XAT 2025 Exam: Registration, Syllabus, Important Dates
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XAT Syllabus
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Easetolearn will cover and provide you with an updated syllabus of the XAT 2024 EXAM which covers topics- Part- I (Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning (VA & LR), Decision Making (DM), Data Interpretation & Quantitative Aptitude (QA&DI)) and Part-2 (General Knowledge (GK) and Analytical Essay Writing (AEW)). My Study Room of Easetolearn will provide you with study material on these XAT Exam syllabus topics.
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XAVIER APTITUDE TEST 2024 EXAMINATION SYLLABUS
Before you begin XAT preparation, the most important thing you must do is attentively understand the XAT test course of study. Keep track of the things you want to study for the test, especially the section-by-section topics.
The XAT syllabus is similar to those of other MBA exams. There is only one different section Decision Making which plays a crucial role in their syllabus.
Typically, the XAT question paper consists of two-time time-bound parts. The details are as follows:
XAT 2024 Exam Part I
- Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning (VA & LR)
- Decision Making (DM)
- Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation (QA & DI)
XAT 2024 Exam Part II
- General Knowledge (GK)
- Analytical Essay Writing (AEW)
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE |
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE - WORLD CONTEXT |
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BOOKS AND AUTHORS |
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COUNTRIES |
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DANCES |
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DISASTERS |
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FAMOUS PLACES |
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FAMOUS PERSONALITIES |
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FIRST LARGEST LONGEST ETC IN WORLD |
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INVENTIONS AND DISCOVERIES |
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WORLD ORGANISATIONS |
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PRIZES AND AWARDS |
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE - INDIAN CONTEXT |
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BOOKS AND AUTHORS (INDIA) |
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DANCES (I) |
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FAMOUS PLACES (I) |
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FIRST LARGEST LONGEST ETC IN INDIA |
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RELIGIONS (INDIA) |
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STATISTICAL DATA- INDIA |
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PRIZES AND AWARDS(I) |
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DATES DAYS AND YEARS |
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GENERAL STUDIES |
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GENERAL GEOGRAPHY |
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GENERAL HISTORY |
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GENERAL HISTORY OF INDIA |
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GENERAL ECONOMICS STUDY |
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GENERAL POLITY |
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DEMOCRATIC POLITY (INDIA) |
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GENERAL SCIENCE |
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GENERAL MENTAL ABILITY |
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VERBAL TESTS |
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NON VERBAL TESTS |
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QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE |
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ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS |
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DATA SUFFICIENCY TEST |
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DATA INTERPRETATION (DI) |
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ENGLISH |
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ENGLISH GRAMMAR |
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PARTS OF SPEECH |
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NOUNS |
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ADJECTIVES |
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PRONOUNS |
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VERBS |
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ADVERBS |
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PREPOSITIONS |
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ARTICLES |
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TENSES |
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ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICES |
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DIRECT AND INDIRECT SPEECH |
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ENGLISH VOCABULARY |
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SYNONYMS |
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ANTONYMS |
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ENGLISH PROFICIENCY |
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IDIOMS AND PHRASES |
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ONE WORD SUBSITUTION |
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SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT |
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REARRANGEMENT OF WORDS IN SENTENCE |
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REARRANGEMENT OF SENTENCE IN PARAGRPH |
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ORDERING OF SENTENCES |
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PARAJUMBLES |
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IRRELEVANT SENTENCES |
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FILL IN THE BLANKS(PAIR OF WORDS) |
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ENGLISH USAGE ERRORS |
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COMMON ERRORS |
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SENTENCE CORRECTION |
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ENGLISH COMPREHENSION |
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MATHEMATICS |
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ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS |
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ARITHMETIC (NUMBER THEORY) |
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NUMBER SYSTEMS |
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BINARY NUMBERS |
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SQUARE ROOTS |
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FRACTIONS AND DECIMALS |
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H.C.F. AND L.C.M. |
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SIMPLIFICATION |
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RATIO AND PROPORTION |
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AVERAGE |
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LOGARITHMS |
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ADDITIONAL TOPICS ARITHMETIC |
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AGES |
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BOATS AND STREAMS |
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MIXTURE AND ALLIGATION |
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PIPES AND CISTERNS |
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UNITARY METHOD |
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TIME AND DISTANCE |
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TIME AND WORK |
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APPROXIMATIONS |
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SURDS AND INDICES |
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COMMERCIAL MATHS |
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INTEREST |
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SIMPLE INTEREST |
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COMPOUND INTEREST |
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PERCENTAGE |
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PROFIT AND LOSS |
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PARTNERSHIP |
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DISCOUNTS |
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GEOMETRY |
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MENSURATION- AREAS AND VOLUMES |
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ALGEBRA |
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MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS |
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MATRICES |
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DETERMINANTS |
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TRIGONOMETRY |
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INVERSE TRIGONOMETRIC (CIRCULAR) FUNCTIONS |
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SETS RELATIONS AND FUNCTIONS |
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RELATIONS AND FUNCTIONS |
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FUNCTIONS |
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CALCULUS |
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LIMITS CONTINUITY AND DIFFERENTIABILITY |
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LIMITS |
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CONTINUITY AND DIFFERENTABILITY |
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SUCESSIVE DIFFERENTIATION |
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DEFINITE INTEGRALS |
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DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS AND APPLICATIONS |
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COORDINATE GEOMETRY AND VECTORS |
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PROBABILITY AND EXPECTED VALUE |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
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Boats and Streams |
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Time and Distance |
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Time and Work |
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Work and Wages |
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Interest |
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Simple Interest |
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Percentage |
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Profit and Loss |
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Partnership |
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FAQs about the XAT Syllabus
1. What is the XAT syllabus?
The XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) syllabus covers multiple sections including Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, General Knowledge, and Essay Writing.
2. What topics are included in the Verbal and Logical Ability section of the XAT syllabus?
The Verbal and Logical Ability section comprises topics like Reading Comprehension, English Grammar, Vocabulary, Critical Reasoning, Para Jumbles, and Analytical Reasoning.
3. What does the Decision-Making section of the XAT syllabus include?
Decision Making involves scenarios and caselets that test candidates' ability to analyze situations, make judgments, and arrive at decisions. It includes topics like Situational Judgement, Analytical Reasoning, and Decision Analysis.
4. What topics are covered in the Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation section of the XAT syllabus?
Quantitative Ability covers Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, and topics related to Data Interpretation such as Tables, Charts, Graphs, and Data Sufficiency.
5. What does the General Knowledge section of the XAT syllabus comprise?
The General Knowledge section includes questions related to current affairs, history, geography, politics, business, economics, sports, awards, and other significant events.
6. Is there an Essay Writing section in the XAT syllabus?
Yes, XAT includes an Essay Writing section. Candidates are given a topic on which they need to write an essay within a specified time limit, assessing their writing skills and coherence of thoughts.
7. How can I prepare for the XAT exam based on its syllabus?
Effective XAT preparation involves understanding each section's topics, practicing with previous years' question papers, solving mock tests, reading newspapers and magazines for current affairs, and practicing essay writing on diverse topics.
8. Are there any specific study materials available for the XAT syllabus?
There are various study materials available including books, online resources, practice question sets, coaching institute materials, and mock tests tailored for the XAT exam.
9. Is the XAT syllabus subject to change?
The XAT syllabus might undergo occasional updates or modifications. Candidates should regularly check the official XAT website or notifications for any changes or additions to the syllabus.
10. How should I allocate time for each section while preparing based on the XAT syllabus?
A balanced approach is advisable. Allocate time based on your proficiency in each section but ensure you cover all sections adequately, focusing more on weaker areas to improve overall performance.