XAT 2023 Syllabus: Quant, Verbal Ability, Decision Making, GK | EducationAsia.in

XAT 2023 Syllabus:

There is no particular format or questionnaire syllabus for XAT 2023. The syllabus is based on past trends of XAT question papers and the syllabus is drawn from the topics which have been asked in previous XAT exams. However, their composition, format, and number may vary with each subsequent edition of XAT. XAT 2023 is an objective type paper covering Data Interpretation and Quantitative Ability, English Language and Reasoning, and Decision Making. The candidates must understand the syllabus of the exam well before they start the exam preparation. Read below section-wise syllabus of XAT and related key points to keep in mind.

Check the detailed XAT exam pattern

Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation

1. XAMI ( Xavier Association of Management Institutes ) has made some major changes in this section. A big chunk of nearly 50% of the question is asked from Numbers, Geometry and Mensuration chapters
2. There will be 27 questions will be asked in this section
3. The question level will be difficult as per the trends from previous years.
4. Each question carries a +1 mark and -0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Some  important topics for (QA and DI)

• Geometry
• Mensuration – 2D and 3D
• Probability
• Algebra Functions
• Profit and Loss
• Speed & Distance
• Statistics
• Table
• Trigonometry
• Graphs
• Arithmetic
• Heights & Distance
• Direction Sense & Time
• Clocks
• Data Interpretation – Table, Combination

Verbal and Logical Ability (VA & LR):

1. The question level will be Moderate as per the trends from previous years.

2. Each question carries a +1 mark and -0.25 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

3. There will be 26 questions  asked in this section

Some Important topics for (VA & LR)

• Grammar
• Para Completion
• Vocabulary
• Para Jumble
• Critical Reasoning
• Reading Comprehension
• Paragraph completion In Reading Comprehension section, passages will be from literature, socio-economic essays, science and culture, and abstract topics.
• Arguments

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Decision Making (DM):

1. There will be 22 questions  asked in this section

2. The question level will be Moderate as per the trends from previous years.

3. Each question carries + 1 mark and- 0.25 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

4. Set-based questions are asked

Some Important topics for (DM)

• Arithmetic
• Analytical Reasoning
• Situational
• Conditions and Grouping Test
• Data Arrangement Test
• Reading Comprehension
• Case lets
• Decision Making in a situation

General Knowledge (GK):

1. There will be 25 questions  asked in this section

2. The question level will be Moderate as per the trends from previous years.

3. Each question carries +1 mark and there will be no negative marking in this segment

4. Key highlight: This section is not taken into account for the calculation of percentile in XAT exam.

Some Important topics for (GK)

• Politics
• Nation and States
• History
• Literature
• Sports
• Awards and Recognitions
• Business
• Economics
• International Relations
• Society
• Merger & Acquisitions