XAT Entrance Exam Syllabus
Overview
XAT is conducted by XLRI. It is conducted for admission to MBA programmes. XAT scores are accepted by more than 800+ MBA colleges across India. It is conducted once a year. XAT 2021 was conducted on 3rd January 2021. Questions asked in XAT are objective type. Syllabus of XAT covers four sections verbal and logical ability, decision making, quantitative ability and data interpretation and general knowledge. In this article, we will discuss the section-wise syllabus of XAT. We will also take a look at the pattern of the XAT exam.
XAT 2021: Question Paper Pattern
Question Paper is divided into four sections :
- Verbal and Logical Ability
- Decision Making
- Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation
- General Knowledge
XAT 2021 Detailed Syllabus
Tables below depict major topics included in each section of MAT 2021 syllabus.
Verbal Ability
- Reading Comprehension
- Fill in the blanks
- Synonyms/Antonyms
- Jumbled Paragraphs
- Correction of errors in sentence
- Contextual usage of vocabulary
- Word usage
- Sentence completion
- Paragraph completion
Decision Making
- Decision Making
- Analytical Reasoning
- Logical Reasoning
- Arithmetic
- Data Arrangement
- Caselets
- Conditions and grouping
- Situations
- Assumptions
- Decision making
Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation
- Percentage
- Tables and Caselets
- Linear and Quadratics Equations
- Profit and Loss
- Probability
- Surds and Indices
- Ratio and Propoartion
- Critical Path
- Inequalities
- Variation
- Averages and Partnerships
- Logarithms
- Time and Work
- Allegations and Mixtures
- Numbers
- Time speed and distance
- Algebra
- Mensuration
- LCM and HCF
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Geometry
- Pure Maths
- Venn Diagram
- Trigonometry
- Data Tables
- Data Charts
- Bar Diagrams
- Graphs
- Pie Charts
- Data analysis
General Knowledge
- Awards and winners
- History and Geography
- Static GK
- Business and Politics
- Constitution of India
- Personalities
- Government and Economy
- World Events
- Current Affairs
Best Books for XAT Preparation
Below is a list of the books commonly recommended for XAT preparation.
Books for Quantitative Aptitude
| Books for Quantitative Aptitude | Author |
| How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT | Arun Sharma |
| Quantitative Aptitude – Quantum CAT Common Admission Tests for Admission into IIMs | Sarvesh K Verma |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | Guha Abhijit |
| Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency | Ananta Ashisha |
Books for Verbal Ability
| Books for Verbal Ability | Author |
| Word Power Made Easy | Norman lewis |
| Objective General English | Dr RS Agrawal and Vika AGrawal |
| High School English Grammer | Wren and Martin |
| The Student’ Companion Book | D Best |
Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation
- Percentage
- Tables and Caselets
- Linear and Quadratics Equations
- Profit and Loss
- Probability
- Surds and Indices
- Ratio and Propoartion
- Critical Path
- Inequalities
- Variation
- Averages and Partnerships
- Logarithms
- Time and Work
- Allegations and Mixtures
- Numbers
- Time speed and distance
- Algebra
- Mensuration
- LCM and HCF
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Geometry
- Pure Maths
- Venn Diagram
- Trigonometry
- Data Tables
- Data Charts
- Bar Diagrams
- Graphs
- Pie Charts
- Data analysis
Books for Decision Making
| Books for Decision Making | Author |
| Data interpretation and Logical Reasoning | Gautam Puri |
| Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT | Nishit K. Sinha |
| Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency | Ananta Ashisha |
| How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT | Arun Sharma |
General Knowledge
| General Knowledge |
| Newspaper and Journals: The Hindu, Economic Times, Wall Street Journal, Financial Express, Hindu Business Line |
| Competition Success Review |
| Management Compass Career Launcher |
XAT 2021 Preparation Tips
1. Familiarize yourself with syllabus and question paper pattern well.
2. Strategizing according to your strengths and weaknesses.
3. Analyse previous years papers
4. Practice diligently
2. Strategizing according to your strengths and weaknesses.
3. Analyse previous years papers
4. Practice diligently
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FAQs on XAT Syllabus
Q. What sections are there in XAT Question paper?
A. There are four sections in the XAT exam: Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision making, Quantitative Ability and Data interpretation and General Knowledge.
A. There are four sections in the XAT exam: Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision making, Quantitative Ability and Data interpretation and General Knowledge.
Q. What type of questions are asked in XAT?
A. Objective type questions and Numerical Answer Type Questions.
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