XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)

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Sunday, January 3, 2027
Content Writer Priya Singh
Updated On Date: Jul 18, 2026

XAT 2027 Exam Pattern

 XAT 2027 Exam Pattern

 

The XAT 2027 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 2027 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 2027, the questions will be multiple-choice questions. The XAT 2027 paper design is explained in detail below.

 

Sections

No of questions

Marks Allotted

Time allocation

Verbal and Logical Ability

26

26

170 minutes

Decision Making

21

21

170 minutes

Quantitative Ability  & Data Interpretation

28

28

170 minutes

General Knowledge

20

20

10 minutes

Total

95

95

180 minutes

 

Key Highlights

    • Total Questions: 95 (All Multiple Choice Questions)
    • Total Marks: 95
    • Number of Sections: 4
    • Exam Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)
    • Exam Mode: Online computer-based test
    • Language: English
    • Switching Between Sections: Allowed

 

Check Out XAT 2026 Syllabus

 

 

 

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