The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a national-level management entrance exam conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur on behalf of the Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI). The XAT exam is a gateway for admission to MBA/PGDM programs offered by various XAMI institutes and other B-Schools in India.
The selection process for XAT 2024 is expected to comprise of multiple stages, including the XAT exam, group discussion or written ability test, personal interview, and other factors like academic background. The selection process may vary slightly for different participating institutes.
- The XAT exam evaluates the candidate’s aptitude in various areas such as Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability, and General Awareness.
- Candidates who qualify for the XAT exam will be shortlisted for the subsequent rounds of the selection process.
- The final selection is based on the candidate’s performance in all the stages of the selection process.
Candidates are advised to stay updated with the latest information regarding the XAT 2024 selection process by visiting the official website of XLRI Jamshedpur or the respective participating institutes.
XAT 2024 Selection Process: Important Dates
Here are the Tentative dates related to the XAT 2024 selection process:
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
| XAT 2024 Exam | First week of January 2024 |
| XAT 2024 Result | Third week of January 2024 |
| Availability of XAT 2024 Scorecard | Third week of January 2024 |
| XAT 2024 Cut off | February 2024 |
| GD/PI Shortlist | February 2024 |
| Conduct of GD-PI rounds | Last week of February to 2nd week of March 2024 |
| Offers and Waitlist | April 2024 |
| Academic Session Begins | June 2024 |
Please note that the above dates are tentative and subject to change. Candidates are advised to check the official website of XLRI Jamshedpur or the respective participating institutes for the latest information regarding the XAT 2024 selection process.
XAT 2024 Selection Process
The selection process for XAT 2024 begins with the announcement of results, followed by a cut-off list released by each participating college. Candidates who meet the cut-off will proceed to the selection process, which includes Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), and possibly Writing Aptitude Test (WAT) rounds.
Group Discussion (GD)
- The Group Discussion (GD) round is the initial stage of the selection process for management institutions.
- Candidates can apply for more than one college and participate in multiple GD rounds.
- The main purpose of the GD round is to evaluate the candidates’ ability to express their thoughts and understanding of the given topic.
- Each GD group consists of 7-8 candidates who are given a topic and time to prepare before the discussion.
- Candidates need to present valid and meaningful statements related to the topic and discuss them instead of just mentioning them.
- GD topics can cover various sectors such as politics, economics, sports, social issues, media and communication, leadership, law, and amendments.
- Successful candidates in the GD round will move on to the next stage of the selection process.
Writing Aptitude Test (WAT) / Essay Writing
- The Writing Aptitude Test is an optional round conducted by management schools to evaluate candidates’ writing skills and analytical abilities.
- Candidates are required to write an essay on a given topic within a specified time and word limit.
- To succeed in this round, candidates must demonstrate critical thinking skills, use relevant examples, and provide logical statements to support their arguments.
- The essay topics can cover various subjects such as economics, management, politics, science and technology, media and mass communication, law, sports, literature, etc.
- Candidates who pass this round will advance to the next round, which is the Personal Interview.
Personal Interview (PI)
- The final step in the selection process is the Personal Interview round, where candidates are evaluated on various aspects such as their knowledge of the course, management skills, IQ level, and personal behavior.
- The questions asked in this round can vary depending on the candidate’s track record and scores in the previous rounds, and are usually posed by a panel of judges and experts.
- The duration of the interview can range from 10 to 30 minutes and depends on the complexity of the questions and the candidate’s responses.
- Candidates who pass this round will be recommended for the final admission process.
- The final selection round will consider the scores of XAT 2023, Group Discussion, Writing Aptitude Tests, and Personal Interviews of the selected candidates, along with their academic and professional records.
- The chosen candidates will be invited to take admission into their desired course.
Documents Required for XAT 2024 Selection Process
To participate in the XAT 2024 selection process, candidates need to have certain documents ready. These documents are
- XAT 2024 Admit Card
- XAT 2024 Scorecard
- Class X and Class XII Marksheet
- Graduation Marksheet and Degree Certificate
- Caste Experience Certificate
- PwD Certificate
- 4 -6 Passport size photograph (color, black and white)
- Identity Proof: Candidates need to carry a valid photo identity proof like an Aadhaar card, Voter ID card, PAN card, Passport, etc.
- Medical Documents
- Original Counselling letter along with a photocopy of the counselling letter
It is important to keep all these documents ready and organized for a smooth and hassle-free XAT 2024 selection process.
XAT 2024 Selection Process Weightage
The table below shows the weightage of components for the final selection in all programs of XLRI for the XAT Selection Process 2024:
| Component | Weightage |
| XAT score | 60% |
| GD/PI | 25% |
| Essay, GK, Academic profile, work-ex, video | 15% |
Please note that XLRI reserves the right to modify the weightage of the components after analyzing GD/PI data. Also, candidates who score in the bottom 10% in GD/PI may not be considered for final selection, regardless of their scores in other components.
Colleges Participating in XAT 2024 Selection Process
Many colleges participate in the XAT selection process, including:
- XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur
- Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar
- Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Bangalore
- Xavier Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai
- Goa Institute of Management, Goa
- Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai
- Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad
- TAPMI – T.A. Pai Management Institute, Manipal
- SPJIMR – S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai
- Birla Institute of Management Technology
These are just a few of the many colleges that accept XAT scores for admission to their management programs. Candidates should check the official website of each college to know about their eligibility criteria and admission process.
XAT 2024 Selection Process FAQs
Ques: What is the XAT 2024 selection process?
Ans: The XAT 2024 selection process is a multi-stage process consisting of a group discussion, a writing aptitude test, and a personal interview.
Ques: What is the weightage of the written test in the selection process?
Ans: The written test, which is the XAT exam, has a weightage of 60% in the selection process.
Ques: What is the weightage of the group discussion in the selection process?
Ans: The group discussion has a weightage of 25% in the selection process.
Ques: What documents are required for the XAT 2024 selection process?
Ans: The documents required for the XAT 2024 selection process include the XAT admit card, XAT scorecard, Graduation Marksheet, Degree Certificate, passport size photos, government-issued ID proof.
Ques: When will the XAT 2024 selection process start?
Ans: The XAT 2024 selection process is expected to start in January or February 2024, after the XAT exam is conducted.