Conquer XAT 2026
Your ultimate guide to mastering the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) with specialized strategies for Decision Making and more for the XAT 2026 exam.
90-95 Percentile
Strong consideration for top B-schools like XIMB, IMT, MDI. Excellent profile & interview performance needed.
80-90 Percentile
Good chances in many well-regarded private B-Schools. Focus on specific program cutoffs and GD/PI.
70-80 Percentile
Several good options available. Research colleges thoroughly and prepare well for subsequent rounds.
Below 70 Percentile
No specific colleges listed for this band in our current data. Please research based on official XAT accepting institutes list.
Explore colleges with specific XAT score considerations for certain programs or focus on improving score for next attempt. Other exams might offer more options.
Disclaimer: This mapping is indicative. Always refer to official college websites and XAT score accepting institutes for accurate admission criteria.
The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a prestigious national-level entrance examination for admission to XLRI Jamshedpur and over 160 other top B-schools across India, including XIMB, IMT, and SPJIMR. A strong XAT score can open doors to esteemed MBA and PGDM programs.
XAT is known for its unique sections like Decision Making and General Knowledge, in addition to Verbal & Logical Ability, and Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation. It assesses analytical, ethical, and critical thinking skills crucial for future managers.
- Part 1: Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability & DI.
- Part 2: General Knowledge & Essay (Essay might be evaluated after shortlisting).
- Total duration: ~210 minutes.
- Marking: +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect. Unattempted questions beyond a limit might incur negative marks.
- Develop strong critical thinking for Decision Making.
- Stay updated with current affairs for GK.
- Practice essay writing for clarity and structure.
- Solve previous XAT papers and mock tests.
Explore our specialized XAT preparation courses focusing on Decision Making, GK, and other critical sections for XAT 2026.