XAT Entrance Exam 2025: When can you access the admit card? Check key information, exam details

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The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2025 admit card will be available for download starting Friday, December 20, 2024.

Candidates who have successfully applied can access their hall tickets on the official XAT website.

The application process for XAT 2025 began on July 15 and concluded on December 10, 2024. The exam is scheduled for January 5, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Conducted by XLRI, the XAT is used by over 250 institutions for admission to their management programs.

XAT 2025: Process to download the admit card
  • Go to the official website
  • Check the link for XAT 2025 admit card
  • Enter your details
  • Download the admit card

The admit card will contain essential information such as the candidate’s XAT ID, name, photograph, signature, date of birth, and PwD status. It will also include exam-specific details such as the exam date, reporting time, gate closure time, exam duration, test city, exam center name and address, emergency contact number, and exam day guidelines.



Key updates for XAT 2025 exam

The XAT 2025 will see some important changes in its structure aimed at improving the assessment of core competencies for management and leadership roles. Notable updates include:

  • Analytical Essay Writing (AEW) Update: The AEW component will now be part of the Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD/PI) stages rather than being included in the main exam.
    • Revision of General Knowledge Section:
The General Knowledge section will now consist of 20 questions, reduced from 25. It will feature 12 questions on current affairs and 8 on static GK, balancing knowledge of recent events with foundational general knowledge.
  • Adjustment in Exam Timings: The exam will be divided into two parts. Part One will last 170 minutes, while Part Two, focusing solely on General Knowledge, will be 10 minutes long. The total exam duration will remain 180 minutes.
  • These updates are designed to enhance the XAT’s ability to evaluate candidates effectively for admission to management programs. Applicants are encouraged to visit the official XAT website regularly for the latest updates and further details.