XAT 2018 Question Paper PDF: Paper Analysis, Difficulty Level

XAT 2018 exam was conducted on Jan 7, 2018. The exam centres were spread across 50 cities, and international centres were in Dubai and Kathmandu. XAT 2018 question paper was remarked as moderate to difficult.

There were 74 questions on Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision making, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge. XLRI Jamshedpur released the result on 11th February 2018.

XAT 2018 Question Paper PDF

XAT 2018 question paper with the link to download is attached in the link below. It will help you to understand the questions and check the pattern.

XAT 2018 Question Paper PDF

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Highlights of XAT 2018 Question Paper 

The points below are some critical details of the XAT 2018 question paper. Check it out for a better understanding. 

• The authorities did not add the GK marks to the final merit list. However, some institutes used the marks for admission by some institutions. 
• There was no negative marking for the GK questions. Moreover, the marks obtained in the GK section were not considered for calculating the percentile.
• From the essay writing section, candidates had to attempt one essay-type question in the XAT exam.
• A deduction of 0.5 marks was introduced for each unanswered question. 
• Only Part 1 had a negative marking. 

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XAT 2018 Question Paper and Difficulty Level

XAT 2018 question paper part A consisted of 74 questions from three areas. Part B consisted of 25 questions. Check out the difficulty level of XAT 2018, section-wise number of questions, good attempts, and good scores.

XAT 2018 Question Paper and Difficulty Level

Section	No. of Questions	Difficulty Level	Good Attempt	Good Score
Part 1
Verbal and Logical Ability	26	Moderate to Difficult	16 - 18	12 - 15
Decision Making and Analytical Reasoning	21	Moderate	13 - 15	12 - 14
Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation	27	Easy to Moderate	15 - 17	11 - 14
Part 2
General Knowledge	25	Moderate to Difficult	15 - 17	11 - 14

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XAT 2018 Question Paper Analysis

XAT 2018 question papers ranged from moderate to difficult. Candidates expressed that they were able to complete the paper on time.

• The quantitative aptitude and data interpretation section was the most challenging section.
• Verbal & logical ability sections were moderate to difficult.
• The Decision-making section was moderately challenging. 
• Candidates also expressed that attempting all the questions within the time boundary was challenging. 

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XAT 2018 Analysis for Verbal and Logical Ability 

Here is the detailed analysis of the Verbal & logical ability section analysis of the XAT 2018 question paper:

• The section contained 26 knowledge-based questions.
• Thirteen questions were from sentence correction, fill-in-the-blank, paragraphs, and reasoning.
• The difficulty level of this section was moderate to difficult.
• Some questions were easy, and others were critical thinking.

XAT 2018 Analysis for Verbal and Logical Ability

Question Topics	No. of Questions	Level of Difficulty
Sentence Correction	1	Moderate
Fill in the blanks (4/5 blanks)	3	Moderate to Difficult
Jumbled Paragraphs	2	Easy to Moderate
Critical Reasoning	5	Moderate to Difficult
Poem	2	Difficult
Doubts and Beliefs	4	Moderate to Difficult
Why study history?	3	Easy to Moderate
Problem of consciousness	3	Moderate to Difficult
Labour and capital	3	Moderate to Difficult

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XAT 2018 Analysis for Decision-making

XAT 2018 question paper analysis for decision-making is as follows:

• The DM section had 21 questions. 
• Most questions were easy to understand. However, a few questions were tricky.
• Candidates expressed decision-making section was moderately complex. The question tested critical thinking and assessment knowledge. 
• Overall, the DM section was accessible to moderately complex.

XAT 2018 Analysis for Decision-making

Question Topics	No. of Questions	Level of Difficulty
Collection officers	3	Easy to Difficult
Three company business	3	Easy to Difficult
Four neighbouring kingdoms	3	Easy to Difficult
Nephew of CEO	3	Easy to Difficult
Three people living on one hill	2	Moderate to Difficult
Dead employee's family	2	Moderate to Difficult
Apartment lock	2	Easy

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XAT 2018 Analysis of Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation 

Check out the XAT 2018 Quantitative Aptitude and DI analysis given below.

• The Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation section covered 27 questions.
• It was the most challenging section of the XAT 2018 exam.
• Most of the time was invested in solving the quant questions. 

XAT 2018 Analysis of Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation 

Question Topics	Total	Level of Difficulty
Data Sufficiency	2	Easy
Question based on Fibonnaci series	1	Moderate
Question based on units place of a power	1	Moderate
Miscellaneous questions on properties of numbers	2	Easy
Aptitude: Time and Distance	2	Easy to Difficult
Mensuration	1	Easy to Moderate
Quadratic Equations	1	Moderate
Inequalities	1	Moderate
Mensuration	2	Easy to Moderate
Geometry	1	Difficult
Trigonometry	1	Moderate
Progressions	1	Difficult
Probability	1	Moderate
Logical DI	3	Difficult

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XAT 2018 General Knowledge Question Paper Analysis

He is the complete GK section analysis of the XAT 2018 question paper:

• Candidates had to answer 25 GK questions.
• The GK section questions were Moderate to difficult
• Ideal attempts ranged between 15 and 17, and perfect scores were 11 - 14. 
• Most questions in the section were from:
• Geography
• Economics
• Current affairs
• Science and technology
• Famous personality
• Awards
• History 

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Benefits of Solving Previous Years' XAT Question papers

Here are some of the many benefits of solving the XAT previous years question paper. Check them out to prepare yourself:

• Candidates get to understand the sectional division of the question paper.
• The candidates can assess the difficulty level and the number of questions from all areas.
• Further, it helps prepare and dedicate attention to the areas of high weightage.
• Besides, candidates gain knowledge of areas of probable questions.
• A proper strategy can be implemented, which derives optimum results. 

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