XAT 2022 Eligibility

To apply for XAT 2022, candidates need to fulfill the eligibility criteria defined by XLRI. Here are some of the major highlights of XAT 2022 Eligibility Criteria. 

1. Age Limit: No Minimum/ Maximum Age
2. Educational Qualification: 3-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
3. Stream: The graduation can be from any stream.
4. Foreign Candidates: Through GMAT Scores (except candidates from Dubai and Kathmandu)
5. Citizenship: Indian or NRI
6. Additional requirement: Applicants must clear any backlog before registering for XAT 2022.

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XAT 2022 Exam Analysis

As usual, the difficulty level of XAT exam was comparatively higher than other MBA exams like CAT and CMAT. XAT paper analysis given below is based on the reviews of the candidates who appeared for the exam. It will help you in getting a brief idea of the exam difficulty level, number of good attempts, and the number of questions asked from each section in XAT 2022 exam.

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XLRI Placements

Candidates that clear the cut off for XAT get admission to XLRI Jamshedpur, one of the best management colleges in India. XLRI has ranked in the top 10 of various management course ranking frameworks such as NIRF. XAT Scores are also accepted by other major colleges in India. Here is a brief summary of the placements in XLRI Jamshedpur:

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• Detailed XLRI Placement & Salary Data
• Program & Section Wise Cutoff for XAT Colleges

XAT Result 2022

• XAT Answer key will be released before the announcement of XAT result.
• Results for XAT 2022 will be tentatively announced in the last week of January 2022. 
• The results will be available on the official website of XAT. 
• To download the XAT 2022 Results, candidates have to log in through their registered email id and password and download the XAT scorecard as a pdf. 
• It is necessary to take out a printout of the XAT Mark Sheet for the selection process.  

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XAT 2022 Cut Off

XAT Cutoff ranges between 91 to 95 for BM and HRM programs. The cutoff is different for male and female candidates. Here are the XAT Cut Offs for XLRI and other participating colleges - 

XLRI XAT Cut Off

XAT Cut Off for Other Colleges

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XAT 2022 Registration

XAT Application Form filling window has been closed on December 10, 2021. However, candidates applying through GMAT/ GRE can fill the application forms till January 15, 2022. XAT registration fee for Indian Candidates applying for Ex-PGDM through GMAT is INR 2500. NRI or Foreign Candidates applying for one or multiple programs via GMAT must pay  INR 500 extra for every course.

• Candidates had to pay INR 1800 as XAT Registration fee. It could be paid via RuPay, Visa, Master Card / Maestro, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, Mobile Wallets.
• Candidates interested in XLRI programs had to pay INR 300 to apply for each program.
• The steps to fill XAT Application form are illustrated below:

  XAT Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

  XAT exam pattern has been revised by XLRI this year. As per the recent changes introduced in XAT exam pattern, the following points are noteworthy regarding XAT test pattern and marking scheme:

  • Number of questions: 100 MCQs and 1 essay writing question. The Essay Writing section has been reintroduced after a gap of 3 years.
  • Exam Duration has been increased to 3 hrs 10 minutes- 165 minutes for Part 1 and 25 minutes for Part 2.
  • Marking Scheme: 1 mark awarded for every correct answer and 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer. No negative marking in the GK section.
  • XAT marking pattern has a unique feature: beyond 8 unanswered questions, 0.10 marks will be deducted for each unanswered question.

  All questions in XAT paper will be objective type. Tabulated below is a brief of section-wise XAT Exam Pattern 2022 for your reference:

  Parts	Section of XAT Exam	No. of Questions	XAT Cut Off	XAT Time Duration
  Part 1	XAT Decision Making	21	8-9 marks	165 minutes
  	XAT Verbal & Logical Ability	26	9-11 marks
  	XAT Quant	28	10-12 marks
  Part 2	XAT GK	25	XAT GK marks are not considered for score calculation.	25 minutes
  	XAT Essay Writing	1	Will be evaluated only for the candidates shortlisted for the PI round
  Total	-	100	27-31 marks	190 minutes

  XAT Syllabus 2022

  XAT Syllabus 2022

  XAT Syllabus is specified by Xavier School of Management, the exam conducting body. XAT Syllabus has been revised and the essay writing section has been reintroduced. XAT 2022 Syllabus consists of 4 other sections: Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, Decision Making, Logical & Verbal Ability, and General Awareness. Given below is the section-wise XAT Syllabus for your reference:

  XAT 2022 Syllabus
  Section	Topics
  XAT QA-DI Syllabus	Geometry, Mensuration – 2D and 3D, Probability, Algebra Functions, Profit and Loss, Speed & Distance, Quadratic Equations, Linear Equations, Logarithm, Surds & Indices, Statistics, Trigonometry, Graphs, Arithmetic
  XAT Decision Making Syllabus	Ethical Dilemma, Business Decisions, Analytical Reasoning, Situational Conditions, Grouping Test, Data Arrangement Test, Data Comprehension, Decision Making in a situation
  XAT Verbal Ability Syllabus	Para Jumbles, Para Completion, Vocabulary, Analogy, Grammar, Error Detection, Sentence Completion, Parallelism, Antonyms, Idioms, etc
  XAT GK Syllabus	Static GK and Current Affairs: Politics, History, Sports, National & International  Affairs, and States, etc.
  XAT Essay Writing	A short essay of 250 words on any topic including current affairs, social & economic issues, business & management-oriented topics, etc.

  Check :

  • Detailed XAT Exam Pattern 2022
  • Updated Syllabus for XAT 2022​

  XAT Admit Card

  XAT 2022 Admit Card

  XAT Admit Card is released online on the official website of XLRI- xatonline.in. XAT Admit Card contains details such as exam center, date, and timing of the exam, instructions for candidates, as well as the candidate’s registration details. 

  How to Download XAT 2022 Admit Card?

  • Visit the official website and log in using your credentials provided during the time of registration. 
  • After entering the details, the document will be available for download.
  • Candidates are advised to take the printout of admit card and save the soft copy for future reference. 

  Documents Required with Admit Card

  Valid Photo ID in original and photocopy to be carried along with admit card to the exam center are mentioned below:

  • Passport
  • Aadhar Card
  • Driving License
  • PAN Card
  • Voter ID

  XAT Exam Centers

  XAT 2022 Exam Centers

  XLRI has released the list of XAT 2022 Test Centres along with the official notification. In order to capacitate thousands of XAT aspirants, almost all major cities in India have at least a test center.

  • In keeping with the centers of the previous year, XAT 2022 is to be conducted in around 72 cities across India.
  • While filling the XAT Application Form, candidates can select up to 2 test centers that are convenient to them.
  • The final allocated test center will be mentioned on XAT admit card.

  XAT 2022 Exam Day Guidelines

  • Candidates are advised to carry all the required documents mentioned in the admit card to the exam center. 
  • Reach exam center 1-2 before the exam timings mentioned in your admit card. 
  • Examinees must not bring the prohibited items like mobile phones, calculators, etc. mentioned on the admit card to the exam hall.
  • Candidates will not be permitted to go outside the exam hall during the conduct of XAT.

   

  XAT Preparation 2022

  XAT 2022 Preparation

  XAT exam preparation should ideally begin at least 4-5 months before the exam date to cover the vast and dynamic syllabus of XAT 2022 exam. Tabulated below are the section-wise preparation tips for XAT 2022 along with some of the recommended books for XAT preparation. Candidates are also advised to download XAT Previous Year Question Papers for last-minute preparations.

  Section	Number of Questions	Preparation Tips	Recommended XAT Preparation Books
  Verbal and Logical Ability	26	Read newspapers and online articles to prepare for XAT Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension  Start with the basics of grammar and then start practicing different types of questions like error detection, sentence formation, word replacement, etc. It is extremely important to pay attention to the tone of the RC passage as this helps in understanding the core idea. The most commonly asked tones are: didactic, argumentative, narrative, informative, cynical, satirical, technical, etc. Practice more and more sample papers for preparing questions on critical and logical reasoning	Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Ajay Singh
  			A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R S Aggarwal
  			How to Prepare for VARC by Arun Sharma
  Decision Making	21	Solve previous year XAT question papers, and after solving them try to analyze your answers and figure out the approach for answering such questions. Do not let your bias affect your answers. Do not choose passive options and understand the ethics of the situation to answer questions on ethical dilemma.	Jabbing the XAT
  			Previous Year XAT Question Papers
  Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation	28	Practice at least 20-30 questions every day without fail. This is important to ensure consistency and helps build retention power. Choose any good book for XAT preparation for this section and clarify all your doubts and build on your weak concepts. Learn shortcuts and time-saving tricks from online study channels. Practice plenty of sectional as well as full-length XAT mock tests.	Quantum CAT by S K Verma
  			How to Prepare for QA by Arun Sharma
  			Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by R S Aggarwal
  General Knowledge	25	Read Newspapers/magazines daily to stay updated with the current happenings in India and the World. For static GK, refer to any good yearbook. Prepare notes regularly to ease last-minute preparation for XAT 2022 exam.	Newspapers like The Hindu, Indian Express, etc.
  			Manorama Year Book
  Essay Writing	1	Read Newspapers/magazines daily to stay updated with the current happenings in India and the World. Pick a topic every day and practice writing an essay in 10 minutes. Check past years’ topics to get an idea of the type of question asked.	Previous Year Papers
  			Newspapers and Magazines

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  • How to start preparing for XAT 2022?
  • Best Books for XAT 2022 Preparation

  XAT Topper Tips by Utkarsh Gupta

  Utkarsh joined a coaching center that offered recap batches every week. He took 2 mock tests on a weekly basis. He maintained a schedule like waking early, solving sudoku puzzles, and reading newspapers/magazines. To crack XAT reading comprehension and verbal ability, he read the Guardian newspaper on a regular basis. GMAT Club and CR bible helped him with the Critical Reasoning section. Utkarsh solved all the question papers of previous years to crack XAT DM questions. He aced the Quant section by solving mock tests and analyzing his weak areas afterward by going through the solutions. Ultimately, working on basics and being stress-free on exam day helped him score a 99.99 percentile.

  One of the best alternatives for XAT Preparation is online preparation. Check Best XAT Online Coaching Centers with Pricing Details and Key Benefits

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  XAT Sample Papers

  XAT 2022 Sample Papers and Mock Tests

  To score well in the XAT 2022 Exam, one must practice plenty of practice papers and sample papers. While solving XAT mock tests, attempt it like how you would in the exam hall. Put a timer of 200 minutes before attempting and carefully analyze your attempt before moving forward, and learn from any mistakes you might have made. Download Free XAT Practice Papers