XAT 2023 is an entrance examination for MBA/PGDM aspirants. Find out everything you need to know about XAT 2023 along with its exam pattern, syllabus etc
XAT 2023 will be conducted for admission to MBA/PGDM programs by XLRI Jamshedpur. The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is the gateway to secure admission to XLRI Jamshedpur and other Xavier Associate Management Institutes. Around 160 Business schools also offer admission through XAT.
The XAT entrance examination for 2023 is scheduled to happen on 8 January. The last date for aspirants to apply for the exam is before 30 November 2022.
XAT 2023 Highlights
The conducting authority announced the dates for XAT 2023 on 8 August, and on 10 August, the registrations for XAT 2023 opened. The crucial XAT 2023 information is tabulated below for the reference of candidates.
| Particulars | Detail |
| Name of the Exam | XAT 2023 |
| Full Form | Xavier Aptitude Test |
| Level of the Exam | National Level |
| Conducted Authority | XLRI Jamshedpur |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Duration of Exam | 180 Minutes (+10) |
| Official Website | www.xatonline.in |
XAT 2023 Important Dates
The candidates must pay attention to the official dates of the examination and other procedures. We have mentioned the important dates of XAT 2023 in the following table.
| Event | Date |
| Official Notification Release | August 8, 2022 |
| XAT 2023 Registration Opening Date | August 10, 2022 |
| XAT 2023 Registration Closing Date (Without Late Fee) | November 30, 2022 |
| XAT 2023 Admit Card Release | December 20, 2022 |
| XAT 2023 Mock Test Release | Last week of December 2022 |
| Last Date to Download XAT 2023 Admit Card | January 8, 2023 |
| XAT 2023 Exam Date | January 8, 2023 |
| Validity of GMAT/ GRE Score | December 1, 2017, to December 31, 2022 |
| XAT 2023 Response Sheet Release | Second week of January 2023 |
| XAT 2023 Answer Key Release | Second week of January 2023 |
| XAT 2023 Result Declaration | Fourth week of January 2023 |
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XAT 2023 Application Form
The proper filling of the application form is integral to the examination and admission procedures of the candidates. The following are the steps to be followed regarding filling out the XAT 2023 application form. The candidates must be sure to register for XAT before 30 November 2023.
- Visit the official website of XAT: www.xatonline.in
- First, register with the details asked to create login credentials.
- With the generated credentials, log in to the website and fill out the application form.
- Give accurate and correct personal, academic, and experience details.
- The applicants must register their choice of program by choosing one among the courses offered.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee with any one of the payment methods available.
- Review the application and submit the same.
- The candidates are advised to keep a copy of their application forms for future reference.
XAT 2023 Application Fee
The application fee details for XAT 2023 are given below. The payment can be made online through any of the given payment methods.
| Application Details | Fee |
| Registration Fee (without any late fee) | INR 1800 |
| Individual Fee for Each Additional Subject Selected for XAT | INR 300 |
| Fee for Indian Candidates Applying for Ex-PGDM through GMAT or GRE | INR 2500 |
| Fee for NRI/Foreign Candidates for One or More Programs | INR 5000 |
XAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates must meet the criteria set by the conducting authority to be eligible to apply for the examination. The XAT 2023 eligibility criteria are as follows.
- Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree of 3 years from a recognised institution in any discipline, and there are no minimum aggregate criteria. The candidates can apply for XAT irrespective of their degree marks and percentage.
- Candidates of Indian citizenship can apply for XAT 2023, while foreign candidates can apply for admissions with their GMAT scores.
- There are no restrictions with respect to age and number of attempts.
XAT 2023 Exam Pattern
The XAT 2023 examination will be conducted online in CBT mode in centres across India. The exam details and patterns are given in the following tables.
| Particulars | Detail |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Duration | 180 minutes (+10) |
| Nature of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Number of Sections | 5 |
| Number of Questions | 200 |
| Number of Answer Choices | 5 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marks Awarded | (+1) for every correct answer |
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Section-Wise Details
| Section | XAT Question Pattern | Overall Time Duration |
| Part-1 | 75 (Multiple-choice Questions) | 165 Minutes |
| Verbal and Logical Ability | 26 | No Sectional Time Limit |
| Decision Making | 21 | |
| Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation | 28 | |
| Part-2 | 25 (Multiple-choice Questions) | 15 Minutes |
| General Knowledge | 25 | |
| Total Questions (Part 1 + Part 2) | 100 | 180 Minutes |
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XAT 2023 Syllabus
The syllabus for the sections of XAT 2023 are given below for the preparation and reference of candidates.
| Section | Syllabus |
| XAT Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation Syllabus |
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| XAT Decision Making Syllabus |
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| XAT Verbal & Logical Ability Syllabus |
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| XAT GK Syllabus |
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| XAT Essay Writing | A short essay of 250 words on any topic- current affairs, social & economic issues, abstract, science & technology, business & management-oriented topics, etc. |
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XAT 2023 Admit Card
The XAT 2023 admit card will be released on 20 December 2022. The XAT 2023 exam is scheduled to be held on 8 January 2023. The candidates must print their admit cards and carry them to the examination. Possessing an admit card is mandatory to be allowed to appear for the exam.
Steps to Download XAT 2023 Admit Card
The following are the steps to download the XAT 2023 admit card.
- Visit the official website of the conducting authority.
- Login with the required credentials.
- Click on the link given for XAT 2023 Admit Card.
- Download the displayed admit card and print out the same for the examination and further procedures.
XAT 2023 Answer Key
The official authority will announce the official date of the release of the XAT 2023 answer key. However, the tentative week of answer release is the 2nd week of January 2023. The candidates can predict their probable XAT 2023 score with the XAT 2023 answer key.
Steps to Download XAT 2023 Answer Key
The steps to check and download the XAT 2023 answer key are as follows.
- Visit the official website at www.xatonline.in
- Click on the available link for ‘XAT 2023 Answer Key.’
- The answer key will be displayed.
- Download the same and check your probable XAT score.
XAT 2023 Result
The exact date of XAT 2023 result is yet to be announced but the tentative week of the release of XAT 2023 result is the 4th week of January 2023. The results will be made available to the candidates as scorecards.
Steps to Check XAT 2023 Result
The following are the steps to follow to check the XAT 2023 results.
- Visit the official website of the conducting authority i.e., www.xatonline.in
- Login with the required credentials.
- The result and scorecard will be displayed.
- Download and have a copy of the same for further procedures.
NOTE - The scores of the GK section in XAT 2023 will not be counted for the XAT cutoff percentile. Nevertheless, it will be influential in the final rounds of selection.
XAT 2023 Cutoff
The XAT cutoff is the minimum marks/percentile required for the candidates to be eligible for admission to XLRI and other institutions that offer admission through XAT scores. The cutoff set for the participating institutions differs based on several factors such as the availability of seats, performance of the candidates and their program preferences.
XAT 2023 Expected Cutoff for XLRI
The expected cutoff of XAT 2023 for admission to XLRI is tabulated below for the different programs. The cutoffs given here are based on the analysis of previous years' cutoff trends and are not official.
| XAT 2023 Expected Cutoff (As per the analysis of previous years’ cutoff trends) | Male | Female |
| Overall Cutoff | 94 | 92 |
| QA Cutoff | 83 | 75 |
| DM Cutoff | 74 | 70 |
| VALR Cutoff | 76 | 70 |
XAT 2023 Expected Cutoff for Other Institutions
The expected XAT 2023 cutoff for few of the top institutions accepting XAT score other than XLRI are tabulated below.
| XAT Participating Institutions | Expected XAT 2023 Cutoff Percentile |
| Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneshwar | 90+ |
| SPJIMR, Mumbai | 90+ |
| Institute of Management Technology(IMT), Ghaziabad | 90+ |
| Great lakes Institute of Management, Chennai | 80+ |
| Goa Institute of Management | 85+ |
| KJ Somaiya | 85+ |
| FORE School of Management | 85+ |
| IRMA Anand | 80+ |
| LIBA Chennai | 80+ |
| TAPMI Institute | 80+ |
| Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida | 75+ |
| XIME, Bangalore | 75+ |
| MICA, Ahmedabad | 80+ |
| Welingkar, Mumbai | 75+ |
XAT 2023 Participating Institutions
The top participating institutions apart from XLRI that provide admissions through XAT scores are listed below.
- MICA Ahmedabad
- TAPMI Manipal
- Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Bengaluru
- IPE Hyderabad
- KJ Somaiya Mumbai
- IRMA
- XIME Bangalore
- Xavier Business School (XBS), St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata
- XISS Ranchi
- IMT Ghaziabad
- Great Lakes Institute of Management
- SPJIMR Mumbai
- ITM Navi Mumbai
- GIM Goa
- FORE New Delhi
- IFMR
- SFIMR Mumbai
- LIBA Chennai
We hope we have provided you with all the important information concerning the XAT 2023 examination. All the best, aspirants!
