XAT 2022 Exam on Jan 2; Check Analysis, Question Paper PDF, Answer Keys, Cut Offs, Call Predictor

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Exam On: 2 Jan '22

Updated on Jan 2, 2022 10:34 IST

XAT 2022 exam was held on January 2, 2022 in online mode at multiple exam centres in 72 cities from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. As per the XAT exam analysis 2022, the question paper was of easy to moderate difficutly level. The Essay Writing section has been re-introduced this year and extra 10 minutes were given for it. However, the essay will be evaluated after the candidate will be shortlisted for personal interview.

Table of Contents

What is XAT Exam?
XAT Exam Highlights
XAT 2022 Exam Analysis and Student Reactions
XAT 2022: Important Dates
XAT Exam Pattern and Test Structure
XAT Syllabus
XAT 2022 Preparation Tips & Strategy
XAT 2022 Result
XAT 2022 Cut Offs
XLRI Selection Process Through XAT 2022
Top Colleges Accepting XAT Scores
XAT Registration Process 2022
XAT Eligibility Criteria 2022
XAT 2022 Admit Card
FAQs on XAT Exam 2022

What is XAT Exam?

XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes. Apart from XLRI and 10 other XAMI member colleges, over 1,000 B-schools accept XAT scores for admission to their post-graduate management programmes. The XAT question paper consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge. XAT exam is conducted on the first Sunday of every January. XAT cut offs for XLRI's PGDM-BM programme are sually around 95 percentile for male candidates and 92 percentile for female candidates.

XAT Exam Highlights

XAT is a speed-based three-hour test. Check key highlights of XAT 2022 exam in the table below:

Features	Details
Exam Name	Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)
Conducting Body	XLRI, Jamshedpur
Exam Level	National
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Exam Mode	Online
Exam Duration	3 hours (and 10 mins)
Exam Syllabus	Decision Making Verbal & Logical Ability Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation General Knowledge Essay Writing
Exam Pattern	100 questions in MCQ format
Language	English
Exam Fees	INR 1,800 (all categories)
Exam Purpose	Admission to 1,000+ MBA colleges
Course Offered	MBA/PGDM
No. of test takers	Nearly 95,000
No. of Test Cities	72
Exam Helpdesk No.	18002674008
Exam Website	https://xatonline.in/

XAT 2022 Exam Analysis and Student Reactions

XAT 2022 exam was of easy to moderate difficulty level. Among all the sections, QA-DI was tougher than the rest. Verbal and Decision Making sections were easy to moderate but GK was tough. The Essay Writing section had two topics - one on management and one on economy. Candidates had to write about 250 words on one of the two topics in 10 minutes. The overall difficulty level of the exam was lower than CAT 2021. Check the video below for XAT 2022 student reactions:

Also Read: XAT 2022 analysis and expected cut offs

XAT 2022: Important Dates

XLRI Jamshedpur announced the XAT 2022 dates on its official website on July 29, 2021. Check XAT exam dates and events below:

Events	XAT 2022 Dates	Salient Features
XAT 2022 registrations begin	10-Aug-2021	Registration process started online on XAT website
Registrations end	30-Nov-2021 10-Dec-2021	The deadline to fill the form online was till midnight of the last date
XAT admit card download starts	20-Dec-2021 22-Dec-2021 24-Dec-2021	Admit card released on XAT website for download
Mock test release	28-Dec-2021	Candidates can practice official XAT mock test on the exam website
XAT exam 2022	02-Jan-2022	Exam to be held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode in a single session in 72 cities
XAT 2022 result announcement	Third week of January 2022	XAT scorecards to be available on the official website for download
XAT 2022 cut off announcement	Last week of January 2022	XAT cut offs for BM and HRM programmes to be released on official website for GD/PI shortlisting

XAT Exam Pattern and Test Structure

XAT exam is conducted in online mode and the question paper consists of 100 MCQs to be solved in 180 minutes. However, the XAT 2022 exam pattern has been revised. Essay Writing has been reintorduced and the time duration has been increased by 10 minutes. There is sectional time-limit in XAT. Thus, candidates are advised to maintain adequate speed in all four sections so that they can solve the paper within the time-limit. Each correct attempt carries one mark and each incorrect attempt carries -0.25 marks. Here are the highlights of XAT exam pattern:

XAT Sections	Number of Questions	Total Marks
Decision Making	21	21
Verbal and Logical Ability	26	26
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation	28	28
General Knowledge	25	25
Essay	1	(To be evaluated upon shortlisting)
Total	100	100

XAT Syllabus

XAT syllabus consists of all the important topics of Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge. Decision Making is a unique section for which there is no syllabus. Preparation for it is based on previous years questions. Rest of the three subjects include important topics of their own area. Verbal & Logical Ability includes Reading Comprehension, English Grammar, Verbal Ability. In the Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, the topic include Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Set Theory, etc. And in the GK section the topics pertain to politics, culture, society, personalities, business, art & entertainment, sports, inventions, innovation, world, economy, science, technology, books, etc.

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XAT 2022 Preparation Tips & Strategy

XAT 2022 preparation should ideally be for six to nine months. Being one of the tougher MBA entrance exams among its peers, XAT requires dedicated time and effort. It comprises four sections: Decision Making, Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge.

In XAT, it is important to pay equal attention to all four sections as sectional cut offs play an important role in selection to XLRI, Jamshedpur. So, divide your study hours among these sections equally. Start with gaining conceptual clarity in each subject. You may want to first analyse the topics you are familiar with. Make a list of your strengths and weaknesses; then begin with strong areas. This will give you confidence in dealing with tough topics. Listed below are some key tips for making XAT 2022 exam preparation strategy:

Join study groups online on platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Telegram and WhatsApp
Get hold of XAT books and study material. These are available online and at coaching institutes
Start with topics you are already familiar with and on which you have a good control
After completing a topic or a concept, always solve two-three problems based on it to know if you have completely understood it
Focus on completing XAT syllabus first and then move to solve XAT mock tests. Practice at least 25-30 mock tests for best performance

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XAT 2022 Result

XAT exam result will be announced by the third week of January 2022. The test takers will be able to download their XAT 2022 result cum scorecard from the official website. Post the declaration of XAT 2022 result, XLRI Jamshedpur will release the admission cut offs. Check the steps to download XAT result below:

Go to XAT ONLINE website
Click on 'XAT 2022 scorecard' tab
Enter XAT User ID and date of birth and click on 'login'
Download the XAT result cum scorecard

XAT 2022 Cut Offs

XAT participating institutes will release admission cut offs to shortlist candidates for GD/PI after XAT result declaration. Take a look at the estimated cut off scores and percentiles of some of the top XAT institutes:

XAT colleges	XAT score	XAT percentile
XLRI-Jamshedpur	35.5-38.5	94-92
XIMB-Bhubaneswar	30.5-32.5	90-93
SPJIMR-Mumbai	32.5-34.5	93.50-95
IMT-Ghaziabad	30.5-32	90-92
GIM-Goa	27.5-30.5	85-90
TAPMI-Manipal	26-27.5	80-85
IRMA-Anand	26-27.5	80-85
MICA-Ahmedabad	26-27.5	80-85
Great Lakes Institute of Management	26-27.5	80-85
LIBA-Chennai	26-27.5	80-85
KJ Somaiya-Mumbai	27.5-30.5	85-90

XLRI Selection Process Through XAT 2022

XLRI, Jamshedpur admission through XAT includes three stages: shortlisting of candidates, group discussion & personal interview and final selection.

Step 1: Shortlisting of candidates

The candidates will be shortlisted for group discussion and personal interview round of XLRI, Jamshedpur on the basis of their XAT 2022 score.

Step 2: Group Discussion and Personal Interview

XLRI, Jamshedpur will announce group discussion and personal interview schedule in January for selected candidates. The admission round will be held in various cities and the candidates will have to confirm their interview city online on the official website of XLRI within the stipulated time limit.

Also Read: XLRI admission & selection process

Step 3: Final Selection

Each candidate will be evaluated on the basis of their XAT 2022 score, GD/PI performance, academic history and other parameters for preparing the final merit list. Selected candidates will be called to complete the admission formalities.

Selection procedure of other institutes accepting XAT scores

Institutes accepting XAT score for admission to their MBA/PGDM programme, conduct their own application and admission process. While some institutes open their registration window much before the XAT exam is conducted, others start their registration process after the XAT result is announced.

Top Colleges Accepting XAT Scores

Apart from XLRI, Jamshedpur, XAT score is accepted by 11 members of Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI) and over 1,000+ other MBA institutes in India. Given below is the table of some of the popular B-Schools that accept XAT score for admission:

XAT Score Accepting B-Schools
XLRI Xavier School of Management	Loyola Institute of Business Administration	St. Francis Institute of Management and Research (SFIMR)
St. Joseph's Institute of Management	St.Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology	Xavier Business School (XBS), St.Xavier's University, Kolkata
Xavier Institute of Management, Xavier University	Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship	Xavier Institute of Management & Research
Xavier Institute of Development Action and Sciences (XIDAS)	Xavier Institute of Social Service	BITS Pilani
BIMTECH Greater Noida	K J Somaiya Institute of Management	MICA Ahmedabad
FLAME University: School of Business	FORE School of Management, New Delhi	Institute of Management Technology (Ghaziabad)
Institute of Rural Management Anand	Goa Institute of Management	Great Lakes Institute of Management

Check XAT cut offs and predict calls from XLRI and other colleges accepting XAT score for admission. Check Fees, Placement Reviews, Admission, Shortlist Criteria and Eligibility of all XAT participating colleges by clicking the link below:

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XAT Registration Process 2022

XAT registrations process is the first step to appear for the exam. Aspirants have to fill the online XAT application form and pay requisite fees to register for the test. XAT 2022 registration and application process is given below in brief:

Log on to XAT 2022 website xatonline.in
Click on 'New Registration' and enter relevant details
A unique XAT ID and registration link is shared with the candidate on the verified email ID
Click on the link to verify your registration
Go to XAT 2022 homepage and click on ‘login’
Enter email ID and password to open the application form
Fill all the mandatory fields of the XAT 2022 application form
Cross check the information before clicking on submit button
Pay XAT 2022 application fee through credit/debit card, UPI or net banking

XAT Eligibility Criteria 2022

To be able to appear for the exam, it is mandatory to fulfill the XAT eligibility criteria given below:

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university
Students in their final year of bachelor's degree or awaiting their results are also eligible to apply
There is no minimum marks criteria for XAT exam

Also Read: XAT Eligibility Criteria 2022: Age Limit, Reservation Criteria, Work Experience

XAT 2022 Admit Card

XAT 2022 admit card download process was postponed from December 22 to December 24, 2021. The admit cards have been released on the official website and candidates can able to download their respective XAT admit cards by using login ID and password. Check below the steps to download XAT 2022 admit card which is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam hall:

Visit the official website of XAT 2022
Click on 'Download admit card' tab
Enter details like XAT User ID and date of birth and click on 'login'
Click on admit card tab, download the pdf and take a printout

XAT Exam Day Guidelines

XAT aspirants must follow the guidelines set by the examination authority for a hassle-free exam day. Given below are some key XAT exam day guidelines, candidates must follow:

Reach the exam centre an hour before the reporting time
Do not carry any electronic item like mobile phone, watch, calculator, etc. to the exam centre
Do not carry any stationary item or eatables to the exam centre

Also Read: XAT exam day guidelines and last minute tips

Documents to carry on exam day