XAT 2020

XAT 2020

Introduction

Xavier Aptitude Test  (XAT) 2020 is a National Level Aptitude Test Organized Once in a year and is being conducted for more than 60 years now for admitting students in their MBA/PGDM programs. The test serves as an entrance exam for the top tier business schools in India. XAT 2020 is an entrance exam conducted by the XLRI Jamshedpur on behalf of XAMI (Xavier Association of Management Institutes). XAT 2020 entrance test is scheduled for 05 January 2020 in Online Mode. Check XAT 2020 Entrance Exam latest news about Exam patterns, Syllabus, Result, counselling, cut-off etc.

XAT 2020 Application Fees
Mode of Payment Category Mode Fees Amount
Through XAT
Indian Candidate Online Without Late Fee for XAT Rs. 1700/-
Without Late Fee for XLRI Programmes Rs. 300/-
With Late Fee for XAT Rs. 2000/-
With Late Fee for XLRI Programmes Rs. 500/-
Through GMAT
Indian Candidate Only for GMP Rs. 2500/-
Foreign and NRI Candidate For one or more
programme(s)
Rs. 5000/-
Application Fees

Mode of Application: Online

Mode of Payment: Credit Card | Debit Card | Net Banking.

Notification

XAT 2020 Notification

Name of the Exam

Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 

Exam Conducting Authority

XLRI Jamshedpur

XAT 2020 Exam Level

National Level Exam

XAT 2020 Exam Frequency

Once A Year

XAT 2020 Offline Exam Date

05 January 2020

XAT 2020 Exam Mode

Online 

XAT 2020 Duration of the Exam

3 Hours

XAT 2020 Medium of the Examination

English

XAT 2020 Selection Process

Written Test (Objective), Group Discussion & Personal Interview

XAT 2020 Official Website

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XAT 2020 Information Bulletin

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XAT 2020 Start of Registration of Online Application Form

23 August 2019
XAT 2020 Last Date for filling Online Application Form without late fee 30 November 2019
XAT 2020 Last date for filling Online Application Form with late fee 01 December 2019 to 07 December 2019

XAT 2020 Application Mode

Online - XAT 2020 Online Application

XAT 2020 Help Desk
Address

XLRI, C. H. Area,

(East)Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.

Contact +91 657 665 3203/ 3204
Call (Toll Free) 18002674008 (Monday to Sunday 08:00am - 08:00pm)
Fax +91-657-2227814
Email

xat2020@xlri.ac.in

admis@xlri.ac.in

Eligibility

XAT 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
  • There is no age limit applicable in XAT 2020.
  Nationality
  • NRI and Foreign Candidates are also eligible to apply through GMAT Scorecard (except Dubai and Kathmandu candidates)
 Educational Qualifications
  • For BM, HRM, PGDM & Business Management Program (Part-Time) programmes, students who have completed three years of Bachelors degree or equivalent in any discipline, recognized by a University or Deemed University, are eligible to apply.

 

  • Final year students can also apply provided they clear the qualifying exam by 10 June 2020.

 

  • Candidates who did graduation in 1980 with a 2-year bachelor's degree are not eligible for XAT 2020.
Aggregate Marks
  • No minimum aggregate marks criteria is applicable in XAT 2020. 
No. of Attempts for XAT
  • No restriction on the number of attempts.

Apply Online

XAT 2020 Apply Online

XAT 2020 Official Website

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XAT 2020 Information Bulletin

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XAT 2020 Start of Registration of Online Application Form

23 August 2019
XAT 2020 Last Date for filling Online Application Form without late fee 30 November 2019
XAT 2020 Last date for filling Online Application Form with late fee 01 December 2019 to 07 December 2019

XAT 2020 Application Mode

Online - XAT 2020 Online Application

XAT 2020 Online Application Process

Steps to fill-Up in Online Application Process:

 

  • Visit the official website of the XAT 2020.

 

  • Click on 'Register for XAT 2020'.

 

  • Applicants will be redirected to a new login page.

 

  • Applicants are allowed to register and create a password by activating the link sent to the Mail Id Registered.

 

  • Candidates will have an option to fill the form and complete the processes entirely and save the form.

 

  • Candidates are requested to choose their test centre.

 

  • Applicants will have to upload their Photograph, signature saving the details.

 

  • After uploading these documents, click on the "Submit" button.

 

  • Mode of Payment: Candidate can pay fees online (Credit/ Debit Card/ Internet Banking).

 

  • After Payment, Take a print out of the application form and preserve for future reference.

 

Note:

  • XAT 2020 Application Fee is non-refundable in any case.

Test Centers

XAT 2020 Test Centres

Ahmedabad Gurgaon Patna
Allahabad Guwahati Pune
Amritsar Hyderabad Raipur
Bengaluru Indore Ranchi
Bhopal Jabalpur Rourkela
Berhampur Jaipur Sambalpur
Bhubaneswar Jammu Surat
Chandigarh Jamshedpur Tiruchirapalli
Chennai Kanpur Trivandrum
Cochin Kolkata Udaipur
Coimbatore Lucknow Vadodara
Cuttack Mangalore Varanasi
Dehradun Mumbai Vijayawada
Delhi Nagpur Visakhapatnam
Goa Nasik -
Greater Noida Noida

Exam Dates

XAT 2020 Exam Dates
Event Dates
XAT 2020 Start of Registration of Online Application Form 23 August 2019
XAT 2020 Last Date for filling Online Application Form without late fee 30 November 2019
XAT 2020 Last Date for filling Online Application Form with late fee 01 December 2019 to 07 December 2019
XAT 2020 Issue of Admit Cards Online 20 December 2019 to 03 January 2020
XAT 2020 Date of Examination 05 January 2020
XAT 2020 Declaration of Results 31 January 2020
XAT 2020 Declaration of Score Card 31 January 2020 to 31 March 2020

 

Admit Card

XAT 2020 Admit Card

XAT 2020 Admit Card

Availability of Hall Ticket:

 

Hall Ticket will be available in the Official Website from 20 December 2019.

 

Download Procedure:

 

 

  • Click on Download Hall Ticket.

 

  • Enter Registration Number/ Application Number, Date of Birth and Click on Login.

 

  • Upon successful log-in, the hall ticket will be displayed on a screen.

 

  • Download and take a printout. 

Exam Pattern

XAT 2020 Exam Pattern

XAT 2020 Language of Exam

English 

XAT 2020 Date of the Exam

05 January 2020

XAT 2020 Mode of Exam

Online i.e Computer Based Test.

XAT 2020 Duration of the Exam

3 Hours

XAT 2020 Total Number of Questions

100 Questions

XAT 2020 Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Type Questions

XAT 2020 Total No. of Marks

100 Marks

XAT 2020 Marking Scheme

Each Correct Answer Carries - +1 Mark

XAT 2020 Negative Marking Wrong questions may carry Negative Marks.
XAT 2020 Number of Sections 4 Sections
XAT 2020 Name of the Subjects & Marks

Section A - 26 Questions (Verbal and Logical Ability)

Section B - 21 Questions (Decision Making)

Section C - 27 Questions (Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation)

Section D - 25 Questions (General Knowledge)

Syllabus

XAT 2020 Syllabus
Subject Important Topics
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation Geometry, Tables, Graphs, Arithmetic, Trigonometry, Statistics, Profit & Loss, Speed and Distance, Clocks, Probability, Algebraic Function, Mensuration -2D and 3D.
Verbal and Logical Ability Grammar, Para Jumbles, Para Completion, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehensions, Sentence Correction, Critical Reasoning, Completion of Sentences.

Decision Making

Analytical Reasoning, Situational, Case sets, Data Arrangement.
General Knowledge Current Affairs, Politics, Literature, Sports, History, Awards and Recognitions, Business, Economics, International Relations, Society, Merger and Aquisition.
XAT 2020 Syllabus

Test Day

XAT 2020 Identification Documents

Test day Requirements

  • Hall Ticket

 

  • Acceptable ID’s

 

  • One Passport Size Photo

 

  • PWD Certificate

 

Acceptable ID’s include (must be original, valid and nonexpired)–Driving License, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhar card, etc.

 

Note: Candidates should not bring any material with them except the Hall Ticket, Id Proofs.

 

Use of calculators, log tables and slide ruler, watches with facilities of calculator, and cellular phones are strictly prohibited for the test.

XAT 2020 Identification Documents

XAT 2020 Exam Day Instructions

Do’s

Dont’s

The Candidates must keep in mind that they should take some Valid ID proof with them along with Admit card. Applicants are requested to be present at the Test Venue at least 30 minutes before the time of commencement of the Exam.

Candidates are also requested to check the instructions before they attend the entrance exam.

No candidate is allowed to carry any baggage inside the examination hall.
The candidates must sign on the Attendance Sheet at the appropriate place. Candidates are not allowed to carry any textual material in printed or written form and things like log tables, formula book, mobile phone, pager, programmable calculators inside the exam hall.
Candidates are requested to take care of their own things like materials, purses, gold etc., and should be self- responsible for their things.

Candidate should not do any kind of Malpractice while the exam for which he/she shall be debarred.

Approach the hall invigilator in the room for any technical assistance, first aid emergency or any other information during the course of the examination. Candidate should not leave the examination hall before the completion of the exam.
XAT 2020 Exam Day Instructions

Results

XAT 2020 Results

Exam Result Date

Candidate Test Results will be available on the official website of XAT 2020 from 31 January 2020.

Candidates can download Score Card from 31 January 2020 to 31 March 2020.

Procedure to check the Result

Step 1: Visit the Official Website of XAT 2020.

 

Step 2: candidate should Navigate Rank Card tab.

 

Step 3: Enter their Application Number/Hall Ticket Number, date of birth and Log In.

 

Step 4: Upon Successful Login, the online Score-Card for XAT 2020 will appear on the screen.

 

Step 5: Download it for further use.

Cut Off

XAT 2019 - Business Management (BM) Cut Off

XAT cut off

XAT Percentile for male candidates

XAT Percentile for female candidates

VA & LR

79.46

75

DM

80

75

QA

90

75

Overall Cut off

96

95

XAT 2019 - Human Resource Management (HRM) Cut Off

VA & LR

85

80

DM

75

70

QA

72

67

Overall Cut off

94

93

XAT 2018 - Business Management (BM) Cut Off

VA & LR

79.46

75

DM

76.84

75

QA

88.70

80

Overall

94

94

XAT 2018 - Human Resources Management (HRM) Cut Off

VA & LR

79.66

75

DM

70.07

70

QA

92

65

Overall

94

92

XAT 2018 - General Management Program (GMP) Cut Off

XAT sections

XAT cut off percentile

VA & LR

NA

DM

NA

QA

NA

Overall

68

Note: The cut off's for GMP is common for both male and female candidates.
XAT 2017 - Business Management (BM) Cut Off

VA

79.46

DM

76.84

QA

88.7

Overall

96

XAT 2017 - Human Resource Management (HRM) Cut Off

VA

79.69

DM

71.682

QA

70.07

Overall

92.55

Selection

XAT 2020 Selec Procedure
  • XAT 2020 result will be released on 31 January 2020.

 

  • Based on the results participating institutes will release their individual cut-off for XAT 2020.

 

  • Candidates who meet the cut-off criteria of participating institutes will be shortlisted.

 

  • XLRI will announce Shortlist for the next phase of selection round based on XAT exam score.

 

  • While some institutes have both GD (Group Discussion) and PI (Personal Interview) rounds, others only have either of the two.

 

  • Final Admission Rounds will be held in the months of February & March 2020 in Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai and Jamshedpur.

 

  • Once these rounds are completed, the total score for final selection is calculated on the basis of weight-age given to several assessment components such as XAT score, GD, PI, Essay Writing, past academic records, work experience, and overall profile of the candidate.

 

  • On the basis of the total score, a merit list for final admissions is prepared.

 

  • The selected candidates will be offered admission to the participating institute’s management programmes.

Colleges

XAT 2020 Participating Colleges

S. No

Name of the College

1. Xavier Institute of Management, Xavier University
2. Xavier Business School (XBS) St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata
3. St. Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology
4. St. Joseph’s Institute of Management
5. St. Francis Institute of Management and Research (SFIMR)
6. Loyola Institute of Business Management, Chennai
7. Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship
8. Xavier Institute of Management & Research
9. Xavier Institute of Development Action and Sciences (XIDAS)
10. XLRI Xavier School of Management
11. Xavier Institute of Social Service

 

FAQ's

XAT 2020 Admission

FAQ

Answer

What is XAT 2020?

The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a National Level Exam.

What is the Conducting Body for XAT 2020?

It is by conducted by the XLRI Jamshedpur once a year.

What are the Courses Offered through XAT 2020?

XAT 2020 Offers admission of candidates into MBA/PGDM programs.

I have done 5 years integrated course, so how will I enter my percentage?

Candidates who have done 5 years integrated course can fill up the same percentage as Graduation and PG.

XAT 2020 FAQ's

XAT 2020 Eligibility Criteria
FAQ Answer
What is the Eligibility Criteria for XAT 2020?
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration is required.
What should be the Nationality to apply for the Exam?
  • NRI and Foreign Candidates are also eligible to apply through GMAT Scorecard (except Dubai and Kathmandu candidates)
Is there any specific Percentage Criteria?
  • No minimum aggregate marks criteria is applicable in XAT 2020. 
Is there any Age Limit?
  • There is no age limit applicable in XAT 2020. 
I have less than 50% in graduation, am I eligible to apply for XLRI?
  • Yes, you are eligible to apply for XLRI.
XAT 2020 FAQ's

XAT 2020 Application Process

FAQ

Answer

What is the last date for uploading Online Application Form? The last date for uploading Online Application form is 30 November 2019.
What is the Mode of Application?

Mode of Application to apply for XAT 2020 is Online.

How can I download the registration confirmation page?

You can log in to xat online.in to download the confirmation page.

Can I edit the information given by me?

Once submitted the form cannot be edited.

What do I do if I am unable to make the payment online?

Online Payments involve multiple agencies and there are chances that your payment is timed out or declined.

If you encounter any such problems, you may write to xat2020@xlri.ac.in

XAT 2020 FAQ's

XAT 2020 Admit Card

FAQ

Answer

When will the Admit Card be released? Admit Card will be released in 20 December 2019.
What is the Date of Examination? In which Mode is it Conducted? XAT 2020 is held in Online Mode & the Exam is going to be held on 05 January 2020.
What is the model of written examination?

The Written paper will consist of Multiple Choice Type Questions.

How many questions will be asked in the exam?  There will be a total of 100 Questions in the examination.
What is the Marking Scheme of XAT 2020 Exam? 

Correct Response: Correct response will yield One Mark.

Incorrect Response: There is a Negative Marking.

XAT 2020 FAQ's

XAT 2020 Results

FAQ

Answer

When will the results be declared? XAT 2020 Results will be released and are available to download from 31 January 2020 & Score Card from 31 January 2020 to 31 March 2020
What is the Medium of Examination? The Medium of Examination is English.
What is the duration of the Exam? The Duration of Examination is 3 Hours.
What is the Selection Process? Selection Process consists of Three Rounds Namely Written Test (Objective), Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
Does internship/Articleship count as work experience?
No, these are not counted as work experience
XAT 2020 FAQ's