The XAT 2026 pattern is anticipated to be same to that of the year before. This year, there is one change, though. According to the material posted on the XAT 2026 official website, the exam would not have a sectional time limit. Only the overall time limit will apply. There was a sectional time limit until last year. Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability, and Data Interpretation made up the first 170 minutes of the XAT question exam. The second portion included a 10-minute GK segment. There are 180 minutes in all. In XAT 2026, the questions will be multiple-choice questions. The XAT 2026 paper design is explained in detail below.
Sections
No of questions
Marks Allotted
Time allocation
Verbal and Logical Ability
26
170 minutes
Decision Making
21
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
28
General Knowledge
20
10 minutes
Total
95
180 minutes
Key Highlights