XAT 2017 is proposed to have a time duration of 3 hours 30 minutes. Earlier this exam used to be of 3 hours. XLRI has been conducting XAT for the past 60 years on behalf of XAMI in the same pattern. The aim to continue the similar approach is to ensure that all the candidates from varying backgrounds are at par. XLRI believes that single testing session with same difficulty level will provide level playing field to all the test takers without any discrimination. Around 90 thousand to 1 lakh candidates explore admission opportunities in XLRI and other member and associate B schools by registering for XAT every year.
XAT 2017 is proposed to be divided in 5 sections namely Verbal and Logical Ability; Decision Making; Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation; General Knowledge+ Essay Writing. Out of the 5 sections, 4 will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) while the Essay Writing section will be of descriptive type.
Registration for XAT 2017 is expected to open in the last week of August and would close in the last week of November 2016.
XAT 2017 Eligibility
XAT 2017 aspirants must have recognized bachelor鈥檚
degree of minimum 3 years duration or equivalent in any discipline. Those
completing their final graduation exam by June 10, 2017 may also apply.
XAT 2017 is the mandatory exam for admission to member and associate B-schools for Indian candidates Cheap Hydro Flask 20 OZ , the NRI and foreign candidates may apply through their valid GMAT scores.
Candidates in Dubai and Kathmandu have the option of appearing in XAT 2017 or applying through GMAT scores.
XAT 2017 Syllabus
Although the Syllabus is not strictly pre defined,
following are the major topics to be covered in each section
Part-1
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English Grammar based questions; English
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Decision Making
Conditions and Grouping Test; Data Arrangement Test;
Complex Arrangement; Decision Making in a situation; Case lets
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Part-2
General Knowledge
Economics, finance, national and international
current affairs are a few of the many topics on which questions are placed in
this section. Questions are also based on conventional GK. In-depth and regular
reading of GK helps more as sometimes a few GK questions in XAT appear more
tricky and need intensive reading.
Essay Writing
Essay writing in XAT is the test of writing skill of an
aspirant. This section needs a well worded essay on the contemporary or abstract
topic. Test taker has to write essay on one topic but sometimes there is choice
to choose between 2 topics and sometimes there is no choice at all.
The test taker is supposed to write after giving a thought and produce a better piece of writing in 20-25 minutes. Ideal size of essay is around 300-400 words. Essay in XAT plays important role in the final selection PI round as questions are based on it.
XAT 2017-Exam Pattern
Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2017 will be conducted by
XLRI Jamshedpur on behalf of XAMI. It will be a paper pen based test.
The exam is divided in 2 parts consisting of 5 sections. Part 1 comprises Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning; Decision Making; and Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation. This part is responsible for calculation of percentile score. Other 2 sections in Part-2 comprising General Awareness and Essay Writing are equally important although at the first stage they will not be counted for arriving at the percentile score. The first 4 sections contain Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) while Essay Writing is of descriptive nature.
All questions will carry equal marks in XAT 2017 and there will be negative marking with 14 of a mark for each incorrect answer. Each question will have five alternatives. You will have to answer each question by darkening the appropriate bubble against the question number on the answer sheet. Apart from overall cut-off percentile XAT 2017 will also have sectional cut-offs.
XAT 2016 brought about significant changes in number of questions in each section by reducing the number of MCQs and increasing the time limit to solve Part-1.
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