Overall, XAT 2019 was similar to Last year's paper. Contrary to expectations there were no Numerical Answer Type (Non-MCQ) questions.
The difficulty level of the paper was similar to slightly difficult compared to the previous year. We expect overall cut-off for XLRI BM to remain the same at 28.5, QA and DI section was similar to 2018 expected cut-off at a score of 11. VA and LR section was slightly difficult and expected cutoff is 6.5 a fall of 1 from the previous year, DM was similar to last year and the expected cut-off is 8.
There was no major surprise in GK, 25 questions carried no negative mark and was of same difficulty level as last year.
The Admit Card for XAT was released on 22nd December 2018, on its official website. The candidates are required to carry a printout of the Admit card and proof of identification (Aadhar Card/Driving Licence/ Voter I-Card/Pan Card/Passport/Valid College ID Card/Employee ID Card) to the exam venue. Candidates need to paste their latest color passport size photograph on their admit card. The reporting time for the exam is 8:30 am and the gate closing time is 9:40. No candidate will be allowed to enter the test venue after the gate closure time. In case, you have not downloaded your admit card click here.
To get a shortlist for further consideration, an aspirant needs to clear the sectional cut-offs as well as the overall cut-offs. The introduction of NAT questions is likely to increase the difficulty level of the paper, especially the Decision Making section. It can be expected that the cut offs may fall further this year. The overall cut-off percentile last year for open category students, for BM program, was 94; and for HRM program was 92. To check the overall cut off and sectional cut off of XAT in last few years click here.
The difficulty level of the paper was similar to slightly difficult compared to the previous year. We expect overall cut-off for XLRI BM to remain the same at 28.5, QA and DI section was similar to 2018 expected cut-off at a score of 11. VA and LR section was slightly difficult and expected cutoff is 6.5 a fall of 1 from the previous year, DM was similar to last year and the expected cut-off is 8.Know More.
Section in XAT 2019 Exam Pattern |
Number of questions |
Verbal and Logical Ability |
26 |
Decision Making |
21 |
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation |
27 |
General Knowledge |
25 |
Total questions |
99 |
*The 4th section (general knowledge) will account only for the final selection, not for Interview round shortlist. It is allotted a time frame of 10 minutes for 25 questions.
2019 XAT Notification Date |
August 20th, 2018 |
2019 XAT Registration Start |
August 20th, 2018 |
2019 XAT Registration last date |
November 30th, 2018 |
2019 XAT Admit Card Download Date |
December 20th, 2018 onwards |
2019 XAT Admit Card Download End date |
January 6th, 2019 |
2019 XAT Exam Date |
January 6th, 2019 (10AM to 1.00PM) |
2019 XAT Result Date |
On or Before January 31st, 2019 |