Updated By Intajur Rahaman on 09 Aug, 2024 15:12
Registration Starts On July 15, 2024
The XAT 2025 exam will be conducted on January 5, 2025, in a computer-based test mode. It is a national-level entrance exam administered by XLRI Jamshedpur for MBA admission to over 250 colleges in India. The XAT question paper comprises 95 questions from five sections: Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge.
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Predict NowThe official XAT 2025 notification was released on July 15, 2024, by XLRI Jamshedpur on the official website at xatonline.in. This announcement marks the start of the registration process for XAT 2025. Candidates seeking admission to MBA courses can apply on the official website at xatonline.com. The notification provides details such as the registration process, application fee, and the necessary documents. The XAT registration 2025 began on July 15, 2024, and will be available till November 30, 2024. The XAT admit card 2024 will be available from December 20, 2024. The XAT 2025 exam is scheduled for January 5, 2025.
XAT is a national-level exam conducted annually by XLRI for admissions to MBA and PGDM courses across more than 250 colleges in India. The top business schools that accept the XAT exam include XLRI Jamshedpur & Delhi, IMT Ghaziabad, XIMB Bhubaneswar, SP Jain, KJ Somaiya, TAPMI, and others. XAT is one of the toughest management entrance exams, testing candidates' abilities in Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, General Knowledge, and Essay Writing. It is a computer-based test lasting 210 minutes, consisting of 101 multiple-choice questions and 1 subjective question. Keep reading below for more information related to XAT notification 2025 and more.
In terms of question paper pattern, the XAT 2025 exam will be conducted on the same lines as the XAT 2024. The major highlights of the XAT 2025 exam have been provided in the table below below:
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Releasing body | XLRI Jamshedpur |
Date of Release | July 15, 2024 |
Time of Release | After 10 AM |
Mode of Release | Online at xatonline.in |
Date of Exam | January 5, 2025 |
Exam Timings | 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Exam Pattern | 102 questions (102 MCQs + 1 Essay Writing) across 5 sections
|
Conducting Body | XLRI Jamshedpur |
Registration Start Date | July 15, 2025 |
Official Website Link | xatonline.in |
The official notification for the XAT 2025 exam has been made available to the candidates on July 15, 2024. Candidates can also check the most important dates pertaining to XAT 2025 based on past trends in the table below.
Events | Dates |
|---|---|
XAT 2025 Notification Announcement | July 15, 2024 |
XAT 2025 Application Form Release Date | July 15, 2024 |
XAT 2025 Application Form Correction | Last week of November and the first week of December 2024 |
XAT 2025 Registrations Last Date | November 30, 2024 |
XAT Admit Card 2025 Release Date | December 20, 2024 |
XAT 2025 Exam Date | January 5, 2025 (2:00 PM to 5:30 PM) |
XAT Answer Key 2025 Release Date | Second week of January 2025 |
XAT 2025 Result Date | Third week of January 2025 |
XAT Cutoff 2025 Release Date | Last week of January 2025 |
Now that the XAT 2025 application link has been activated, a candidate must visit the official XAT website @xatonline.in and create an account by clicking on the "Register" link. After this, he is required to fill in the basic details such as name, email address, mobile number, and set a password of his preference. After submitting the details, he will receive a unique XAT ID and password on their registered email and mobile number.
Next, he must login with their XAT ID and password and fill out the online application form by providing personal details, academic qualifications, work experience (if any), exam city preferences (up to two preferred test cities), and other required details. He must also select the programmes he wishes to apply for at XLRI. After this, he is required to upload a scanned copy of his passport-size photograph and signature in the specified format and size along with an ID proof. Finally, he must click on the “Submit” button after which no changes can be made to the application form.
After completing the XAT 2025 application form, the candidate should pay the XAT registration fee of Rs 2,200 through online or offline modes such as credit/debit card, net banking, or IMPS, etc. Additionally, he must pay an extra Rs 200 per programme if he is applying for XLRI programmes. NRI/Foreign candidates applying for one or more programmes through GMAT are required to pay Rs. 5000 as the application fee.
The XAT admit card 2025 will be made available for download from December 20, 2024, till the day of the XAT 2025 exam. Candidates must log in to the XAT official website with the User ID and password to download the XAT admit card. After logging in, they must click on the tab that says “Download Admit Card” and download the XAT admit card in a PDF format. The XAT 2025 admit card is a crucial document to be carried to the XAT 2025 examination hall on January 5, 2025 (2 pm to 5:30 pm). The XAT admit card 2025 will include the following crucial information:
XLRI Jamshedpur is responsible for prescribing the XAT syllabus that includes topics like Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, Decision Making, and General Knowledge. There will be 103 questions including essay writing in the XAT 2025 question paper. Here is a general overview of the XAT Syllabus 2025.
Section | Important Topics |
|---|---|
Verbal & Logical Ability | Critical Reasoning, Sentence Correction, Jumbled Paragraphs, Grammar and Usage, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary-based questions, Para Completion and Inference |
Decision Making | Caselets, Assumptions, Case Analysis, Data Arrangement, Situational Analysis, Complex Arrangement, Conditioning and Grouping |
Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation | Percentages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Speed, Time and Distance, Profit and Loss, HCF & LCM, Binomial Theorem, Surds and Indices, Permutation and Combination, Venn diagrams , Linear Equations, Mixtures and Alligations, Data Tables, Pie charts, Data charts, Graphs, Bar diagrams |
General Knowledge | Economics, Constitution of India and Laws, Science & Technology, Currencies, History, Geography, National Issues, Politics, Sports, Business, Prize and Award, World |
As mentioned in the XAT 2025 notification, “XAT 2025 exam centers include Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram and many more, encompassing a total of 100+ test centers. This expansive reach underscores XAT’s commitment to providing equal opportunities for aspiring management professionals nationwide”. Notably, XAT 2025 is scheduled to be conducted at more than 100 exam centers across India that include the following:
Agra | Bengaluru | Dehradun | Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|---|
Ahmedabad | Bhubaneswar | Durgapur/ Asansol | Indore |
Aurangabad City (Maharashtra) | Bhopal | Gandhinagar | Kolkata |
Allahabad | Chandigarh/Mohali | Goa | Roorkee |
Amritsar | Chennai | Hooghly | Patna |
Shillong | Varanasi | Visakhapatnam | Warangal |
Kottayam | Jammu | Lucknow | Thiruvananthapuram |
XAT scores are accepted by 12 XAMI colleges as well as more than 160 B-Schools in India. The programmes offered by these institutes include MBA/ PGDM in Marketing, Finance, HRM, Supply Chain Management, and FPM, among others. The table below lists the top MBA colleges accepting XAT scores and the minimum cutoff percentile required for admission.
XAT Participating Colleges | XAT Cut off 2025 |
|---|---|
94 - 95 percentile | |
91 - 92 percentile | |
| MICA Ahmedabad | 90 - 91 percentile |
| Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad | 90 - 91 percentile |
IMI New Delhi | 90 - 91 percentile |
FORE New Delhi | 85 - 87 percentile |
| T. A. Pai Management Institute | 85 - 87 percentile |
| Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai | 85 - 86 percentile |
| Goa Institute of Management (GIM) | 85 - 86 percentile |
| K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai | 80 - 82 percentile |
LBSIM New Delhi | 80 - 82 percentile |
75 percentile | |
Great Lakes Gurgaon | 75 percentile |
75 percentile | |
75 percentile | |
75 percentile | |
BIM Trichy | 74 percentile |
WE School Bangalore | 72 percentile |
IMI Bhubaneswar | 74 percentile |
IMI Kolkata | 75 percentile |
75 percentile | |
Woxsen University | 72 percentile |
Sri Balaji University Pune | 72 percentile |
BIIB Pune | 74 percentile |
75 percentile | |
Alliance School of Business Bangalore | 72 percentile |
IBA Bangalore | 72 percentile |
72 percentile | |
SIES Navi Mumbai | 75 percentile |
Rajagiri Business School | 72 percentile |
74 percentile | |
SJIM Bangalore | 70 - 80 percentile |
68 - 70 percentile | |
JIMS Rohini Delhi | 68 - 70 percentile |
IMT Hyderabad | 68 - 70 percentile |
68 - 70 percentile | |
SOIL Institute of Management | 60 - 65 percentile |
Jaipuria Institute of Management Indore | 60 - 64 percentile |
60 - 64 percentile | |
Jaypee Business School | 55 - 60 percentile |
IPE Hyderabad: Institute of Public Enterprise | 60 - 70 percentile |
60 - 70 percentile | |
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS) Faridabad | 60 - 64 percentile |
RV University Bangalore | 60 - 64 percentile |
55 - 60 percentile | |
55 - 60 percentile | |
Siva Sivani Institute of Management Hyderabad | 50 - 60 percentile |
50 - 60 percentile | |
RV University Bangalore | 50 - 60 percentile |
Rajalakshmi School of Business | 50 - 60 percentile |
Want to know more about XAT
Candidates who obtained a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university or institute over a duration of 3 years are eligible for the XAT 2025 exam. Students in the final year of their bachelor’s degree programme who will complete their final examination by June 10, 2025, are also eligible to appear for the XAT 2025 exam. However, they have to submit the proof of completing their degree within the stipulated time (if selected).
The XAT admit card 2025 will be released most likely by the last week of December 2025. Candidates must log in to the XAT official website with the User ID and password to download the XAT admit card 2025.
The XAT 2025 marking scheme is as follows:
After the XAT result 2025 is released by XLRI in the form of a scorecard, candidates obtaining the XAT cutoff will be shortlisted for further selection rounds like the Group Discussion and Interview. XAT scores, performance in GD and interview, work experience, academic background, etc. will determine the final selection of the candidates.
The details mentioned in the XAT notification 2025 include date and time of the XAT 2025 exam, opening and closing dates for the XAT 2025 online registration process and deadlines for application fee payment, detailed XAT 2025 eligibility requirements, step-wise instructions on how to register and apply for the XAT 2025 exam, application fee for XAT 2025, XAT exam pattern, XAT syllabus, date of XAT 2025 admit card availability and instructions on how to download it, XAT exam centres, XAT exam day guidelines, among others.
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