Uddipana Choudhury Content Writer
Content Writer | Updated On - Jan 6, 2025
The XAT 2025 exam was conducted today from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, featuring 95 MCQs across four sections of moderate to high difficulty. Detailed analysis, including expected cut-offs and sectional performance, will be available by 7:00 PM.
The XAT 2025 exam took place today, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. With 95 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), the exam was expected to have a moderate to high level of difficulty based on past trends. The decision making was lengthy as there were long paragraphs. Quants section was not very tough. Another candidate said, XAT 2025 was easier than CAT 2024. This analysis will help candidates evaluate their performance and assess their chances of admission to top B-Schools, especially XLRI, based on their scores.
XAT 2025 Exam Highlights
- The exam consisted of 95 questions in MCQ format.
- The paper was divided into two parts:
- Part 1: English, Quantitative Ability (QA), and Decision Making (DM) (170 minutes).
- Part 2: General Knowledge (GK) (10 minutes).
- The overall level of difficulty was moderate.
- Sections like Quantitative Ability were moderately tough, while General Knowledge was relatively challenging.
- Key Details of the Exam:
- English and Logical Reasoning (LR) questions were moderate.
- Decision Making (DM) questions were also of moderate difficulty.
XAT 2025 Exam Sectional Weightage
The exam has a diverse structure, with different weightage given to each section. The Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation section holds the highest weightage, with 28 questions worth 28 marks. Conversely, the General Knowledge section has the least weightage. Below is the detailed sectional break-up of the XAT 2025 question paper:
| XAT Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision Making | 22 | 21 | Moderate |
| Verbal and Logical Ability | 26 | 26 | Moderate |
| Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation | 28 | 28 | Difficult |
| General Knowledge | 20 | 20 | Difficult |
| Total | 95 | 95 | Moderate |
XAT 2025 Expected Cut-offs: Percentile vs. Raw Score
The XAT 2025 expected cut-offs indicate the score required to achieve certain percentiles. Candidates can use this data to estimate their chances of admission. Below is a table summarizing the expected XAT cut-offs based on various percentiles and raw scores for each section:
| XAT Percentile | VA & LR | DM | QA & DI | Overall XAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 16-17 | 14-15 | 16-17 | 42-44 |
| 95 | 13-14 | 12-13 | 12-13 | 35-37 |
| 90 | 11-12 | 11-12 | 11-12 | 30-32 |
| 75 | 8-9 | 9-10 | 7-8 | 25-27 |
The XAT 2025 answer key is likely to be released either along with the response sheet or within 2-3 days after. Candidates can download it from the official website, xatonline.in, by logging in with their XAT ID and password. An official announcement will confirm its availability.
XAT 2025 cut-offs are expected to be announced in the last week of January or the first week of February 2025. The cut-offs will be released separately based on category and gender.
This year, XLRI will select candidates based on personal interviews and essay writing. General Knowledge (GK) scores will be considered for shortlisting candidates for the interview round. Additionally, academic performance and work experience will be important factors in the selection process.
Candidates can now evaluate their performance for MBA admissions as XLRI will soon release the XAT 2025 response sheet and answer key. These documents will assist test takers in better analyzing their results. The official XAT 2025 result is expected to be announced by the third week of January 2025.
Test takers shared mixed reviews about the XAT 2025 question paper. One candidate noted that the Decision-Making section was lengthy due to long paragraphs, while the Quantitative Ability section was manageable and not overly tough. Another test taker mentioned that XAT 2025 felt easier compared to CAT 2024.
The XAT 2025 exam, held on January 5, was moderately difficult, maintaining the trend of previous years. A detailed analysis, including sectional difficulty levels, good attempts, and expected cut-offs, will be available by 7:00 PM today. Stay tuned for comprehensive insights.
The XAT 2025 exam, held today from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, is now over. A detailed analysis, including sectional difficulty, topic-wise weightage, good attempts, and expected cut-offs, will be available shortly. This analysis will help candidates assess their performance and evaluate their chances of admission to XLRI and other top B-schools.
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