XAT Exam 2023: Last-minute preparation tips to ace this MBA entrance

NEW DELHI: Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is one of the popular MBA entrance exams conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur for admission to PGDM/ MBA programs. XAT exam date 2023 is January 8, 2023. XAT 2023 will be held in computer-based mode. Every year, thousands of students take the XAT exam, and with limited seats in XLRI and other top B-schools accepting XAT scores, it becomes important to score a high percentile in the exam.

With 3 days left for XAT 2023 exams, we assume candidates must have covered most of the XAT syllabus. These last few days should be focused on revising important topics, taking XAT mock tests, and solving XAT previous year papers. Additionally, candidates should focus on taking proper rest, eating right, and staying confident.

XAT exam pattern 2023

• The XAT 2023 question paper will have a total of 101 questions.

• Marks awarded for each correct answer: +1 mark.

• Negative marks awarded for each wrong answer: -0.25 mark.

• Negative marks awarded for each unattempted question after 8 unattempted questions: -0.10 mark.

• There is no negative marking for general knowledge questions.

• The essay will be evaluated after the candidate is selected for an interview.

XAT 2023 last-minute preparation tips

Here are some tips that can help candidates to prepare well for the XAT 2023 exam.

Solve XAT previous year papers and take mock test

Take ample XAT mock tests before appearing for the actual exam and analyze them well. This will help the students to understand the exam pattern, the kind of questions that are asked, and how to manage time. The more one solves XAT mock tests, the better one can perform on exam day.

Take the right approach

As part of last minute XAT preparation tips, candidates should devise an exam-taking strategy. They must know what type of questions they will attempt first in the exam and what type of questions they will take at the end. Students should have a clear test writing strategy in mind about which section to take first, what type of questions to answer, and when to move on to the other question during the exam.

Focus on revision

Another important last-minute XAT preparation tip is to focus on revision where the candidate should not cover every topic. Instead, focus on quickly revising the most important and relevant topics. Plus, picking up a new topic at this time isn't great! Learning new topics or new ways to solve questions can be confusing at the last minute.

Relax and unwind

In these last few days, XAT toppers suggest resting well so that one's mind is alert on exam day. So, sleep properly, eat good food, listen to music, go for a drive, etc. Just unwind and relax before the exam day as a relaxed mind works better than a stressed one.

Keep all documents in your bag

Candidates should carry documents like XAT admit card, photo identity proof, a disability certificate to avail of the clerical facility, and a self-declared medical form (if any) to the exam centre. They must collect these and keep them in the bag the night before the exam to ensure they don't miss carrying any important documents.