Xavier Research Aptitude Test (X-RAT) to Commence in April 2017
Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB) Bhubaneswar has come out with the examination date of Xavier Research Aptitude Test (X-RAT) on its official website.
Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB) Bhubaneswarhas come out with the examination date of Xavier Research Aptitude Test (X-RAT) on its official website. X-RAT exam is conducted for taking admission to MBA programme offered in Business Management.
Eligibility Criteria for Xavier Research Aptitude Test:
Candidates with 55 per cent marks, in their Master's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline from a recognised university/institute, are eligible for the exam.
In case the score is available on a letter-grade system, a minimum cumulative score of 5.5 on a 10-point scale is a must.
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Selection Procedure and Application Fees for Xavier Research Aptitude Test:
- Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their academic records and Statement of Purpose (SOPs).
- Once shortlisted they will be required to appear for Xavier Research Aptitude Test (X-RAT) followed by Personal Interview.
- Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET will be exempted from appearing for the X-RAT.
Candidates need to check the notification. All the candidates need to pay INR 1300 as application fee.
How to Apply for Xavier Research Aptitude Test:
- Candidates have to apply through online mode
- First, fill up the "Login Details”
- Create a unique XUB ID with password to receive email
- Enter all the required details in prescribed format
- Then submit it
- For reference, do take a printout
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Important Dates for Xavier Research Aptitude Test:
| Sr.No | Dates | Activites |
| 1 | 14 February 2017 | Last Date of Application |
| 2 | April 2017 | Conduction of X-RAT |
| 3 | April 2017 (Tentative) | Ph.D Admission Interviews |
| 4 | May 2017 (Tentative) | Admission Results |
| 5 | May 2017 (Tentative) | Issuance of admission letter to selected candidates |
| 6 | June 2017 (Tentative) | Finalization of Admission |
| 7 | July 2017 (Tentative) | Mentorship Programme of Doctoral Students |
| 8 | July 2017 (Tentative) | Course Work- Stage I |
| 9 | December 2017 (Tentative) | Course Works- Stage II |
| 10 | December 2017 (Tentative) | Comprehensive Examination |
| 11 | January 2018 (Tentative) | Comprehensive Examination Result |