XAT 2023 exam is set to be held in 10 days from now. Here’s a list of things you must focus on in the last week of XAT exam.

XAT 2023 exam will be held on January 8. As the exam date gets closer candidates need to focus on the preparation for the exam day. XAT is speed based exam wherein candidates have to solve 100 questions in 190 minutes. However, the tougher aspect of the XAT exam is its sectional time limit. The XAT 2023 question paper will be divided into two parts. Part 1 will be for 165 minutes and Part 2 will be for 25 minutes. Candidates need to have a practice of taking time bound test so that they are able to complete the XAT question paper 2023 with maximum attempts.

XAT Question Paper Pattern 2023

Here’s the table indicating sectional weightage and break-up of the XAT 2023 question paper:

Part	XAT Sections	No. of Questions	Total Marks
Part 1 (165 minutes)	Decision Making	21	21
	Verbal and Logical Ability	26	26
	Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation	28	28
Part 2 (25 minutes)	General Knowledge	25	25
	Essay Writing (250 words)	1	To be evaluated after PI shortlisting
	Total	100	100

XAT 2023 Exam: Things to do in the Last Week

After CAT 2022, SNAP 2022 and IIFT 2023 exams, MBA aspirants have pinned their hopes on XAT 2023. So, candidates must not leave any aspect of exam preparation incomplete. Here are a few things they must do in the last week of XAT 2023 exam.

Attempt the Official XAT Mock Test

The official XAT 2023 mock test has been released. It is available at the official website of XAT and can be accessed by any person. This is critical, because candidates must have a prior awareness and practice of the online test beforehand to minimise wastage of time during the XAT 2023 exam. The XAT mock test 2023 will also explain to the candidate the structure of test and its navigation.

Revise Important Topics and Formulae

In the last few days, don’t push yourself to study hard. Now is the time to study smart. Focus on key areas like revision and practice. Spend 2-3 hours daily on revision of important topic, concepts and formulae in the next 10 days. Also continue to solve sample questions of important topics.

Clear Confusions Related to Topics

If you have some confusions remaining in certain topics, reach out to your mentor or friends to get it cleared. Having peers who are preparing for the exam is important for such sessions of discussion and problem solving, ahead of the exam.

Focus on Topics of High Weightage in XAT

It is understandable that it is not possible for any candidate to attempt all 100 questions of XAT paper. So, focus on the topics that carry maximum weightage in the exam so that you can attempt maximum questions correctly. In Quants section, maximum questions are asked from Number System, Algebra and Geometry so focus on these topics. Similarly, in VALR section, give final touch to your RC preparation. Go through previous year XAT question papers to see what type of Decision Making questions are asked and how to solve them.

Check out XAT Cut Offs of Various B-Schools

Amid XAT 2023 preparation, take time to also check out cut offs of previous years for XLRI and other MBA colleges. Then, make an exam strategy according to that. Meaning, make a strategy in which you know how many questions to solve to reach the target XAT percentile.

Download XAT Admit Card and Arrange Important Documents

This is an important activity that you should not leave for the last minute. Download your XAT 2023 admit card and take out two colour printouts. Affix your photo on both and fill the COVID1-19 self-declaration. Secondly, keep your photo ID card safe. If you belong to PwD category and have opted for a Scribe get the relevant documents to present at the test centre.

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