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XAT Question Paper: Solving XAT Previous Year Papers helps in getting a fair idea about the exam pattern, syllabus, types of questions asked in the exam. XAT 2023 will take place in January 8, 2023, and the best way to begin preparation for the exam is to solve previous year XAT question paper. Check XAT Syllabus.

XAT 2021 Question Paper with Solutions

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XAT 2020 Question Paper with Solutions

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XAT 2019 Question Paper with Solutions

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XAT 2018 Question Paper with Solutions

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XAT 2017 Question Paper with Solutions

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XAT 2016 Question Paper with Solutions

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XAT 2015 Question Paper with Solutions

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XAT 2014 Question Paper with Solutions

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XAT 2013 Question Paper with Solutions

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XAT 2012 Question Paper with Solutions

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XAT 2011 Question Paper with Solutions

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XAT 2010 Question Paper with Solutions

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XAT Question Paper Pattern

Candidates must note that solving XAT question paper is essential to analyze your performance and identify your strengths and weaknesses. Attempting XAT previous year papers also aids in improving the time management skills. XAT 2023 exam will consist of 4 sections apart from an essay:

  • XAT Decision Making - This section comprises 21 questions from topics like ethical dilemma, business decision making, data arrangement test, etc. 
  • XAT GK - A total of 25 questions are asked in this section and there is no negative marking for wrong answers. 
  • XAT Quant & DI - This section consists of 28 questions and thus has the maximum weightage. 
  • XAT Verbal and Logical Ability - 26 questions of moderate difficulty are asked in this section from topics like vocabulary, analogy, critical reasoning, etc. 

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XAT 2023 : 8 answered questions

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Ques. What is the CAT/XAT cut off for a non profile based calls from SP Jain?

● Top Answer By Arpita Banerjee on 07 Dec 21

If your profile is suitable for the specialization that you have opted for and you didn’t get a call based on your profile, then a CAT score of 95-96 can get you a call. But it is not necessarily true that everyone with a score of around 96+ will get a score-based call. They evaluate profiles too for shortlisting. 96-97 is a decent score for XAT. A score above 98 in either of these two should get you a call....Read more

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Ques. Will aspirants be at a certain advantage this time around with the CAT results being announced before the XAT?

● Top Answer By Vishesh Thapa on 07 Dec 21

Some XAT aspirants might have already been receiving calls from IIMs before they write XAT. While the others who did not will be all the more determined to qualify XAT.  Yes, it will be an advantage to all students appearing for XAT because they will know where they stand. Most of the people who get really good scores in CAT rarely sit for XAT....Read more

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Ques. Is the XAT exam tougher than the CAT exam?

● Top Answer By Manali Tomar on 13 Dec 21

Yes, as the questions are a bit more difficult than CAT in both quant and English.  VARC can be a bit difficult, if you have not focussed on topics of critical reasoning and decision making in your class. Quant sees a number of questions from inequality, progression, boolean algebra, PnC and the general level is higher than CAT.  The percentile-score balance and cut-offs for top 5 colleges which accept XAT scores, have low requirements.  People aren't able to get those scores also because the exam is tough.  XAT is easier because it is largely predictable.  CAT is famous for being very unpredictable.  So XAT is tougher than CAT by the level of questions asked. But as their paper is largely predictable it makes it comparatively easier to attempt....Read more

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Ques. What is the cut off for JBIMS through CAT, XAT, CET for Maharashtra people?

● Top Answer By Chirag Mishra on 11 Apr 23

JBIMS is a well-known management institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The cut-off for JBIMS through CAT, XAT, and CET for Maharashtra people varies each year and depends on various factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of applicants, etc. Here are some approximate cut-off scores for JBIMS through CAT, XAT, and CET for Maharashtra people: CAT: The approximate cut-off percentile for JBIMS through CAT for Maharashtra candidates is 95+ percentile. XAT: The approximate cut-off percentile for JBIMS through XAT for Maharashtra candidates is 85+ percentile. CET: The approximate cut-off score for JBIMS through CET for Maharashtra candidates is 135+ out of 200. These are approximate cut-offs, and the actual cut-offs may vary from year to year. Also, meeting the cut-off is just the first step towards getting into JBIMS, and the selection process involves several other factors such as academic performance, work experience, group discussion, and personal interviews. It is advisable to prepare well and aim for a high percentile or score to increase your chances of getting admission to JBIMS....Read more

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Ques. What is the expected cutoff for SPJain (both profile based calls and normal calls) and XIMB (BM and HR) through CAT and XAT?

● Top Answer By Ishant Jain on 13 Mar 23

SPJIMR According to the information available, the expected cutoff for SP Jain Institute of Management for both profile-based and normal calls through CAT and XAT is not released yet. So  I will base the answer on last year's cutoff XAT : 93.5 percentile  CAT : 85 percentile  However it’s important to note that for more certainty of admission, one must score around 93-95%ile score and a 680-690 min on GMAT. XIMB The XLRI admission cut-off is directly influenced by the difficulty level of the XAT question paper. XAT 2023 exam was held on January 8, 2023. The question paper was of moderate difficulty level, the same as last year. Given below are the section-wise XAT cut-off for XLRI admission 2023: General Engineers (BM) 95 Male 92 Female General Non Engineer (BM) 95 Male 92 Female General Engineers (HRM) 93 Male 91 Female General Non Engineers (HRM) 90 Male 88 Female XIMB CAT cutoff for the previous year was 91 percentile for Business Management and HRM cutoff hasn’t been released yet....Read more

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