X-GMT Syllabus 2025: Section-Wise Chapters List, Download PDF, Preparation Tips

Mode

Online

Number of Sections

4

Number of Questions

100-130 (Varies Each Year)

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

Total Marks

100 to 125 (Variable)

Exam Duration

120 minutes (Sectional time limit is applicable)

Negative Marking

- ⅓  marks will be deducted for wrong answers

Medium of Examination

English

Topics

1. Quantitative Aptitude: This section tests numerical ability and mathematical problem-solving skills, including topics such as percentages, ratios, algebra, geometry, and time-speed-distance calculations.

2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning: This section includes interpreting data from tables, charts, and graphs, as well as logical reasoning through topics like series, coding-decoding, cause-effect, and direction sense.

3. Verbal Ability: Focuses on English language skills, covering areas like vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar, sentence correction, and critical reasoning.

4. General Awareness and Emotional Quotient: Includes current affairs, general knowledge, and assessing candidates' emotional intelligence, covering areas like situational responses, managing emotions, and cultural sensitivity.

Algebra

Basic concepts like equations, inequalities, and functions form the core, with a focus on applications in quadratic equations and polynomials.

Number System

Covers properties of numbers, including divisibility rules, prime numbers, HCF and LCM, and fractions and decimals.

Arithmetic

Topics include ratios, percentages, averages, profit and loss, time and work, and mixtures, providing a basis for solving common real-world problems.

Geometry

This includes properties of shapes such as triangles, circles, quadrilaterals, and the use of coordinates, with problems involving area, perimeter, and volume.

Time, Speed, and Distance

Involves calculating speed and distance, and handling concepts like relative speed, boats, and streams.

Logarithms and Surds

Covers fundamental logarithmic identities and basic calculations involving surds.

Permutation and Combination

Basic principles of counting, with problems on arrangements, selections, and introductory probability concepts.

Data Interpretation

Focuses on analysing data presented in charts, tables, and graphs, and includes data-sufficiency questions.

Verbal Ability

Vocabulary

This includes questions on synonyms, antonyms, word usage, analogies, and contextual vocabulary.

Grammar and Sentence Correction

Candidates are tested on grammar rules, sentence structure, and the ability to identify and correct errors in sentences. Topics often cover parts of speech, subject-verb agreement, and proper sentence formation.

Reading Comprehension

Comprehension passages test reading skills, focusing on understanding, interpreting, and analysing text. Questions often include identifying main ideas, supporting details, inferences, and tone.

Para-Jumbles and Sentence Rearrangement

These questions assess a candidate's ability to logically arrange sentences within a passage to form a coherent structure.

Logical Reasoning

Analytical Reasoning

Topics include patterns, series, cause and effect, statements and assumptions, conclusions, and logical sequences.

Blood Relations and Family Trees

Questions are based on family relationships, requiring candidates to determine how individuals are related in a family structure.

Syllogisms and Logical Deductions

Tests reasoning abilities through statements and conclusions, requiring candidates to infer relationships between different statements logically.

Coding-Decoding

This includes questions where words or numbers are coded, and candidates need to decode them based on a certain rule.

Puzzles and Arrangements

Questions may involve seating arrangements, ordering of events, or arranging items according to given conditions.

Clocks and Calendars

Candidates solve problems related to time, dates, and the ability to calculate specific days or events based on given data.

Tables

Candidates may be asked to analyse data presented in tabular form. This involves performing calculations such as averages, percentages, ratios, and other operations based on the given data.

Bar Graphs

This topic involves interpreting data presented in the form of bar graphs. Candidates need to draw inferences, compare different categories, and solve problems based on the visual representation of data.

Pie Charts

Questions related to pie charts test the ability to analyse data distribution across various segments. Candidates may need to calculate percentage shares, and proportions, and make comparisons.

Line Graphs

Interpreting data from line graphs is essential. Candidates are expected to extract information regarding trends, growth patterns, and changes over time.

Data Sufficiency

In this type of question, candidates are given a set of data and must determine if the provided information is enough to answer a specific question. It tests logical reasoning and the ability to discern relevant information from irrelevant data.

Caselets

These are small sets of data that require detailed analysis. Candidates will need to read through a set of information and answer questions that involve multiple steps of interpretation.

Mixed Graphs

This category involves interpreting data from multiple types of charts or graphs, such as a combination of bar graphs, pie charts, or line graphs. It tests the ability to compare and analyse diverse data formats.

Venn Diagrams and Data Comparison

These questions involve interpreting data presented through Venn diagrams or comparing sets of data to draw conclusions.

Emotional Quotient

Self-Awareness

This includes recognizing one’s emotions and their impact on performance. Candidates are tested on their ability to reflect on their emotional states and how these affect their thinking, behaviour, and decision-making.

Self-Regulation

This section focuses on managing emotions healthily and constructively, including maintaining control over impulses, managing stress, and being adaptable in different situations.

Motivation

Emotional intelligence is linked to intrinsic motivation, which involves a passion to work for reasons beyond external rewards. Candidates are tested on goal-setting, perseverance, and staying driven even when facing challenges.

Empathy

Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of others' emotions, which involves being able to identify and respond to emotional cues. Empathy also includes listening skills, understanding perspectives, and showing compassion.

Social Skills

This involves interpersonal skills such as communication, conflict resolution, and collaboration. Candidates are evaluated on their ability to navigate social complexities, maintain relationships, and work in team environments.

General Awareness

Current Affairs

This includes national and international news, recent developments in politics, economics, science, and technology, and notable events in sports, entertainment, and culture.

Business and Economy

Questions may cover key economic indicators, policies, trends in industries, banking, financial markets, and global economic issues.

Science and Technology

Topics include recent advancements in scientific research, technological innovations, and space exploration.

Indian History and Geography

Basic knowledge of Indian history, cultural heritage, geographical features, and important landmarks.

Politics and Governance

Understanding of political structures, systems of government, major political parties, elections, and governance in India and globally.

International Relations

Focus on the relationship between nations, important treaties, global organizations like the UN, and NATO, and the role of countries in international affairs.

Sports

Key sporting events, records, tournaments, and the achievements of famous athletes.

Art and Culture

Awareness of famous Indian and international artists, art forms, historical monuments, and cultural practices.

Quantitative Aptitude

• Percentages and their applications
• Numbers and its applications
• Ratio and its applications
• Algebra
• Number system
• Work and Time
• HCF
• Logarithms
• Geometry and its Applications

Verbal Ability

• Vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension
• Grammar
• Para jumbles
• Verbal Reasoning
• Syllogisms
• Contextual usage
• Analogies
• Sentence correction
• Idioms
• One word substitution
• Critical Reasoning

Data Interpretation

• Bar graph
• Table
• Pie chart
• Caselet
• Line graph
• Data Sufficiency
• Alphanumeric series
• Analogies
• Artificial Language
• Blood Relations
• Calendars
• Cause and Effect
• Clocks
• Coding-Decoding
• Critical path
• Cubes and cuboids
• Directions
• Input-Output

Emotional Quotient and General Awareness

• Awards and winners
• Government and Politics
• Business
• Economy
• Famous Personalities
• Current affairs
• Important happenings around the World
• Static GK
• Personality traits
• Situational Questions
• Reaction success and failure
• Leadership positions
• Managing emotions
• Cultural sensitivity