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 Marks vs Rank vs Percentile Matrix 2026

Total Scale: 105 Marks

Comprehensive analysis converting raw score estimates into projected Percentiles and All India Ranks (AIR) for XAT.

Estimated Marks Expected Percentile Projected AIR Rank Admission Prospects Tier Candidate Status
98 - 105 99.95 - 100.00 %ile 1 - 100 Top IITs / Top AIIMS / Top NITs / Top NLUs Exceptional
89 - 97 99.50 - 99.94 %ile 101 - 1,500 Tier 1 Top Branches (CSE, ECE, MBBS, MBA) Top 0.5%
79 - 88 98.50 - 99.49 %ile 1,501 - 5,000 Top 10 NITs / GMCs / Tier-1 Core Branches High Merit
68 - 78 96.00 - 98.49 %ile 5,001 - 15,000 Premier State Govt / Established NITs / IIITs Very Good
58 - 67 92.00 - 95.99 %ile 15,001 - 35,000 Top Autonomous & State Universities Competitive
47 - 57 85.00 - 91.99 %ile 35,001 - 65,000 Mid NITs / Reputed Private Colleges Above Average
37 - 46 75.00 - 84.99 %ile 65,001 - 1,20,000 State Counselling Seats / Self-Financing Qualifying Range
Below 37 < 75.00 %ile > 1,20,000 Management Quota / Private Universities Needs Improvement

Shift Normalization Formula Explained

To ensure total equity across multiple examination shifts with varied difficulty levels, conducting authorities employ NTA's percentile normalization formula:

Percentile (P) = (100 × m) / N

Where m is the total number of candidates who scored equal to or less than you in your shift, and N is the total count of candidates who appeared in that session. Percentile scores are calculated up to 7 decimal places to prevent ties.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Rank Predictor

How is percentile calculated from raw marks in XAT?
Percentile Score = (100 × Number of candidates who scored equal to or less than you in your shift) / (Total candidates who appeared in that shift).
How are ties broken when two candidates obtain identical marks in XAT?
Ties are resolved based on predefined rules: higher marks in core subjects (e.g., Mathematics in JEE, Biology in NEET), fewer negative responses, and age (older candidate given preference if specified).

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