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XAT 2019 (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a national-level management entrance examination for admission to MBA/PGDM courses. Registrants can choose or add another program from December 1 – 9, 2018). Know more

• XLRI Jamshedpur will hold the exam on January 8, 2019, on behalf of XAMI (Xavier Associate Management Institutes).
• The exam will consist of objective type questions and duration is 3 hours.
• XAT 2019 Result will be released in the last week of January.
• XAT score is accepted by approximately 150 B-Schools.

What is XAT Exam?

Xavier Aptitude Test is a national level management entrance exam. Through this Xat exam pattern, a candidate’s aptitude in management field is tested.

• The exam will have the objective and subjective type of questions
• The difficulty level of the exam is Moderate to Difficult.

Insights on XAT Exam

• Interestingly, the maximum number of candidates register from Northern India (27%), followed by Southern (25%).
• The least number of candidates register from the North-Eastern part of India (1%).
• The maximum number of XAT followers belong to Maharashtra (16%), followed by Delhi (11%).

Why Should You Apply For Xat exam pattern 2019?

There are many business schools that accept CAT scores such as IIMs, MDI, FMS Delhi, IITs, and other such institutes. But there are institutes that accept only XAT score for admission to MBA program namely XLRI Jamshedpur. Other than this, Xat exam pattern Score is also accepted by 150+ business schools in India.

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Exam Dates 2019

The registration for XAT 2019 will begin in August. Candidates can go through the following table to know the complete schedule of XAT 2019:

XAT 2019 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for XAT 2019 should carefully go through the eligibility criteria before filling the application form.

• Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration
• Final year students can also apply
• Candidates who did graduation in the 1980s with a 2-year bachelor’s degree are not eligible.
• No minimum aggregate marks criteria
• NRI and Foreign Candidates are also eligible to apply on the basis of the GMAT Scorecard (except Dubai and Kathmandu candidates)
• No age limit

No restriction on the number of attempts.

2019 Registration

XAT Application Form will be available on the official website in the month of August. The registration process primarily involves the below steps:

1. Registration- Visit the official website and register using your personal details (Name, Contact Details and Email ID). You will receive a unique ID and Password to complete the further process.
2. Application Form- Fill in your personal and academic details, work experience, preferred course, and exam center.
3. Fee Payment- Pay the requisite application fee online.
4. Upload Documents- Upload scanned images of your recent photograph and signature.
5. Confirmation Page- Post previewing all the filled data, you will receive a confirmation page.

Read 5 Things to Keep in Mind During XAT Registration

XAT 2019 Application Form Correction

In case of mistakes, changes in the Application Form can be made before the payment fee and form submission. Basic details like Name, Email ID, Phone Number, Date of Birth cannot be changed at any stage. No changes can be made after the form submission.

XAT 2019 Admit Card

XAT Admit Card will be released on the official website xatonline.in. XLRI will not send XAT Admit Card via email or courier to any candidates. XAT Admit Card is a mandatory document that must be preserved till the admission process.

How to download XAT Admit Card?

1. Visit the official website of XAT 2019. Click on “Download XAT 2019 Admit Card” link
2. Enter your XAT Registration ID and XAT password or your Date of Birth in DD/MM/YY format.
3. Download your admit card which will be available in PDF format
4. Obtain multiple hard copies for further use.

Candidates must carefully go through the details on XAT Admit Card before downloading and taking print out of the same. In the case of any error or discrepancy in the information, candidates should immediately contact XAT office address mentioned below:

Documents Required with Admit Card

• Aadhaar Card
• Voter ID Card
• Passport
• PAN Card
• Driving License
• Photo ID issued by current education institute or employer among others.

XAT 2019 Exam Centers

XAT will be conducted in 49 cities across India. Here is a map of exam cities for XAT 2019

XAT 2019 Exam Pattern

• XAT 2019 will be conducted in online mode.
• XAT Question Paper is divided into 4 sections are Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge.

The following infographic and table give the highlights of XAT Exam Pattern:

XAT 2019 Syllabus

• XAT Syllabus contains questions from Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, Verbal & Logical Ability, Decision Making, and General Knowledge.
• Although there is no official that is declared by XLRI, it is generally based on past years’ pattern.

XAT Paper consists of objective type questions and allotted 3 hours to attempt all questions.

SubjectImportant TopicsQuantitative Ability & Data InterpretationGeometry, Tables, Graphs, Arithmetic, Trigonometry, Statistics, Profit & Loss, Speed, and Distance, ClocksVerbal and Logical AbilityGrammar, Para Jumbles, Para Completion, Vocabulary, Reading ComprehensionsDecision MakingAnalytical Reasoning, Situational, Case lets, Data Arrangement TetsGeneral KnowledgePolitics, History, Sports, Nation and States, Business, Literature, Economics, International Relations, Ssociety at

2019 Preparation Books

Candidates can take reference from the preparation books for XAT for a more comprehensive preparation. Some of the most prominent preparation books for XAT are indicated below.

XAT Question Papers with Solutions

You must practice as many XAT Question Papers as possible, to score excellent marks in the exam. They serve as a great tool during your practice sessions.

Benefits of XAT Question Papers

• They help you gain a fair idea about XAT Exam Pattern and syllabus.
• This can, in turn, help you analyze what questions to expect in the paper.
• They carve out your strengths and weaknesses so that you know the loopholes.
• XAT Sample Papers are a helpful tool in managing your total exam time.

XAT Results 2019

• The result for XAT 2019 will be declared on last week of Januar 2019 by XLRI Jamshedpur.
• Candidates can visit the official website of XAT i.e. www.xatonline.in to download their scorecards.
• They must enter their Registration Number, Date of Birth and Security Text in the login window to access XAT Result 2019.
• XAT Score Card will contain the rank and marks obtained by candidates.
• XAT Scores will be valid for one year only.
• All candidates who clear XAT 2019 and meet the cutoff will proceed towards subsequent selection rounds- GD/PI.

Expected XAT 2019 Cutoff

• XAT Cut off varies for different programs offered by different institutes.
• The cutoff for XAT would include the minimum percentile to be scored by each candidate in the exam.
• On the basis of XAT Cut off, candidates will be shortlisted for further GD, PI and Essay writing round.

The below tables describes the percentage required for different programs of XLRI:

Program OfferedVerbal Ability and Logical ReasoningDecision MakingQuantitative Ability and Data InterpretationOverall (Percentage/ Marks)Business Management79.46%76.84%88.7%96%Human Resource Management79.67%71.628%70.07%92.55%Global Management Programme5 marks and above5 marks and above6 marks above22 marks and above colleges

Accepting XAT Scores

This year, XAT Score will be accepted by over 150 B-Schools across India. Last year, there were 156 XAT Participating Institutes in total. The number is expected to rise this year. The participating Institutes of XAT can be classified into two types, Xavier Associate Management Institutes (XAMI) and non-XAMI. Last year, the number of XAMI was 11 and the non-XAMI was 145.

XAMI Members

The management examination is conducted by XLRI on behalf of XAMI or Xavier Association of Management Institutes. Listed below are the names of all the official XAMI Members:

XAT 2019 Selection Procedure/ Admission Criteria

Candidates are shortlisted for GD/PI on the basis of their performance in the entrance exam and XAT cut off. While some colleges have both GD (group discussion) and PI (Personal Interview) rounds, others only have either of the two:

Group Discussion

• The groups are divided into groups of 8-15 participating candidates.
• All the groups are required to discuss a given topic usually for 15-20. Minutes.
• The topics for XLRI GD would consist of topics related to current affairs, politics, social issues such as women’s rights and emancipation, or any other issue concerning advertising, technology, education or business in India.

Personal Interview

• Candidates are required to appear for the personal interview if they get shortlisted on the basis of their performance in Group Discussion.
• The questions in the Personal Interview round are centered around candidates’ background, academics, achievements and motivation behind going for an MBA.
• The panel of jury members set up for this round aim to determine the communication skills, confidence and ability to think under pressure among candidates.

Preparation of XAT 2019 Merit list

The score for the final selection of candidates would be calculated by assigning weight to different components such as XAT 2019 score, GD, PI, Essay Writing, Previous academic records, work experience, and the overall profile of the candidate. The weight of marks of these different components in XLRI is provided in the table below. It applies to all the programs offered by XLRI.