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Cracku XAT Online course is exclusively made for students targeting the XAT 2026 exam. Start your online XAT preparation, from basics to advanced.
Get a day-wise schedule prepared by Sayali ma'am (XAT 99.998%iler) with tasks consisting of concept learning, practice & mocks.
Know what XAT topics to study daily, along with relevant study material. You can access the full XAT study plan immediately after enrollment.
Cracku's XAT course contains 180 Excellent Concept Videos (each Video is around 1 hour long) covering the entire syllabus made by Sayali ma'am.
Each video is followed by Concept Application Test to test grasping of concepts. Practice 1000 exhaustive XAT Questions with detailed solutions through time based topic tests.
Cracku XAT coaching provides a complete XAT Mock Test Series. It contains 10 All-India full-length mocks and 15 sectionals that are similar to XAT.
The recorded videos and live classes covering all topics extensively was tailor made to help me navigate towards having a well-rounded preparation.
Riddho Ghosh, 99.9111%ile in XAT
Ensures consistent, organized, & efficient XAT preparation.
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Maruti Konduri, an IIT Bombay (2008) and IIM Ahmedabad (2011) alumnus, previously at Barclays investment bank, co-founded Cracku in 2014. With 9+ years of CAT teaching experience, he's known for his systematic teaching methodology, which helps students to effortlessly tackle even the most complex problems. He scored 100th percentile in CAT 5 Times (CAT 2024, 2023, CAT 2022, CAT 2021, and CAT 2019 and 99.99 in CAT 2020).
SAYALI KALEAll-India Rank 1, XAT 99.9989%iler
Sayali Kale, a VJTI Mumbai graduate with an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad (2011), is the Content Head at Cracku CAT online institute. Formerly a trader at Citigroup, she boasts 9+ years of coaching experience for CAT and other MBA exams.
She has also been a consistent XAT topper, securing All-india top 1 rank in XAT 2025, 2023, 2022 and 2021. With her deep understanding of the Decision-Making section, advanced QA techniques, and Verbal Ability strategies, she has guided thousands of students to excel in XAT Exam.
XAT is an online exam conducted by XLRI on the first Sunday of January (Jan 4, 2026). It contains 95 questions, including VALR, QADI, DM, and GK. Each question has 5 answer choices, with +1 for the correct answer and -0.25 for the incorrect answer. The details of XAT 2026 are given in the table below:
XAT Exam Structure | Details |
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XAT time limit | 170 minutes + 10 minutes |
Mode of examination | Online |
Number of answer choices | Five |
Number of questions | 95 |
Number of sections | 3 (Part - 1) +1 (Part - 2) |
Total marks | 95 |
XAT Marking Scheme 2026 |
+1 mark for correct answer -0.25 marks for incorrect answer -0.10 marks for more than 8 un-attempted questions No negative marking in the GK section |
The XAT exam consists of two parts. Part 1 includes three sections without any sectional time limit, allowing candidates to switch between them freely. Part 2 comprises the General Knowledge (GK) section, which has a duration of 10 minutes. In XAT 2025, some changes were introduced in the exam pattern. The expected exam pattern provided in the table below is based on last year's exam structure.
Section | Number of Questions | Time Limit | Marking Scheme |
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation (QA-DI) | 28 | No sectional Time Limit |
Correct = +1 Incorrect = -0.25 |
Verbal & Logical Ability (VARC) | 26 | No sectional Time Limit |
Correct = +1 Incorrect = -0.25 |
Decision Making (DM) | 21 | No sectional Time Limit |
Correct = +1 Incorrect = -0.25 |
General Knowledge (GK) | 20 | 10 minutes |
Correct = +1 Incorrect = 0 |
Total | 95 | 170 + 10 = 180 Min | No marking scheme for total Cell |
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The XAT exam is usually held on the first Sunday of January. Therefore, the expected date for the XAT 2026 exam is Sunday, January 4, 2026. Make sure you mark this date on your calendar and stay tuned for the official announcement from XLRI Jamshedpur.
Event | Date (Expected) |
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XAT 2026 Registration Start Date | July 15, 2025 |
XAT 2026 Registration Last Date | November 30 , 2025 |
XAT 2026 Application Correction Window | December 7-8, 2025 |
XAT 2026 Admit Card Release Date | December 20, 2025 |
XAT 2026 Exam Date | January 4, 2026 |
College Name | Location | Fees (INR in Lakhs) | Average Salary (INR in LPA) | Expected XAT Cut-off Percentile |
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XLRI Jamshedpur & XLRI Delhi | Jamshedpur, Delhi | 27.04 | 32.7 | 95+ |
Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB) | Bhubaneswar | 21.5 | 20.03 | 91+ |
Institute of Management Technology (IMT) | Ghaziabad | 19.53 | 17.6 | 90+ |
International Management Institute (IMI) | New Delhi | 19.25 | 15.23 | 90+ |
MICA | Ahmedabad | 21 | 20 | 85+ |
Goa Institute of Management (GIM) | Goa | 18.31 | 14.87 | 85+ |
T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) | Manipal | 17.34 | 15.70 | 85+ |
FORE School of Management | New Delhi | 18.27 | 14.50 | 85+ |
Great Lakes Institute of Management | Chennai | 19.95 | 14.50 | 85+ |
Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS) | Ranchi | 8 | 6.5 | 70+ |
K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies | Mumbai | 20.87 | 14 | 80+ |
Welingkar Institute of Management | Mumbai | 11 | 8.75 | 75+ |
Cracku’s XAT course provides 180+ video lessons, 150+ concept-based tests, 10 full-length XAT mock tests, 15 sectional tests, and 1000+ practice questions with step-by-step solutions. It also includes a day-wise study plan designed by Sayali Ma’am (XAT 99.998%iler) to help students prepare effectively.
To score 99.99 percentile, master Decision Making, improve Verbal Ability & RC, and strengthen Quant & DI with accuracy. Manage time well, take regular mock tests, and analyze mistakes. Stay updated on GK, practice essay writing, and keep improving weak areas.
The course is available until January 10, 2026, so students can use all the study materials, mock tests, and videos until the XAT 2026 exam date.
Yes, if you have a strong base, especially from CAT prep. Focus on Decision Making (DM) and General Knowledge (GK). Take mock tests, learn from mistakes, and practice daily. If starting fresh, it’s tough but possible with dedicated effort.
Yes! The course offers 10 full-length XAT mock tests and 15 sectional tests that simulate the real exam environment. These tests help students track their progress, improve weak areas, and manage time better.
Yes, 2 months can be enough if you already have a good base, especially from CAT prep. Focus on Decision Making (DM) and General Knowledge (GK), as they are unique to XAT. If starting fresh, follow a clear study plan, take mocks, and practice daily to improve quickly.
To enroll, visit the official Cracku website, select the XAT 2026 course, and complete the registration and payment process. Once done, you will get instant access to all study materials.