Major changes in XAT format

The Xavier Aptitude Test 2013 conducted by XLRI, will see two major changes—the duration of the test has been extended to three hours instead of 2.20 hours and a general awareness section has been added.

New format

The exam will have two parts. The first part will have multiple-choice questions on three sections - data interpretation and quantitative ability; analytical reasoning and decision making; verbal ability and logical reasoning and the time allotted for this section is 2 hours and 20 minutes. The second part will have a general awareness section with 20 to 30 questions along with an essay writing question, and time allotted for this is 40 minutes. The rationale behind the change is to give students from diverse backgrounds a chance.

Timeline

XAT 2013 will be conducted on January 6, 2013 (Sunday) and the registration closes on November 30, 2012. The results will be declared on January 31, 2013. Approximately 1 lakh students are expected to take the entrance test and will be conducted in a single day.