Updated By Tiyasa Khanra on 22 Sep, 2023 11:29
Predict your Percentile based on your XAT performance
Predict NowThe XAT previous year question papers serve as indispensable resources for exam preparation. They provide invaluable insights into the exam's pattern, question types, and topics covered in each section. Solving these papers not only familiarizes you with the exam pattern but also helps gauge your preparedness. It's a litmus test that tells you exactly where you stand and what areas require additional preparation. The XAT question paper typically ranks from moderate to high in terms of difficulty, akin to the CAT exam. Moreover, they are your primary arsenal for mastering the Decision Making section of the XAT, making them an absolute must-have in your study toolkit.
Conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur on behalf of XAMI, the XAT 2024 Exam will take place on January 7, 2024, from 2 PM to 5:30 PM, in various XAT Exam Centres in 79 cities across India. And guess what? You can find these crucial XAT previous year papers on the official website (xatonline.in). Simply take a guided tour through the website to access this treasure trove of knowledge.
In your effort to ace the XAT 2024, you must solve as many XAT previous year papers as possible. Each question you answer brings you one step closer to success. So, let's delve deeper into why these past papers are indispensable for your XAT 2024 exam preparation and where you can easily access them. Stay tuned and ace your XAT journey.
The overall XAT question papers' pattern structure for the year 2024 has been provided below.
XAT Question Papers Structure | XAT Question Papers Details |
|---|---|
XAT 2024 Number of sections | 6
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Duration of XAT 2024 exam | 210 minutes (3 hours and 30 minutes)
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Sectional Time Limit | No sectional time limit |
Total Number of Questions | 105 |
Type of Questions | MCQ+ Essay + Mock Keyboard Testing |
Language of paper | English |
Number of answer choices | Five |
Mode of XAT 2024 examination | Online |
XAT marking scheme |
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XAT Sections Considered for Percentile Calculation | 3 Sections
(GK is not included in percentile calculation) |
XAT 2023 was conducted on January 8, 2023, by XLRI Jamshedpur in online mode for a duration of 3 hours. XAT question paper 2023 has 101 questions in MCQ format. Candidates preparing for the XAT 2024 exam can download the XAT previous year question paper 2023 by clicking on the link provided below.
Exam Date | Question Paper - Direct Link |
January 8, 2023 |
Candidates can access and download the XAT 2022 question paper by clicking on the link mentioned in the table below:
Exam Date | Question Paper - Direct Link |
January 2, 2022 |
Candidates can access and download the XAT 2021 question paper by clicking on the link mentioned in the table below:
| Exam Date | Question Paper - Direct Link |
January 3, 2021 |
Click on the link given below to access the previous year question papers of XAT 2020.
Date | Question Paper |
January 5, 2020 |
You can use the link given below to download the 2019 question paper of XAT.
Exam Date | Question Paper |
January 6, 2019 |
Download the XAT question paper for 2018 using the link given below.
Date | Question Paper |
January 7, 2018 |
The XAT Question Paper for 2017 is available for download with the link below.
Date | Question Paper |
January 8, 2017 |
You can use the link given below to download the question paper for XAT 2016.
Date | Question Paper |
January 3, 2016 |
Here is the link to download the XAT previous year paper for 2015.
Date | Question Paper |
January 4, 2021 |
Following is the link to download the question paper for XAT 2014.
Date | Question Paper |
January 5, 2014 |
Following is the link to download the XAT question paper for 2013.
Date | Question Paper |
January 6, 2013 |
The XAT question paper 2012 can be downloaded by clicking on the link given below.
Date | Question Paper |
January 8, 2012 |
You can download the XAT Question Paper 2011 will the link available below.
Date | Question Paper |
January 2, 2011 |
Following is the link to download the previous year paper for XAT 2010.
Date | Question Paper |
January 3, 2010 |
To download XAT previous year question papers, candidates have to follow the given steps.
Click on the above-mentioned link – Download XAT (choose the year).
A new page will open with the question paper in the PDF format.
Candidates can download the PDF/s and take a printout of it.
Once the candidates have the XAT question paper/s they can start practising it.
Solving XAT previous year question papers has a lot of advantages, some of which are mentioned below.
There are a number of proven advantages of solving previous year question papers. One such advantage is to know the details of the pattern and structure of XAT examination. Since these are questions that have already been attempted by candidates, therefore the candidates appearing this year will be able to understand the structure and pattern of XAT easily.
It also helps in guessing the questions for the upcoming exam as there are probabilities that some question might get repeated this year as well.
Solving previous year question paper will also help in calculating the time taken to solve the entire paper which in a way will help in improving the time span.
Time management in terms of solving papers within the specified time slot and preparing for the same in the time span left can be regulated and corrected by solving the papers. It is an art that can be mastered only by practicing these questions papers on a regular basis.
Rigorous practice will help in solving tricky and time taking questions with ease.
Most importantly solving previous year papers helps in gaining self-confidence and reduces the fear of examination.
Here are five effective tips and strategies to help you make the most of your preparation:
It is important that candidates indulge in a regular practice session in order to revise the subject matter well. To do so candidates can practice previous years’ question papers at regular intervals. Solving XAT previous years’ question papers will help candidates in strengthening weaker sections and mastering easy topics. Apart from these preparation tips, candidates can look for more tips and tricks for good preparation. Candidates can click on the section How to Prepare for XAT for a more detailed description.
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The previous year question papers of XAT can be found on various online sources including the official website. You can download them and use them for your reference while preparing. Frequently practising with them will also serve helpful.
Yes, solving the previous year question papers of XAT provides a candidate with an idea of the exam pattern and the type of questions asked. It will also help them analyse their readiness before the examination. If there is any weak spot, they can revise the topic again.
You should solve as many previous year question papers of XAT as possible. Practising at least eight to ten previous year XAT papers will suffice. Ideally, solving one paper a week for 2-2.5 months is enough to prepare well for the exam.
No, while XAT Mock Test is only a replication of the test, previous year question papers are actual papers that were asked for admissions in the previous years. Students should practice both types of papers before the XAT exam to solidify their preparation levels.
Yes, since the XAT exam pattern has remained unchanged over the years, you will find that the previous year question papers are set according to the same pattern. Therefore, you can prepare for the exam following the previous year question papers.
No, solved previous year question papers are not available for XAT. You will have to solve them on your own and in case of difficulty you can take the help of other candidates preparing for the examination or from professional experts.
When solving previous year papers of XAT, time yourself and try to complete the entire paper in one go. This will serve as good practice for the real exam. One should also note his/her weak areas and work on them during study time.
Yes, solving previous year question papers of XAT is an excellent strategy as it provides the candidate with a good idea of how to deal with the actual exam. They will know the test structure, curriculum and the types of questions that are frequently repeated in the exams.
The previous year question papers of XAT are generally available in the PDF format in the online mode. Candidates can download the files to their system and take a print out if needed. One can also purchase books that contain previous year question papers from the market or online websites.
Questions from previous year papers of XAT are generally not repeated in subsequent tests. Candidates will find questions similar to previous year questions in the test. However, it is always a good idea to practice previous year XAT papers to understand the XAT exam pattern and the types of questions that can be asked.
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