X-GMT Analysis 2025: Get Detailed Paper Analysis & Review

Xavier General Management Aptitude Test 2025 ( X-GMT )

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Updated on Aug 7, 2024 13:10 IST

X-GMT 2023 was conducted on January 29. X-GMT analysis will be released shortly after the completion of the exam. X-GMT 2023 analysis will evaluate the topic-wise distribution of marks, sectional weightage, expected sectional and overall cut offs and the difficulty level of the question paper. Previous year's XGMT exam analysis helps candidates to prepare for the upcoming exam session. This article will host the XGMT 2023 exam analysis to prepare for the subsequent exam session. Also, candidates can get the previous year's XGMT exam analysis here.  

Q:   What are the type of questions in XGMT exam?

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XGMT exam comprises multiple choice questions, also known as the objective type questions. Candidates appearing for the XGMT exam will find questions from four sections, including

  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Data Interpretation
  • Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning
  • Emotional Quotient and General Awareness

All four sections have Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

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Q:   What is the duration of X-GMT exam?

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XGMT exam will have around 100 to 125 MCQ type questions to be answered within 120 minutes. Candidates must note that they will have an average of about 1.2 minutes to answer each question. However, It's important to note that the exact number of questions may vary across different shifts of the exam. The time allotted remains 120 minutes, that is two hours, to answer all the questions that appear in the admission test.

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Q:   What are the type of questions asked in Quantitative Aptitude section of XGMT exam?

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XGMT exam has four sections, including Quantitative Aptitude that accesses the math skills and logic through:

  • Basic math (percentages, averages)
  • Algebra (equations, inequalities)
  • Number properties (divisibility, prime numbers)
  • Geometry (areas, volumes - less common)
  • Data analysis (interpreting charts & graphs)
  • Probability (arrangements, combinations)
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Q:   How many answer options are there in each question of XGMT exam?

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Candidates appearing for the XGMT exam will find four answer options for each question. Out of these answer options one option will be correct. Candidates marking the correct answer option will fetch (+)3 marks. On the contrary, if a candidate marks an incorrect response, he/she will have to face a penalty of 1 mark each incorrect response.

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X-GMT 2023 Analysis: Highlights

  • X-GMT question paper is expected to have 100 to 120 questions divided into four sections – Quantitative Ability, General Awareness & Emotional Quotient, Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation
  • The difficulty level of X-GMT question paper usually varies from moderate to difficult. This year too, the question paper is expected to be of same difficulty level.

Q:   Who prescribes the XGMT syllabus?

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XIM University conducts X GMT exam every year. Therefore, the exam syllabus is also designed by XIM University for this MBA entrance test. However, XIM University only notifies the sections and not the section wise topics. XGMT syllabus includes questions from a total of four sections.

XGMT exam is conducted for candidates aspiring for MBA admission in XIM University. Aspirants need to apply for the XGMT exam on the official website.

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Q:   What are the sections included in XGMT syllabus?

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XGMT exam has a total of four sections. All these four sections have multiple choice questions. The overview of the sections in the XGMT exam is mentioned below:

  • Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
  • Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning (VA & LR)
  • Data Interpretation (DI)
  • Emotional Quotient and General Awareness (EQ & GA)
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Q:   What is the marking scheme in XGMT exam?

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XGMT exam is an online MCQ based test conducted for MBA admission. Candidates need to choose one correct option out of four answer options available in the XGMT exam. The marking scheme for XGMT exam is mentioned below:

  • 3 marks are awarded for each correct answer marked by the candidate
  • 1 mark is deducted for everty incorrect answers marked by the candidate
  • No negative marking prevails for the unattempted questions in the XGMT exam
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Q:   What is the medium of questions appearing in XGMT exam?

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Candidates planning to take the XGMT exam, it is important to note that all the questions in the exam are in English medium. This means that candidates will have to be proficient in English language to understand and answer the questions. Additionally, all the answer options for the questions will also be in English medium. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates brush up their English language skills before taking the exam to ensure that they are able to choose the correct answer option and achieve a good score.

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X-GMT 2023 Expected Cut Off

XGMT cutoff is the minimum qualifying marks candidates should secure in order to get shortlisted for Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds of Xavier University admission process for MBA programmes. Candidates can check below the expected and overall X-GMT cut offs 2021.

Section

Domicile (Percentile)

Non Domicile (percentile)

Quantitative Aptitude

40

45

Data Interpretation

35

45

Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning

35

70

Emotional Quotient and General Awareness

40

50

Overall cut off

70

91

X-GMT 2021 analysis will be shared in this blog as soon as the exam get over, candidates can refer to previous years paper analysis develop a better understanding of the kind of questions being asked in X-GMT exams.

Q:   How is XGMT exam conducted?

A:

The X-GMT exam also known as Xavier General Management Aptitude Test is a computer-based test (CBT) to assess the aptitude of candidates in various fields such as decision-making, logical reasoning, and problem-solving. The exam is conducted in various centres across six cities in India.

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Q:   Who releases the XGMT exam pattern?

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XIM University conducts X GMT exam every year. Therefore, the exam pattern is also designed by XIM University for this MBA entrance test. The exam is conducted for candidates aspiring for MBA admission in XIM University. Aspirants need to apply for the XGMT exam on the official website. Besides the XGMT exam, MBA admission at XIM University is also possible through other national level entrance exams.

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Q:   What is the importance of Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning section of XGMT exam?

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The Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning section of the X-GMT is a two-pronged test. It checks your grasp of the English language and ability of candidates to think critically. Candidates will encounter questions that assess your vocabulary, reading comprehension, and how you identify patterns or connections within written information. Basically, it tests if you can understand what you read, analyse it logically, and express yourself clearly. 

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