XAT Preparation Guide
XLRI Jamshedpur
Your Complete Preparation Guide for XAT 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Online (CBT)
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
January 2027
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate degree from a recognised university (any percentage); final-year students eligible
ANumber of Attempts
No restriction
Study Plan by Subject
Decision Making
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Verbal & Logical Ability
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
General Knowledge (Essay + GK)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Expert Preparation Tips
Dedicate 30% of preparation time specifically to Decision Making — practise ethical dilemma cases and business scenario analyses
Build a strong vocabulary base for Verbal & Logical Ability — antonyms, analogies, and critical reasoning are XAT specialties
Study GK with focus on business environment, economics, and current affairs for the GK section (important for XLRI GD/PI)
Take full-length XAT mock tests at least 8–10 times before the exam — the 3.5-hour duration requires mental stamina
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision Making | 25 | 25 | 53 min |
| Verbal & Logical Ability | 25 | 25 | 53 min |
| Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation | 25 | 25 | 53 min |
| General Knowledge (Essay + GK) | 25 | 25 | 53 min |
| Total | 99 | 99 | 210 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
October 2026
Next Exam Date
January 2027
Conducted By
XLRI Jamshedpur
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