XAT : Exam Date, Registration, Syllabus, Pattern, Notification

Eligibility for Appearing in XAT 2025

The following XAT eligibility criteria needs to be fulfilled by the candidates to appear for the XAT exam are:

• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline from an accredited institution that takes three years or more to complete.
• Students in their final year of their Bachelor's degree or awaiting their results are also eligible to apply.
• There is no specific CGPA or percentage mentioned that has to be obtained in the graduation. No age limit has been specified to appear for  XAT 2025.
• NRI students can apply through the GMAT exam.
  
  

If a candidate fulfils the given XAT eligibility requirements, they are welcome to apply and appear for the exam.

XAT 2025 Highlights

Syllabus and Marking Scheme for XAT

XAT Pattern has been shifting slightly over the years. This makes preparing for the XAT Exam slightly tricky however the sections have remained the same due to which the XAT Syllabus can be looked at in brief.

A) Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation

This section is a combination of two sections from the CAT Exam. This section consists of the Quantitative Ability as well as Data Interpretation Questions. The Data Interpretation sets are usually followed by 3-4 questions.

The syllabus for the Quantitative Ability is the same as in CAT with the most frequently asked topics being:

• Time & Work
• Percentage
• Profit & Loss
• Equations
• Number Systems
• Clocks
• Geometry
• Algebra
• Mensuration
• Venn Diagrams
• Tables
• Bar Diagrams

The breakup of the section was 16 questions of QA and 12 of DI in XAT 2022.

This is a section that is not tested at all in CAT or in any other MBA Entrance Exams. It consists of 7 to 8 passages with 2-3 questions each. In XAT 2022, the section comprised 6 passages with 3 questions each. The level of difficulty was on the easier side as well.

There is no particular preparation or syllabus for this section as it is based on the clarity of thought of the candidate. The set of questions also ensures that the answers that the candidate gives do not contradict each other.

The Verbal and Logical Ability section of XAT 2025 will comprise 26 objective-type questions.

• XAT Verbal & Logical Ability section will include questions from topics of grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and critical reasoning.
• Around 4 RC passages with 3 questions each will be asked. The verbal ability section will have 8 to 10 questions.
• In 2025, 2 poem-based comprehensions were also asked with 3 questions each.
• The level of difficulty is generally moderate to difficult.
• Important Topics from VARC & LR are:

Reading Comprehension

Para Jumbles

Para Completion

Vocabulary

Analogy

Critical Reasoning

Statements and Assumptions

The General Knowledge section of the XAT 2025 has no syllabus and can range from current affairs as well as trivia. Based on previous trends, the questions are a balance between static GK and current affairs. The syllabus for this section can vary from literature and politics to technology.

The Essay Writing section was reintroduced in XAT pattern 2025 with candidates being given two options to choose one essay from. There is no syllabus for this section and essay topics are often given based on abstract ideas and thoughts.

Documents Required for XAT

The applicants must provide a passport-size photo as well as a signature image to the application form. The specifications for the photos are described on the XAT official website, and a brief is given below:

Payment of XAT application Form

• XAT Registration Fee – Rs. 2000/-
• Candidates interested in XLRI programmes need to pay an additional fee of Rs. 200/- each.
• Indian candidates can apply through GMAT/GRE for PGDM (GM) whereas an NRI/Foreign national can apply through GMAT for all the programmes. Kindly note GRE scores are only valid for PGDM(GM).
• Fee for Indian Candidates applying for PGDM(GM) through GMAT/GRE– Rs. 2500/-
• Fee for NRI/Foreign Candidates applying for one or more programmes through GMAT– Rs. 5000/-
  

Instructions to keep in mind while filling the XAT Exam Form

1. The application form is integrated with the payment gateway and the payment process can be completed by following the instructions.
2. The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay / Visa / Master Card / Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets.
3. After submitting your payment information, PLEASE WAIT FOR THE INTIMATION FROM THE SERVER. DO NOT PRESS BACK OR REFRESH BUTTON IN ORDER TO AVOID DOUBLE PAYMENT
4. On successful completion of the transaction, an e-Receipt will be generated. Non-generation of 'E-Receipt' indicates PAYMENT FAILURE. On failure of payment, Candidates are advised to login again using their registered Email ID and Password and repeat the process of payment.
5. Candidates are required to take a printout of the e-Receipt and online Application Form. Please note that if the same cannot be generated, online transaction may not have been successful.
6. For Card charges are listed in Indian Rupee. If you use a non-Indian credit card, your bank will convert to your local currency based on prevailing exchange rates.
   
   

There is facility to download/print application form containing fee details after payment of fees.

Before applying online a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his / her photograph and signature as per the specifications given below.

• IN CASE THE FACE IN THE PHOTOGRAPH OR SIGNATURE IS UNCLEAR, THE APPLICATION MAY BE REJECTED.
• CANDIDATE MAY EDIT THE APPLICATION AND RE-UPLOAD THE PHOTOGRAPH/SIGNATURE IN SUCH CASE.
  

XAT Exam 2025: Results

XAT 2025 result will be declared by 31 January 2025. Here is a stepwise approach for downloading your XAT 2025 scorecard:

• Log on to xatonline.in
• Enter your enrolment ID and registered password
• Visit the 'scorecard' section. Your result will be displayed on the screen.
• Download the XAT 2023 result document and take a printout for future reference.
  

Conclusion

One of the most challenging MBA entry examinations is XAT, according to experts. In addition, it is a test for which few candidates apply. This may be because of a variety of factors, including the test's difficulty or the small number of universities that accept it. However, depending on the syllabus and paper format, applicants who are preparing for the CAT exam may also want to take the XAT. Candidates should always try to give a variety of entrances because many MBA entrance exams share the same pattern.

Content:

• Overall XAT Syllabus 2025, Marking Scheme and Pattern section wise.
• XAT Syllabus 2025 for Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension & Logical Reasoning, Decision Making
• XAT exam Eligibility Criteria
• Syllabus for Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
• Syllabus for General Knowledge
• Exam & Results Date For XAT 2025