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XAT Exam 2023 - Date Out (8 Jan), Application Starts (10 Aug), Fees, Age Limit, Syllabus, Pattern

XLRI Jamshedpur has released the XAT Exam Date through an official notice on its official website. XAT 2023 will be conducted on 8 January 2023. As per the previous trend of XAT Exam, the examination conducting authority has been holding the exam on the first Sunday of January but the first Sunday of the year 2023 is on 1st January i.e. New Year's day, hence the exam is scheduled to be conducted on the following Sunday i.e. 8 January. XAT Registration will begin from 10 August 2022 and students willing to apply for the exam can register themselves on the official website by filling the application form. 

• Students must note that the XAT Exam Date have been confirmed by the authorities. The exact XAT Exam Date of the exam is 8 January as per the announcement made by XLRI Jamshedpur recently. Students interested in taking the exam can fill the XAT Application Form on the official website i.e. https://xatonline.in/ from 10 August 2022. 

XAT Exam Latest Update

• XLRI Jamshedpur will conduct XAT 2023 on 8 January 2023.
• XLRI 2023 Registration begins from 10 August 2022.
• Top XAT Score Accepting B-Schools for MBA Admission include XLRI Jamshedpur, XIMB Bhubaneswar, IMT Ghaziabad, TAPMI, K J Somaiya, and many more.
• XAT Exam Duration has been increased from 3 hours to 3 hours and 10 minutes from XAT conducted in the year 2022. 
• Essay Writing Test Section has been restored in XAT Question Paper.

What is XAT Exam?

The Xavier Aptitude Test prominently known as XAT is a National Level Entrance Test conducted by Xavier School of Management (XLRI) Jamshedpur on account of Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI).  XAT is conducted every year to select potential students for management programs offered by top business schools, associated with the institution as part of XAMI. Apart from XAMI, 160 other MBA Colleges also will accept XAT Score for shortlisting students in their various PGDM 2023-25 management programs. XLRI Jamshedpur has been conducting the exam for more than 70 years now. Last year the pattern of the entrance exam was changed from offline pen-paper mode to computer-based online mode. 

The registration process can be completed and the application form of XAT 2023 can be filled online on the official website of XAT from 10 August 2022. Candidates willing to take the exam must also make the registration fee of INR 1800 via any online payment gateway. The last date to apply for XLRI XAT Exam 2023 is expected to be 30 November 2022.

• The admission chances for admission to well-known management institutions such as XLRI, SPJIMR, and XIMB totally depend on students' cut offs.
• Students can still apply for many top Business schools such as IMT, FORE, TAPMI, and BIMTECH, as their application window is still open.

XAT Full Form is Xavier Aptitude Test and XLRI Jamshedpur conducts the exam for admission to various MBA Institutes across India. Every year, more than 1,00,000 students from all the fields such as engineering, commerce, humanities, science, law, etc. apply for the exam and seek admission to the top institute offering MBA Admission. Over the years, the exam has become easier to crack and students can actually score higher percentiles in the exam with a proper and serious preparation. 

XAT Exam 2023 Notification

XLRI Jamshedpur has released XAT Exam 2023 notification on its official website. This notification consists of XAT Exam Date 2023 and other XAT Exam Dates such as registration start, registration end, admit card release, etc. 

As per XAT Previous Year Question Paper by XLRI Jamshedpur, XAT Exam Pattern underwent a few changes again. The exam to be conducted on 2nd Jan will have 101 questions instead of 100 questions as the last year's question paper. XAT Essay Writing is again a part of XAT Question Paper after 3 years. Despite COVID-19 situation across the country, XLRI conducted XAT 2022 as a center-based test across 72 cities in the country.

Changes Introduced in XAT Exam 2023

There are a few changes that XLRI Jamshedpur has brought in XAT 2023 Exam. These changes are mentioned below:

• XAT 2023 Application Fee has now been increased to INR 1800 to INR 1750.
• Total No. of questions in the paper has been changed to 101 from 100.
• Test timing will be from 9:30 AM to 12:40 PM.
• Total number of questions increased from 100 to 101.
• Essay Writing Test has been reintroduced. (It was scrapped in 2019) (Not taken into account for percentile calculation)
• XAT 2023 will have 100 MCQ Type questions and 1 Descriptive question.
• Scribes of Candidates with visual impairment will be given extra 25 minutes to solve Part 1 of the exam.
• All the questions are of MCQ type.
• General Knowledge and Essay Writing Section n Part 2 will have no negative marking.
• Essay shall be considered and evaluated after the candidates are shortlisted for the Personal Interview round.
• Candidates will be rewarded with 1 mark for each correct answer.
• 25% of the total mark of a question will be deducted as penalty if answered wrongly.
• After every 8 unattempted questions, 0.10 marks will be deducted as penalty for every unattempted question.
• Candidates with visually impaired conditions will be provided additional 25 minutes to solve part 1 of the question paper.
• All the questions will contain 5 options with one correct answer.

Highlights of XAT Exam

It is a very common question among students why they should take the XAT examination when there are other very popular MBA examinations available. So, it is very important to know that there are institutes such as IIMs, IITs, FMS Delhi and others which accept CAT scores. There are few like XLRI Jamshedpur that accept only XAT score for their MBA Programs other than 160 other Top B-schools of India.

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XAT 2023 Exam Date and Schedule (Tentative)

XAT Registration Process, Registration Fee, and Required Documents

XAT Registration for XAT 2023 will start from 10 August 2023 and the conducting authorities will make the XAT Application Form available online on the official website. In order to apply for XAT 2023, aspirants are advised to visit the official website of XAT i.e. www.xatonline.in and register themselves for further procedure of application.

Candidates applying for the exam must ensure that they fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria before applying for the examination. It is important to possess a bachelor's degree while applying for the examination.

While filling the application form of XAT 2023, the candidates must ensure that they process the payment of INR 1800 (without late fee) or INR 2100 (with late fee) depending on the date of registration as XAT 2023 Application Fee or XAT 2023 Registration Fee. The payment must be processed through online payment modes only.

Number of applications received for the XAT Exam is seen to be increasing every year. There have been more than 80,000 students who appear for the exam every year.

Registration Process of XAT

• Register yourself on the official website i.e. xatonline.in.
• Verify your email id on the receipt of a message from the exam center.
• Fill XAT Application Form.
• Upload the required documents wherever asked.
• Make the payment of INR 1800 as xat application fee.
• Submit the duly filled application form.

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XAT Eligibility

One of the most important things that students applying for XAT Exam 2023  must keep in mind is XAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria. The eligibility criteria for the exam is generally defined by the examination conducting authority i.e. Xavier School of Management (XLRI) and students must ensure that they fulfill the requirements of this set of requirements formed by XLRI.

Following are the key point one must consider:

• Applying candidates must possess a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years of duration.
• There is no age bar for XAT 2023.
• Candidates in their final year of graduation can also apply for XAT 2023.
• Final year candidates appearing in XAT 2023 must have completed their graduation before any further admission procedure.

Besides no age limit filter, XAT 2023 requires no minimum qualifying marks in graduation in order to be eligible to apply for the exam. Candidates in final year must complete their graduation by June 2023.

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XAT Admit Card

The admit card date for any entrance examination is released after the successful completion of registration procedure. It has been informed that XAT Admit Card releases in December on the official website of XAT. It is one of the essential documents that each student must carry while appearing for the examination XAT 2023.

Candidates are required to visit the official website of XAT and download their respective admit cards by entering the required credentials. Candidates can log in with Username and Password sent to them while registering for XAT and download their admit card. There are a few details mentioned on the XAT Admit Card which must be verified at the examination center.

Following are a few details mentioned on Admit Card:

• Candidate's Name
• Candidate's Passport Sized Photograph
• Examination Venue
• Date of Exam
• XAT Registration Number

Also Read - How to Download XAT Admit Card?

XAT Exam Pattern

As per XAT 2023 Exam Pattern , the XAT question paper is divided into two parts i.e. Part 1 and Part 2 depending on the type of questions, one is objective type and the other one is subjective type. The examination pattern can also be divided into moderate and difficult depending upon the difficulty level of the examination.

• The question paper is divided in 2 parts namely Part 1 and Part 2 contributing to a total of 101 questions. The two papers need to be attempted in a single slot of the exam in the given time period of 3 hours.
• XAT Question Paper consists of 101 questions and it is a Computer Based Test (CBT). The question paper needs to be completed in 190 minutes i.e. 3 hours and 10 minutes wherein there is no sectional time limit to attempt these questions.

Following are the sections:

1. Part 1

• Verbal and Logical Ability
• Decision Making
• Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation

2. Part 2

• General Knowledge
• Essay Writing

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XAT Syllabus

XAT Syllabus 2023 is generally divided into 4 sections namely Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Decision Making, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. Except the last one, General Awareness, the other three sections are determined for percentile calculation in XAT Result and XLRI Shortlisting Criteria. Marks obtained by candidates in General Awareness are not considered for percentile calculation but are later taken into account for the Personal Interview round. 

Like other MBA Exams, the conducting authorities of XAT 2023 haven't formed a definitive syllabus for the examination due to which the preparation of XAT Exam becomes difficult. It would be advised to candidates appearing in XAT 2023 to go section by section and this would help them understand even the minutest idea of how the question paper is made and what type of questions are usually asked in the exam. 

The sections in which the Syllabus of XAT Exam is divided, as mentioned above, are:

• Verbal and Logical Ability
• Decision Making
• Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation
• General Knowledge
• Essay Writing 

Know more about XAT 2023 Syllabus

XAT Paper Analysis

Candidates appearing for XAT 2023 can go through the XAT Question Paper that was conducted on 2 January 2022 in order to understand what type of questions are asked and how the question paper is formed.

• Going through the XAT Previous Years Question Paper would help them analyze these questions and come out with an idea as to how to prepare for the upcoming examination.

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XAT 2023 Test Cities and Centers

XAT 2022 was conducted on 2 January 2022 at various exam centers across the country. The candidates taking XAT Exam will be given an option to choose the preferred two cities of their own choice as exam center during XAT Registration Procedure. Below mentioned are the XAT Test Cities for XAT Exam 2022 as these center are likely to remain same for XAT 2023 as well :

Read here to know more about XAT Test Cities and Centers

XAT Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates willing to take the XAT Exam will be advised to follow the instructions and exam day guidelines defined by the examination conducting authority for a hassle-free exam day. Below mentioned are some of the xat exam day guidelines that they must follow on the examination day:

• Reach the exam center at least an hour before the reporting time.
• Don't carry any electronic item such as mobile phone, watch, or calculator.
• Don't carry any stationery or any edible item to the examination center.

Read here to know more about XAT Exam Day Guidelines

XAT Preparation Tips and Strategies

XAT Preparation for XAT 2023 should ideally take six to nine months. As one of the most difficult MBA entrance exams among its peers, the XAT requires a lot of time and efforts. It consists of four sections: Decision Making, Verbal Ability and Reasoning, Quantitative Skills and Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge.

While preparing for the XAT Exam, it is important to give equal attention to all four sections as section cutoff plays an important role in the selection of XLRI, Jamshedpur. Therefore, divide your learning hours evenly between these sections. Begin by gaining conceptual clarity on any topic. You may want to first discuss topics you are familiar with. Make a list of your strengths and weaknesses; Then start with the strong areas. This gives you confidence to deal with difficult issues. Here are some essential tips for creating a XAT exam 2023 preparation strategy:

• Join online study groups on platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Telegram and WhatsApp.
• Get XAT books and study materials. These are available online and from training institutes.
• Start with topics you are already familiar with and have a good handle on.
• After completing a topic or concept, always work two or three problems up from it to see if you fully understand it.
• Practice at least 25 to 30 mock tests for best performance.

XLRI Jamshedpur Selection Process through XAT 2023

Admission to XLRI Jamshedpur through XAT Score includes three stages:

• Shortlisting of Candidates
• Group Discussion and Personal Interview
• Final Selection

Step 1 – Shortlisting of Candidates

Candidates are shortlisted for group discussion and personal interview rounds conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur based on their performance in XAR 2023 Score.

Step- 2 – Group Discussion and Personal Interview

XLRI Jamshedpur will announce its Group Discussion and Personal Interview round schedule soon after XAT 2023 Result is declared. It will be held for qualified candidates of the exam. The admission process will take place in various cities and the candidates will have to confirm their interview city online by visiting the official website of XLRI Jamshedpur within the given time limit.

Step 3 – Final Selection

Candidates will be evaluated based on their XAT Exam 2023 score, their performance in Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds, and several other parameters for making the final merit list. Shortlisted candidates will be called for completing the other admission formalities.

Selection Process of Other Institutes Accepting XAT Score

MBA/PGDM Colleges accepting XAT Score conduct their own admission process. Though some institutes begin their registration process much before the XAT Exam is conducted, other institutes begin it after XAT Result is declared.

Top MBA Colleges Accepting XAT 2023 Score

There are various well known 11 members of Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI) that accept XAT Score apart from XLRI Jamshedpur. Below mentioned are the XAMI members that students can get admission to:

Cutoff, Fee, Seats of XLRI Jamshedpur and Other Top MBA Colleges

Since XAT Exam is accepted by several MBA Colleges across the country, the table given below mentions cutoff, fee structure, and number of seats of top MBA colleges that accept XAT Score:

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