XAT Syllabus 2025
XAT is a national-level entrance exam for MBA/PGDM programs offered by XLRI and other participating institutions. It assesses candidates' skills in areas like quantitative ability, verbal ability, logical reasoning, and general knowledge.
XAT Syllabus 2025 Highlights
Part I covers Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning (VA&LR), and Decision Making (DM). Part II covers Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation (QA&DI) Subjects. On the other hand, Part II covers General Knowledge (GK) and Analytical Essay Writing (AEW)
| part |
Subject |
Duration |
No: of Questions |
| 1 |
Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning (VA&LR) |
175 minutes
5 minutes
|
About 26
|
| Decision Making (DM) |
About 22 |
| 2 |
Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation (QA & LR0)
|
About 28 |
| Mock Keyboard Testing |
N/A |
| 3 |
General Knowledge (GK) |
30 minutes
|
About 25
|
| Analytical Essay Writing (AEW) |
1 |
XAT Syllabus Section-Wise
The XAT Syllabus is divided into two-time bond parts. Part I Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning (VA & LR), and Decision Making (DM). Part II is Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation (AQ & DI) Subjects and the other side is Part III General Knowledge (GK) and Analytical Essay Writing (AEW). Each section contains around 20 to 30 questions
| Subject |
Topics |
Important Topics |
|
Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation
|
Arithmetics |
Percentages
Ratios and Proportions
Averages
Time, Speed, and Distance
Time and Work
Mixtures and Allegations:
Simple and Compound Interest
|
| Algebra |
Linear Equations
Quadratic Equations
Inequalities
Functions
Sequences and Series
|
| Geometry |
Basic Properties
Coordinate Geometry
Mensuration
|
| Number System |
Basic Number Theory
Remainder Theorem
Integer Properties
|
|
Data Interpretation
|
Tables and Graphs
Data Sufficiency
|
| Tables |
N/A |
| N/A |
Bar charts
Pie charts
Line graphs
Column charts
|
| Graphs |
Mixed graphs
Dara correlation
|
| Cselets |
N/A |
| Data Sufficiency |
N/A |
| Data Comparison |
N/A |
|
Verbal & Logical Ability
|
Reading Comprehension |
Types of Passages
Question Types
Skills Tested
|
| Vocabulary |
Synonyms and Antonyms
Contextual Usage
|
| Grammar |
Sentence Correction
Sentence Completion
|
| Critical Reasoning |
Arguments and Assumptions
Logical Flow
|
| Para Jumbles |
Rearranging Sentences
|
| Sentence Completion |
Fill in the Blanks |
| Logical Reasoning |
Syllogisms
Statement and Assumptions
|
| Puzzles |
Seating Arrangements
Blood Relations
Series and Sequences
|
| Data Sufficiency |
Analyzing Information |
| Logical Deduction |
Pattern Recognition |
| Cause and Effect |
Causal Relationships |
| Decision Making |
Case-Based Questions |
Scenario Analysis
Decision-Making Frameworks
Problem-Solving
|
|
Ethical Decision Making
Strategic Decision Making
|
Ethical Dilemmas
Corporate Social Responsibility
Long-Term vs. Short-Term Goals
Resource Allocation
|
| Crisis Management |
Handling Emergencies
Risk Assessment
|
|
Team Decision Making
|
Group Dynamics
Leadership and Management
|
|
Logical Reasoning in Decision-Making
|
Deductive Reasoning
Inference
|
|
General Knowledge (GK)
|
Current Affairs |
National New
International News
Economics
Science and Technology
Environment and Ecology
Sports
|
| Business and Economy |
Business News
Economic Policies
Global Economy
Financial Institutions
|
| History and Geography |
Historical Events
Geographical Knowledge
|
| Books and Authors |
Literature
Recent Publications
|
| Awards and Honors |
National and International Awards
Recognitions
|
| Politics and Governance |
Political Leaders
Government Schemes
|
Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
The Quantitative Aptitude section in XAT is to evaluate mathematical and analytical skills. The section includes solving mathematical problems, applying various quantitative techniques,
Arithmetic
- percentages: calculation of percentages, profit, loss, and discount.
- Ration and proportions: Problems involving ratio, proportions, and variation.
- Average: Mean, median, mode, and weighted averages.
- Time, Speed, and Distance Calculations involving speed, time, distance, and relative speed.
- Time and Work: Problems involving work done by individuals or groups and work efficiency.
- Mixtures and Allegations: Solving problems related to the mixing of substances and proportions.
- Simple and Compound interest: Calculation of interest, amount, and compound interest over multiple periods
Algebra
- Linear equations: Solving equations with one or more variables.
- Quadratic equations: Finding roots of quadratic equations and solving related problems
- Inequalities: Solving linear and non-linear inequalities.
- Functions: Understanding and solving problems related to different types of functions.
- Sequence and series: Arithmetic progression (AP), Geometric progression (GP), and summation formulas
Geometry
- Basic Properties: Properties of triangles, circles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons
- Coordinate Geometry: Understanding lines, slopes, the distance between points, and equations of lines
- Mensuration: Calculation of areas and volumes of geometric shapes like rectangles, triangles, circles, spheres, and cylinders
Number system
- Basic Number Theory concepts of divisibility, factors, multiples, primes, least common multiple (LCM), and greatest common divisor (GCD)
- Remainder Theorem: Problems involving remainders and divisibility rules
- Integer Properties: Solving problems related to integers and their properties.
Data Interpretation
- Table and Graphs: Interpreting data from tables, bar graphs, line graphs, and pie charts.
- Data Sufficiency: Determining whether given data is sufficient to answer specific questions
Tables
- Interpretation of data tabular form.
- Handling complex tables with multiple variables.
Charts
- Bar charts: Vertical and horizontal bar charts, grouped and stacked bar charts
- Pie charts: Interpretation of data represented in pie charts, including calculation of percentages and ratios.
- Line Graph: Analysing trends and patterns over time
- Column charts: Similar to bar charts but with vertical columns
Graphs
- Mixed graph: Combination of different types of graph, such as bar and line graph, in one question set.
- Data Correlation: Understanding and interpreting the relationship between sets of data
Caselet
- Short data-based problems
- multiple data points
Data Sufficiency
- Determining the given data is sufficient to answer the question posed
- The question may involve logical reasoning along with data interpretation
Data Comparison
- Comparing data from different sources or formates to answer questions or conclusions.
Verbal & Logical Ability
XAT includes the section on verbal and logical ability, which tests language skills and logical reasoning
Reading Comprehension
- Type of passage: The passages can be from diverse fields such as literature, social sciences, business, or current affairs.
- Question Types: Questions may include the main idea, tone, inference, detail, and vocabulary.
- Skills Test: To check the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze the given text.
Vocabulary
- Synonyms and Antonyms: Identifying words with similar or opposite meanings.
- Contextual Usage: Understanding how words are used in context.
Grammar
- Sentence Correction: Identifying and correcting grammatical errors in sentences
- Sentence Completion: Completing sentences using appropriate grammar and context.
Critical Reasoning
- Arguments and Assumptions: Evaluating the strength of arguments, identifying assumptions, and drawing conclusions.
- Logical Flow: Analyzing the logical consistency of statements or arguments.
Para Jumbles
- Rearranging Sentences: Putting a jumbled set of sentences into a coherent paragraph
Sentence Completion
- Fill in the Blanks: Completing sentences with appropriate words or phrases to make them meaningful.
Logical Reasoning
- Syllogisms: Concluding from given statements using deductive reasoning.
- Statement and Assumptions: Evaluating the validity of assumptions based on given statements.
Puzzles
- Seating Arrangements: Problems involving arranging people or objects based on given conditions.
- Blood Relations: Determining relationships among family members based on given data.
- Series and Sequences: Identifying patterns and solving problems involving number or letter sequences.
Data Sufficiency
- Analyzing Information: Determining whether the given data is sufficient to answer a specific question.
Logical Deduction
- Pattern Recognition: Identifying and applying patterns to solve logical problems.
Cause and Effect
- Causal Relationships: Understanding and analyzing cause-effect relationships based on given scenarios
Decision Making
The Decision Making section evaluates the ability to make sound judgments and solve problems. It tests analytical and decision-making skills in situations that are often close to real-life business problems
Case-Based Questions
- Scenario Analysis: need to analy
