XAT 2025 mock test to be live on September 25 at xatonline.in; schedule, exam pattern

NEW DELHI: The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT 2025) has announced that the XAT mock test will be made available on September 25, 2024. The XAT mock test link will be hosted on the official website, xatonline.in, to provide candidates “with a realistic preparation experience that emphasizes strategic planning and adaptive thinking”. The XAT exam is a national-level exam conducted for admission into MBA, PGDM courses.

The registration process for XAT began on July 25 and the last date to apply for the MBA entrance exam is September 22. All registered candidates will be able to avail the mock test for better understanding of exam pattern and preparation.

“The XAT Mock Test is meticulously crafted to mirror the actual XAT examination, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the paper pattern and ensuring that you are thoroughly prepared for the real test. The exam is divided into several sections, each designed to evaluate specific skill sets,” the official statement read.

XAT 2025 is scheduled to be held in over 100 exam cities across India. More than 250 business schools will accept XAT scores for admission into management programmes. Around 1.35 lakh candidates registered for the exam in the last session.

XAT 2024 exam pattern

XAT exam 2025 will be conducted on January 5. The XAT question paper 2025 is divided into four sections and those appearing for the exam can check the detailed exam pattern here.

Verbal ability and logical reasoning: This section assesses English language proficiency, analytical thinking, and critical reasoning skills.

Decision-making: This section tests the ability to tackle ethical dilemmas through complex decision-making scenarios, and a crucial skill in management roles.

Quantitative aptitude and data interpretation: Foundational knowledge of mathematics and candidate’s capability to interpret data accurately are assessed.

General awareness: This section tests current affairs as well as understanding of the business and economic environment.

“This mock test closely mirrors the authentic XAT exam, providing candidates with a valuable opportunity to thoroughly familiarize themselves with the exam format. This enables precise self-assessment of their preparedness,” it said.

Earlier, it organised a XAT webinar with previous years’ toppers to share XAT exam preparation tips to crack the exam and score better.