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XAT 2024: Preparation Strategy

To help you succeed, here are a few tips for the XAT 2024 exam preparation.

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Published on 11th September 2023, 5:04 pm

XAT 2024: Preparation Strategy

Preparing for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a crucial step for those aspiring to pursue an MBA, primarily offered by Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI) member institutions. XAT is known for testing a wide range of skills and aptitudes, apart from those common in all MBA entrance exams, including General Knowledge, Decision Making, and Essay Writing.

To help you succeed, here are a few tips for the XAT 2024 exam preparation: 

> Comprehend the XAT exam pattern and understand the syllabus that you must cover.

> Develop a XAT preparation 2024 plan and devote time to each exam topic and section individually.

> Solve previous years’ question papers to have a clear idea of your preparation and familiarize yourself with the paper pattern.

> Attempt mocks and analyze them in detail to improve your test-taking strategy and identify the weak and strong points.

A single slot will be available from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. for XAT 2024. There will be 4 sections plus an essay question as per the XAT exam pattern.

XAT 2024 Break-up

XAT 2024 Sections

Total Questions

Time (in minutes)

Part A

Decision Making

21

175

Verbal & Logical Ability

26

Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation

28

Part B

Mock Keyboard Testing

5

Part C

General Knowledge

25

30

Essay Writing

1

Total

 

101

210

Here are some other factors that should be kept in mind when building an exam strategy for XAT 2024:

> +1 mark for correct answer

> -0.25 marks for incorrect answer

> -0.10 marks for more than 8 unattempted questions

> The General Knowledge section has no negative mark

> Essay Writing will be marked and considered for the PI round

To crack the upcoming XAT exam, aspirants must be thoroughly prepared and follow the exam strategy rigorously for every section of the XAT exam.

Learn more about XAT 2024 by clicking here.

Best of luck!

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