XAT 2024 Exam: XLRI Jamshedpur conducted the XAT 2024 in a computer-based format from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, spanning over 80+ cities nationwide. According to XAT exam officials, the number of applicants for XAT 2024 surpassed 1,35,000 this year. Stay tuned for real-time updates on student reactions directly from the XAT exam centre, anticipated XAT cutoffs, and a comprehensive analysis of the XAT exam.
Based on initial student feedback, the overall difficulty level of XAT 2024 was deemed moderate. The exam comprised 101 multiple-choice questions and one Analytical Essay Writing (AEW) section. The questions spanned various categories, including Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VA & LR), Decision-making (DM), Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (QA & DI), and General Knowledge (GK). Keep checking this page for more updates.
XAT 2024 Updates: Highlights
Here are the XAT 2024 update highlights mentioned in the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
| XAT full form | Xavier Aptitude Test |
| XAT 2024 exam conducting body | XLRI Jamshedpur |
| Number of XAT 2024 test cities | 80+ |
| No. of questions in XAT question paper 2024 | 101 + 1 AEW |
| XAT exam duration | 3 hours and 30 minutes |
| XAT exam timing | 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Language of paper | English |
| Total marks of XAT exam | 101 |
| XAT marking scheme | +1 mark for correct answer- 0.25 marks for incorrect answer- 0.10 marks for more than 8 un-attempted consecutive questions negative marking in GK section |
XAT 2024: Things to carry to the test centre and important instructions
For the XAT 2024 test centre:
- Admit Card
- Valid Photo ID
- Passport Photos
- Writing Materials
- Transparent Water Bottle
Instructions:
- Arrive on time.
- No electronic devices.
- Follow the dress code if specified.
- Adhere to COVID-19 guidelines.
- Manage time effectively.
Sectional XAT cut-off 2024
Check out the expected XAT cutoff given below:
| XAT Cut Off 2024 for PGDM-BM | ||||
| VALR | DM | QA | Overall | |
| Male | 75 | 75 | 85 | 95 |
| Female | 75 | 75 | 80 | 92 |
| XAT Cut Off 2024 for PGDM-HRM | ||||
| Male (Engineering) | 90 | 75 | 75 | 93 |
| Female (Engineering) | 90 | 75 | 65 | 91 |
| Male (Non-Engineering) | 90 | 75 | 70 | 90 |
| Female (Non-Engineering) | 80 | 75 | 60 | 89 |
Expected XAT cut-off percentile 2024
The table below shows the expected XAT cutoff percentile. Candidates who want to know the XAT cutoff marks should refer to the following table:
| Institutes | XAT Cutoff Percentile |
| SPJIMR Mumbai | 90+ |
| XLRI Jamshedpur Cut off | 96+ |
| XIM Bhubaneswar | 90+ |
| IMT Ghaziabad | 90+ |
| KJ Somaiya, Mumbai | 85+ |
| GIM Goa | 85+ |
| TAPMI Manipal | 80+ |
| XLRI Delhi Cutoff | 80+ |
| FORE School of Management, New Delhi | 85+ |
| IRMA Anand | 80+ |
| Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai | 80+ |
| LIBA Chennai | 80+ |
| MICA Ahmedabad | 80+ |
| BIMTECH Greater Noida | 75+ |
| Welingkar Mumbai | 75+ |
| XIME Bangalore | 75+ |
Documents required for XAT selection process 2024
Check out the required documents/ certificates while appearing for XAT counselling.
- Original XAT counselling letter along with a photocopy
- Original and photocopy of XAT admit card 2024
- Bank draft as per the guidelines mentioned in the XAT 2024 brochure
- Academic Certificates (class 10 and class 12; Bachelor’s Degree)
- XAT 2024 scorecard/ rank card
- Caste certificate
- Medical documents
- 4-6 Passport size photographs in colour
Top MBA colleges accepting XAT score 90+ percentile
Below are some top MBA colleges accept XAT scores above the 90 percentile.
| MBA Colleges | XAT cut off percentile |
| XLRI Jamshedpur | 94-95 |
| XIM University | 91-92 |
| MICA Ahmedabad | 90-91 |
| IMT Ghaziabad | 90-91 |
| IMI Delhi | 90-91 |
Top MBA colleges accepting XAT Score 80+ percentile
Below are some top MBA colleges accept XAT scores above the 80 percentile.
| MBA Colleges | XAT cut-off percentile |
| FORE Delhi | 85-87 |
| TAPMI Manipal | 85-87 |
| Great Lakes Chennai | 85-86 |
| IRMA Anand | 83-84 |
| GIM Goa | 85-86 |
| K J Somaiya Mumbai | 80-82 |
Top XAT Colleges 60-70 percentile
Many popular MBA colleges are listed below that accept 60 to 70 percentile XAT scores.
| MBA Colleges | XAT cut off percentile score |
| NDIM, New Delhi | 68-70 |
| JIMS Rohini Delhi | 68-70 |
| CIMP Patna | 68-70 |
| IMT Hyderabad | 68-70 |
| FIIB, New Delhi | 68-70 |
XAT Colleges in the 50-60 percentile
Many popular MBA colleges below accept 50 to 60 percentile XAT scores.
| MBA Colleges | XAT cut off percentile |
| RSB Chennai: Rajalakshmi School of Business | 55-60 |
| Delhi School of Business | 55-60 |
| Jaipuria School of Business, Ghaziabad | 55-60 |
| Jaypee Business School | 55-60 |
| Apeejay School of Management, Dwarka, New Delhi | 50-60 |
| MKES Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai | 50-60 |
| RV University Bangalore | 50-60 |
How do you download the XAT scorecard?
- Visit the official XAT website.
- Log in with your credentials (XAT ID and password).
- Look for the “Scorecard” or “Result” section.
- Click on the link to download your XAT scorecard.
- Verify the details on the scorecard for accuracy.
- Save the document as a PDF or print a hard copy for future reference.