XAT Previous Year Papers With Solutions, Download PDF's

XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is one of the top MBA entrance exam in India conducted every year by the XLRI Jamshedpur for the entrance into XAMI (Xavier Association of Management Institutes). The score is accepted by Top B-schools institutes like XLRI, XIM, IMT, IMI etc. Going through the previous year XAT question papers will immensely help aspirants to understand the nuances and the exam pattern.

The XAT 2025 exam date is approaching and candidates should practice XAT previous year question paper and mock tests at least a month before. To prepare for XAT 2025, candidates should download and practice question papers of the last 10 to 15 papers. Find the XAT previous year papers pdf for XAT 2025 preparation below.

XAT Previous Year Papers PDFs Download Link

Candidates appearing for the XAT 2025 examination must solve the previous year's papers to analyze the exam pattern and questions. Downloading XAT previous year papers in PDF format is an excellent way to understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level. Practicing these papers helps candidates improve their time management and identify key focus areas. So, practice and try to solve every single question on your own and after that watch solution. It will immensely help you identify your strengths and weakness. So, you can work on them and improve your scores in actual exam.

Previous XAT Papers

XAT 2024 Question Paper


DM Essay GK VALR QA 

XAT 2023 Question Paper


VALR Quant GK Essay DM 

XAT 2022 Question Paper


VALR Quant Essay GK DM 

XAT 2021 Question Paper


QUANT VALR GK DM 

XAT 2020 Question Paper


Quant GK DM English 

XAT 2019 Question Paper


English DM Quant GK 

XAT 2018 Question Paper


Quant GK English DM 

XAT 2017 Question Paper


QUANT DM VALR GK 

XAT 2016 Question Paper


GK QUANT DM VALR 

XAT 2015 Question Paper


VALR GK QUANT DM 

XAT 2014 Question Paper


DM GK QUANT VALR 

XAT 2013 Question Paper


QUANT DM VALR GK 

XAT 2012 Question Paper


QUANT DM VALR 

XAT 2011 Question Paper


QUANT DM VALR 

XAT 2010 Question Paper


QUANT DM VALR 

XAT Previous Year Papers With Solutions PDF

XAT Mock tests and question papers are essential for practicing for the XAT exam. For the XAT 2025 examination, candidates must be familiar with the previous 15 years question papers to understand the test format. Solving the XAT question papers will help candidates prepare for the ‘Decision-Making’ and ‘Reading Comprehension’ segments of XAT 2025.

XAT Question Paper Pattern 2024

The XAT 2024 question paper pattern is divided into 4 sections. The test duration was 3 hours (180 minutes). The question paper’s difficulty level is anticipated as moderate to tough. There are some key changes in XAT paper pattern 2025 as compared to XAT 2024 exam pattern, the new exam format is given below in the table.

XAT Exam PatternDetails
Number of SectionsXAT 2024 contained four sections - Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability and GK
Duration of the Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation Sections170 minutes
General Knowledge and Essay Writing Duration10 minutes
Marking Scheme

No negative marks in the General Knowledge section

+1 for each correct answer

- 0.25 marks for an incorrect answer

- 0.10 marks per question after 8 unanswered questions

Total Marks95
Total Questions95
Mode of examination and medium of question paperThe XAT 2025 exam will be conducted online in English medium.

XAT Question Paper Analysis 2024

The XAT exam analysis 2024 comprised 101 MCQ and Non-MCQ-type questions. In the XAT 2024 examination, it was not compulsory to answer all MCQ-type questions. Check the table below for more details on XAT 2024 Question Paper Pattern.

XAT Exam Pattern 2024Details
Total Number of Questions101
Number of Questions in the Decision Making Section21
Number of Questions in the Verbal & Logical Ability Section26
Number of Questions in the Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation Section28
Number of Questions in the General Knowledge Section25
Essay Writing SectionCandidate must choose 1 out of 2 topics
Total Marks101 + Essay Writing Marks

XAT Topic-wise Previous Questions

Here there are 14 XAT solved question papers including the last year XAT 2023 question paper with solutions. Practice XAT solved Questions paper tests and sample model papers to analyse the XAT exam pattern.

Check out the XAT Topic-wise Previous Year Questions with solutions

XAT Verbal & Logical Ability Questions

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