2. XAT 2019 – at a Glance
Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)
• slightly more unconventional examination
• exam in computerized format
• 46 centers across India
• 92000 XAT aspirants who have registered to try their
luck with XAT 2018 for admission to XLRI, XIMB,
LIBA, GIM, SPJIMR, IMT, IRMA and 150 other
prominent B-schools accepting XAT scores
• conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur on behalf of XAMI on
January 6, 2019 from 10.00 AM to 01.00 PM (180
minutes) in a single session
• No sectional time constraints
• can move from one section to another within the
overall allotted time
• Shortlisted candidates will be asked to write essay on
the given topic during interview
3. XAT 2019 – Salient Features
XAT pattern: Computer Based Test
XAT Total Sections: 4
• Verbal and Logical Ability (VA & LR)*
• Decision Making (DM)*
• Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation (QA & DI)*
• General Knowledge (GK)
* Scores of these sections will be counted to calculate the percentile in XAT
XAT Total Questions: 97
XAT Question pattern: 97 MCQs
XAT Test Pattern for MCQs: Each MCQ is followed by 5 answer options
XAT Scoring Pattern: +1 Mark for Each Correct answer for MCQs
Negative Marking in XAT Pattern 2019: ¼ (0.25 marks) negative marking for each wrong answer for the
first three Sections
Un-attempted Questions : Candidate is allowed to leave maximum of 8 questions in each section.
From 9th question onwards, there will be a penalty of 0.05.
4. XAT 2019 – Difficulty Level
Section Number of Questions Expected Difficulty level
Verbal and Logical Ability 24 Moderate to difficult
Decision Making 21 Difficult
Quantitative Ability & Data
Interpretation
27 Moderate to Difficult
General Knowledge 25 Moderate to difficult
5. XAT 2019 – Section wise Syllabus
Section-1: Verbal & Logical Ability (24 MCQs)
Part-1: Verbal Ability
• English Vocabulary based questions – fill in the blanks with correct words;
synonyms/antonyms;
• contextual usage of vocabulary words;
• Jumbled Paragraphs;
• Correction of errors in sentences, correct use of words;
• Completion of sentences;
• Completion of paragraph;
Part-2: Reading Comprehension (RC)
• Share of Reading Comprehension in VARC&LR section is very high
• Topics on which RC passages are based: Abstract topics, Literature, Social and
Economic issues; Science & Culture; history & fiction, among others.
• There is no clear cut definition of RC topics in XAT exam syllabus.
• Type of RC passages: Moderate and short
6. XAT 2019 – Section wise Syllabus contd.
Section-1: Verbal & Logical Ability (contd…)
Part-3: Logical Reasoning (LR)
• Share of LR questions in XAT syllabus for 2019 exam is not very high. Usually there
are a few critical reasoning and a few LR based questions in XAT exam. All questions
are of MCQ type.
• Topics covered in XAT exam syllabus 2019 on which LR questions are based:
Analogy, Clocks, calendars, Fact, Inference, Judgement, binary logic, seating
arrangement, blood relations, logical sequence, assumption, premise, conclusion
among others.
7. XAT 2019 – Section wise Syllabus contd.
Section-1: Verbal & Logical Ability (contd…) ANALYSIS
Description Number of Questions Difficulty Level
Analogy 1 Easy-Moderate
Grammar 2 Moderate
Cloze Test 1 Difficult
Statements- Assumption,
Contradiction, Understanding, and
Drawing Conclusions
3 Moderate
Para Jumble 2 Easy-Moderate
Pronunciation 1 Moderate
Reading Comprehension 14 Difficult
TOTAL 24
8. XAT 2019 – Section wise Syllabus contd.
Section-2: Decision Making (21 MCQs)
Section Highlights: XAT Syllabus on Decision Making is unique as neither CAT
nor any other national level entrance exam has Decision Making as one of its
exam sections. Decision Making is the problem or case solving expertise of a
candidate.
Major Topics Covered: Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) measures such skills broadly
on following topics
• Conditions and Grouping Test
• Data Arrangement Test
• Complex Arrangement
• Situational Decision Making in a situation
• Caselets
9. XAT 2019 – Section wise Syllabus contd.
Section-2: Decision Making (contd..) ANALYSIS
Topic Number of Questions Difficulty Level
Situation 16 Moderate-Difficult
Mathematical +
Analytical Reasoning
5 3 – Easy, 2 - Difficult
Total 21
10. XAT 2019 – Section wise Syllabus cont.
Section-3: Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation (27 MCQs)
Major Topics in XAT Quant Syllabus are:
LCM and HCF; Percentages; Profit and Loss; Interest (Simple and Compound);
Speed, Time and Distance; Time and Work; Averages; Ratio and Proportion and
others; Number System; Algebra; Geometry including Co-ordinate Geometry;
Mensuration; Pure Math; Venn diagrams; Linear Equations; Quadratic
Equations; Complex Numbers; Logarithm; Progressions; Binomial Theorem;
Surds and Indices; Inequalities; Permutation and Combination; Probability
Functions; Set Theory; Mixtures and Alligations; Trigonometry
Data Interpretation (DI)
• Questions in Data Interpretation part in XAT exam are in sets in most
cases. Sometimes individual questions are also asked.
• Topics on which DI questions are based are:
Data Tables; Data charts; Bar diagrams; Pie charts; Graphs;
Data analysis and comparison
11. XAT 2019 – Section wise Syllabus contd.
Section-3: Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation (contd..) ANALYSIS
Topic No. Of Questions Difficulty Level
Data Interpretation - Tables 4 Difficult
Data Interpretation - Grids and
Histograms
4 Difficult
Geometry and Mensuration 4 Moderate-Difficult
Time, Speed, Distance, Work 2 Easy-Moderate
Algebra 2 Easy-Moderate
Puzzle 2 Easy-Moderate
Caselet 2 Moderate
P and L 1 Easy-Moderate
Number System 1 Easy-Moderate
Series 1 Moderate-Difficult
Probability 1 Moderate-Difficult
Trigonometry 1 Easy
Functions 1 Easy
Set Theory 1 Moderate
Total 27
12. XAT 2019 – Section wise Syllabus contd.
Section-4: General Knowledge (25 MCQs)
• Multiple Choice type questions on General Awareness.
• The score in GK section will not be counted for XAT percentile calculation.
• Major Topics Covered are:
• Economics, finance,
• National and International current affairs
• Conventional GK
• Constitution of India
• Company profiles, logos,
• Business & Economy
• Who’s who
• Books & Authors
• Capitals & Currencies
13. XAT 2019 – Section wise Syllabus contd.
Section-4: General Knowledge (contd..) ANALYSIS
Topics No. of questions
Geography 9
Economy and Business 5
Current Affairs 3
Personality and Awards 3
Science and Technology 2
History 2
Others 1
Total 25
14. XAT 2019 – Suggested Time division
S no. Section
No of Questions in
XAT 2019
Time Allotted
(in min)
Expected
Attempts
1 VLA 24 40 18-20
2 DM 21 50 17-20
3 QA & DI 27 60 12-15
4 GK 25 10 3-5
Buffer 20
Total 97 180 50 – 60
15. XAT 2019 – Timeliness
Application start Date: Monday, August 20th 2018 (12.00 am)
Application closing Date: Friday, November 30th, 2018 (11.59 pm)
Payment link De-activation Date (without FINE) : Friday, December 7th, 2018 (11.59 pm)
Application closing Date with FINE: Friday, December 7th, 2018 (11.59 PM) [Declare on 30-11-2018]
City wise Final Center list: Friday, December 14th, 2018
Admit Card Download link: Friday, 21st December, 2018
Exam Date: Sunday, January 6th, 2019 [10.00 am to 01.00 pm]
Candidate Response and Raw Data: Wednesday, January 9th, 2019
View Candidate Response link: Friday, January 11th, 2019
Closing Candidate Response View: Tuesday, January 15th, 2019
XAT Percentile Data to XLRI: Friday, January 18th, 2019
XAT 2019 Final Result: Monday, January 21st, 2019
16. XAT 2019 – Exam day procedures
Exam Date: Sunday, January 6th, 2019
Exam Time: 10.00 am to 01.00 pm
Entry to CENTER: 08.00 am onwards
Frisking & Bio-metric Registration: 08.00 am onwards
Student reporting time: 08.45 am
Demo Exam Time: 09.30 am ??
Allow login & familiarizing with Instruction: 09.30 am??
Candidate may be allowed till: …….
Candidate cannot leave exam center before :
