The XAT 2025 examination is scheduled to span a period of three hours and thirty minutes continuously, without any specified break period. During this time, candidates are anticipated to have interaction with perse sections of the exam, showcasing their skills and ability in subjects. The choice to conduct the XAT for an uninterrupted 3-hour thirty minutes length is aimed at assessing the candidates' patience, time management competencies, and their ability to preserve awareness during everything of the examination. As such, applicants are cautioned to put together thoroughly for this time, making sure they are mentally and physically prepared to perform optimally throughout the entire length of the XAT 2024 examination.
The XAT Pattern is divided into two halves, with a predicted total of 95 questions. Below are the projected question distributions.
| XAT Division | Sections | Total questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Verbal ability and logical reasoning | 26 | 170 minutes |
| Decision making | 21 | ||
| Quantitative aptitude and data interpretation | 28 | ||
| Part 2 | General knowledge | 20 | 10 minutes |
Types of questions
| Verbal ability and logical reasoning | Decision making | Quantitative aptitude and data interpretation | General knowledge |
|---|---|---|---|
| The VA & LR section will encompass critical & analytical reasoning, reading comprehension ( including poems & passages), vocabulary, basic english, grammar, and other relevant exercises such as para jumbles and cloze tests. | The DM section will present scenarios drawn from both personal and professional lives. Candidates will be required to apply critical thinking, problem- solving skills, and prioritization to make informed decisions. | The questions in the QA section are primarily formulated around 10th standard mathematics.
Notably, the emphasis is on application- oriented problems. The questions on DI are about clear interpretation, summarization and insightful analysis of the data |
In the GK section, 08 questions will focus on statIc GK, while the remaining 12 will delve into current affairs. |
