Conducting Body: XLRI Jamshedpur National Level Entrance Exam 2026
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XAT: Xavier Aptitude Test

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MBA-BM, MBA-HRM across XLRI, XIMB, IMT, TAPMI, GIM, Great Lakes, FORE Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes (210 Minutes) Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) Total Marks: 105 Frequency: Once a Year (First Sunday of January) Fee: ?2,200
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XAT 2026 Key Highlights

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Full Name of Examination Xavier Aptitude Test
Conducting Authority XLRI Jamshedpur
Category & Stream Management
Admissions & Course Types MBA-BM, MBA-HRM across XLRI, XIMB, IMT, TAPMI, GIM, Great Lakes, FORE
Mode of Examination Computer Based Test (CBT)
Examination Duration 3 Hours 30 Minutes (210 Minutes)
Total Maximum Marks 105 Marks
Examination Frequency Once a Year (First Sunday of January)
Application Fee ?2,200
Official Web Portal https://xatonline.in

Eligibility Criteria for XAT 2026

Recognized Bachelor degree of minimum three years duration in any discipline. No age restriction.

Exam Pattern & Paper Structure

Computer Based Test (CBT)
Part 1 (175 Min): Decision Making (21), Verbal & Logical Ability (26), Quantitative Ability & DI (28). Part 2 (30 Min): General Knowledge (25 Qs) + Analytical Essay Writing (1 Topic).

Marking Scheme & Scoring Mechanism

+1 mark for correct, -0.25 mark for incorrect MCQ. Deduction of 0.10 mark for over 8 consecutive unattempted questions.

High-Yield Syllabus Overview

Decision Making Ethics & Situational Analysis, Critical Reasoning, Advanced Quant, DI Sets, Static & Business GK, Essay Evaluation.

Central Government Reservation Policy

Reservation Category Percentage Allocation Key Eligibility Mandate
GEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 10% Annual family income < ₹8 Lakhs from all sources; valid current FY certificate
OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) 27% Central OBC list compliance; Non-creamy layer certificate issued after April 1
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15% Recognized competent authority caste certificate
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5% Recognized competent authority tribe certificate
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 5% (Horizontal) Minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by designated Medical Board

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Overview

What is XAT and who conducts it?
XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a prestigious entrance examination conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur for admission to MBA-BM, MBA-HRM across XLRI, XIMB, IMT, TAPMI, GIM, Great Lakes, FORE programs across India.
What is the eligibility criteria for appearing in XAT 2026?
Recognized Bachelor degree of minimum three years duration in any discipline. No age restriction.
What is the mode and duration of the XAT examination?
The exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) with a total duration of 3 Hours 30 Minutes (210 Minutes) for a maximum score of 105 marks.
What is the official website for XAT 2026?
The official portal is accessible at https://xatonline.in.

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