XMAT

Full Name: Xavier Management Aptitude Test

  • Category: Management
  • Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
  • Level: University Level
  • Conducted by: Xavier Institute of Management and Informatics (XIMI) or related Xavier-affiliated institutions
  • Mode: Online
  • Website: https://www.xavieruniversity.edu.in
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Overview

XMAT is an entrance test conducted for admission into MBA and PGDM programs offered by Xavier-affiliated institutions. It assesses a candidate’s aptitude in language, reasoning, quantitative skills, and general awareness. It is usually conducted separately by the institute and is not to be confused with XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) by XLRI.

Eligibility

  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university

  • Final year students can also apply

  • Minimum aggregate marks as per university requirements (usually 50%)

Exam Pattern

  • Total Questions: Approximately 100–120

  • Sections: 4

  • Duration: 120 minutes

  • Type: MCQs

  • Negative Marking: Yes, 0.25 per incorrect answer

Syllabus

  1. Quantitative Aptitude

  2. Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation

  3. Language Comprehension

  4. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

Preparation Tips

  • Review past XMAT papers if available

  • Practice daily reading and comprehension exercises

  • Strengthen arithmetic and logical reasoning basics

  • Follow national and business current affairs

  • Take full-length mocks to build stamina and speed

Important Dates

Application Start: November 2024 Application End: December 2024 Admit Card Release: January 2025 Exam Date: January 2025 Result Declaration: February 2025
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