XAT 2024 Selection Process: Check XLRI Admission Procedure, Selection Criteria, Participating Colleges

Updated By Intajur Rahaman on 22 Jan, 2024 13:36

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XAT 2024 Selection Process

The XAT 2024 selection process is expected to begin in March 2024, after the release of the XAT cutoff 2024, which is scheduled to be released in the first week of February 2024. Each XAT participating institute has its own unique XAT selection process 2024, and there is no centralized procedure for the same. The selection of candidates will be based on their overall performance in the selection process, and there is no fixed weightage assigned to any particular stage of the selection process.

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Students who have appeared for the XAT exam and have made it to the final merit list will be invited for XAT counselling. The next stage of the selection process will involve the XLRI selection criteria, which will include a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The final merit list will be prepared based on the cumulative performance of the candidates in all stages of the XAT selection process 2024.

The XAT result 2024 has been made available on January 19, 2024, after which the participating colleges will release their XAT cutoff 2024. The criteria for final selection include the XAT score, the candidate's academic record, the overall profile of the candidate, work experience in months, etc. Candidates must remember that they must apply to each desired B-school to get a call for the XAT selection process. To get an idea of the colleges that may offer your admission based on the XAT score, use our XAT College Predictor 2024.

The XAT 2024 exam was conducted on January 7, 2024, from 2 PM to 5:30 PM by XLRI Jamshedpur in 79 test cities across India. Since the exam is over, students will be able to check the detailed sections-wise XAT 2024 exam analysis. Test-takers can find complete details about the XAT 2024 selection process provided on this page.

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XAT 2024 Selection Process Dates

Check out all the important dates related to the XAT 2024 selection process mentioned in the table below:

Events

Date

XAT 2024 Exam Date

January 7, 2024 (Concluded)

XAT 2024 Result Date

January 19, 2024 (Out), January 20, 2024 (Link Re-activated)

Release of XAT 2024 Cut Off

First week of February 2024

XAT 2024 Selection Process Starting From

To Be Announced

XAT Selection Process 2024 Ending On

To Be Announced

Steps of XAT 2024 Selection Process

XAT 2024 selection process generally includes Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI), leading to the Final Selection round. However, some management include the Writing Aptitude Test (WAT) in their selection procedure to judge the candidates in a better way with a new perspective. Candidates need to understand these steps of the selection procedure in detail, so that the preparation for these may become easy and simple.

XAT Selection Process

Step 1: Group Discussion (GD)

  • The GD round is the first round of the selection process that the candidates will have to face after clearing the cut-off list of the desired management institution.

  • Candidates can apply for more than one college considering the dates of the selection process. GD for more than one college can also be applied by the candidates.

  • A good number of candidates face the GD rounds every year in the different management colleges. But only a few are selected for the next round.

  • The main aim of conducting this round is to judge the candidates on their expression of thoughts and understanding related to the topic given.

  • A group of 7-8 candidates is selected for every GD round. The candidates are then provided with a topic along with a time limit to prepare for it.

  • The Group Discussion then starts, where each participating candidate needs to put their views and statements and counter-questions the opposing candidates.

  • Candidates are advised to cite valid and meaningful statements related to the topic as these points will help them clear the GD round.

  • As the name of the round signifies, it is all about discussing a particular topic or issue. Therefore, remember to discuss the points instead of just mentioning them.

  • Different areas and sectors are covered under the GD round. Candidates can be given topics related to politics, economics, sports, social, media and communication, aspiring leaders and their achievements, law, amendments, etc.

  • Candidates who will successfully clear this round will be forwarded to the next round of the selection process.

Step 2: Writing Aptitude Test (WAT) / Essay Writing

  • The Writing Aptitude Test may and may not be conducted by the management schools.

  • As the name suggests the round is about writing skills and the analytical approach of the candidates toward a topic or subject matter.

  • They are judged on their writing skills, command over language and grammar, and approach toward the given topic.

  • Each candidate will have to write on any of the given topics within a time limit and word count as prescribed by the concerned authorities.

  • Now the trick to pass this round is to write the article with critical analysis, citing suitable examples and logical statements.

  • The topics for the round can emerge from any of the prominent subjects mostly including Economics, Management, Business, Politics, Science and Technology, Media and Mass Communication, Law, Sports, Literature, etc.

  • Candidates clearing this round will be eligible for the next round of the selection process, the Personal Interview.

Step 3: Personal Interview (PI)

  • The last stage of the selection process is the Personal Interview round.

  • Candidates here will be judged on their knowledge about the course that they are about to take, understanding and use of management, IQ level, and personal behavior and approach towards particular issues.

  • The area of questions can be anything and everything depending upon the experts and the candidate's previous track record and the score of the cleared rounds.

  • The round includes a panel of judges and experts to question each candidate separately.

  • There is no fixed time for this round, it may take the experts to interview a candidate in 10 minutes and another in 30 minutes. The amount of time completely depends upon the panel of experts, their questions, and the candidate’s answers.

  • Candidates who will clear this stage of the selection process will then be recommended for the final process before finalizing the admission of the candidates.

Step 4: Final Selection

  • This is the round that will finalize the candidates’ position and status regarding the admission process in the respective course and colleges.

  • In the final selection round, the scores of the XAT 2024, Group Discussion, Writing Aptitude Test, and Personal Interview, of the candidates who have cleared the Selection Process round, will be calculated to make a final list of the candidates eligible to take admission in the respective institution.

  • Past academic and professional records of the candidates are also scanned in this round of selection.

  • Selected candidates will then be called for taking admission into their desired course.

XAT 2024 Selection Criteria Weightage

The weightage of the most important components for all programs offered by XLRI for the final selection process under XAT 2024 is provided below:

Component

Weightage

XAT score

60%

Group Discussion/ Personal Interview

25%

Essay, Academic profile, GK, video, work-ex

15%

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Documents Required for XAT 2024 Selection Process

Candidates must submit the following documents during the XAT 2024 selection process:

Documents Required for XAT Selection Process

  • Original XAT counselling letter along with a photocopy of counselling letter

  • Original and Xerox of XAT 2024 Admit Card 2024

  • Caste Certificate

  • Medical documents

  • XAT 2024 Score Card or Rank Card

  • Academic Certificates of Class 10, Class 12, and Bachelor’s Degree

  • 4-6 Passport size photographs (both colour and black & white)

  • Bank draft adhering to the guidelines mentioned in XAT Brochure

Things to Remember During XAT 2024 Selection Process

XAT selection procedure 2024 will be conducted in six main stages:

  • Candidates must have submitted the XAT 2024 registration and application form by the last week of November 2023. 

  • XAT 2024 aspirants should have applied to eminent institutes in the XAT like XLRI, IMT, XIMB, GIM, IMI, TAPMI, etc. 

  • It is mandatory for the candidates to take the XAT exam in the first week of January 2024.

  • Shortlisting for the final admission round by XLRI will be based on XAT 2024 exam scores. 

  • The final admission process will be conducted and the final admission offer will be generated after the selection procedure of XAT 2024. 

XAT 2024 Sectional Score VS Sectional Percentile

Check the expected sectional score vs sectional percentile of XAT 2024 below.

Section-1: Verbal & Logical Ability

Raw XAT score

Percentile XAT score

9.5

85

10.5

90+

13.5

95+

Section-2: Decision Making

Raw XAT score

Percentile XAT score

9.0

85

10.5

90

11.5

95+

Section-3: Quant & DI

Raw XAT score

Percentile XAT score

10.5

85

12.5

90

15

95+

Candidates can estimate their percentile based on their XAT score using our XAT 2024 Percentile Predictor.

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FAQs about XAT

How many rounds are there in the XAT selection process?

The XAT selection process is divided into three rounds namely Group Discussion (GD), Writing Aptitude Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). In the GD round, eight to ten candidates participate to discuss a particular topic. The duration is of 15 to 25 minutes. The WAT round requires candidates to write an essay on a given topic. While the PI round is conducted individually where the personality of the candidate is analysed by a group of experts.

When will XAT 2024 selection process start?

The XAT 2024 selection process will be held between mid-February and March 2024. The exact dates are not out yet. The students can keep track of the dates on the website of XAT. Alternatively, you can check the CollegeDekho website for the latest updates on XAT 2024 selection process.

Who will be called for XAT selection process?

Candidates who have cleared the XAT entrance exam successfully will be called for the selection process of XAT.  Merely passing the exam will not be sufficient to get a call for the selection process. Students have to clear the cutoff percentile decided by XLRI and other participating institutes.

How the candidates will be selected for admission at XLRI?

Candidates will be selected on various factors such as performance in Writing Aptitude Test, Group Discussion, Personal Interview, Academic Record and XAT scores. It is important to equally perform well in all the rounds to finally make it into XLRI. 

What is the last round of XAT selection process?

The last round of the XAT selection process is the Personal Interview. It is an extremely crucial round where candidates’ soft skills and interpersonal skills will be analysed by a panel of experts. Confidence, leadership skills, quality of content and awareness of current topics are parameters on which the performance of the personal interview will be analysed. 

What documents will be required for XAT selection process?

You will have to carry important documents such as your XAT scorecard, XAT admit card, mark sheets and certificates of class 10, 12 and bachelors and passport-sized photographs. Make sure you carry both the original and photocopy of all the documents. 

What is the average duration of the personal interview in XAT selection process?

There is no fixed time for the personal interview for the XAT selection process. It can be anywhere between ten to thirty minutes. The interviewer can ask any number of questions to the candidate to understand their capability for the course. 

What is the Writing Aptitude Test (WAT) of XAT selection process?

The writing Aptitude Test (WAT) is the second round of the XAT selection process. One has to write an essay on a topic within prescribed word limits. They will have to display their knowledge of it and provide their opinion. This test will check the writing and grammatical skills of the candidates. 

What are some of the important topics for WAT of XAT selection process?

Some of the important topics for WAT are Management, Business, Economics, Politics, Media and Mass Communication, Law, Science and Technology, Sports and Literature. Students will have to concentrate on writing a proper introduction, content and conclusion and proper sentence construction and grammar. 

How can I check the selection dates of XAT entrance exam?

You can check the important selection dates of XAT from its official website. The selection process will start once the XAT results are declared. Students will be called for group discussions and personal interviews. Some institutes may also test the writing ability of candidates.

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