XAT 2025 Registration Started, Exam date (Jan 5), Mock Test Link: The Xavier Aptitude Test, popularly known as XAT, is now open for applications. The XAT is one of the qualifying exams for management courses in various management institutes nationwide. Qualifying for management courses in prestigious institutes is not easy. It takes a lot of preparation to crack these exams. It is therefore advisable to know details about the exam well in advance and prepare accordingly. The eligibility for admission varies across institutes, and the program chosen in terms of work experience, but the qualifying exam remains the same. It is a highly competitive exam, and students try to score well to get into the institute and program of their choice. Read more about XAT 2025, application dates, process, centres, general eligibility, and other details in this article.
Candidates with a graduation degree can apply for the exam.
The graduation has to be for a minimum of three years duration.
Candidates in their final year of graduation can apply if their final year examinations are completed by June 12, 2025.
Candidates should, however, find out the eligibility for the individual management program in the institute they want to apply with the XAT score. For example, the PGDM-GM course requires work experience. They have recently reduced this work experience requirement from 5 to 3 years.
XAT 2025 Registration Process:
The registration process for XAT 2025 is as follows;
Register by filling in your name and contact details like mobile number and email ID, fill in a password of your choice, and enter your state, city, and the captcha.
An OTP will be sent to your email ID for verification.
Log in again to the same portal and fill out the application form.
You must select the “save and next” tab each time you want to review or save the application.
Enter your name according to the official identity documents.
Fill in your academic credentials and work experience.
Select the XLRI program you want to study, if you want to study in XLRI.
Enter the XAT test centres of your choice. You can fill in upto 6 test centres.
Upload scanned photograph and signature.
Check all details before clicking on “Submit.”
Pay the registration fee and wait for the E-receipt to be generated.
Take a printout of the Submitted application form and the E-receipt of the payment.
Candidates should have a scanned photograph and signature ready before applying. The details and specifications for these are mentioned below:
Scanned Photograph: It should be a recent coloured photograph, ideally against a white backdrop, with no shadows or “ red eye.” The size of the scanned file should be between 20 – 50 KB.
Scanned Signature: Clear scanned signature of size between 20 – 50 KB.
XAT 2025 Registration Fee
Candidates applying for XLRI programs using GMAT/GRE scores must also submit the XAT Application 2025. Foreign/ NRI candidates can apply for all XLRI programs using GMAT/GRE Scores. Indians can only apply for XLRI PGDM – BM course using GMAT/GRE scores.
The registration fees for all these categories are:
Candidate Type
Registration Fees
XAT Applicant
Rs. 2200
XAT Applicant applying for XLRI Programmes
Rs. 200 extra per program applied for.
Indian Applicant Using GMAT/GRE score for application to XLRI PGDM – BM
Rs.2500
Foreign/ NRI Applicant Using GMAT/GRE score for application to XLRI (one or more programs).
Candidates can choose from over 100 test centres. They can give upto 6 test centre choices in their XAT application form. However, the examining authority decides the final centre allocation, i.e., XLRI. The test centres are:
More than 250 Business Schools accept XAT Scores. Check out the complete list on the XAT Homepage.
There are some new additions to the list of Business Schools accepting XAT scores; they are:
IILM University, Gurugram.
IILM University, Greater Noida.
IIBS, Bengaluru.
Fortune Institute of International Business, New Delhi.
Exam Scheme and Syllabus XAT 2025
The XAT 2025 has two parts. The first part will be 170 minutes, and the General Knowledge part will be 10 minutes. XAT is for 100 Marks. The details of the exam are as follows;
Section
Part 1: Time:170 minutes
Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VA & RA)
This section will have 26 questions.The VA&LR section will include critical & analytical reasoning, reading comprehension (including poems & passages), vocabulary, basic English grammar, and other related exercises such as para jumbles and cloze tests.
Decision Making (DM)
This section will have 21 questions.The DM section will have scenarios drawn from both personal and professional lives. Candidates must apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and prioritisation to make informed decisions.
Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (QA & DI)
This section will have 28 questions.The questions in the QA section will be at the 10th-standard mathematics level. It will have application-based problems. The questions on DI are about clear interpretation, summarisation and insightful data analysis.
Part 2: Time: 10 minutes
General Knowledge (GK)
This section will have 20 questions.In the GK section, eight questions will focus on static GK, while the others will be about current affairs.
Analytical Essay Writing is now a part of the Group Discussion / Personal Interview at the respective B- School, where the candidate applies according to the score in XAT 2025.
Generally, Group Discussions and Personal Interviews are the next steps in the selection process for a B-School admission after the XAT exam.
The XAT Result date will be released later but is generally expected towards the end of January 2025. A 90 percentile score is suitable for admission to the top institutes accepting XAT.
Conclusion
The XAT 2025 registration is open, so interested candidates should apply. There are some changes in the exam pattern, such as the essay being now at the GD level. The XAT also has a negative marking scheme for incorrect answers, leaving eight questions unattempted. Candidates should register as soon as possible and use their dashboard for resources like mock tests. The official mock test will be available on the dashboard of registered students starting September 24, 2024.
