Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2024 was conducted from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm on January 7, 2023.
The test was divided into two parts. The first part constituted three sections, namely Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VALR), Decision Making (DM), and Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation (QADI). The total time allotted for attempting these questions was 175 minutes.
The second part included 25 General Knowledge questions and one essay writing question. The total time allotted for this section was 30 minutes.
Each question carried 1 mark and attracted -0.25 marks for every incorrect attempt and -0.1 marks per question after 8 un-attempted questions. The General Knowledge and Essay sections had no negative markings.
A detailed analysis of all the sections is given below.
The Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning section followed the same pattern as last year. The section had 26 questions out of which 13 questions, divided into 5 sets were of RC. This year para completion was replaced by para jumble questions.
The breakup of the VALR section was as follows:
|
Type of Question |
No of Questions |
|
RC |
2 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 3 |
|
Poem |
1 set x 2 Qs |
|
Fill in the Blanks |
2 |
|
Critical Reasoning |
5 |
|
Grammar (Correct-incorrect sentence) |
2 |
|
Para jumble |
2 |
|
Total |
26 |
|
Reading Comprehension & Poem |
|||
|
S.No. |
Genre |
No. of questions |
Level of difficulty |
|
RC 1 |
Ignorance & Misbelief |
3 |
Moderate - Difficult |
|
RC 2 |
Collective Immunity |
3 |
Moderate - Difficult |
|
RC 3 |
Moral Flames in Politics |
3 |
Moderate - Difficult |
|
RC 4 |
Reductionism in Realist Novel |
2 |
Moderate - Difficult |
|
RC 5 |
Beauty |
2 |
Difficult |
|
Poem |
Darken Room Women Reflection |
2 |
Moderate - Difficult |
This year, the number of questions in the section was reduced from 22 to 21. There were 7 sets of 3 questions each. A good attempt in this section for 95 %ile is 13 questions.
The breakup was as follows:
|
Question Type |
Genre |
No of Questions |
|
Set 1 |
Raman & Flying Grocery Store |
3 |
|
Set 2 |
Shalini & Nalini Incentive Given for Loyalty |
3 |
|
Set 3 |
Prabhu Tax Service |
3 |
|
Set 4 |
Go Valve & Safe Valve |
3 |
|
Set 5 |
Vinita Lama & SUV Decision |
3 |
|
Set 6 |
Vimal & Sharda Stolen Ring |
3 |
|
Set 7 |
ABC Business School |
3 |
|
Total |
|
21 |
While there was only one DI set last year, there were 4 DI sets in XAT 2024. A good attempt for 95 %ile in this section would be 12 questions.
The break-up was as follows:
|
Type of Question |
No of Questions |
|
Linear Equation |
2 |
|
Quadratic Equation |
1 |
|
Logarithm |
1 |
|
Time, speed, distance |
1 |
|
Profit and loss |
1 |
|
Arithmetic progression |
1 |
|
Geometry |
2 |
|
Number system |
3 |
|
Data Sufficiency |
1 |
|
PnC |
1 |
|
Polynomials |
1 |
|
set theory |
2 |
|
DI 1: T-20 Match |
3 |
|
DI 2: Statistics - Hinge No. |
3 |
|
DI 3: Discount Coupon |
3 |
|
DI 4: Aman Buy Vegetables |
2 |
|
Total |
28 |
As per the expectations, the General Knowledge section comprised 25 questions.
|
Topics |
No. of questions |
|
History |
2 |
|
Geography |
2 |
|
Economics and business |
1 |
|
Personality and awards |
1 |
|
Science and tech |
3 |
|
Sports |
2 |
|
Books and authors |
1 |
|
Current affairs |
4 |
|
Miscellaneous |
3 |
|
Nobel Prize |
2 |
|
Entertainment |
2 |
In the essay section, the candidates had three options to choose which were as follows:
|
Percentile |
VA & LR |
DM |
QA & DI |
Overall |
|
99 |
16-17 |
14-15 |
16-17 |
42-44 |
|
95 |
13-14 |
12-13 |
12-13 |
35-37 |
|
90 |
11-12 |
11-12 |
11-12 |
30-32 |
|
75 |
8-9 |
9-10 |
7-8 |
|