XAT 2025 Exam - Exam Date (Jan 5), Registration (Open), Pattern, Syllabus, Sample Papers, Cutoff, Previous Year Papers

Check the table below for the major highlights of XAT 2025 exam.

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Check the XAT 2025 important dates given in the table below.

The first step toward taking the XAT exam is signing up by filling out the XAT application form. Applicants of XAT 2025 must register themselves for XAT 2025 by visiting the official website and then filling out the application form. Aspirants have an application window of almost three months to complete the application form at their convenience. To begin the registration process for XAT 2025, candidates must first create their XAT ID and password on the official website. Applicants can follow the instructions given below to create their XAT account. 

• Visit the official website for XAT 2025.
• Click on the ‘Register’ button displayed on the top right corner of the page.
• FIll out your basic information, such as name, email address, contact number, location, and password.
• Once the form is successfully submitted, the newly created XAT ID and password will be displayed on the screen. Candidates should note down these credentials for future reference.
• After creating the XAT ID, verify your email address by visiting the ‘unique registration link’ that will be sent to your email ID.
• Once you have created and verified your login credentials, proceed with the remainder of the registration process. 

Check out the XAT exam pattern 2025 provided in the table below.

To begin preparations for XAT 2025, aspirants must first become familiar with the XAT syllabus 2025. Although XLRI, Jamshedpur does not specify a definite syllabus for XAT to maintain flexibility in the exam pattern, some specific topics and subjects have been included in the exam for many years. Take a look at the important topics covered in each section of XAT 2025:

Meeting the eligibility criteria for the XAT exam is vital for candidates who want to pursue an MBA course at any college or university that accepts XAT scores. Students who do not meet the eligibility criteria for XAT are bound to be rejected for admission during further assessment rounds. The detailed XAT 2025 eligibility criteria are given below.

• Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum duration of three years or an equivalent degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

• Final-year students can also apply for the exam. A providential certificate or a previous year's mark sheet is mandatory for registration in such cases.

• Individuals with a professional degree like CA/CS are also eligible for the XAT exam.

• Candidates are not required to meet a minimum aggregate marks/percentage criteria in their bachelor’s degree for the XAT exam.

• There is no upper age limit for candidates to apply for XAT.

• There is no limit to the number of attempts a candidate can take for the XAT exam.

• Candidates who are foreign nationals can also apply for the XAT exam, based on their GMAT scores.

The XAT admit card 2025 will be made available online for registered candidates only. No hard copies of the XAT admit card are sent to candidates via post or mail. To download the admit card for XAT 2025, candidates should follow the instructions given below.

• Candidates need to visit the official website for XAT 2025.

• On the website, candidates need to find and click on the ‘Login’ button

• Candidates need to provide their login credentials, including their XAT ID and Password to log in to their account.

• Once they have successfully logged into their account, candidates need to find the ‘Admit Card’ tab and click on it.

• The option to download the admit card should be displayed on the Admit Card page.

• Candidates should click on ‘Download’ and save their admit cards in PDF format.

XAT previous year question papers are a vital source for exam preparation. Analyzing these papers helps one understand the exam pattern and the types of questions that are frequently asked. It also aids in time management by practising the time-bound tests, which mirror the actual exam scenario. Furthermore, solving these papers boosts confidence and helps one identify the areas that need more focus. Download the XAT previous year papers PDF provided below.

The XAT mock test 2025 will be released in the last week of December 2024, on the official website for XAT (xatonline.in). Candidates can access the mock test by visiting the official website for XAT and clicking on the ‘Mock Test’ tab/link displayed on the homepage. Mock tests are a crucial part of any student's preparation for entrance exams. These mock tests help students gauge their level of preparedness against the exam pattern and the syllabus for the XAT exam. That being said, it is important that XAT aspirants take the official mock test for XAT since this mock test will resemble the actual XAT exam most accurately.

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XAT 2025 will be held in 79 test cities in India. The candidates were required to fill out one XAT Test City in the application form.

XAT answer key is released to help candidates match their responses with the correct answers. Initially, XLRI Jamshedpur releases the provisional answer key on which candidates can raise objections. Here are the steps one needs to follow to download the XAT 2025 answer key.

• Visit the official website of XAT 2025.

• Click on the ‘Login’ tab located on the top-left corner of the page.

• Enter you XAT ID and Password to login.

• After successfully logging in, click on the "Candidate Response" tab.

• Download the answer key and check your responses.

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Candidates will be able to download their scorecards for XAT 2025 from the official website. A physical copy of the scorecard can also be requested from XLRI by candidates. To avail of this option, candidates need to pay Rs.300 as Demand Draft (DD) payable to XLRI, Jamshedpur, at Jamshedpur. Candidates can follow the instructions given below to check the XAT result 2025.

• Candidates need to go to the official website for XAT 2025 - xatonline.in

• Candidates need to click on the ‘Login’ button located in the top-left corner of the page.

• Candidates need to provide their registered email and password to log into their account.

• Once successfully logged in, candidates need to click on the "Scorecard" button.

• The XAT 2025 result will be displayed on this page.

• Candidates can download their result and save it in PDF format for future reference.

Check out the expected XAT cut off 2025 provided below.

XAT Cut Off 2025 for PGDM-HRM

XAT Cut Off 2025 for PGDM-BM

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The XAT 2025 selection process begins after the XAT results are declared. Typically, the selection process begins in the month of February. The selection process consists of three rounds, Group Discussion, Written Aptitude Test/Essay Writing, and Personal Interview. Candidates who have successfully passed the cutoff requirements for the XAT exam will be eligible for the selection process. It includes the following stages.

• Appearance in the XAT 2025 exam.

• Shortlisting of candidates based on the cutoff requirements of participating institutes.

• Further selection rounds involve Group Discussion, Written Aptitude Test/Essay Writing, and Personal Interview.

• Final selection is done on the basis of the candidate's performance in the prior selection rounds and considering other factors.

  • Candidate Profile

  • Previous Academic Scores

  • Work Experience (if applicable)

Check out the list of the top XAT 2025 participating colleges you can consider applying for.

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XAT 2025 will be conducted in a single slot on January 5, 2025. The exam timings were changed this year, instead of being held from 9.30 am to 12.40 pm, the exam will be held from 2.00 pm to 5.30 pm. The total duration of the XAT 2025 exam will be 3 hours 30 minutes (210 minutes).

XLRI was founded in 1949 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and is based in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India. XLRI began by offering courses for management and trade unions in 1949 before setting up a two-year, full-time program in industrial welfare in 1953. In 1955, it took on the name Xavier Labor Relations Institute and became India's oldest business management school.