Hello aspirant,

The XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a national-level entrance exam administered by XLRI Jamshedpur for admission to various management programs offered by XLRI and other partner institutes. Example - XLRI Jamshedpur (for various MBA programs), SPJIMR (S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai) IMT Ghaziabad , IM I Delhi , and several other top management schools across India accept XAT scores.

It is traditionally held in January each year and is regarded as one of the most essential admission tests for aspiring MBA students in India.

The XAT examination centre in Nagpur varies from year to year. To obtain an accurate and up-to-date list of centres, visit the official XAT exam website during the registration process.

However, in Nagpur, XAT exam centres are frequently established in renowned educational institutions or exam centres, such as:

1. Nagpur University (RTMNU)

2. Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management (RCOEM)

3. Yashwantrao Chavan College of Engineering

4. Institute of Management and Career Development (IMCD)

5. Bapurao Deshmukh College of Engineering

These are just examples; it's vital to visit the XAT official website during registration to select your desired centre. You will be assigned to a specific centre based on your availability and preferences. Following registration, you will receive the specific address and location of your exam centre closer to the exam day.

Important Dates (Tentative):

Registration Period: Usually starts in August and ends in November. However for the year 2025 it has been already closed.

XAT Exam Date: XAT 2025 will be conducted on Sunday, January 5, 2025

Result Declaration: Usually in late January or early February.

For more information on XAT examination you can visit-

https://bschool.careers360.com/exams/xat

Hello,

Feeling underprepared for your 12th board exams is common, but there’s still time to turn things around with focus and planning.

Identify topics you've covered and areas needing more attention. Focus on high-weightage chapters and concepts. Allocate daily time slots for each subject, balancing revisions and practice. Solve previous years' papers and sample questions to improve speed and confidence. Even short, regular study sessions can help significantly.

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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.

Hi aspirant, For CAT/XAT online coaching, there are multiple good institutes in India.  You can consider T.I.M.E., IMS India, Career Launcher, Elites Grid, PW Live, and Cracku. These are some of the reputable options with expert faculty, quality content, and good mocks. All of them are well-known institutes with a proven good track record in CAT/XAT coaching. However, I would recommend you consider the cost and offerings of each and every institute before taking admission. Thank you. All the best for your career in management!!

Hello aspirant,

Here below are the names of the colleges that you can target:

• Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education, Mumbai
• Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Trichy
• University Business School, Panjab University, Chandigarh
• Delhi School of Management, Delhi Technical University, Delhi
• Institute of Rural Management, Anand

Thank you

Hope it helps you.

Hi aspirant, with 80.83 percentile in CAT and 87 percentile in XAT, you can target Welingkar Mumbai, IFMR GSB, IMI Bhuvneshwar, TAPMI, Fore School of Management, XIME Bangalore, GLIM Chennai, Nirma University , K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management, GIM Goa, etc . These are some of the top colleges with good placement record and strong faculty.

All the best for your career in management!

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!