Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is conducted by Xavier Labour Relations Institute XLRI on behalf of XAMI. XAT is a university-level entrance examination. XAT's full form is Xavier Aptitude Test.
It is the Admission Test for admission to MBA/PGDM programs in XLRI and other top MBA colleges like IMT Ghaziabad, XIMB Bhubaneswar, TAPMI Manipal, and 160 other top MBA colleges in India. Candidates get the complete details of XAT 2023 including, important dates, application form, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, etc.
XAT Exam Highlights
Name of the Exam |
Xavier Aptitude Test |
XAT conducted Body |
XLRI (Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur) |
Purpose of Exam |
MBA/PGDM/Executive Diploma |
Age Limit |
Minimum Age - 17 Years Maximum Age - 25 Years |
Campuses in India |
676 colleges |
Mode of Entrance Exam |
Online |
Application Fee |
INR 1750 (without late charges) INR 2500 (Indian Candidates applying via GMP through GMAT) |
Official Website |
xatonline.in |
XAT 2023 Exam Date
Events |
Exam Dates |
Application form Release Date |
10th August 2023 |
Last date for application form submission |
10th December 2023 |
Application form submit with late fee |
10th December 2023 |
Admit Card Download |
20th December 2023 |
XAT 2023 Exam Date |
2nd January 2023 |
Answer Key |
January 2023 |
Result date announced |
January 2023 |
Scorecard download |
March 2023 |
counseling process start |
After the announced result |
Eligibility Criteria
Those who are interested to apply for the examination need to have acquired three years Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from some recognized university.
NRU and foreign candidates can also apply for this reputed examination via the GMAT scorecard. However, students belonging to Dubai and Kathmandu are not applicable for an exam.
There is no specific age limit for XAT 2023.
XAT Exam 2023 Application Form
The XAT 2023 Online Application Form will start available from August and till the end of November. Candidates are required to fetch the application form via the official website and pay the application fee via modes such as net banking, demand draft debit card, credit card, or cash.
Application Fee |
|
XAT 2023 Registration Fee (Without Late fee) |
Rs.1750/- Additional fee for every XLRI programs– Rs.300/- each |
XAT 2023 Registration Fee (With Late Fee Charges) |
Rs.2050/- Additional fee for every XLRI programs– Rs.500/- each |
Indian candidates applying for GMP through GMAT |
Rs.2500 |
NRI and Foreign for one or more programme through GMAT |
Rs. 500/- |
How to apply XAT Exam 2023 Application Form?
1. Visit the official website of XAT.
2. On the Homepage, fill the registration form and generate your login details.
3. Now click on login, through system-generated login details.
4. Then, fill the Application form with the required details and click on “Save & Next” to save the details.
5. Upload photograph and signature with prescribed size and format.
6. Details filled then click on “Final submission” and take the Printout of Filled XAT 2023 Application Form.
7. Pay the Application Fee.
8. Take the printout of the fee receipt for future reference.
XAT exam pattern
Candidates who want to apply for the Exam, then they must have known about the XAT 2023 Exam Pattern.
1. Exam Mode: The exam will be the online mode (computer-based exam).
2. Question Types: In this exam question will ask Multiple Choice Questions.
3. Exam Duration: 3 hours will be the total duration for this exam.
4. Marking Scheme: Each correction answer candidates get one mark.
5. Negative Marking: Negative Marking will be allowed for this exam, 0.25 will deduct for an incorrect answer.
Particulars |
Details |
Number of sections in XAT 2023 |
Decision Making Verbal & Logical Ability Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation General Knowledge |
Duration of XAT exam |
180 minutes |
Number of questions in XAT test |
100 |
XAT Exam 2023 Total Marks |
100 |
XAT marking scheme |
+1 mark for a correct answer - 0.25 marks for incorrect answer - 0.10 marks for more than 8 unattempted questions No negative marking in the GK section |
XAT Admit Card 2023
XAT 2023 admit card will contain the candidate's name, photo, roll number, test venue and reporting time. XAT 2023 test-takers must download and take a printout of their respective XAT to admit card 2023, as a hard copy of the same will not be issued to anyone.
How to download XAT Admit Card?
1. Visit the Official Website of XAT.
2. On the homepage Click on the link ‘Download Admit Card’
3. Now enter the Login details.
4. Click on ‘login’
5. Download the Admit card and take the printout of it.
XAT Exam Result
The result will announce in the month of January 2023. To check the result, click the official site and check the result by entering the roll number and other details.
1. Visit the official website of XAT.
2. On the homepage click on the ‘scorecard’
3. Enter your XAT ID & DOB.
4. Then click on the ‘login button’.
5. Download the result and take a printout of it.
Counseling
Counseling process, you need to wait for the result declaration. Just after seeking the results, counseling sessions will begin through an online process.