The XAT 2025 application deadline has been extended up to December 10, 2024. The national-level management entrance exam is conducted by the Xavier Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur, and will be held on January 5, 2025. Over 160 institutes in India accept the scores of the XAT for management programs. An extension will also be given, through which aspiring candidates can make use of their opportunities and submit their applications accordingly.
XAT Exam Overview 2025
| Exam Elements | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI) |
| Official Website | Xavier Labour Relations Institute |
| Exam Type | Entrance Test |
| Exam Purpose | Admission to MBA Colleges |
| Application Start Date | 15th July, 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10th December, 2024 |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Annual |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
XAT Exam Date 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| XAT 2025 | January 5, 2025 |
How to apply for XAT Exam Date 2025
Step 1: Register on the Official Website
Visit the official XAT website and navigate to the ‘Registration’ page. Click on ‘New Registration,’ enter the required details, and complete your registration.
Step 2: Fill Out the XAT Application Form
Log in using the credentials created during registration. Carefully fill out the XAT application form, save the details, and proceed to the next step.
Step 3: Upload the Required Documents
Upload a recent passport-size photograph, your signature, and any other required documents in the specified format. Candidates can use the Testbook Resize Tool to ensure the documents meet the size requirements.
Step 4: Pay the Application Fee
Review the details entered in the application form and proceed to pay the application fee. After payment, submit the application form, download it, and take a printout for future reference.
Eligibility Criteria
- There is no upper age limit for the XAT 2022 Exam and candidates can apply irrespective of their age.
- The candidates must be holding a three-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university.
XAT Selection Process 2025
- The XAT is a doorway to any management courses designed by the colleges, but which have accepted scores that have come out through their entrance test. So following clearing the exam, they declare the scorecard. Immediately, they will look for entry from these participating colleges and apply as deemed fit and suitable, thereafter undergoing selection as per institution parameters and applying shortlist further for GD/PI or as perceived suitable for consideration.
XAT 2025 Registration Fee
- Candidates applying for XLRI programs using GMAT/GRE scores must also submit the XAT Application 2025. Foreign/ NRI candidates can apply for all XLRI programs using GMAT/GRE Scores. Indians can only apply for XLRI PGDM – BM course using GMAT/GRE scores.
Colleges Accepting XAT Score
| Colleges Accepting XAT Score | Colleges Accepting XAT Score |
|---|---|
| XLRI, Jamshedpur | MICA, Ahmedabad |
| XIM University, Bhubaneswar | IMT, Ghaziabad |
| IRMA, Anand | FORE, Delhi |
| TAPMI | GIM, Panaji |
| BITS Pilani | K J Somaiya |
| NIBM, Pune | LIBA, Chennai |
| IMT Nagpur | IFMR, Chennai |
XAT Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025
- The exam will be conducted in online mode.
- The question paper will consist of 101 MCQs are asked.
- The duration of the exam will be 190 minutes.
| Sections | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Decision Making | 21 |
| VARC (Verbal and Reading Comprehension) | 26 |
| Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation | 28 |
| General Knowledge | 25 |
| Essay | 1 |
FAQs
- What is the XAT exam?
The XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur for admission to management programs in over 160 institutes. - When will XAT 2025 be conducted?
The XAT 2025 exam is scheduled for January 5, 2025. - What is the application deadline for XAT 2025?
The application deadline for XAT 2025 is December 10, 2024. - What is the mode of the XAT exam?
XAT 2025 will be conducted online (computer-based test). - What is the application fee for XAT 2025?
The application fee details can be found on the official XAT website. - Is there negative marking in the XAT exam?
Yes, the XAT exam has negative marking for incorrect answers in certain sections.