XAT 2023 Predicted Question Paper: Important Topics, Weightage

Samiksha RautelaUpdated On: January 08, 2023 01:49 pm IST | XAT

The XAT 2023 exam is being conducted on January 8, 2023. Get your hands on the Predicted Question Paper for XAT 2023 with important topics and weightage here.

Table of Contents

XAT 2023 Predicted Sectional Weightage
XAT 2023 Predicted Topics and Weightage
Important Topics for XAT 2023
Important Essay Topics for XLRI Writing Test 2023
XAT Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2023
Changes Introduced in XAT 2023 Exam Pattern
XAT 2023: Time Allocation and Good Attempts
Preparation Guide for XAT 2023
Colleges Accepting XAT 2023
Faqs

XAT 2023 Predicted Question Paper: Important Topics, Weightage

Having an idea of the XAT 2023 Predicted Question Paper is essential for a thorough understanding of the important topics, syllabus, and exam pattern. To gain an upper hand, applicants are also advised to solve mock tests, sample papers and last year’s question papers regularly.

XAT Question Paper 2023

XAT 2023 is one of the widely accepted popular entrance exams for management studies. XLRI Jamshedpur conducts the exam on behalf of the Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI). The XAT 2023 exam is being conducted on January 8, 2023.

Refer to the article and find out about the detailed XAT 2023 Predicted Question Paper. It will come in handy while preparing for the exam and also help in acquiring a good XAT score.

XAT 2023 Predicted Sectional Weightage

The XAT section-wise weightage is expected to be the same as last year. Given below is the Predicted Sectional Weightage of XAT 2023:

Parts	Sections	No. of Questions	Total No. of Questions	Total Time	Negative Marking Scheme
Part 1	Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation	28 Questions	75	165 Minutes	0.25 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. 0.10 mark will be deducted for more than 8 unattempted questions.
	Verbal and Logical Ability	26 Questions
	Decision Making	21 Questions
Part 2	General Knowledge	25 Questions	25	15 Minutes
Part 3	Essay will be evaluated once the candidates get shortlisted for an interview	1 Question		10 minutes
Overall		101 Questions		200 Minutes

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XAT 2023 Predicted Topics and Weightage

Keeping in view the last few years’ trends, here are some of the XAT 2023 Predicted Topics and their respective weightage:

Section	Topics	2022	2021	2020	2019
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation	Arithmetic	4-5	4	5	5
	Scatter Plot	3	3	3	0
	Algebra	4-5	5	5	3
	Modern Maths	1-2	1	2	2
	Number System	4	4	4	3
	Table	3	3	3	3
	Geometry	4-5	5	4	8
	Venn Diagram	3	3	2	0
	Pie chart + Bar chart	NA	NA	NA	3
Verbal and Logical Ability	1st RC Passage	3	3	3	3
	2nd RC Passage	2	2	3	3
	3rd RC Passage	2	2	3	3
	4th RC Passage	3	3	3	3
	5th RC Passage	2	2	NA	NA
	6th RC Passage	3	3	NA	NA
	Poem-Based Passage	2	2	2	2
	Fill in The Blanks	1-2	1	2	3
	Critical Reasoning	2	2	6	5
	Error Spotting	2-3	3	2	0
	Para Jumble	2	2	2	2
	Antonyms & Analogy	0	0	0	2
General Knowledge	National Event	12-14	14	18	15
	International Event	8-10	10	5	8
	General Science	1-2	1	2	2
Decision Making	1st Case	3 B.D.	3 B.D.	3 E.D.	3 E.D.
	2nd Case	3 E.D.	3 B.D.	3 E.D.	3 E.D.
	3rd Case	3 E.D.	3 E.D.	3 B.D.	2 B.D.
	4th Case	3 B.D.	3 B.D.	3 B.D.	4 B.D.
	5th Case	3 E.D.	3 E.D.	3 B.D.	4 B.D.
	6th Case	3 B.D.	3 B.D.	3 E.D.	3 E.D.
	7th Case	3 E.D.	3 E.D.	3 E.D.	1 B.D. & 1 E.D.

Note: E.D. here refers to Ethical Dilemma Questions while B.D. expands to Business Decision questions.

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Important Topics for XAT 2023

Learning and devoting more time to the important topics of XAT 2023 is the right way to prepare for the exam. It increases the chances of performing well and getting into one of the top XAT accepting colleges. Provided below are the section-wise important topics of XAT 2023. Aspirants are advised to take note of them and strategize accordingly.

Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation

Arithmetic	Profit & Loss
Algebra	Distance and Speed
Linear & Quadratics Equations	Data Interpretation: Table, Combination
Geometry	Number System
Linear & Quadratics Equations	Trigonometry

Verbal and Logical Ability

Vocabulary	Analogies or Reverse Analogies
Reading Comprehension	Paragraph Completion
Grammar	Critical Reasoning

Decision Making

Decision Making	Ethical Dilemma
Data Arrangement Test	Pie charts
Conditions & Grouping Test	Coding and Decoding

General Knowledge

Nation & States	Currencies
Geography	History
Literature	Sports
Economics	International Relations

Important Essay Topics for XLRI Writing Test 2023

Provided below are the important essay topics for the XLRI writing test 2023:

India should establish Bad Bank	Central Vista will improve image of country
Covid Pandemic has derailed Economic Prosperity	Unity in Diversity is more relevant now in India
Unless Agriculture is practiced as business, it will not improve the face of Rural India	Blues of Demonetization still haunt the economic growth
Society bears the burn of terrorism which has no religion	Sensitivity of Sensex has nothing to do with economic growth
GST is no magic band to push faster economic growth	Democracy will lose meaning without social activism
Home buyers remain homeless, no teeth given to RERA	Political interests and Uniform civil code cannot go hand in hand

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XAT Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2023

The exam pattern and syllabus for XAT 2023 exam have been provided in the table below:

Sections	Name of the Section	Details
Section I	VARC & LR	Total questions: 26 Type of questions: MCQs RC passages: 4 RC Based questions: 14 to 16 VA questions: 8 to 10 VA topics: Vocabulary; Analogy; Para Jumbles, Para completion; Critical Reasoning; Statements-assumptions
Section II	Decision Making	Total questions: 21 Type of questions: MCQs Question groups: 7 to 8 sets of decision making problems following by 2 and 3 questions each
Section III	Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation	Total questions: 28 Type of questions: MCQs Frequently asked topics in Quant & DI Section: Questions are frequently asked on Time & Work, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Equations, Number system, Clocks, Geometry, Algebra, Mensuration, Venn diagram, Tables, Bar diagram, graphs
Section IV	General Knowledge	Total questions: 25 Type of questions: MCQs Time Limit to Attempt: 15 minutes Question topics: Current domestic and international affairs; Business; Economics; social issues, appointments; conventional GK; sports; Constitution of India Not considered for calculation of percentile in XAT exam.
Section V	Essay Writing	The majority of XAT Essay topics are centred on conceptually abstract ideas. The XAT's Essay Writing Test has been reinstated after a three-year hiatus. In 2019, it was scrapped from the XAT exam. The XAT essay topics are used in the WAT procedure at many major MBA institutions.

You can find the detailed syllabus of XAT 2023 below. Candidates appearing for the exam must be thorough with the entire syllabus.

Detailed Syllabus of XAT 2023

Changes Introduced in XAT 2023 Exam Pattern

Candidates appearing for the XAT 2023 exam must be aware of the following changes in the exam pattern:

Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions have been introduced.
In the redesigned XAT exam pattern, each unattempted question after the first 8 will result in a negative marking penalty of 0.10 marks.
The time of the XAT 2023 exam has been changed from 9.30 AM to 12.40 PM. The time duration for the XAT exam has been extended. Instead of three hours, the XAT 2023 exam will now run three hours and ten minutes.
The total number of questions has gone up from 99 to 101.
The descriptive essay test, which was discontinued in 2019, has been reintroduced. Now there will be both MCQs and descriptive questions.
The XAT 2023 exam paper will have 4 MCQ sections and 1 essay writing section.
Percentiles will not be determined by taking into account the GK section having 25 questions.
The general knowledge and essay writing portions will not carry any negative marking.
There will be five options for each MCQ, but only one of them is correct.
The essay of each candidate will be assessed after they have been chosen for the interview process.
The countdown counter at the top, right-hand side of the screen displays how much time is available for you to complete the examination for the part of the question paper you are answering (Part 1/Part 2).
After the allotted 165 minutes are completed, Part 1 will be locked. You will be moved to Part 2, the section of the exam that includes the general knowledge and essay questions.
For the initial part of the XAT exam (the first three sections), the scribe will get an additional 25 minutes in 2023.
For the GK section, there is no time allowance.
You are not permitted to leave the examination center before the XAT 2023 exam is finished.
PwD applicants may submit their responses at any time between 165 and 220 minutes for Part 1 and between 15 and 20 minutes for Part 2 of the exam. A PwD candidate can therefore leave the lab after 180 minutes.

XAT 2023: Time Allocation and Good Attempts

The XAT 2023 Question Paper will consist of two timed parts:

Section	No. of Questions	Marks per question	Total marks	Suggested time allocation	Good Attempts
PART – A (165 minutes): No Sectional Timing
Verbal and Logical Ability	26	1	26	55-60	13-14
Decision Making	21	1	21	50-55	12-13
Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation	28	1	28	55-60	16-18
Total	75		75
PART – B (25 minutes): No Negative Marks
General Awareness	25	1	25	No Negative Marks	15
Essay	The essay will be assessed if the candidate is shortlisted for the interview.

Also Read:XAT Score vs Percentile Analysis 2023

Preparation Guide for XAT 2023

Check the detailed guide for XAT 2023 preparation below.

XAT 2023: What to Do 1 Week Before Exam	XAT 2023 Last-Minute Tips and Exam Day Guidelines
Best Books for XAT	Paper Analysis of XAT 2023

Colleges Accepting XAT 2023

Given below are the links to colleges accepting XAT 2023 scores:

Top MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Score and Cut-Off

XAT 2023 Participating Institutes

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XLRI Jamshedpur Selection Criteria 2023

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FAQs

What are the similarities between the XAT and CAT syllabus?

Although both CAT and XAT have the same syllabus (apart from Decision Making and GK), the variation is in the sorts of questions and degree of difficulty. Both the XAT and the CAT are harder than other MBA entry examinations in terms of their level of difficulty.

Does XLRI consider CAT score?

No, CAT scores are not accepted as admission criteria at XLRI. Candidates must take the XAT exam rather than the CAT in order to get admitted to XLRI. IIMs and other B Schools use CAT scores. However, both CAT and XAT scores are accepted by numerous other top b-schools in India.

How difficult is XAT from CAT?

The answer to how difficult is XAT from CAT, aspirants need to be aware of certain factors. Nearly all of the XAT's sections have a moderate to a high level of difficulty. An extra, highly challenging component of the XAT tests decision-making skills. Furthermore, it includes a GK portion that is absent from other competitive tests like the CAT, NMAT, etc.

Is the Quantitative section of XAT tougher than CAT?

Both the XAT and the CAT score highly in the quantitative ability and data interpretation portions. Similar to how the VARC and LR questions of the CAT are challenging, the Verbal Ability and Decision Making questions of the XAT are challenging. As a result, it is a little bit more challenging to score in certain CAT and XAT areas.

Which is the toughest section of XAT 2023?

The XAT Analysis 2023 and candidate feedback predict that the exam will be moderate to difficult. Expect straightforward answers to the queries posed to VALR and DM. However, because most of the QADI section's questions were lengthy, that part was the hardest. According to XAT Analysis 2023, the GK segment in Part 2 was also challenging.

How many total questions will be a part of XAT 2023?

As of right now, the XAT paper format for 2023 will have five sections, 100 MCQs, and one descriptive essay. Accordingly, there will be a total of 101 questions in the updated XAT exam pattern for 2023.

Which all sections will be a part of XAT 2023?

XAT 2023 will have a total of five sections. In order to establish your percentile and merit position, the XAT syllabus for 2023 will use essential topics from areas such as Verbal and Logical Ability (VA & LR), Decision Making (DM), Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation (QA & DI), General Knowledge (GK) and Essay Writing.

Will there be an essay writing test in XAT 2023?

Yes, there will be an essay writing test in XAT 2023. The essay writing test has a 25-minute time limit, which the applicant must adhere to. The XAT 2022 essay writing test should have a 150–200 word limit. The XAT essay writing test does not have any negative marking. The last question on the XAT exam is a question on essay writing.

How many questions will be asked from the General Knowledge section of XAT 2023?

In the General Knowledge section of XAT 2023, a total of 25 MCQ-style questions will be asked. The questions are drawn from the most pertinent areas of business, economics, and current affairs, among others. Along with the other three categories, XAT GK questions will be a significant component of the XAT 2023 computer-based online test and the application procedure for XLRI.

Is there any negative marking for unattempted questions at XAT 2023?

Yes, XAT 2023 has a negative marking. Candidates must properly understand the XAT format and pattern in order to succeed. Every appropriate response gives one mark. After 8 failed attempts, 0.10 of your total score is deducted. Each wrong response leads to a 0.25 point negative marking.

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