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XAT Exam Date on Jan 8 2023

XAT Exam Date The XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) will be given on January 8, 2023. The XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) notice for admission to the PGDM BM, PGDM HRM, and PGDM GM classes of 2023–2025 was posted on the website of the organization that runs the exam, XLRI Jamshedpur.  Read all about the XAT 2023 […]

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XAT Exam Date

The XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) will be given on January 8, 2023. The XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) notice for admission to the PGDM BM, PGDM HRM, and PGDM GM classes of 2023–2025 was posted on the website of the organization that runs the exam, XLRI Jamshedpur. 

Read all about the XAT 2023 dates and events below:

Upcoming Events

26 Dec ’22 -8 Jan ’23XAT 2023 admit card download
8 Jan ’23XAT 2023 Exam
31 Jan ’23XAT 2023 result

XAT Exam Dates and Important Events

Candidates can sign up for the exam on the official XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) website by making a login ID, filling out the XAT application form, and paying the fees.

XAT Admit Card 2023

The only way to get an admit card for the XAT exam is online. Candidates who have registered will need to use their login IDs to download their XAT admit cards.

Date of the XAT Exam 2023

The XAT will be given online from 2:00 PM to 5:10 PM at designated exam centres. There will be 100 questions on the question paper. They will cover Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, English, General Knowledge, and Decision Making.

XAT Result 2023

On January 31, 2023, the XAT result will be announced. Candidates can use their login IDs to get their XAT results. The scorecard can be downloaded until the end of the year 2023, on December 31, 2023.

XAT Exam Dates 2023

Here are the dates and events of the XAT for the 2023 session:

XAT 2023 EventsXAT Exam Dates 2023 
XAT registrations begin10-Aug-2022
XAT 2023 registrations end30-Nov-202211-Dec-2022
XAT admit card download 20-Dec-202226-Dec-2022
XAT exam 202308-Jan-2023 (2: 00 PM to 5:10 PM)
Result announcement31-Jan-2023

XAT Test Highlights

Over 800 B-Schools in India, such as XLRI, XIMB, XISS, IMT, GIM Goa, GLIM, KIIT SOM, and many more, accept XAT scores. Compared to other tests for getting into MBA programs, the XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is one of the hardest. 

Check out the key points of the XAT 2023 exam here:

XAT Exam StructureDetails
XAT application feesINR 2,000
XAT application modeOnline
Mode of examinationOnline
Number of sections4 (Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge) +Essay Writing
Duration of exam180 minutes + 10 minutes (for essay writing)
Sectional time limit165 minutes for part 125 minutes for part 2
Number of questions100
XAT Exam Total Marks100
Difficulty levelModerate to High
Language of paperEnglish
Number of answer choicesFour
XAT marking scheme+1 mark for a correct answer- 0.25 marks for an incorrect answer- 0.10 marks for more than 8 un-attempted questions negative marking in the GK section
XLRI cut-off for admission94 percentile

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Frequently Asked Questions About XAT 2023 Exam Dates

Q. When will the XAT 2023 be given?

Ans. Every year, on the first Sunday of January, the XAT exam is given. But since New Year’s Day is on the first Sunday of January 2023, the XAT 2023 will be given on January 8. This year, the test will be from 2:00 to 5:10 pm.

Q. When will the XAT admit cards for 2023 be sent out?

Ans. The admit card for the XAT 2023 will be sent out on December 26, 2022. The XAT admit card for 2023 must be downloaded from the xatonline website. The hall tickets can be downloaded until the day of the test.

Q. When can I sign up for the XAT in 2023?

Ans. XLRI Jamshedpur announced the date of the XAT 2023 exam on August 8, 2022. On August 10, 2022, people could sign up for the exam on the official website. The deadline to send in a XAT application form for 2023 was November 30, 2022, but it was moved to December 11, 2022.

Q. When should you start getting ready for the XAT?

Ans. May or June is the best time to start getting ready for the XAT. If people start studying for the XAT in May, they will have about seven months to learn everything they need to know. Preparing for the XAT exam must take two to three months of studying the syllabus and two months of taking mock tests.

Q. When will the XAT results for 2023 be made public?

Ans. The official notice says that the XAT result for 2023 will be released on January 31. However, it could be released before that date. On the website for the exam, you will be able to download the scorecards. Candidates can use their login information to get their scorecards.

Q. How many MBA schools will let you in with a XAT score?

Ans. More than 1,000 MBA schools in India will let you in if you have a good XAT score. Some of the best XAT colleges are XLRI, XIMB, TAPMI, LIBA, IMI, IMT, BIMTECH, etc. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the group discussion and personal interview parts of the XAT admissions process are being done online.

Q. How does the XAT test work?

Ans. The XAT is an online test that takes 180 minutes to finish. Questions on Decision Making, Verbal and Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge are asked in MCQ format. There will also be a 10-minute essay.

Q. When does GD/PI take place at XLRI Jamshedpur for XAT-based admission to PGDM?

Ans. The GD/PI for admission to PGDM is held by XLRI every year in February. After the XAT results are out, the GD/PI schedule is made public. Those who meet the cut-off score on the XAT will be able to move on to the GD/PI round.

Q. Is there a minimum score I need to get in order to take the XAT?

Ans. No, you don’t need a certain number of marks to apply for XAT. To be able to take the XAT exam, a candidate must have passed his or her bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree. The graduation degree can be earned in any way, but it must be from a university that the UGC recognizes.

Q. When does XLRI say which XAT scores are good enough for admission?

Ans. XLRI announces the cut-off scores for the XAT within a week of the results. The minimum XAT scores are posted on the website, and candidates can apply for GD/PI based on those scores.


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