MBA

XAT Preparation

Xavier Aptitude Test

For admission to XLRI & XAT-associated institutes.

Practise 31+ topics across 4 subjects, attempt full-length mock tests, and revise with previous year questions — all mapped to the XAT syllabus.

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Subjects & Topics

Verbal & Logical Ability

  • Reading Comprehension (Long passages from diverse topics)
  • Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Contextual usage)
  • Grammar (Sentence correction, Error identification)
  • Para Jumbles (Rearranging sentences)
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Critical Reasoning (Assumptions, Inferences, Strengthening/Weakening arguments)
  • Analogies (Word relationships)
  • Sentence Completion

Decision Making

  • Ethical Dilemmas (Moral & ethical choices in given scenarios)
  • Business Situations (Decision-making in corporate context)
  • Analytical Reasoning (Analyzing complex situations)
  • Situational Judgement (Best course of action in given situations)
  • Data-Based Decision Making (Using given data to make decisions)
  • Trade-off Analysis
  • Risk Assessment scenarios

Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation

  • Arithmetic (Percentages, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Time-Speed-Distance, Time & Work, Simple & Compound Interest, Averages, Mixtures & Alligations)
  • Algebra (Linear equations, Quadratic equations, Inequalities, Functions, Logarithms, Progressions)
  • Geometry (Triangles, Circles, Quadrilaterals, Mensuration 2D & 3D, Coordinate geometry)
  • Number System (Properties, HCF, LCM, Divisibility, Remainders)
  • Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar graphs, Line graphs, Pie charts, Caselets, Data Sufficiency)
  • Probability (Basic probability, Conditional probability)
  • Permutation & Combination
  • Set Theory

General Knowledge

  • Current Affairs (National & International, last 12 months)
  • Business & Economy (Major business events, Companies, Mergers)
  • Awards & Honors
  • Sports Events
  • Books & Authors
  • Science & Technology
  • Government Policies & Schemes
  • International Relations

Frequently asked questions about XAT

How can I prepare for XAT?
Practise topic-wise questions across 4 subjects, attempt full-length mock tests and revise using previous year questions. Scoreyo offers all of these mapped to the XAT syllabus.
Which subjects are covered in XAT?
XAT covers Verbal & Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, General Knowledge.
Are previous year questions available for XAT?
Yes. Scoreyo provides previous year questions and mock tests for XAT to help you practise the real exam pattern.

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