How Many Questions to Attempt in XAT 2025 to Score 96 Percentile?

Q: What raw score is required to get a 96 percentile in XAT 2025?

Raw scores 33&ndash;36 may be generally considered on par with the 96th percentile, but depending on the difficulty of the paper and the performance level, this can vary.

Q: How does sectional balance impact the XAT 2025 score?

Balanced performance across VALR, DM, and QA &amp; DI is crucial. Even when all other parts perform well, poor performance in one section can considerably drop your overall percentile.

Q: What accuracy is needed for a 96 percentile in XAT 2025?

A 96 percentile would use an ideal 80%&ndash;85% accuracy. The greater the accuracy, the fewer attempts are required to reach the percentile score.

Q: How many questions should I attempt to score 96 percentile in XAT 2025?

To score about 96 percentile, have an attempt at 80%&ndash;85% around 30&ndash;35. It is a range where more than enough attempts are going to be made while correctly achieving a high number as well.

How Many Questions to Attempt in XAT 2025 to Score 96 Percentile?

Intajur Rahaman

Updated On: January 02, 2025 06:19 PM | XAT

The answer to how many questions to attempt in XAT 2025 to score 96 percentile is around 30-35. You also need to maintain an accuracy level of at least 80% and attempt questions from all sections of the exam.

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Attempts Required in XAT 2025 to Score 96 Percentile
Attempts Required in XAT 2025 to Score 96 Percentile Based …
XAT Score Vs Percentile 2025 (Expected)
College-wise XAT 2025 Score vs Percentile
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If you are wondering how many questions to attempt in XAT 2025 to score 96 percentile , you will need to attempt around 30–35 questions with an accuracy rate of around 80%–85% percent to get to the 96 percentile. This estimate is based on previous year trends and expert opinion. You will also need to make sure you attempt questions from all sections of XAT in order to reach a percentile score of 96 since some colleges also consider sectional cutoff scores for XAT 2025. If you follow a carefully curated XAT 2025 strategy like the one mentioned here you will be able to reach your target score of 96 percentile.

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Attempts Required in XAT 2025 to Score 96 Percentile

In order to score a 96 percentile, it is imperative to score consistently in all sections: VALR, DM, and QA & DI. Check the section-wise number of attempts required for 96 percentile in XAT 2025:

Section	Good Attempts	Total Questions	Key Focus Area
Verbal and Logical Ability	12–14	About 26	Comprehension and reasoning
Decision-Making	9–11	About 21	Logical reasoning and decision-analysis
Quantitative Ability & DI	9–11	About 28	Speed and accuracy balance
Total	30–35	About 75	– –

Attempts Required in XAT 2025 to Score 96 Percentile Based on Accuracy

The number of questions attempted and the accuracy level achieved during such attempts significantly impact a person's XAT percentile. Check the detailed comparison of the total attempts and section-wise performance required to achieve a 96 percentile at different accuracy levels:

Accuracy	Overall Attempts	Section	Attempts Required	Correct Answers	Marks Range
100%	25–28	VALR	8–9	8–9	24–27
		DM	8–9	8–9	24–27
		QA & DI	8–9	8–9	24–27
90%	30–33	VALR	10–11	9–10	27–30
		DM	10–11	9–10	27–30
		QA & DI	10–11	9–10	27–30
80%	34–37	VALR	11–12	9–10	27–30
		DM	10–11	8–9	24–27
		QA & DI	12–13	10–11	30–33
70%	38–42	VALR	13–15	9–10	27–30
		DM	11–12	8–9	24–27
		QA & DI	14–15	10–11	30–33

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XAT Score Vs Percentile 2025 (Expected)

You may also check the XAT score vs percentile analysis for XAT 2025 to get a better idea of the scores and their corresponding percentile ranges. It is important to note that the score vs percentile analysis is based on previous year data and can change depending on various exam factors:

XAT Percentile	Overall XAT Score
99	43
97	40
95	36
90	31
85	24
80	22.25
75	21
70	19.75
65	17.5
50	14.25

College-wise XAT 2025 Score vs Percentile

Since different XAT participating colleges have different XAT percentile cutoff requirements, you can check the XAT score and percentile required for different B-schools mentioned below:

Institute Name	XAT 2025 Expected Cutoff (Percentile)	XAT 2025 Score Required
XLRI Jamshedpur	94-96	38-45
XIM Bhubaneswar	90-91	34-37
IMI New Delhi	90-91	31-33
Great Lakes Chennai	85-90	28-33
IMT Ghaziabad	90-91	34-37
GIM Goa	85-90	28-33
FORE New Delhi	85-86	28-35
LBSIM New Delhi	85-86	28-35
K J Somaiya Mumbai	84-85	27-29
LIBA Chennai	75-80	20-25
MICA Ahmedabad	80-84	26-30
TAPMI Manipal	80-84	26-30
IRMA Anand	80-84	26-30
Great Lakes Gurgaon	80-84	26-30
IFMR Chennai	75-80	20-25

Hopefully, we were able to inform you on how many questions to attempt in XAT 2025 to score 96 percentile. If you want to get an estimate of the colleges that will offer you admission based on your projected percentile, you can use our XAT College Predictor 2025 .

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FAQs

How should I prepare for XAT 2025 to score 96 percentile?

Improve sectional accuracy through regular mocks. In the decision-making section, extra focus speed and accuracy in QA & DI would be required while attempting XAT only.

What raw score is required to get a 96 percentile in XAT 2025?

Raw scores 33–36 may be generally considered on par with the 96th percentile, but depending on the difficulty of the paper and the performance level, this can vary.

How does sectional balance impact the XAT 2025 score?

Balanced performance across VALR, DM, and QA & DI is crucial. Even when all other parts perform well, poor performance in one section can considerably drop your overall percentile.

What accuracy is needed for a 96 percentile in XAT 2025?

A 96 percentile would use an ideal 80%–85% accuracy. The greater the accuracy, the fewer attempts are required to reach the percentile score.

How many questions should I attempt to score 96 percentile in XAT 2025?

To score about 96 percentile, have an attempt at 80%–85% around 30–35. It is a range where more than enough attempts are going to be made while correctly achieving a high number as well.

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