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X-GMT exam pattern 2025 has been released at the official examination website (xim.edu.in/x-gmt). XIM University prescribes the exam pattern of X-GMT every year. The X-GMT exam structure is the pattern considered to design the X-GMT 2025 question papers. X-GMT exam pattern comprises multiple elements including the mode of exam, number of sections, number of questions, exam duration, type of questions among other details.
As per the X-GMT exam pattern, the X-GMT question paper 2025 comprises questions from four sections, namely, Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation and Emotional Quotient & General Awareness. Candidates need to answer more than 100 MCQs in 120 minutes. Read below to know detailed information about the X-GMT exam pattern 2025.
Q: What are the type of questions in XGMT exam?
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: How many answer options are there in each question of XGMT exam?
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.
Upvote Q: Who releases the XGMT exam pattern?
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.
Upvote Q: How is XGMT exam conducted?
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.
Upvote X-GMT Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights
Look at the table below to know the XGMT 2025 exam pattern.
| X-GMT Exam Pattern |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode |
Online |
| Number of sections |
4 |
| Number of questions |
100-130 (varies every year) |
| Number of answer choices |
4 |
| Total Marks |
100 to 125 (varies every year) |
| Exam duration |
120 minutes |
| Sectional time limit |
Yes |
| Negative Marking |
Yes (-1/3 for every wrong answer) |
| Medium of examination |
English |
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X-GMT 2025: Sectional Weightage
Refer to the table below to know the sectional weightage of the XGMT 2025 question paper.
| Section |
Number of Question |
Sectional Time Limit (in minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
30-35 |
| Data Interpretation |
22-25 |
25-30 |
| Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning |
20-25 |
20-25 |
| Emotional Quotient and General Awareness |
30-40 |
25-35 |
X-GMT Exam Pattern 2025: Key Highlights
Space below mentions the X-GMT exam pattern features:
- The sectional time limit of the exam changes every year, depending on an increase or decrease in the number of questions.
- There is no fixed pattern of the order of the sections of the XGMT question paper
- The type and nature of questions are like other MBA entrance exams. (CAT, XAT, MAT)
Best Books for X-GMT Preparation 2025
Refer to the table below to know the best books to read for XGMT 2025 exam preparation.
| Book Name |
Author/Publisher |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude for all Competitive Exam |
Abhijit Guha |
| How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT |
Arun Sharma |
| How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT |
Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay |
| High School Grammar |
Wren & Martin |
| The Pearson Guide To Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations |
Dinesh Khattar |
| Shortcuts in Reasoning |
Disha Publications |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning |
R S Aggarwal |
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