XLRI Jamshedpur
XAT Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure
Understand the marking scheme, section weights, question distribution and time strategy for Xavier Aptitude Test
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Exam Mode
Online (CBT)
Language
English & Hindi
Negative Marking
-0.25
Sections
4
Section-wise Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total Marks | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decision Making | 24 | +1 | 24 | 53 min |
| Verbal & Logical Ability | 24 | +1 | 24 | 53 min |
| Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation | 24 | +1 | 24 | 53 min |
| General Knowledge (Essay + GK) | 27 | +1 | 27 | 53 min |
| Total | 99 | — | 99 | 210 min |
Time is indicative. Candidates can attempt sections in any order in CBT mode.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
+1
marks
Wrong Answer
-0.25
marks
Unattempted
0
marks
Marking Scheme
+1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect; additional -0.10 for more than 8 unattempted
Example Calculation:
If you attempt 59 questions, get 44 correct and 15 wrong:
Score = 44 × 1 − 15 × 0.25 = 40.25 marks
Skip questions you're unsure about — negative marking can reduce your score significantly.
Time Management Strategy
You have approximately 127.3 seconds per question on average.
| Phase | Time Budget | Target Questions |
|---|---|---|
| First pass (attempt easy Qs) | 126 min | 69 Qs |
| Second pass (attempt medium) | 63 min | 20 Qs |
| Review & guess | 21 min | Remaining |
Year-wise Pattern Changes
| Year | Questions | Duration | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 99 | 210 min | Current pattern |
| 2024 | 99 | 210 min | No major change |
| 2023 | 95 | 210 min | Section added |
Pattern history is approximate. Always check official notification.
Difficulty Distribution
Approximate question count: ~20 Easy | ~40 Medium | ~40 Hard
Based on difficulty level: very-hard. Actual distribution may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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