XAT Preparation

A candidate should practice at least 35 to 40 XAT mock tests during the entire preparation period. The mock tests should be of different varieties and various difficulty levels. Candidates should ideally start practicing XAT mock tests after completing the syllabus. They should start with easy mock tests, then move to moderate mock tests and then to tough mock tests. The motive should be to score above 98 percentile in the high difficulty level XAT mock test by the time the exam day arrives.In the last two weeks before the XAT exam, candidates must practice at least five mock tests and analyse their performance. It is most likely that by the end of the exam preparation, candidates will be scoring 98 plus percentile in the mock tests. If that happens, they must be rest assured of surpassing that score in the actual exam.

Ideally, candidates should start preparing for XAT from March onwards so that they have ample time to cover the syllabus and practicea good number of mock tests. However, starting preparation in June-July is also fine. About a minimum of six are required to prepare well for the XAT exam as it is one of the tougher MBA entrance tests. Candidates can also opt for coaching classes for XAT as per their convenience. Candidates must study for about six to eight hours daily to be able to cover the syllabus and have enough time for practicing mock tests. Yes, they will need to strike a balance between exam coverage and mock test practice.However, the capacity of every student is different so, they must decide upon hours of study according to their own capacity and their control over the main topics of XAT. Making a workable plan is very important for XAT preparation, no matter when they start it.

Since Decision Making section is unique to XAT, study material for the same in not readily available. Thus the best source of preparation material for Decision Making section is XAT previous years’ question papers. This section has passages related to business situations. Candidates have to select the closest solution to the given situation from the list of four options. You have to make an informed decision regarding the decision which has be in favour of the larger good. This section essentially tests your ability to take objective decisions regarding various business situations and activities. Candidates can practice Decision Making questions from XAT question papers of previous years to know the types and difficulty level. In a way, this section is similar to Reading Comprehension and requires same skills as that.

XAT syllabus includes all important topics related to Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making and Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge. You can check below subject wise important topics included in the XAT syllabus. Majority of the questions are asked from these topics.XAT Verbal and Logical Ability syllabus: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Analogy, Antonym/Synonym, Parajumble, Para Completion, Grammar, Critical Reasoning, Series Completion, Fill in the Blanks, etc.XAT Decision Making syllabus: Data Arrangement, Conditioning, Grouping, Complex Arrangement, Caselets, Assumptions, Premises, Conclusions, etc.XAT Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation syllabus: Arithmetic, Geometry, Mensuration, Percentage, Surds and Indices, Algebra, Mensuration, Bar Diagrams, Pie Charts, Tables, Data Interpretation, etc.XAT General Knowledge syllabus: Science, Economy, Business, Politics, Static GK, Sports, Prize and Award, World, Government, Constitution of India, etc.

The best time to begin Xavier's Aptitude Test preparation is May or June. If students start XAT preparation in May, they will have about seven months to study in a holistic manner. Students can start earlier than May too if they wish to. The Xavier Aptitude Test exam preparation must include two to three months of syllabus completion and two months of mock test practice. Tips for preparation tips:
1- know the complete Xavier Aptitude Test syllabus and Exam pattern.
2- Revision is necessary on a regular basis.
3- Practice the previous year's exam paper.
4- Attempt Mock tests on a regular basis.
50 Make short notes. For more information, visit the Shiksha Xavier Aptitude Test exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/xat-exam-dates). I hope this will help you.

Preparation Tips for the XAT:
1- Know the exam pattern and syllabus of the XAT exam.
2- Get hold of XAT books and study material. These are available online and at coaching institutes.
3- Start with topics you are already familiar with and over which you have good control.
4- After completing a topic or a concept, always solve two-three problems based on it to know if you have completely understood it.
5- Revision is very important.
6- Join study groups online on platforms.
7- Focus on completing the XAT syllabus first and then move to solve XAT mock tests. Practice at least 30-35 mock tests for best performance.
8- Make a short note that is very important at the time of revision. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha XAT exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/xat-exam). I hope this will help you.

Major part of your preparation is done once you prepare for CAT rest all exams have their own pattern and way of asking questions so we need to just add on some things based on that particular exam like
XAT- Decision making is a new section to deal with
SNAP- Vocabulary and grammar, some add on topics in logical reasoning like clocks, calendars, verbal reasoning etc. IIFT more about calculation and vocabuary again plus the questions are very lengthy in IIFT so get used to extracting the data fast from question
NMAT- Vocabulary and verbal reasoning, 50% of Logical skills section is verbal reasoning
So you just need to make these small modifications for each exam once your core preparation is over.