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The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2025 mock test will begin on September 25, 2024. Designed to offer candidates a realistic exam simulation the mock test helps them refine their strategies and improve adaptive thinking before the actual exam. Registered candidates can access the mock test via the official website. While participation is optional many applicants use this opportunity to practice and become familiar with the exam interface.
The XAT 2025 exam is scheduled for January 5, 2025 and will be held in multiple cities across India including Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad and others. Candidates are encouraged to utilize the mock test to build confidence and enhance their performance ahead of the main exam.
XAT 2025 Mock Test
The official XAT 2025 mock test will have questions from the four sections –
- Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning
- Decision Making
- Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
- General Awareness
How to Apply for XAT 2025 Mock Test
Candidates interested in attempting the official XAT mock test, must register for XAT 2025 before 11:50 pm today. Here how to fill theXAT 2025 application form:
- Go to the official website xatonline.in
- Click on register option given on homepage
- Enter relevant details to create a login ID
- Go to student dashboard and fill the XAT application form
- Upload a recent passport size photo and scanned signature
- Enter educational and personal details
- Enter work experience (if required)
- Select XLRI Jamshedpur as college (optional)
- Review the information entered in the form
- Pay the XAT application fee and complete the process
XAT Exam Dates and Important Events 2025
XAT Registration 2025: The registration process for the XAT exam is entirely online. Candidates must register on the official XAT website by creating a login ID completing the application form and paying the required fees. The registration period will remain open until November 30, 2024.
XAT Mock Test 2025: XLRI will host the official XAT mock test on September 25, 2024. This mock test is designed to help candidates familiarize themselves with the exam format and updated pattern. Interested candidates must register for the mock test by September 22, 2024.
XAT Admit Card 2025: The admit card for XAT 2025 will be available online. Registered candidates need to download their admit cards using their login IDs. It is essential to bring a printed copy of the admit card on exam day as digital versions will not be accepted No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination venue without the physical admit card.
XAT Exam 2025: The XAT exam will take place in online mode at designated centers. This year the exam pattern has been updated. it will last for 180 minutes and will not include an essay writing section. The question paper will consist of 95 questions covering Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, English, General Knowledge and Decision Making. Additionally Analytical Essay Writing has been added to the selection process.
XAT Response Sheet and Answer Key 2025: A few days after the exam XLRI will release the candidate response sheets and the official answer key for XAT 2025. Candidates can download these documents through their login. If candidates find any discrepancies in the answer key they may raise objections which will be reviewed for validity. Any justified objections will lead to revisions in the preliminary answer key.
XAT Result 2025: The results for XAT 2025 will be announced by the third week of January 2025. Candidates can download their results using their login IDs. The scorecards will remain available for download until December 31, 2025.
XAT 2025 Registration Process
- Open XAT 2025 website in a new window orclick here:https://xatonline.in/
- Click on ‘Registration’
- Enter details like name, phone number, email ID, password and captcha code
- A unique XAT ID and registration link is shared on the verified email ID
- Click on the link to verify registration
If you do not receive the registration confirmation mail with your XAT ID & Password within 24 hours of signing up please check your spam/junk folder or you can write toadmis@xlri.ac.in or call up on 1800-209-0835 between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM (IST).The exam authorities will get back to you in 48 hours (excluding holidays).
Submit the XAT Application Form 2025
After XAT 2025 registration verification follow the steps given below to fill the application form:
- Go to XAT 2025 homepage
- Click on ‘login’
- Enter email ID and password
- The XAT 2025 application form will be displayed
- Add academic details personal details and work experience
- Upload passport size photo, scanned signature and a photo ID
- Select test cities for exam Centre allotment
- Cross check the information and check declaration box
- Pay XAT exam fees to complete the application process
XAT Syllabus 2025: Highlights
Check the table below for key topics of XAT syllabus 2025. These topics are important because the XAT exam is dominated by questions from these. For example in QA maximum questions are asked from Arithmetic. In Verbal and Logical Ability one needs to crack RC passages for scoring well. Your main focus should be on the following topics during XAT 2025 preparation:
| XAT Syllabus 2025 | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Verbal and Logical Ability | Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Analogy, Parajumble, Grammar, Critical Reasoning, Fill in the Blanks etc. |
| Decision Making | Data Arrangement, Conditioning, Grouping, Complex Arrangement, Caselets, Assumptions, Premises, Conclusions etc. |
| Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation | Arithmetic, Geometry, Mensuration, Percentage, Surds and Indices, Algebra, Mensuration, Bar Diagrams, Pie Charts, Tables, Data Interpretation etc. |
| General Knowledge | Current Affairs and Static GK (Science, Economy, Business, Politics, Static GK, Sports, Prize and Award, World, Government, Constitution of India) |
XAT Mock Test 2025
1. Theofficial XAT mock testis a replica of the XAT question paper having same number of questions same difficulty level and same time duration.
2. The official XAT mock test will be available atxatonline.in
3. All the MCQs have five options to choose the right answer from.
4. The XAT mock test has two parts:
- Part 1 (170 minutes)
- Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning (26 questions)
- Decision Making (21 questions)
- Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation (28 questions)
- Part 2 (10 minutes)
- General Knowledge (20 questions)
XAT Mock Test: Key Benefits
Given below are some of the key benefits of practicing XAT mock test:
- XAT mock test will help in gauging strengths and weaknesses viz the XAT syllabus. Candidates can then alter their XAT 2025 preparation to work more on their weak areas.
- Mock test will help candidates in understanding the XAT 2025 exam pattern, test structure, section distribution of questions and difficulty level of questions asked previously.
- Practicing mock tests will help candidates in gaining confidence in handling tough questions and help them develop ease in tackling pressure in the actual exam.
- Practicing variety of XAT mock tests will expose candidates to all types of questions – tough, easy, lengthy, tricky etc. so that no question turns out to be a surprise in the exam.
- Since XAT exam has negative marking, it is extremely important to select the right questions. Practicing mock tests can help candidates in developing the skill of choosing which questions to answer and which ones to skip.
XAT Mock Test Marking Scheme
- Marks awarded for every correct answer in XAT mock test is +1.
- Negative marks awarded for every incorrect answer is -0.25.
- Negative marks awarded for every unattempt question after eight consecutive unattempt questions is -0.10.
- There is no negative marking in General Knowledge section.
- The countdown timer on the computer screen will display the time remaining.
- On completion of 175 minutes Part 1 will be locked and the screen will move to Part 2.
What are the Details Mentioned on XAT Scorecard 2025?
EveryXAT 2025 result cum scorecardwill contain personal details and scores of the candidate. They must check the details carefully and incase of any error in personal details candidates must reach out to exam authorities for rectification.
- Name of the candidate
- Gender of the candidate
- Address of the candidate
- XAT ID
- Date of XAT exam
- Date of Birth
- Validity of the XAT scorecard
- Sectional percentiles
- Sectional scores
- Sectional percentiles
- Overall percentile
How To Calculate XAT Score?
XAT score of each candidate is calculated on the basis of raw scores obtained by them on every question that they attempt. To understand the XAT scoring process first let look at theXAT marking scheme:
| XAT Marking Scheme 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Right answer | +1 mark |
| Wrong answer | -0.25 marks |
| Unanswered questions | 0 marks |
| 8 consecutive unanswered questions | -0.10 marks |
What is the XAT Score Calculation Process?
- For XAT score calculation the sum total of marks obtained in all the three sections (Verbal Ability, Decision Making & Quantitative Aptitude) is listed
- GK score is not included in XAT score and percentile calculation
- Qualifying candidates are then ranked according to total marks scored in XAT exam
- Each candidate rank is divided by the remaining number of test takers and then multiplied by 100 to arrive at the XAT percentile score