XAT 2024 Exam on January 7; Check Latest Exam Pattern

To optimize your performance in the XAT 2024 exam, you need to have a clear understanding of the exam pattern. If you know the XAT 2024 exam pattern well, you will not lose points over silly mistakes.

With only a few days to go for the XAT exam 2024, it is now time to complete the preparation and gear up for the big day. XAT is an exam that has several unique aspects, so it is extremely important that you understand its process thoroughly beforehand.

XLRI conducted XAT mock test for registered candidates earlier in October 2023, which would have given the test takers a preview of the XAT 2024 exam pattern and test structure. Having the prior experience of the exam is very helpful on the exam day as there will be no time wasted in understanding the process.

XAT Exam Pattern 2024

There is no change in the XAT exam pattern 2024. The number of questions, time limit and sectional break up are the same. Here’s an over view of the XAT 2024 pattern.

XAT Exam Structure	XAT Exam Details
Number of sections	5 (Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge and Essay Writing)
XAT time limit	3 hours and 30 minutes (210 minutes)
Number of questions	105
Total marks	105
Number of answer choices	Five
Mode of examination	Online

XAT Marking Scheme 2024

Candidates must be mindful of the XAT marking scheme as it is quite different from other MBA entrance exam. Check below:

• +1 mark for correct answer
• -0.25 marks for incorrect answer
• -0.10 marks for more than 8 consecutive un-attempted questions
• No negative marking in GK section

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