XAT
XAT 2027 exam pattern: 95 questions, sections and marking
By the Vonedu team · 14 October 2026 · 4 min read
XAT is conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur. XAT 2027 is scheduled for 3 January 2027. The paper has 95 questions in 3 hours.
The pattern
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Verbal and Logical Ability | 26 |
| Decision Making | 21 |
| Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation | 28 |
| General Knowledge | 20 |
- Part 1 has the first three sections and is 170 minutes long. General Knowledge is a separate part of 10 minutes.
- A correct answer scores +1 and a wrong answer costs -0.25.
- There is an extra penalty of -0.10 for each unattempted question after the first 8 in Part 1.
The extra penalty for leaving more than 8 questions blank is unusual, so plan to attempt most questions, and read the official notification for exact rules. Try the XAT page for a free first test.
Sources: the XAT website of XLRI Jamshedpur. Dates, fees and eligibility can change, so check the official notification before you apply.
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