XLRI Commences Registration for XAT 2024, Offers Access to Premier Management Programs

Aspiring managers can register for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2024, an important step towards premium management programs.

JAMSHEDPUR – Premier management institute, XLRI, has announced the commencement of registrations for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2024 from July 15.

Organised on behalf of XAMI (Xavier Association of Management Institutes), XAT is a crucial entrance exam that enables aspirants to pursue promising careers in the management field.

The official XAT website at www.xatonline.in serves as a comprehensive guide for candidates, providing insights into the exam, including important dates, syllabus, eligibility criteria, and other essential details.

As per the schedule, the XAT 2024 examination will be conducted on January 7, 2024, while the last date to register is November 30, 2023. Admit cards will be available for download from December 20.

XAT has earned a distinct position among Indian management entrance exams, drawing thousands of aspirants annually.

The exam evaluates candidates on aptitude, logical reasoning, data interpretation, general knowledge, and decision-making skills. Clearing the XAT offers admission to prestigious management programs in XLRI and other participating institutes.

An official highlighted XAT as a stepping stone towards top-notch management programs, opening doors to various esteemed B-schools like Loyola Institute of Business Management, St. Joseph’s Institute of Management, IMT Ghaziabad, GIM Goa, Sri Balaji University, TAPMI Manipal, XIMB Bhubaneswar, and FORE School of Management.

The Xavier Aptitude Test, which is conducted annually across more than 90 cities nationwide, is instrumental for MBA/PGDM admissions, with over 160 elite B-schools across India recognizing XAT scores for their admission process.

To be eligible for the XAT, candidates should have a three-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university. Students expecting to complete their final examinations by June 10, 2024, are also eligible to apply.

Here’s How to Ascertain Your Eligibility

To qualify for the XAT, candidates must have earned a three-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognized university or institution. Moreover, students who anticipate completing their final examinations by June 10, 2024, can apply.

Stay in the loop with the following important dates & announcements.

Important Dates & Announcements

• XAT Day: January 7, 2024

• Registration starts: July 15, 2023

• Registration deadline: November 30, 2023

• Admit card download: From December 20 onwards.

Registration Fees

XAT Registration Fee is Rs. 2100. However, if you are applying for XLRI programmes, it will be Rs 200 per programme. The list of XLRI’s programmes is as follows:

• Business Management Programme (BM)

• Human Resource Management Programme (HRM)

• Post Graduate Diploma in Management (18 Months/Formerly known as GMP)

• Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

• XLRI-RBS Double-master’s Programme

• Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Creation Programme (IEV)

NB: You may go through the XLRI Admissions prospectus for complete details of each programme.

Registration Process “How to Apply”

1. Register yourself.

2. Verify email ID.

3. Fill XAT Application form online

4. Upload required documents.

5. Pay application fees.

6. Submit your application form.

Expected XAT Pattern 2024

Typically, the XAT question paper consists of two-time bound parts. The details are as follows:

Part I

1. Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning (VA & LR)

2. Decision Making (DM)

3. Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation (QA & DI)

Part II

1. General Knowledge (GK)

2. Analytical Essay Writing (AEW)

The number of questions in the XAT typically fluctuates within a range of 100-105, offering a comprehensive assessment of your aptitude. Each section will typically contain between 22 to 30 questions. The total number of questions will not exceed 100, including those focused on General Knowledge.

Please NOTE the General Knowledge and Essay sections will not influence the cutoff score. Their evaluation will come into play only during the interview stage. So, while they are essential for the overall process, they will not affect your initial test results.