XAT 2025 Important Topics & Weightage

Intajur Rahaman

Updated On: September 25, 2024 05:02 PM | XAT

If you are preparing for XAT, learning the XAT 2025 important topics and weightage is crucial. In the VALR section, Critical Reasoning has the highest weightage while Arithmetic takes precedence when it comes to Quant. 
XAT 2025 Important Topics & Weightage

Based on previous year analysis, XAT 2025 important topics include Critical Reasoning (5 - 7 Questions), Fill in the blanks (1 - 2 Questions), Data Arrangement (2 Questions), Arithmetic (5 - 7 Questions), etc. Understanding which topics have more weightage and have a higher frequency of appearing in the exam will help candidates plan a preparation strategy that focuses more on the important topics enhancing their overall XAT score and percentile. Some of the important topics for XAT 2025 include Parajumble, Critical Reasoning, Fill in the Blanks, Data Arrangement, Conditioning, Grouping, Complex Arrangement, Arithmetic, Geometry, Mensuration, Percentage, Surds, and Indices, etc. Find out more about the XAT 2025 important topics and weightage right here!

Also Read: XAT 2025 Study Plan

XAT 2025 VALR Important Topics & Weightage

Find the important topics for XAT VALR section and also the weightage each topic carries on the exam mentioned in the table below:

XAT VALR Important Topics

Weightage/Expected Number of Questions

Analogy

1 Question

Antonyms

1 Question

Critical Reasoning

5 - 7 Questions

Error Correction

2 Questions

Fill in the blanks

1 - 2 Questions

Jumbled Paragraphs

2 Questions

Reading Comprehension

4 Questions

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XAT 2025 Decision Making Important Topics & Weightage

Check out the XAT Decision Making important topics and their weightage mentioned in the table below:

XAT DM Important Topics

Weightage/Expected Number of Questions

Analytical Reasoning

1 Question

Business Decision

9 Questions

Conditioning and Group Testing

1 Question

Data Arrangement

2 Questions

Ethical Dilemmas

6 Questions

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XAT 2025 QA & DI Important Topics & Weightage

The important topics for XAT QA DI section and their weightage has been mentioned in the table below:

XAT QA DI Important Topics

Weightage/Expected Number of Questions

Algebra

4 - 5 Questions

Arithmetic

5 - 7 Questions

Bar Chart

1 Question

Data Analysis

1 Question

Geometry

3 - 5 Questions

Graphs

1 Question

Mensuration

1 - 2 Questions

Modern Maths

1 - 3 Questions

Number Systems

3 - 4 Questions

Pie Chart

1 Question

Pure Maths

1 - 2 Questions

Scatter Plot

1 - 3 Questions

Tables

1 - 2 Questions

Venn Diagram

3 Questions

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XAT 2025 GK Important Topics & Weightage

The XAT General Knowledge section consists of questions from both Static GK and Current Affairs. In order to ace the XAT GK section candidates must thoroughly learn general knowledge facts and keep track of recent events in various spheres like world politics, global economics, and business affairs.Check the important topics from the XAT GK syllabus and weightage mentioned below:

XAT GK Topics

Weightage/Expected Number of Questions

Current Affairs

12

Static GK

8

Important Topics

Awards and winners

History and Geography

Static GK

Business and Politics

Constitution of India

Personalities

Government and Economy

World Events

Current Affairs

Read More: XAT 2025 GK Important Topics

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FAQs

Is the XAT tough for non-engineering students?

Yes, XAT is slightly more challenging for non-engineering students, due to the XAT QA DI section. However, this section of the XAT exam is manageable if aspirants focus on the principles of maths and practice sample questions and mock tests ranging in difficulty. Putting in more preparation hours will eventually help students pass the quant portion of the XAT.

Which is the toughest section of XAT?

The XAT QADI section is regarded as the toughest section of XAT due to its extensive syllabus, which makes it easy for candidates to fall behind if they don't prepare adequately for it. To understand the kind of questions asked in this section, candidates must thoroughly rehearse mock exams and previous year's papers. To obtain a high percentile score in the XAT QADI section, two essential abilities are time management and accuracy.
 

Which are the important topics for XAT VALR section?

The important topics for XAT VALR section include Literature, Science & Culture, Abstract topics, History & Fiction, Social and Economic issues, English Vocabulary, Sentence correction, Jumbled Paragraphs, Sentence completion, Paragraph completion, Contextual usage of vocabulary, etc.

What are the XAT Decision Making important topics?

The XAT Decision making important topics include Logical Reasoning, Conditions and Grouping Test, Decision Making in a given situation    Caselets, Analytical Reasoning, Data Arrangement Test, Situations, and Complex Arrangement.

Which are the most important topics for XAT Quant section?

The most important topics for XAT Quant section include Algebra, Bar diagrams, Binomial Theorem, Complex Numbers, Data analysis and comparison, Data charts, Data Tables, Geometry, Graphs, Inequalities, Interest (Simple and Compound), LCM and HCF, Linear Equations, Logarithm, Mensuration, Mixtures and Allegations, Number System, Percentages, Permutation and Combination, Pie charts, Probability Functions, Profit and Loss, Progressions, Quadratic Equations, Set Theory, Speed, Time and Distance, Surds and Indices, Trigonometry, and Venn diagrams.

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