XAT Syllabus 2027
Xavier Aptitude Test
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decision Making | 25 | 25 |
| 2 | Verbal & Logical Ability | 25 | 25 |
| 3 | Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation | 25 | 25 |
| 4 | General Knowledge (Essay + GK) | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 99 | 99 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Decision Making
Key topics covered as per the official XAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Decision Making.
View Decision Making Syllabus →Verbal & Logical Ability
Key topics covered as per the official XAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Verbal & Logical Ability.
View Verbal & Logical Ability Syllabus →Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
Key topics covered as per the official XAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation.
View Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation Syllabus →General Knowledge (Essay + GK)
Key topics covered as per the official XAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Knowledge (Essay + GK).
View General Knowledge (Essay + GK) Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate degree from a recognised university (any percentage); final-year students eligible
ANumber of Attempts
No restriction
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
January 2027
Registration Opens
October 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1Dedicate 30% of preparation time specifically to Decision Making — practise ethical dilemma cases and business scenario analyses
- 2Build a strong vocabulary base for Verbal & Logical Ability — antonyms, analogies, and critical reasoning are XAT specialties
- 3Study GK with focus on business environment, economics, and current affairs for the GK section (important for XLRI GD/PI)
- 4Take full-length XAT mock tests at least 8–10 times before the exam — the 3.5-hour duration requires mental stamina
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Practice with Free Mock Tests
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