XAT Preparation

XAT Preparation Tips:
1- Start solving XAT mock tests series. After solving each mock test analyze the time is taken and several correct attempts.
2- When you attempt the next mock test, try to solve it faster and with more accuracy than the previous one.
3- Keep aside an hour or two to analyze the problems that you face in solving mocks which type of questions takes more time, questions from which topics remained unsolved, which questions looked easy but your answer was incorrect, etc. This activity will make you understand your weak areas in which you need to work harder.
4- Along with solving mock tests and sample papers, spend the last month revising concepts and theorems. Make short notes for last-minute revision on the XAT exam day.
5- Focus on memorizing vocabulary and word meaning. If you haven't worked on these in the months before, don't worry. You can cover this part of VARC in the last month too.
6- The general Knowledge section is the easiest section of XAT so you can prepare for it in the last month. The questions in the GK section are memory based so all you need to do is memorize important events and occurrences. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha XAT exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/xat-exam-preparation). I hope this will help you.

Books for XAT Decision Making
1- Jabbing the XAT (with solved papers) by RK Jha
2- Analytical and Logical Reasoning by Arihant Publications
3- Target XAT (Past papers & mock tests) by Odisha Publication
Books for XAT Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
1- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Aggarwal
2- How to prepare for Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma
3- Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha
4- Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha
Books for XAT Verbal & Logical Ability
1- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
2- Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
3- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
4- High School English Grammar & Composition by Wren & Martin
5- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Ajay Singh
6- Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation by Nishit K Sinha
For more information, you may visit the Shiksha XAT exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/xat-exam-books). I hope this will help you.

Given below tips on cracking XAT in one month can be followed by candidates to get good XAT Result 2023. Make a Daily Planner: To start with, first and foremost candidates need to make a daily planner. Check the XAT 2023 syllabus and divide the topics to be covered. Set a time schedule of devoting two hours each to all four sections. Focus on Strong Areas: candidates should not make haste in studying the whole syllabus. They should calmly go through the syllabus and highlight the topics they are familiar with. Mark the strong topics and lay emphasis on them. Do not cram the sub-topics/ methods/ equations/ formulas just for the sake of giving the exam. Take More Mock Tests:Candidates who are to give XAT 2023 are advised to attempt the mock tests before as well as after their preparation. XAT 2023 mock test will not only provide a simulated environment to understand the exam day pressure but will also help in finding the type of questions that may come up in the D-Day. Aiswarya Padma B Who Scored 96.986 Percentile in XAT 2020 told that the mock of XAT helped her a lot. XLRI Jamshedpur provides the facility of official mock tests. Improve Accuracy by Practice:Since there is a different kind of negative marking scheme in XAT exam 2023, candidates need to be very careful in solving the questions. It is advisable for candidates to leave the question unanswered than answering wrong and losing marks. Solve Previous Question Papers:One of the major tips on how to prepare for XAT in one month is to solve the previous question papers. Experts suggest that solving more and more previous year question papers of XAT 2023 will help candidates in knowing different types of questions.

The last month is crucial for those preparing for the XAT exam. You need to maintain momentum until the exam day and give a finishing touch to your preparation. Following are some last-month tips for XAT preparation from experts:
1. In every mock test, aim for a 90 percentile score.
2. Analyze your test scores and the time taken in each section to increase accuracy with speed.
3. Revise important topics if you are consistently having problems or receiving low scores in them.
4. Make short, last-minute revision notes for important topics and formulas.
5. If you have not prepared a topic, you can set aside some time to become acquainted with it.
6. In the last month, you focused on memorizing word meanings and other static data.
7. Focus on your health as well to avoid falling sick before the exam.

The following are some of the top study resources for the XAT exam, according to successful aspirants:
1. Syllabus of XAT exam to focus on topic which need to be prepared
2. Previous year's compilation to analyze important topics
3. RK Jha or Arihant Publications for the Decision Making section
4. RS Aggarwal's book Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams
5. Arun Sharma's How to Prepare for Data Interpretation
6. Norman Lewis's Word Power Made Simple for Vocabulary
7. Grammar by Wren & Martin's High School English Grammar & Composition
8. Author RS Aggarwal's book, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
9. Manorama Yearbook's section on GK
10. Newspaper like Financial Express or Business Today.

You need to study with a well-thought-out plan if you want to succeed on the XAT management exam. The following are some advice from experts on how to make a plan to prepare for the XAT:Make a list of the topics that need to be covered by the preparation materials using the XAT syllabus.Schedule your study time on a monthly, weekly, and daily basis.Focus on the subjects that receive the most questions, taking into account the time you have available.You can join online study groups or look for a mentor to help you with your at-home preparation.Set a time limit for each section to allow for comprehensive planning.Start reading editorials in newspapers and magazines for reading comprehension.Review the mathematical formulas and concepts from classes 9 and 10 for the quant section.Spend the last month studying for mock XAT exams and evaluating your progress.Visit this link to access the section-by-section plan provided by the expert: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/xat-exam-preparation.

Here are some expert suggestions for section-by-section books to aid you in your XAT entrance exam preparation:
1. Decision Making: You can use RK Jha's Jabbing the XAT or Arihant Publications' Analytical and Logical Reasoning to prepare for this section.
2. Verbal and logical ability: In addition to editorial reading, you can pick from the following texts: Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis, High School English Grammar by Wren & Martin, and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Ajay Singh.
3. Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation: For this section, you can consult the books Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Aggarwal and How to Prepare for Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma.
4. General Awareness: This is the easiest section of the XAT paper. Static GK can be prepared using either the Manorama Year Book or the Competition Success Review Year Book. To keep up with important events, you can read the newspaper, any annual or monthly Current Affairs magazine, or simply any Current Affairs publication.

XAT preparation must be done phase wise. The ideal time to start XAT exam preparation is about nine months, but those who start preparation late, can also crack it if they follow a focused study plan. The last three months before XAT exam are crucial for both types of students. Those who have been studying from much before, must complete the syllabus three months before XAT 2023 and dedicate the last three months to practice and revision. Those who start XAT preparation three months before the exam, must study only the important topics and solve a large number of sample questions of different variety. Such students need to have a practice-based approach to XAT preparation.

To commence any preparation, it is better to be aware of the pattern of paper in order to plan things. As per the XAT 2023 exam pattern, candidates will have to give the test in computer-based mode. Details related to time duration, the number of sections, marking scheme, sectional time limit are mentioned under the exam pattern of XAT 2023. The question paper of XAT 2023 will have four sections namely Verbal & Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, and last but not least General Knowledge. Before following and accepting any preparation strategy candidates must have a hard copy of XAT syllabus 2023 in order to know the topics covered under each section. Candidates may get perplexed with regard to the syllabus as XLRI Jamshedpur does not provide any official syllabus of XAT. Thus, making a preparation strategy could get complex when you do not know how to start. Make Base for Each Section - As we know the XAT 2023 paper will be divided into five sections, candidates should make a plan that covers all five sections. The base level for all sections must be strong to have a competitive edge over other candidates who start their preparation late and do not have base knowledge. For Decision Making Section
Quick Thinking and clarity of thoughts are important. Two hours on this section should be invested on a daily basis
Practice questions related to situational decision making, analytical reasoning are asked in this section
For Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
Try to bring clarity in basic mathematics
Questions from percentage, profit loss, time distance, permutation and combination, polynomials are likely to be asked in this section
For General Knowledge
This section will have the least number of questions, yet plays a major role
Candidates must read newspapers, journals related to geography, invention, dates, Current Affairs on a daily basis
For Verbal & Logical Ability
Analogy-based questions, correction of sentences, RCs are a major part of this section hence emphasis while preparation should be there
In the initial 3 months, have at least 2 hours daily for each section with a break time of 15-30 minutes.