Which mocks are best for XAT?

A: Cracku XAT mocks are closest to the actual XAT. They involve a good mix of easy, medium and difficult questions in the correct proportion so that students develop the ability to pick on the easy questions. Many students who enrolled for the Cracku XAT Mock series scored well in the actual XAT exam. Do check out the success stories shared by our students.

Is XAT tougher than CAT?

A: XAT is not very tough when compared to CAT. The only section that makes XAT quite challenging is the Decision Making (DM) section. Refer and practice from the Previous Papers of XAT and take XAT Mock tests to improve in the DM Section.

Is a calculator allowed in XAT?

A: Yes, you will have a scientific calculator for the XAT 2026 Exam for your calculations just like the CAT exam.

Who conducts XAT exam?

XAT is conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur on behalf of XAMI. XLRI has been conducting since 75 years.

When is XAT 2026 Exam?

XAT exam 2026 is going to be held on January 4th, 2026 - 2 PM to 5.30 PM. Previously, XAT exam used to take place between 9.30 to 1.00 PM.

How is XAT score calculated?

For each correct response you get +1 and for each incorrect response you get -0.25. Also, you cannot unattempt more than 8 questions where for each unattempted question -0.10 is going to be deducted.

When will XAT results be out?

The results of XAT 2026 were declaredon January 16th, 2026

XAT ID is the same registration number that you get right after creating your account. This number is also the one that you get in your mail and phone number.

Is the XAT Crash course enough for the XAT exam?

A: If you're well versed with some of the basic concepts or have prepared for CAT, then the XAT Crash Course is sufficient to crack the XAT exam. You need to follow the given schedule rigorously, take the mocks seriously, and analyze them well.

Is XAT Quant difficult?

A: XAT Quant is not very difficult but considered slightly challenging. If you're aware of the basics of the core concepts tested in XAT Quants, and if you practice well, you can definitely crack the quants section.

How many hours is the XAT exam?

A: The total duration of the XAT exam is 180 minutes (3 hrs).

Is the Decision Making (DM) Section tough in XAT?

The XAT DM section is not very easy and hence one must not avoid this section. Many aspirants avoid the XAT Decision Making section thinking it’s easy, but end up performing poorly on the day of the exam. One must definitely practice for this section, and one can easily improve through practice. Previous papers of XAT are the best source to practice questions from the Decision Making Section.

Is GK counted in XAT?

A: No, the marks obtained in the GK section are not included in the final XAT Percentile.

How do I clear my XAT exam?

A: Learn the basics well. Focus on these areas and don't neglect the Decision Making (DM) Section. Refer to the Previous Year Papers of XAT, take the Mock tests seriously and analyze them well. Work on your weak areas and develop a strategy to implement during the exam. If you can follow these, XAT is not a tough exam to crack.

XAT Previous Papers With Video Solutions

If you are serious about getting into XLRI or any other top XAMI member institute, going through XAT previous papers is one of the smartest things you can do. XAT has a bit of a different pattern as compared to other MBA entrance exams, especially with its Decision Making section. Solving past papers helps you get comfortable with the XAT exam pattern and proper analysis helps you understand which areas need more attention. You can download the papers in PDF or solve them directly online as XAT mock tests.

Each question has a video solution by all India XAT topper Sayali Ma'am (XAT 2026 99.9976%ile & XAT 2025 99.9989%ile). You can also check out the XAT Syllabus 2027 to know the XAT important topics.

Previous XAT Papers

XAT 2026 Question Paper GK | VALR | DM | QADI 95 Questions 3 hours

GK VALR DM QADI

XAT 2025 Question Paper GK | VALR | DM | QA 95 Questions 3 hours

GK VALR DM QA

XAT 2024 Question Paper QA | VALR | GK | Essay | DM 103 Questions 3 hours 30 mins

QA VALR GK Essay DM

XAT 2023 Question Paper Quant | DM | Essay | GK | VALR 104 Questions 3 hours

Quant DM Essay GK VALR

XAT 2022 Question Paper DM | GK | Essay | Quant | VALR 102 Questions 3 hours 10 mins

DM GK Essay Quant VALR

XAT 2021 Question Paper DM | GK | VALR | QUANT 100 Questions 2 hours 45 mins

DM GK VALR QUANT

XAT 2020 Question Paper English | DM | GK | Quant 100 Questions 2 hours 45 mins

English DM GK Quant

XAT 2019 Question Paper GK | Quant | DM | English 99 Questions 2 hours 50 mins

GK Quant DM English

XAT 2018 Question Paper DM | English | GK | Quant 99 Questions 2 hours 50 mins

DM English GK Quant

XAT 2017 Question Paper GK | VALR | DM | QUANT 97 Questions 2 hours 50 mins

GK VALR DM QUANT

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.

Download XAT Previous Papers PDF

The XAT 2027 exam date is on 3rd Jan 2027 and candidates should practice XAT previous year question paper and mock tests at least a month before. To prepare for XAT 2027, candidates should download and practice question papers of the last 7-8 years papers. Find the XAT previous year papers pdf for XAT 2027 preparation below.

XAT Previous Year Papers PDFs Download Link

Candidates appearing for the XAT 2027 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 the solution. It will immensely help you identify your strengths and weaknesses. So, you can work on them and improve your scores in the actual exam.

XAT Previous Year Papers With Solutions PDF

XAT Mock tests and question papers are essential for practicing for the XAT exam. For the XAT 2027 examination, candidates must be familiar with the previous 7-8 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 2027.

Also, check: XAT Decision Making

Benefits of Solving XAT PYQs

Decision Making preparation: Old papers are the only way to learn about the decision-making logic.

Difficulty level: Aspirants will get to know the actual difficulty level of the questions in PYQs only.

Time Management: Since XAT doesn't have any sectional timing, PYQs help you practice balancing your 170 minutes between Verbal and Quant and DM.

Manage the Skip Penalty: You'll learn exactly when to guess and when to leave a question alone to avoid losing marks for unattempted questions. As this penalty is available only in XAT, PYQs will help you with that.

XAT Question Paper Pattern 2027

The XAT 2027 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 no major changes expected in XAT paper pattern 2027 and XAT Syllabus as compared to XAT 2026 exam pattern, the new exam format is given below in the table.

XAT Exam Pattern	Details
Number of Sections	XAT 2025 contained four sections - Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability and GK
Duration of the Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation Sections	170 minutes
General Knowledge and Essay Writing Duration	10 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 Marks	95
Total Questions	95
Mode of examination and medium of question paper	The XAT 2027 exam will be conducted online in English medium.

XAT Question Paper Analysis 2026

The XAT exam analysis 2026 comprised 95 MCQ and Non-MCQ-type questions. In the XAT 2026 examination, it was not compulsory to answer all MCQ-type questions. Check the table below for more details on XAT 2027 Question Paper Pattern.

XAT Exam Pattern 2027	Details
Total Number of Questions	95
Number of Questions in the Decision Making Section	21
Number of Questions in the Verbal & Logical Ability Section	26
Number of Questions in the Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation Section	28
Number of Questions in the General Knowledge Section	20
Total Marks	95

XAT Topic-wise Previous Questions

Here there are 15 XAT solved question papers including the last year XAT 2026 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 Topic-wise Questions

Section	Topics
Verbal & Logical Ability	Vocabulary Reading Comprehension (RC) Para Jumbles Grammar & Sentence Correction Critical Reasoning
Decision Making	Decision Making
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation	Data Interpretation Averages, Ratios & Proportions Progressions & Series Geometry Profit & Loss Time, Distance & Work Probability & Combinatorics Number Systems Venn Diagrams

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