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XAT Preparation 2023: Preparation Strategies & Time Management Tips
XAT Preparation Tips: The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT), is a national-level entrance examination held by the Xavier School of Management (XLRI) every year. XAT 2023 will be conducted on January 8, this year. Candidates who will be appearing for this exam must have effective XAT Preparation Strategies. A good XAT score will help them get admission to XLRI Jamshedpur as well as other 100+ prestigious institutes.
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**Steps to attempt free XAT Mock Tests are mentioned below.
Furthermore, XLRI, XIM, XIME, and XISS use this exam score as a primary screening tool for admission to MBA programmes. Scroll down to know the best preparation tips for the XAT 2022-23 exam.
XAT Preparation Tips 2023
Candidates willing to take up MBA programs offered by XLRI institutes must clear the XAT. To help them with that, we have provided some tips recommended by the experts & toppers in the section below:
Be Well Versed with XAT 2023 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of XAT 2023 includes the types of questions, exam duration, marking scheme, mode of exam, name of the conducting body, etc. Check out the XAT exam pattern below:
XAT Exam Pattern 2023
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | XLRI Jamshedpur |
| Type of questions | Multiple-choice Questions |
| Mode of the exam | Computer-Based Test |
| Duration | Total Three Hours (Generally 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM) |
| Number of Sections | Total five sections and two parts: Part 1 – Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning, Decision Making, and Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation Part 2 – General Knowledge and Essay |
| Number of questions | 100 Questions |
| Marking scheme | 1 mark shall be awarded for every correct answer 0.25 marks deduction for every incorrect answer 0.10 marks deduction for every unattempted question after 8 unattempted questions No negative marking in General Knowledge section |
Understand the XAT Sectional Composition
While preparing for the exam, the sectional composition will let candidates understand the per subject marking and the number of expected questions. Check below the sectional composition of the XAT 2022 paper:
XAT 2022-23 Sectional Questions Weightage
- Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VALR): Approx. 26 questions.
- Decision Making (DM): Approx. 21 questions.
- Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation (QADI): Approx. 28 questions.
- General Knowledge (GK): Approx. 25 questions.
XAT 2022-23 Sectional Marks Weightage
- Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VALR): 26 marks
- Decision Making (DM): 21 marks
- Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation (QADI): 28 marks
- General Knowledge (GK): 25 marks
Refer to Best XAT Study Material
The preparation material for XAT 2022-23 must include the preparation books, the subject’s short notes, and study material collected from various sources such as preparation institutes, online preparation classes, etc. Before buying the study material for XAT 2023, the applicants must make sure whether they are exam-specific or not.
Solve XAT Previous Year Papers
By solving the XAT previous year’s question papers, the applicants will be able to know the exact question paper pattern. It will allow them to solve the actual exam question papers in a better manner. The XAT aspirants can reap the benefits of solving the previous year’s papers as it helps in optimizing their pace accordingly to solve the maximum number of questions in the real exam. Solving the papers will also boost applicants’ confidence and help them crack the exam question paper of XAT 2023.
Attempt XAT Mock Tests on a Regular Basis
XAT mock tests prepared by top experts are an excellent tool for passing the XAT 2023 exam with a high score. It includes the best-selected questions covering all the topics. These mock tests are available online for free on Embibe.
**Steps to Attempt Free XAT Mock Tests
Access the unlimited XAT 2023 test series from Embibe and improve your preparation level. Follow the below-mentioned steps to take the XAT free mock tests:
- 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., Embibe.
- 2nd Step: Use your mobile number/email to log in.
- 3rd Step: Select your Goal as ‘Management’ under the Government exam.
- 4th Step: Click Next and select ‘XAT‘.
- 5th Step: Click Next and select your preferred language.
- 6th Step: Once done, click on the mock test links to take the TEST.
Time Management Tips to Crack XAT 2023
While preparing for XAT 2023, time management is essential for every applicant. Applicants must manage their time wisely by preparing a timetable according to their work activities. Some time management tips for XAT 2023 preparation are provided below:
- Practice the questions as per the exam paper pattern strategy. There is no sectional timing in the question paper, so the applicants are advised not to waste their time on a particular section.
- Solve previous year papers, mock test papers, and sample papers to improve your question paper-solving speed.
- Practice solving the questions faster but with accuracy. It can only be possible if the applicant practices solving the questions on a daily basis.
- Focus on solving problems by mental calculations by short methods instead of solving them through pen and paper or calculators.
- If candidates get confused with a question, don’t stick to it. Leave that question and move to the next question.
- Keep a stopwatch in front of you and make a target while solving the mock test papers. It will speed up your solving capacity.
Best Books for XAT Preparation
To prepare for the XAT 2023, applicants must refer to the following books recommended by the experts. Find below the list of recommended books:
- Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha (Published by Pearson)
- How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT by Arun Sharma (Published by McGraw Hill)
- Koncepts of Numbers in Quantitative Aptitude for XAT and Other Quantitative Exams by Gajendra Kumar
- Solved Papers for XAT by Gautam Puri
- How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT by Arun Sharma (Published by McGraw Hill)
- Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency by Ananta Ashisha, Arihant Expert (Author)
- How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha
- XAT XLRI – MBA Entrance exam A/4 by Chandresh Agarwal
- How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Arun Sharma (Published by McGraw Hill)
Section-wise XAT 2023 Preparation Tips
Find below the list of topics along with the tips for XAT exam 2023:
Part 1: Decision Making
Applicants must concentrate on their managerial and aptitude skills to solve this section in XAT 2023 exam. At the time of solving these questions, they must use their managerial skills without getting biased. This part of the XAT paper includes the most practical questions like general management situation-based questions, financial issues, business management issues, employee management issues, ethical dilemmas issues, etc.
Part 2: Verbal and Logical Ability
This part covers reasoning, vocabulary, and grammar-based questions. The applicants must be having a good command of the grammar section to solve this section. As per the last year’s trend, this part will cover the compulsory questions from reasoning skills in the XAT 2023 paper.
The following are some strategies to solve this section:
- Applicants must have a good vocabulary.
- Learn all the suffixes and prefixes methods to solve the vocabulary-based questions.
- Knowledge about the author’s tone used in different passages in the XAT 2023 paper, such as sarcastic, incendiary, acerbic, humorous, dogmatic, ironical, nostalgic, etc.
- Learn from antonyms and synonyms to solve the verbal and logical ability section.
Part 3: Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
The Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation section is covered as per the previous year’s question paper analysis. The main topics covered in quantitative aptitude and data interpretation are number system, probability, number system, P&C, and geometry.
Part 4: General Knowledge
General knowledge Paper mainly consists of current affairs questions. The applicant must read daily awareness business newspapers such as The Statesman and The Financial Express to score good marks in this section. The problems in this section include books and authors, national awards and titles, national events, etc.
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FAQs on XAT Preparation Tips 2023
Some frequently asked questions related to how to prepare for XAT 2023 are provided below:
Q.1: How many questions are there in XAT?
Ans: The XAT question paper contains a total of 100 questions from different sections or subjects.
Q.2: In which mode will XAT 2023 be conducted?
Ans: XAT 2023 will be conducted in online mode as the Computer Based Test.
Q.3: What are the sections in XAT?
Ans: The XAT question paper contains two parts. Part 1 has three sections, i.e., Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning, Decision Making, and Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation. Part 2 has two sections, i.e., General Knowledge and Essay.
Q.4: Is XAT tough to crack?
Ans: Being one of the tough MBA entrance exams, XAT requires hard work and diligence. To crack the XAT exam in one go, candidates need to start their preparation seven months before the exam.
Q.5: How should I start preparing for XAT?
Ans: While preparing for the XAT 2023 exam, the applicants are advised to prepare with the preparation books, subject’s short notes, and study material collected from various sources such as preparation institutes, online preparation classes, etc.
Q.6: Will the XAT question paper include the sectional time division?
Ans: No, there will be no sectional time division in the question paper of XAT 2023.
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