XAT exam 2025, a detailed analysis of the XAT exam will be available on the page. XAT exam analysis will be prepared based on students reactions and experts' views.

XAT Exam 2025 Cutoff

Candidates can check below the XAT exam cutoff for admission to the PGDM programme based on last year's data.

PGDM-Business Management

XAT Cut Off for PGDM-BM


VALRDMQAOverall
Male (Engineering)>=83>=85>=86>=96
Female (Engineering)>=80>=80>=81>=91
Male (Non-Engineering)>=83>=86>=85>=95
Female (Non-Engineering)>=80>=81>=80>=90

PGDM in HRM (Human Resource Management)

XAT Cut Off for PGDM-HRM


VALRDMQAOverall
Male (Engineering)>=90>=85>=80>=95
Female (Engineering)>=85>=78>=73>=90
Male (Non-Engineering)>=90>=85>=75>=93
Female (Non-Engineering)>=85>=78>=68>=88


Top MBA colleges accepting XAT 2025 Exam Score

Listed below are some of the top MBA colleges that accept XAT exam score.

What after XAT result 2025?

After the announcement of the XAT 2025 result, the XLRI and other MBA colleges will conduct their admission process for MBA/ PGDM courses. The selection process of XAT accepting colleges will have two rounds Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interview (PI). It is expected that the shortlisting of candidates for the GE-PI process will probably take place in February 2025. The XLRI admission process includes three stages.  

Stage 1: Shortlisting of candidates for PI process based on XAT score

Stage 2: Conduct of Group Discussion/ Exercise (GD) and Personal Interview (PI)

Stage 3: Final selection of candidates for admission into MBA/ PGDM program and release of final XAT merit list

Given below are the main selection criteria taken into consideration for admission.

XLRI Selection Criteria
XAT exam scoreGender diversity
GD/ PI PerfformanceAcademic diversity
Academic scoresWork experience

XLRI Courses, Fees, and Seat Intake

XLRI ProgramProgram Fee (In Lakhs)Seats
2 years Full-Time PGDM (Human Resource Management)23.6 Lakh180
2 years Full-Time Flagship PGDM (Business Management)23.6 Lakh180
Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)-15
PGDM (GMP)20.95 Lakh120
Part-time & VIL(Virtual Interactive Learning) (Certificate Program)1.60 Lakh-
Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EXEC-FPM)10.18 Lakh30

Question- What is the fee for XLRI MBA?

Answer- Going by past year trends here we have listed the fee criteria for XLRI MBA.

Courses Offered by XLRI
XLRI MBA Fees
PGDM in Business Management (BM) & PGDM in Human Resource Management (HRM)Rs 12.90 Lakh
Executive PGDM (General)Rs 21.70 Lakh
Fellow Program in ManagementRs 10.70 Lakh
BM [Part-time]-Blended Mode- Three-year Program for Working ExecutivesRs 4 Lakh

XAT Exam Contact Details

XLRI Admission Office,
C. H. Area (East),
Jamshedpur, 831001, Jharkhand.

Phone: +91 657 665 3203/3204/3205
Fax: +91-657-2227814
Email: xat2019@xlri.ac.in

Candidates can call 1800 209 0835 (Toll-Free) from Monday to Saturday (10:00-18:00 hrs).

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XAT 2025 Highlights

Full Exam Name
Xavier Aptitude Test
Short Exam Name
XAT
Conducting Body
XLRI Jamshedpur
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
National Level Exam
Languages
English
Mode Of Application
online
Application Fee
Online : 2100
Mode Of Exam
online
Mode Of Counselling
offline
Participating Colleges
762
Exam Duration
3 Hours
No Of Seats
420

XAT Important Dates

XAT Xavier Aptitude Test (session 2025)

15 Jul' 2024 - 30 Nov' 2024 . OnlineOn Going
Application Date
05 Jan' 2025 - 05 Jan' 2025 . Online
Exam Date
20 Dec' 2024 - 05 Jan' 2025 . Online
Admit Card Date
25 Sep' 2024 - 25 Sep' 2024 . Online
Others
Mock test 1
28 Sep' 2024 - 29 Sep' 2024 . Online
Application Correction Date
20 Oct' 2024 - 20 Oct' 2024 . Online
Others
Mock test 2

XAT exam 2025 registration process will begin on July 15 and be closed on November 30, 2024. Candidates can fill out the XAT exam form online at xatonline.in. Candidates applying for the XAT exam 2025, have to pay the XAT exam fee of Rs 2200. Those who are interested in XLRI programmes have to pay an additional fee of Rs. 200 each.

How to fill XAT Exam Registration Form?

Candidates can check the XAT 2025 exam registration process in the steps given below:

Step 1: Register on the official XAT website, xatonline.in to get the XAT exam 2025 ID and password
Step 2: Fill in complete personal details in the XAT exam 2025 registration and application Form
Step 3: Fill in academics from classes 10 & 12 on the next page of the XAT form
Step 4: Fill in details of other qualifications, graduation & work experience
Step 5: Fill in your choice of XLRI programmes and choice of XAT exam city
Step 6: Upload documents in an essential format and size.
Step 7: Complete an XAT declaration form.
Step 8: Make a payment online for XAT 2025 application form fees and XLRI Programme application fee.

Documents to upload with the XAT exam form

  • Passport size photograph (size – 20 KB to 50 KB) in jpeg/jpg format
  • Signature (size – 20 KB to 20 KB) in jpeg/jpg format

Correction in the XAT Exam 2025 application:

To change the test city preference, candidates can write to admis@xlri.ac.in mentioning their XAT exam ID, Father's Name, Date of Birth, chosen exam city, and updated city by the date specified by XLRI. This XAT exam form correction facility is active as of the last week of November 2024. The change in the test city option is provisional and XLRI will take the final decision on it.

How do I retrieve the XAT password?

In case a candidate forgot their XAT credentials, then in such case they can retrieve XAT exam credentials by following the provided steps.

Step 1- Click on the XAT exam registration tab

Step 2- Now click on the "Forgot Password" button

Step 3- Candidates will have to provide their registered email ID and phone number (Email and contact number should be the same as they used at the time of XAT exam registration).

Step 4- Enter the required captcha code

Step 5- Now click on the "Get Password" tab

Step 6- XAT exam registration ID and password will be mailed to candidate's registered email ID

What is XAT exam eligibility?

Before filling out the application form for the XAT exam 2025, candidates are advised to go through the XAT exam eligibility criteria. Details pertaining to the educational qualification required, marks, age limit, and related will be mentioned under the XAT 2025 eligibility criteria. XLRI Jamshedpur will predefine the eligibility criteria for XAT 2025. 

Check out below the XAT exam eligibility.

  • The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree of a minimum of three years duration or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university.
  • Students in the final year of their bachelor's degree or awaiting their results are also eligible to apply for the XAT exam 2025.
  • There is no specific CGPA or percentage mentioned that has to be obtained at graduation. 
  • No age limit has been specified to appear for the XAT exam.

One of the key points prescribed by XLRI in the XAT eligibility criteria is that the candidates must declare and maintain a valid and unique email account and phone number throughout the selection process.

NOTE: The mere fulfilment of the minimum XAT eligibility criteria does not ensure consideration for shortlisting by XLRI, SPJIMR, XIMB, IMT, TAPMI, or other B-schools in which the applicant applies for PGDM admission.

XAT Sample Paper, Topic wise Questions & Solution

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Documents Required at Exam XAT 2025

Xavier Aptitude Test 2025

  • XAT Admit card
  • Photo identity proof
  • Colored passport size photograph
  • Duly filled self declaration form

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XLRI has revised the XAT exam pattern 2024, As per the paper pattern, the question paper will have four sections - Decision-making, Verbal and Logical Ability, Data Interpretation and Quantitative Ability (DI & QA), and General Knowledge (GK). Analytical Essay Writing section is scrapped this year and the total number of questions also reduced to 95. The XAT 2025 exam pattern states that it have objective (multiple-choice) questions and one subjective question.

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XAT 2025 Exam Pattern: Highlights

Exam StructureDetails

Number of sections

Four

Sections Name

  • Decision Making
  • Verbal & Logical Ability
  • Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and,
  • General Knowledge

Duration of exam

180 minutes

Number of questions

95

XAT exam total marks

95

Language of paper

English

Number of answer choices

Five

Mode of examination

Online

XAT marking scheme

  • +1 mark for the correct answer
  • -0.25 marks for incorrect answer
  • -0.10 marks for more than 8 unattempted questions
  • No negative marking in the GK section

XAT Exam Pattern 2025: Sectional Breakup of questions

Part 1Part 2
Sections

Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VA & LR)

Decision Making (DM)

Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (QA & DI)

General Knowledge (GK)
Duration170 Minutes10 Minutes
Number of questionsAbout 26About 21About 28About 20
Type of questionsThe VA & LR section will comprise questions from critical & analytical reasoning, reading comprehension (including poems & passages), Vocabulary, English Grammar, and other related exercises such as para jumbles, close tests etc.The DM section will present scenarios drawn from both personal and professional lives. Candidates will be required to apply critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and prioritization to make informed decisions.In QA & DI section, the questions are designed to assess the quantitative aptitude of candidates who possess a foundational understanding of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, modern maths, etc. The questions on DI are about clear interpretation, summarization, and insightful analysis of the data.

In the GK section, 8 questions will focus on static GK, while the remaining 12 will delve into current affairs.


Marking Scheme
  • For each correct answer: +1 mark
  • For each incorrect answer: -0.25 marks
  • Negative marks awarded for each unattempted question after 8
  • unattempted questions: -0.10 marks

General Knowledge (GK) Score: The score from the General Knowledge (GK) section will be exclusively utilized by XLRI Jamshedpur for its final selection process.

Analytical Essay Writing (AEW): This year, the Analytical Essay Writing (AEW) will be administered during the Group Discussion & Personal Interview (GD / PI) processes.

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XAT 2025 Syllabus

XAT 2025 Xavier Aptitude Test 2025

XLRI will close XAT 2025 mock test registration link on October 2. Authorities will conduct XAT 2025 mock test on October 20. Candidates who applied for the XAT exam 2025 on or before October 17 are eligible to participate in the XAT mock test. To ace XAT entrance exam, candidates are advised to appear for the mock test that will be released by the conducting body. A mock test helps candidates understand the XAT exam pattern and design of the online XAT test 2025.

How to access the XAT test 2025 mock test?

Follow the steps below to access the mock test of the XAT exam 2025,

  • Open the official website, xatonline.in
  • Click on the "XAT Mock Test" link on the web page
  • A new window will open and you can click on the "Sign In" button (No need to use login credentials)
  • Again a new window will open. Read the instructions carefully and click on the "Next" button.

  • Now, read the declaration and click on the "I am ready to begin" button to start the test.
  • The XAT 2025 mock test window will look like the image below,

XAT exam 2025 admit card will be issued on the official website on December 20, 2024, in online mode. XAT 2025 admit card will include all the details about the entrance test such as XAT exam centre details, candidate’s roll number, reporting time, and exam day guidelines. Candidates can download the admit card for XAT after entering their registered email ID and password.

How to download the XAT exam 2025 admit card?

  • Log in to the official website of XAT: xatonline.in.
  • Enter your email ID and password.
  • XAT exam 2025 admit card is displayed on the screen.
  • Use the download tab to avail yourself of the admit card before appearing for XAT 2025.

Details mentioned on the XAT exam 2025 hall ticket

  • Name of the candidate
  • XAT ID
  • Photograph of the candidate*
  • Signature to be placed in front of the invigilator in the exam hall
  • XAT exam centre name and address
  • XAT exam date and time
  • Instructions about the XAT entrance exam

*One photograph must be pasted after downloading the XAT exam admit card. It must match the photograph uploaded with the application form for XAT 2025. Test takers must keep a copy of the XAT hall ticket until the entire admission process gets over, as it will be required at every stage.

XAT 2025 exam day guidelines

  • Carry the XAT 2025 exam admit card along with a valid photo ID as specified.
  • Paste a photograph on the admit card of XAT and put the signature in the given space in front of the invigilator in the exam hall
  • Arrive early and report at the time given on the XLRI XAT exam admit card
  • Do not carry any prohibited items like electronic or communication devices, stationary, etc.

XLRI Jamshedpur will release the XAT exam 2025 answer key along with the XAT response sheet in the second week of January 2025. In order to download the response sheet for XAT 2025, candidates have to enter their XAT ID and password. Candidates have to visit the official website of XLRI to download the XAT 2025 answer key. Candidates can also raise objections against the XAT exam 2025 provisional answer key from the second week of January 2025.

How to download the XAT 2025 Answer Key?

Candidates can refer to the detailed procedure given below to download the answer key of XAT exam:

  • Visit the official website of the XAT exam 2025.
  • Log in to the website by using the ID and Password.
  • On successful login, click on the "Candidate Response" tab.
  • Now, you can download it and check your responses.

Information Mentioned on XAT 2025 Answer Key

XAT 2025 answer key contains the following information:

  • Candidate's exam details like name and ID
  • Section-wise questions and their answer
  • Candidate's response to each question
  • Questions not attempted

How to Challenge XAT Exam Answer Key?

To send objections against the XAT answer keys, send an email to: admis@xlri.ac.in with the subject line as Objection.

In the email, the following information is to be mentioned:

  • XAT ID
  • Name
  • Question ID
  • Your objection to a particular question and its answer
  • Evidence in support of your objection

Xavier School of Management (XLRI) will declare the result of the XAT exam 2025 in the second week of January 2025, in online mode. Candidates can download their XAT exam 2025 scorecard and check their sectional and overall percentile until March 31, 2025. 

XLRI will also send the hard copy of the XAT 2025 scorecard to the candidate’s residence but the applicant needs to pay Rs 300 in the form of a Demand Draft (DD) in favour of XLRI Jamshedpur, payable at Jamshedpur. Following the announcement of the XAT exam results, XLRI and other member institutes will soon release the cutoff to shortlist candidates for GD and PI.

How to check the XAT Exam 2025 Result?

The detailed step-by-step process to check the result is given below,

  • Go to the XAT official website - xatonline.in
  • Click on the login tab on the page.
  • Type the registered email and Password.
  • Click on the "XAT Score Card" button.
  • The result will appear on the display.
  • Download and take two or three printouts of the same.

What after the XAT exam result?

Candidates must keep a copy of the scorecard cum result of XAT 2025 till the admissions are over. The scores of the XAT will be used by all XLRI campuses and 160 B-schools for admissions to their management programmes. XAT exam is the screening test based on which candidates will be shortlisted for the selection process comprising GD and PI.

The admission process in XLRI depends on the performance in three major areas- Candidate's exam score, their academic records, and performance in the Personal Interview (PI) round. There are three stages through which XLRI selection process is completed, they are:

Stage 1- Candidate's performance in XAT exam

Stage 2- Shortlisting of candidates by XLRI for Personal Interview (PI)

Stage 3- XLRI final selection process 2025 comprising Personal Interview (PI) round

XAT 2025 cutoff will be released by XLRI Jamshedpur for each program. Candidates who meet the cut off prescribed by the institute will have to appear for the next round of selection procedures, which include group discussion and personal interview rounds. 

The cutoff of the XAT exam is the minimum marks to be scored by a candidate in order to qualify for the admission process. The cutoff is determined by some important factors, which include the 

  • difficulty level of the XAT exam
  • number of candidates appearing 
  • the availability of seats, and
  • previous year's cut off trends. 

If a candidate meets the XAT exam 2025 cutoff criterion, she/he will be shortlisted for the selection rounds- Group Discussion and Personal Interview. 

The XAT exam cutoff is usually different at each institute. Meeting the XAT cutoff criterion is the first stage of the admission process. If the test taker qualifies, s/he attends GD, WAT, and PI. The overall performance in each round, along with the candidates' academic scores, will be considered before the final selection.

Check the last year's XAT exam cutoff below:

XAT Cut Off for PGDM-BM


VALRDMQAOverall
Male (Engineering)>=83>=85>=86>=96
Female (Engineering)>=80>=80>=81>=91
Male (Non-Engineering)>=83>=86>=85>=95
Female (Non-Engineering)>=80>=81>=80>=90


XAT Cut Off for PGDM-HRM


VALRDMQAOverall
Male (Engineering)>=90>=85>=80>=95
Female (Engineering)>=85>=78>=73>=90
Male (Non-Engineering)>=90>=85>=75>=93
Female (Non-Engineering)>=85>=78>=68>=88

NOTE: Around 75,000 candidates appear for the exam. So, it’s a huge challenge to get shortlisted, as the competition is really high. XLRI is expected to interview 2200–2800 candidates for 2025–2027 admissions to various programmes.

Candidates who qualify for the XAT cutoff will have to take part in XAT 2025 counselling. In order to participate in XAT counselling, they will have to first register for the counselling process by entering the login credentials on the official website, after which they are required to pay the respective counselling fee. More than 160 institutes will participate in the XAT 2025 counselling process. Check the XAT counselling process and the steps for registration for the same:

Step 1: Visit the official website of XAT

Step 2: Enter the credentials and log in

Step 3: Make the necessary fee payment

Step 4: After the registration is done, the candidates have to choose and lock in their preferred programme in the institute

Step 5: The final allotment of seats will be done on the basis of the candidates’ choice of filling and locking.

Documents Required at XAT 2025 counselling

Xavier Aptitude Test 2025

  • XAT Admit card
  • Scorecard
  • Photo identity card
  • Mark sheets and certificates of bachelor's degree, class 10 and class 12

The selection procedure of the XAT exam will usually start in the month of February 2025 after the announcement of the XAT result. The selection process includes GD, Essay Writing, and Personal Interview. First, XLRI, its 11-member institutes, and other XAT participating institutes shortlist the test takers on the basis of cutoff. Then the shortlisted one attends the mentioned selection rounds. Many institutes do not conduct all three rounds. Past academic scores, work experience (if any), profile, and XAT score will be considered along with the performance in XAT selection rounds for the final admission.

 The XAT Exam 2025 selection process includes the following steps:

  • Appear for XAT exam 2025
  • Candidate's shortlisting based on the cut off of participating institutes.
  • Selection rounds: Group Discussion/ Essay Writing & Personal Interview
  • Final selection will be done on the basis of the candidate's performance in the selection rounds.

When a candidate appears for GD and PI rounds, his/her communication skills, self-confidence, interaction skills, etc. are checked. If s/he performs well and meets the standards of the respective institute, the chances of admission increase. However, writing test, XAT exam score, and some other factors such as Class 10, Class 12, and graduation score, professional work experience, etc. are also considered for final admission.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is XLRI better than IIM?

Both XLRI and IIMs are quite reputable institutions in India and both have their own strengths. If a candidate looking for a wide array of MBA specialization then IIMs might be the better choice. 

2. Can I crack XAT in 5 months?

Candidates can crack the XAT exam in 5 months if they carefully review the XAT syllabus and exam pattern and strategise their preparation with mock tests. 

3. Is XAT accepted by IIM?

XAT exam score is not accepted by IIM. IIMs conduct the national-level MBA entrance exam called CAT, or Common Admission Test, annually to gain admission to MBA programmes of IIMs. 

4. Will there be any negative marking for XAT 2025?

Yes, for every incorrect answer 0.25 mark will be deducted.

5. What is the exam pattern of XAT 2025?

The XAT exam pattern 2025 consists of four sections: verbal and logical ability, decision making, quantitative ability and data interpretation, general knowledge and essay writing.

6. Can I edit the application form after payment of the application fee?

Yes, the authority will open the XAT 2025 application form edit window in the last week of November 2024.

7. Why to take the XAT exam?

Candidates who wish to take MBA admission in top B-schools must appear for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT). This MBA entrance exam is among the top MBA entrance exams in the nation, along with the CAT. Moreover, there are 600+ MBA colleges that will accept the exam score. Some of the top MBA colleges accepting XAT exam scores for MBA admission 2025 are:

8. How can I fill the application form of XAT 2025? Is there any age criteria to apply for XAT 2025?

Students can fill out the application form for XAT in online mode only at the official website, xatonline.in from July 15 onwards. No, there is no age criteria to apply for XAT exam 2025.

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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.

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