How to prepare for XAT ?

Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is organized by Xavier Labor Relation Institute (XLRI) Jamshedpur and is conducted on behalf of Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI).

XAT aspirants who are looking forward to Xavier Aptitude Test may note that notification for coming XAT is likely to be out by October this year and XAT 2018 will be conducted in the 1^st week of January 2018. XAT exam structure is that it has two parts whereas first part consists of sections for Verbal Ability & Logical Ability, decision making, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation and the second part of the exam consists of General Knowledge & Essay. 

Overall time limit for XAT is likely to be given for 205 minutes with 78 questions in first part and 25 questions for General Knowledge and one Essay which you need to write after the entire exam for 20 minutes in approximately 200 words.

There is a great rider of negative marking in XAT as .25 marks are being cut for wrong answer with a extra rider of .05 marks are cut for more that 13 un-attempted questions but XAT aspirants may note over here that the negative marking is applicable for the first section of the exam only and there is no negative marking for General Knowledge and Essay section.

XAT scores are accepted by XLRI, Xavier Institute of Management- Bhubaneswar, XISS-Ranchi, XIME, SPJIMR, LIBA-Chennai also besides 11 Xavier Institutes. To understand the USPs XAT exam aspirants must note that XAT is very peculiar and would test in Language Skills more than any other exam and you would also be tested in Current Affairs.

To take XAT 2018 you would be eligible if you are graduate with 50% marks.

Essay writing in XAT can be a differentiator for the aspirant as Essay topics are very unique in XAT and most of the times aspirants get shockers with the kind of difficulty they find to express their views in Essay. Hence, it is important for the aspirants to practice for Essay very regularly.

Now the time is ripe for XAT aspirants to get on to preparation and achieve mission XAT 2018 !

What is expected from you in XAT 2014?

In XAT 2014 exam, unlike other MBA entrance tests, candidates need to be more attentive in selecting which question to solve and what to drop without wasting much time. This is an important aspect of XAT examination as it throws more number of questions to be solved in less time.

In such a pressure building scenario, students need not lose their nerve and solve easier looking questions before attempting tough or complicated questions.

However, selection of easier questions is very difficult as they are very well inserted between the tougher questions that are speed breakers in such competitive exams.

But, it is not impossible to master the skill of scrutinizing questions and one could polish this skill by regress practice and disciplined preparation.

For instance, one can easily find simpler questions based upon algebra and trigonometry, between two questions which might involve application of calculus.

Though the questions based upon calculus and functions are themselves on decline as observed in the past.

Thus, XAT 2014 on 5^th January will primarily test three skills in any aspiring student:

• Decision making abilities,
• Pressure handling and meeting deadline capability
• Ability to capitalize on ones' strengths

 

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Rush of reading study material

Agreed that MBA aspirant is in rush to finish reading study material of various exams alike CAT / XAT / IIFT etc.

But aspirants need to be cautious of the fact that only relevant reading material need to be read. Expert suggest that clearing fundamentals on Data Interpretation and Quant will be the foremost task to make up mind to crack any MBA entrance test with eligible percentile to get shortlisted by institute for next step of GD & PI.

Having cool temperament but supplemented with firm focus on preparation will succeed in exams. 

Entire preparation must be synergized with Mock tests and that will prove to be a catalyst in getting high score in exams.  

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Fear is good for MBA aspirants

MBA aspirants who are likely to take forthcoming entrance exams like CAT / XAT / IIFT / NMAT etc. must be curious on future happenings. 

It is said that somewhat fear is good to be able to succeed. This exam fear propels you to prepare for exam holistically.

Preparation execution method might differ from one and other but will power and creating mission within oneself has to be similar.

As long as fear is prevailing to excel better in exam might sound good but if it is turning to a psychosis then it must be stopped with the support of getting more focused. 

Fear of getting on top of merit list is a healthy sign for focused MBA aspirant like you.

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Don’t follow herd mentality

Under graduates who are waiting for the result of final degree exam are in dilemma whether to go for post graduation in furtherance to their stream or go for MBA? 

Positively MBA holds excellent prospects for those who wish to be employed in corporate but it should be clear that certain specific skills will have to be built up like in faculty of communication, analytical, attitude, never ending will power to achieve goal.

One caution is that you need not follow herd mentality of wishing to go for MBA because of peer pressure or friends. You need to know whether you are the type to take challenge of industry or can you make up to be ready for that?

Hopefully if answer to you inside is yes then get on to preparation of forthcoming MBA entrance exams viz; CAT/XAT/IIFT/CMAT/NMAT/SNAP

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CAT will herald new admission cycle for 2014-16

Forthcoming CAT 2013 will herald new admission cycle for academic year 2014-16.0 While CAT 2013 will be held in coming October, other exams XAT, IIFT, NMAT, CMAT, and SNAP will be conducted later in this year or max by Feb. 2014.

MBA aspirants are aware of the fact that most of the notifications of all MBA entrance exams are out 2-3 months before the exam dates  hence it is advised to be watchful for important dates, however you can bank on MBA Rendezvous to be updated with exam information. 

Those who have decided to make career in management will have to crack top MBA entrance exams with high percentile as only that will make them eligible to be invited for final step of GD & PI. 

Continue to be vigilant and keep on doing your preparation so that you must achieve mission admission MBA! 

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