XAT 2023

The XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a national-level management entrance exam held by XLRI (Xavier School of Management), Jamshedpur. This test is conducted for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes. XLRI Jamshedpur will conduct XAT 2023 on January 08, 2023. Furthermore, the officials issued the XAT admit card online on the official website, i.e. xatonline.in, on December 26. Candidates can download their admit cards by providing their XAT ID and date of birth.

Earlier, the official notification was released on August 08. Furthermore, candidates could apply online from August 10 to December 11, 2022. In addition to XLRI and ten other XAMI member colleges, over 1,000 B-schools accept XAT scores for admission to their post-graduate management programmes. Read this article to get complete details on the Xavier Aptitude Test Exam 2023.

XAT 2023: Exam Summary

The XAT is a three-hour speed test. Check out the table below for the key highlights of the Xavier Aptitude Test 2023 exam:

Particulars	Description
Exam Name	Management XAT
Exam Conducting Body	XLRI, Jamshedpur
Exam Conducting Level	National
Frequency of Exam	Once a year
Exam Mode	Online
Language	English
Exam Purpose	Admission to MBA colleges
Course Offered	MBA or PGDM
Exam Helpdesk No.	18002674008
Official Website	xatonline.in

Check all the latest updates on the Xavier Aptitude Test 2023 exam below:

• December 26, 2022: The XAT 2023 admit card is available now.
• December 26, 2022: XLRI Jamshedpur also released the XAT official mock test.
• August 10, 2022: XAT 2023 registration started.
• August 08, 2022: XAT Exam 2023 notification released.

The XLRI XAT Exam 2023 Notification was issued on the official website on August 08, 2022. The notification contains all the necessary details, such as the exam date, registration dates, exam pattern, eligibility, and so on. Candidates can refer to the XAT 2023 notification for more details by clicking on the link below:

Check details on Xavier Aptitude Test 2023 notification here.

XLRI Jamshedpur released the XAT 2023 schedule on its official website. Check out the following important dates and events related to Xavier Aptitude Test 2023:

Events	Important Dates
Releasing of official notification	August 8, 2022
Registration begins	August 10, 2022
Registration last date (Without late fee)	December 11, 2022
Admit Card release date	December 26, 2022
Release of official mock test	December 26, 2022
XAT Exam Date	January 08, 2023
Validity of GMAT/ GRE Score	December 1, 2017, to December 31, 2023
Answer Key release date	Second week of January 2023
Declaration of result	January 31, 2023

Candidates must meet the XLRI-defined eligibility criteria listed below to attempt XAT 2023:

Nationality: Indian citizens are eligible to apply for the XAT 2023. Foreign nationals can also apply for admission using their GMAT scores.

Age Limit: To apply for the Xavier Aptitude Test 2023 exam, there is no minimum aggregate mark requirement for graduation.

Educational Qualification: A three-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university is required.

Minimum Marks: There is no minimum aggregate mark requirement in graduation.

Final Year Students: Final-year students can also apply for the exam if they graduate by June 2022 and submit their scores to their respective colleges.

Number of Attempts: There is no limit on the number of times a candidate can attempt the exam.

Language Proficiency: XAT exam is conducted only in English. So, proficiency in the English language is a must.

Check detailed XAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria here.

The XAT 2023 registration link was released on the official website of XLRI Jamshedpur. Candidates can fill out the XAT Exam application form online until the registration deadline. They can also apply directly from the link mentioned below:

Apply Online for XAT 2023 Exam

How to Apply Online for XAT 2023 Exam?

Follow the steps mentioned below to apply online for the Xavier Aptitude Test 2023 exam:

• Log on to XAT 2023 website – xatonline.in.
• Click ‘New Registration’ and fill out the needed details.
• On the verified email address, you will receive a unique XAT ID and registration link.
• Click on the link to verify your registration.
• Go to the homepage and click the ‘login’ button.
• To access the application form, enter your email id and password.
• Fill out all of the required fields on the application form.
• Double-check the details before clicking on submit button.
• Pay the XAT 2023 application fee with a credit or debit card, UPI, or net banking.

XAT Registration Fees 2023

Check the application fee for Xavier Aptitude Test from the table below:

Particulars	Application Fee
XAT Registration Fee (increased)	INR 2000 (+200 for candidates interested in XLRI programs)
Indian Candidates applying for GMP through GMAT	INR 2500
NRI/Foreign Candidates applying for one or more programs through GMAT	INR 5000

Check the list of XAT test cities below from the below table:

Test Cities	Test Cities
Agra	Kanpur
Ahmedabad	Jamshedpur
Aurangabad City (Maharashtra)	Kolkata
Allahabad	Kota
Ambala	Kottayam
Amravati	Kurnool
Amritsar	Kurukshetra
Bengaluru	Lucknow
Berhampur	Ludhiana
Bhatinda	Madurai
Bhilai Nagar	Mangalore
Bhopal	Mumbai
Bhubaneswar	Mysuru (Mysore)
Bokaro Steel City	Nagpur
Chandigarh/Mohali	Nashik
Chennai	Patna
Coimbatore	Pune
Cuttack	Raipur
Dehradun	Rajahmundry
Delhi-NCR	Ranchi
Dhanbad	Roorkee
Dibrugarh	Rourkela
Durgapur/Asansol	Sambalpur
Ernakulam	Siliguri
Gandhinagar	Surat
Goa	Thiruvananthapuram
Gorakhpur	Tiruchirappalli
Guwahati	Tirupathi
Gwalior	Tiruvallur
Hooghly	Udaipur
Hubballi(Hubli)	Udupi
Hyderabad	Vadodara
Indore	Varanasi
Jabalpur	Vijayawada
Jaipur	Visakhapatnam
Jammu	Warangal

The XAT exam is conducted online, and the question paper comprised of 100 multiple-choice questions that must be answered in 180 minutes. However, the XAT exam pattern was revised in 2022. Essay writing was reintroduced, and the time limit was increased by ten minutes. 

The XAT exam has a sectional time limit. Each correct attempt is worth one mark, while each incorrect attempt will deduct 0.25 marks. The following is the exam pattern for Xavier Aptitude Test 2023:

Sections	Number of Questions	Total Marks
Decision Making	21	21
Verbal and Logical Ability	26	26
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation	28	28
General Knowledge	25	25
Essay	1	(To be evaluated upon shortlisting)
Total	100	100

Check the detailed XAT 2023 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme here.

The table below provides an overview of the topics covered in the Xavier Aptitude Test 2023 Syllabus:

Section	Syllabus
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation	Number System, Work & Time, Probability, Geometry, Mensuration, Permutation & Combination, Percentage & Ratios, Mixtures & Alligation, Algebra, Profit and Loss, Speed & Distance, Quadratic Equations, Logarithm, Statistics, Trigonometry, Graphs, Tables & Charts, etc.
Decision-Making	Analytical Reasoning, Situational Conditions, Grouping Test, Data Arrangement Test, Decision Making in a situation, etc.
Verbal & Logical Ability	Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Para Completion, Vocabulary, Grammar, Error Detection, Sentence Completion, Synonyms & Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, Odd One Out, etc.
General Knowledge	Static GK and Current Affairs: Politics, Economics, History, Geography, Sports, Business Affairs, National & International Affairs, and States, etc.
Essay Writing	A short essay of 250 words on any topic- current affairs, social & economic issues, abstract, science & technology, business & management-oriented topics, etc.

Check the detailed XAT 2023 Syllabus here.

Ideally, XAT preparation 2023 takes six to nine months. XAT is one of the more difficult MBA entrance exams, requiring dedicated time and effort. It is critical to give equal attention to all four sections because sectional cutoffs play a significant role in admission to XLRI, Jamshedpur. So, divide the study time equally between these sections. Start by developing conceptual clarity in each subject. 

Also, make a list of your strengths and weaknesses, and then start with your strengths. This will give you confidence when dealing with difficult subjects. Below, we have provided some preparation tips to ace the XAT exam:

• Join online study groups on Social Media websites such as Facebook, YouTube, Telegram, and WhatsApp.
• Prioritise completing the XAT syllabus. Begin with topics you are already familiar with and have a strong grip on.
• Create a timetable.
• Refer to the best XAT books and study materials.
• Solve the previous year’s question paper to understand the question pattern.

Attempt XAT Mock Test on Embibe to check your preparation level.

The exam authority releases the XAT 2023 admit card on the official website. Candidates can download their hall tickets online at xatonline.in. Only candidates who have successfully registered for the exam will be issued a hall ticket. Furthermore, candidates must download and take a printout of their admit cards. They need to carry their admit cards and one photo ID proof to the exam centre.

Check the steps to download XAT 2023 Admit Card here.

The XAT 2023 result will be released by XLRI Jamshedpur on January 31, 2023. It will be released in the form of a scorecard. Candidates must enter their XAT ID and Password on the official website- xatonline.in, to download their scorecard. The result will be valid for one year from the date of release. It should be noted that the GK section scores will not be used to calculate the final cutoff percentile.

Check the steps to download XAT 2023 Result here.

Following the announcement of the XAT 2023 results, participating institutes will release admission cut-offs to shortlist applicants for GD/PI. Going over previous year cut-offs is essential for getting a sense of what to expect this year. The XAT cut-off 2022 for XLRI BM and HRM courses is given below:

XLRI’s PGDM-BM Program Cut-off 2022

Section	Cutoff for Male Candidates	Cutoff for Female Candidates
Overall	93	90
VALR	75	72
DM	72	72
QA	80	75

XLRI’s PGDM-HRM Program Cutoff 2022

Category of Candidate	VALR Cutoff	DM Cutoff	QA Cutoff	Overall Cutoff
Male Engineering	80	70	75	92
Male Non-Engineering	80	70	70	90
Female Engineering	80	70	64	90
Female Non-Engineering	80	70	60	87

Check expected and previous year’s cutoff score for XAT exam here.

The top XAT 2023 Score Accepting MBA Colleges are listed below:

XLRI Xavier School of Management	Loyola Institute of Business Administration	St. Francis Institute of Management and Research (SFIMR)
St. Joseph’s Institute of Management	St.Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology	Xavier Business School (XBS), St.Xavier’s University, Kolkata
Xavier Institute of Management, Xavier University	Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship	Xavier Institute of Management & Research
Xavier Institute of Development Action and Sciences (XIDAS)	Xavier Institute of Social Service	BITS Pilani
BIMTECH Greater Noida	K J Somaiya Institute of Management	MICA Ahmedabad
FLAME University: School of Business	FORE School of Management, New Delhi	Institute of Management Technology (Ghaziabad)
Institute of Rural Management Anand	Goa Institute of Management	Great Lakes Institute of Management

Applicants may have a variety of questions regarding the Xavier Aptitude Test exam. Here are some frequently asked questions and their responses:

Q. When will XLRI release the official notification for the XAT 2023 exam?

A. The official notification for XAT 2023 was released on August 8, 2022.

Q: What is the XAT 2023 exam date? 

A. The exam date for Xavier Aptitude Test 2023 is January 08, 2023. 

Q. Will I receive my XAT score by mail or email? 

A. The XAT result-cum-scorecard will not be mailed or emailed to any candidate. You must use your XAT ID and password to download the scorecard from the official website.

Q. How long is a XAT score valid? 

A. The XAT score is only valid for one year from the date of the result announcement. 

Q. Will the XLRI answer key be released before the XAT results? 

A. Yes, XAT Answer Keys are released before the announcement of the results. Candidates will also have the opportunity to challenge the answer key if they find any of the answers are incorrect. 

Q. What if I don’t meet the minimum cutoff score? Will I be considered for admission to XLRI? 

A. If you do not satisfy the minimum cutoff will not be considered for admission. However, you can apply to other well-known MBA schools that accept the XAT score for admission. 

Q. Will I be able to use an on-screen calculator during the XAT exam? 

A. Yes, you will have access to a calculator that will be displayed on the screen. Paper sheets will also be given for rough work and computations.