XAT

XAT 2025 Syllabus – Subject-Wise Topics, Weightage & Exam Highlights

Management

Updated on 2025

Table of Contents

Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) Syllabus Highlights

Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) Basic Information

Subject-wise Weightage

Verbal & Logical Ability

Decision Making

Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation

General Knowledge

Essay

Xavier Aptitude Test (Xat) Syllabus Highlights

The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) syllabus is based on Graduation Level, applicable for year 2025. The official syllabus is published on the exam portal.

Name	Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)
Conducting Authority	XLRI Jamshedpur on behalf of XAMI (Xavier Association of Management Institutes)
Syllabus Based On	Graduation Level
Total Marks	75 (for percentile calculation based on VLA, DM, QA & DI) + 25 (for General Knowledge)
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Descriptive (for Essay)
Subjects Covered	Verbal & Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, General Knowledge, Essay

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
Reading Comprehension	-	Understanding The Main Idea And Tone Of Passages Drawing Inferences And Conclusions From Text Identifying Central Themes And Arguments Answering Fact-based Questions From Passages
Verbal Ability	-	Vocabulary Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Odd One Out, Fill In The Blanks Grammar Error Detection, Sentence Correction, Usage Of Idioms And Phrases Para Jumbles Sentence Rearrangement, Paragraph Completion Critical Reasoning Assumption, Inference, Strengthening Or Weakening Arguments, Paradox

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
Managerial Situations	-	Analysis Of Complex Business Dilemmas Prioritizing Actions In Ambiguous Or Conflicting Scenarios Evaluating Potential Outcomes And Consequences Of Different Choices
Ethical Dilemmas	-	Understanding Various Ethical Frameworks And Principles Resolving Moral Conflicts In Professional And Personal Settings Choosing The Most Appropriate And Ethical Course Of Action
Caselets	-	Interpreting Quantitative And Qualitative Data Presented In A Case Scenario Deriving Insights And Solutions From Provided Information Making Logical And Reasoned Decisions Based On Incomplete Or Conflicting Data

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
Quantitative Ability	-	Arithmetic Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Speed, Time & Distance, Averages, Ratios & Proportions, Mixtures & Allegations Algebra Linear & Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, Functions, Logarithms, Progressions (Ap, Gp, Hp) Geometry & Mensuration Triangles, Circles, Quadrilaterals, Polygons, Coordinate Geometry, 3d Solids (Cubes, Cuboids, Cylinders, Cones, Spheres) Number System Properties Of Numbers, Divisibility Rules, Hcf, Lcm, Remainders, Integers, Fractions Modern Math Permutation & Combination, Probability, Set Theory
Data Interpretation	-	Data Tables, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Pie Charts Caselets Involving Comprehensive Data Analysis Data Sufficiency Questions Determining If Given Data Is Sufficient To Answer A Question Understanding And Interpreting Various Forms Of Data Representation To Draw Conclusions

Topic Name	Weightage	Important Concepts
Current Affairs	-	Recent National And International Events Significant Developments In Business And Economy Current Events In Politics And Governance Updates In Sports, Science & Technology, Awards And Recognitions
Static GK	-	Indian History, World History Indian Geography, World Geography Indian Polity And Constitution Basic Economics Concepts, Five-year Plans General Science Physics, Chemistry, Biology Arts, Culture, Books & Authors, Important Organizations, Currencies, Capitals