XAT 2025 mock test link active at xatonline.in; exam on January 5

NEW DELHI: The Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI), Jamshedpur has activated the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2025 mock test link today. Interested andregistered candidates can access the XAT 2025 mock test by visiting the official website at xatonline.in. Candidates are required to login to the dashboard with their credentials to attempt the XAT 2025 mock test.

“The XAT 2024 mock test is meticulously crafted to mirror the actual XAT examination, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the paper pattern and ensuring that you are thoroughly prepared for the real test. The exam is divided into several sections, each designed to evaluate specific skill sets,” the official statement read.

XAT 2025 exam date

The XAT 2025 exam will be held on January 5 from 2 pm to 5:10 pm. The XAT 2025 admit card will be issued from December 20 onwards. XAT 2025 is scheduled to be held in over 100 exam cities across India. More than 250 business schools will accept XAT scores for admission into management programmes.

The XAT 2025 official notification read, “XAT 2025 exam centers include Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram and many more, encompassing a total of 100+ test centers. This expansive reach underscores XAT’s commitment to providing equal opportunities for aspiring management professionals nationwide.”

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XAT 2025 Mock Test: Exam pattern

The XAT 2025 exam will be held in online mode. The XAT 2025 paper will be divided into 4 sections- Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VA and LR), Decision-making (DM), Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (QA and DI), General Knowledge (GK).

According to the XAT 2025 official website, the scores of General Knowledge (GK) section will be used solely by XLRI Jamshedpur in its final selection process. This year, the Analytical Essay Writing (AEW) test will be conducted during the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) phases.

Revision in General Knowledge section: The General Knowledge section will now consist of 20 questions, down from 25. It will feature 12 questions related to current affairs and 8 questions on static general knowledge.

Exam duration Revised: The XAT 2025 exam will be structured into two separate parts. Part 1 will have a duration of 170 minutes, while part 2 will be a 10-minute segment for GK. This brings the overall XAT 2025 exam duration to 180 minutes.

XAT 2024: Marking scheme

Candidates can have a look at the XAT 2025 marking scheme below.

• +1 mark for a correct answer
• - 0.25 marks for incorrect answer
• - 0.10 marks for more than 8 un-attempted consecutive questions
• No XAT negative marking in the GK section