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XAT Exam: Everything Chandigarh Aspirants Need to Know
Get the complete XAT exam overview, exam pattern and detailed VALR, Decision Making, QA & DI and GK syllabus, along with free XAT PYQs, practice questions and Aptitude360's XAT coaching in Chandigarh.
XAT 2027 Exam Overview
XAT 2027 Exam Overview: Key Dates & Details for Chandigarh Aspirants
The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur on behalf of the Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI) and is accepted by 250+ B-schools across India, including XLRI, XIM University, MDI, IMT, GIM, TAPMI, IRMA and MICA. XAT 2027 will be held on Sunday, 3 January 2027, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in a single slot, and Chandigarh/Mohali is one of its 100+ test cities, so aspirants from Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula can take it close to home.
XAT 2027 registration opened on 15 July 2026 and closes on 6 December 2026. The admit card is expected around 20 December 2026 (tentative). Because XAT comes about a month after CAT, it gives CAT aspirants a strong second shot with very little extra preparation, except for Decision Making.
XAT at a glance:
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT), single slot
- Duration: 180 minutes (Part 1: 170 minutes, Part 2 GK: 10 minutes)
- Sections: Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge
- Questions: about 95 (75 in Part 1 + 20 GK)
- Eligibility: a recognised bachelor's degree of at least 3 years in any discipline; final-year students can apply
- Official website: xatonline.in
For the complete exam guide, see our XAT exam page.
VALR Syllabus
XAT Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning (VALR) Syllabus
VALR has around 26 questions and is known for its dense reading comprehension, including poems and cartoons, and for critical reasoning that rewards careful reading over speed. XLRI describes the section as covering critical and analytical reasoning, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and related exercises such as para jumbles and cloze tests.
Key Topics
- Reading Comprehension (passages, poems and cartoons)
- Critical Reasoning (assumption, inference, strengthen/weaken)
- Para Jumbles and Para Completion
- Vocabulary, idioms and phrases
- Analogies
- English Grammar: Subject-Verb Agreement, Singular & Plural errors, sentence correction
- Cloze Tests and fill in the blanks
Practise with real papers: XAT 2025 VALR and XAT 2024 VALR with detailed solutions.
Decision Making Syllabus
XAT Decision Making Syllabus
Decision Making is what makes XAT different from CAT. It has around 21 questions built on scenarios from personal and professional life, and asks you to apply critical thinking, problem-solving and prioritisation to choose the most sensible course of action. There is no formula to memorise, which is why most aspirants find it the hardest section to prepare for on their own.
Key Topics
- Ethical dilemmas in workplace and personal situations
- Managerial and business caselets
- Situations involving fairness, distribution of resources and stakeholder interests
- Prioritisation and choosing the best (or least harmful) option
- Decision sets that combine conditions, numbers and logic (seen in recent papers)
The fastest way to learn DM is to solve past sets and discuss why one option is better than another. Start with XAT 2025 Decision Making and XAT 2024 Decision Making.
QA & DI Syllabus
XAT Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation (QA & DI) Syllabus
QA & DI has around 28 questions, the most of any XAT section, and is often the toughest scoring area for non-engineers. XLRI expects a foundational understanding of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration and modern maths, plus clear interpretation and analysis of data. This is exactly where Aptitude360's Quant-first teaching helps the most.
Key Topics
1. Arithmetic:
- Percentages
- Profit and Loss
- Ratio and Proportion
- Mixture and Alligation
- Simple Interest & Compound Interest
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Averages
2. Algebra:
- Linear and Quadratic Equations
- Inequalities
- Functions and Graphs
- Progressions
- Logarithms
- Surds and Indices
3. Geometry & Mensuration:
4. Number System & Modern Maths:
5. Data Interpretation:
- Tables
- Pie Charts
- Line Graphs and bar charts
- Caselets and mixed data sets
Test yourself on actual papers: XAT 2025 QA & DI.
GK Syllabus
XAT General Knowledge (GK) Syllabus
Part 2 of XAT is a 10-minute General Knowledge section with about 20 questions: around 8 on static GK and 12 on current affairs. GK has no negative marking and is not counted in your XAT percentile or cut-off, but XLRI uses it in its own selection process. Since there is no penalty, attempt every question.
Key Topics
- Static GK: history, geography, Indian Constitution and polity
- Business and economy: companies, brands, budget and economic terms
- Current affairs: national and international events, international organisations
- Awards, books and authors, sports and science
Revise with XAT 2024 GK questions.
XAT Exam Pattern
XAT Exam Pattern: Section-Wise Questions and Marking Scheme
XAT is a 180-minute computer-based test in two parts. Part 1 has three sections in a common 170-minute window with no sectional time limits, so you can attempt sections in any order and switch between them. Part 2 is a separate 10-minute GK section.
Section-Wise Breakdown
| Section | Number of Questions (approx.) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning (VALR) | 26 | 170 minutes (common for Part 1) |
| Decision Making (DM) | 21 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation (QA & DI) | 28 | |
| General Knowledge (Part 2) | 20 | 10 minutes |
| Total | 95 | 180 minutes |
Marking Scheme
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- Part 1: 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.
- Part 1: you can leave up to 8 questions unanswered without penalty; each unanswered question after the 8th costs 0.10 marks.
- Part 2 (GK): no negative marking; GK is not counted in the percentile but is used by XLRI in its selection.
- PwD candidates get 20 minutes of extra time per hour.
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XAT Coaching in Sector 34 Chandigarh
Right in the heart of Chandigarh, Aptitude360 in Sector 34 brings together the perfect location, expert teaching and a focused environment — everything an XAT aspirant truly needs.
Well Connected Location
Easily accessible from Chandigarh Railway Station, ISBT Sector 17 and Sector 43.
Direct Connectivity
Easily reachable from Mohali, Panchkula, Zirakpur, Kharar and anywhere in Chandigarh.
Near Student PG Hub
Close to student accommodation in Sectors 21, 22, 35 and 44, Chandigarh.
Close to Top Colleges
Near GGDSD College, MCM DAV College, Dev Samaj College, PEC Chandigarh, Government College Sector 42 and 46, Chandigarh.
Focused Study Environment
Well-known coaching hub with a public library in Sector 34A — perfect for serious exam preparation.
Student Friendly Neighborhood
Eateries, cafes, temples, gurudwaras book shops, and banks — all within Sector 34 Chandigarh.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about our courses and services
Which is the best XAT coaching in Chandigarh?
The best XAT coaching for you is one that teaches Decision Making properly, not as an afterthought, and builds Quant from the basics. At Aptitude360 in Sector 34A, Chandigarh, you study in small batches of 15 to 20 students with faculty from top B-schools, so your mentor knows exactly where you lose marks — in a DM caselet, a VALR passage or a QA set — and fixes it early.
Where is Aptitude360 located, and do you teach students from Mohali and Panchkula?
Aptitude360 is in Sector 34A, Chandigarh, well connected from ISBT Sector 17 & 43 and Chandigarh Railway Station. Students join us from Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Zirakpur, Kharar and Derabassi, and from across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana. Chandigarh/Mohali is also an official XAT test city.
How is XAT different from CAT, and can I prepare for both together?
Yes, you can. XAT shares most of its Quant, Verbal and Reasoning syllabus with CAT, which is why XLRI itself says no extra preparation is needed except for Decision Making. The differences: XAT has a Decision Making section, a GK section, no sectional time limits and a penalty for leaving more than 8 questions unanswered. Our CAT + OMET programme prepares you for CAT and XAT side by side.
What is the Decision Making section in XAT and how do you teach it?
Decision Making has around 21 questions built on real-life personal and business situations, and asks you to choose the most sensible, fair and practical action. There is no formula to memorise, so it is best learnt by solving past XAT caselets and discussing them with a mentor until you can see why one option beats another. Our small batches make that discussion possible for every student.
When is XAT 2027 and when should I start preparing?
XAT 2027 is on Sunday, 3 January 2027 (2 PM to 5 PM), and registration closes on 6 December 2026. If you are already preparing for CAT, the month between CAT and XAT is enough to sharpen Decision Making and GK. Starting from scratch? Give yourself at least 6 to 8 months of structured preparation.
I am from a commerce or arts background. Can I still crack XAT Quant?
Yes. XAT's QA & DI section tests arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data interpretation at a level you can master with the right foundation, not engineering maths. Quant is what Aptitude360 is built around: our founder Amit Kumar Jaiswal has spent 15 years making Quant achievable for students who have not touched Maths since Class 10.
What is the fee for XAT coaching at Aptitude360 in Chandigarh?
XAT is part of our MBA entrance programmes, which start at ₹69,999. CAT + OMET Elite at ₹89,999 adds full preparation for XAT, SNAP, NMAT and CMAT on top of everything in CAT Advanced, including PI and WAT preparation. Call or WhatsApp us for the plan that fits your target exams.
Who is eligible for XAT — can a final-year student apply?
Yes. You need a recognised bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline, and final-year students can apply. At Aptitude360's XAT coaching in Chandigarh, we work with engineers, commerce graduates and arts students alike.
Is there negative marking in XAT?
Yes. In Part 1, each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks, and after the first 8 unanswered questions, each further unanswered question costs 0.10 marks. GK in Part 2 has no negative marking. This makes question selection a real skill in XAT, and timed practice on real XAT papers is the best way to build it.
Do you help with the XLRI interview and other GD-PI rounds after XAT?
Yes. Cracking XAT is only half the job; the interview and written rounds decide your final call. Our higher plans include PI and WAT preparation, college selection strategy and profile building, so you are ready when the interview calls come.
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