XAT 2025 answer key expected soon; sectional weightage, selection process

NEW DELHI: Xavier School of Management (XLRI) will issue the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2025 exam soon. Candidates who appeared for the exam will be able to download the XAT answer key 2025 through the official website, xatonline.in. The XAT 2025 exam was conducted on January 5.

XAT exam 2025 will be conducted for a duration of three hours from 2 pm to 5 pm. XAT 2025 exam is held for candidates seeking admission into management programmes.

The XAT exam will have four sections divided into two parts. Candidates can use the XAT answer key 2025 to calculate their probable scores in the exam. The XAT 2025 cut-offs will be announced after result declaration in February 2025.

The XAT exam 2025 will have a total of 95 questions. Candidates will be awarded one mark for each correct answer and 0.25 marks will be deducted for incorrect answers.

XAT Answer Key 2025: Sectional weightage

Candidates can check the sectional weightage for the XAT exam 2025 from the table given below.

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XAT 2025 selection process

XLRI will shortlist candidates for the next stage of the selection process on the basis of XAT 2025 cut-off scores. The XAT cut offs 2025 will be different for engineering, non-engineering, male and female students.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in a GD depending on the specific programme and college. Candidates will have to participate in PI round. The PI assess their aptitude, communication skills, personality, and suitability for the programme.

The XAT 2025 final selection will be based on a composite score, which includes XAT score, GD performance, PI performance, academic background, work experience (if any). Selected candidates receive admission offers and will be required to confirm their acceptance by paying the requisite fees.