Various participating institutions in XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) also consider the scores of the test to provide admission into management courses offered by them. These institutions are known as XAMI (Xavier Association of Management Institutes).

The results for the exam will be tentatively declared in the first or last week of February 2024. The date for the result declaration will be informed on the official website in due course.

Information about XAT 2024 registration is here

Point to remember

The official website for the exam is now ready and it can be visited with the help of URL ‘https://xatonline.in/’ The candidates can read the information about the exam.

The link to take up XAT 2024 registration is active, applicants can register and apply for the exam.

About the exam

The full name of the exam is Xavier Aptitude Test which is popularly known to all as XAT. It is conducted every year by XLRI of Jamshedpur.

It is a national level exam that has to be passed to gain admission into management courses offered by XLRI and other participating institutions.

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XAT 2023 is meant to be conducted this year (2023). The test will be conducted across 75 cities in India. Even apart from participating institutions, many other b schools across India offer admissions based on scores in this exam.

Who can take up XAT 2024 registration?

Candidates willing to take up XAT 2024 registration must have passed Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognized educational institution located anywhere in India.

Candidates appearing for the final year of their qualifying degree examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also take up XAT 2024 registration.

However, they have to pass the exam and provide a proof for it by the time of admission process commencement in XLRI or its associate institutions.

1. The URL mentioned above must be typed into the browser and submitted to allow the website to download.

2. Once the website is ready, candidates can click the information brochure and know about the exam.

3. After reading the information, candidates can click the link for registration which will open another form.

4. When the form opens, candidates can provide the required information and create an account with username and password.

4A. The candidates willing to take up XAT 2024 registration must also verify their emailID.

5. Post account creation, emailID verification, candidates can login and start applying for the exam.

Direct link for taking up XAT 2024 registration is here

Registration fee

Candidates have to pay XAT 2023 registration fee of Rs 2100 while applying for the exam. Those applying for XLRI programmes, have to pay Rs 200 per programme.

Programmes

The list of courses at XLRI are mentioned below for the sake of the candidates:

 Business Management Programme (BM)

 Human Resource Management Programme (HRM)

 Post Graduate Diploma in Management (18 Months/Formerly known as GMP)

 Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

 XLRI-RBS Double-master’s Programme

 Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Creation Programme (IEV)

How to download admit card?

The admit card will be available for download from 20 December 2023 onwards. Candidates who have successfully completed their XAT 2024 registration will alone be able to download admit card and its process is explained below:

1. Candidates have to visit the official website for the exam at ‘https://xatonline.in/’

2. Once the website is ready, candidates have to click the link for downloading hall ticket which may open another webpage.

3. When another webpage opens, candidates have to type their application number and other required information and submit them to obtain the admit card.

Exam pattern

XAT 2023 will be conducted online as a computer based test where the questions have to be answered on a computer screen at the test centre.

Duration to complete anwering is 3 hours 30 minutes. The test will have questions related to Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, General Knowledge, and Essay Writing.

Candidates who have taken up XAT 2024 registraiton must remember that XLRI has decided to make changes in exam timings. XAT 2024 exam timing stands changed from morning to afternoon.

The XAT 2024 will be conducted from 2.00 PM to 5.10 PM instead of 9.30 AM to 12.40 PM, the XAT 2024 exam duration is 3 hours 30 minutes.

Cutoff score is the minimum marks candidates have to get in the exam to be eligible for next phase of admission. The score of the candidates in the exam must be either greater than cutoff or equal to it.

Those who pass can appear for the next stage which comprises group discussion, interview, document verification. Those who get the seat can pay the money and join the institution for classes.

Point to remember

It is to note that many institutions accept XAT scores for admission into management programmes offered by them, their admission process and schedule may vary from that of XLRI.

Candidates have to visit the websites of those institutions and obtain information about their admission process before submitting applications there.

The award was presented to IIT Jodhpur at the CII Annual Summit on Technology, Intellectual Property, and Industry-Academia Partnership held on 12 December 2024.

This is the first time the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is presenting the Industry-Academia Partnership Awards.

In this first version of awards, IIT Jodhpur was honoured with the prestigious Grand Jury Award in the Government Institute Category.

Jury

The award was presented by the jury consisting Dr. R. A. Mashelkar, former Director General of CSIR and Mr. Vipin Sondhi, Chairman of the CII National Mission on Technology, Innovation & Research.

The award was presented to IIT Jodhpur in the presence of industry stalwarts, academic luminaries, and policy leaders from across the nation.

Accepting the award on behalf of the institute were Professor Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Director of IIT Jodhpur, and Professor Sampat Raj Vadera, Adviser to the Director.

This achievement reflects the institute’s steadfast dedication to innovation, cutting-edge research, and impactful partnerships that bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Director of IIT Jodhpur

On this occasion, after receiving the award, Prof. Avinash K. Agarwal, Director, IIT Jodhpur said the award is a celebration of the collective effort of our faculty, staff, and students.

They have tirelessly worked toward building bridges between academia and industry, said IIT Jodhpur director.

We are humbled and inspired to continue our mission of excellence, he said.

Accomplishments

IIT Jodhpur’s remarkable accomplishments are a testament to the collaborative spirit and relentless pursuit of excellence demonstrated by its faculty, staff, and students.

Through groundbreaking initiatives, the institute has championed innovative research, technology development, and skill-building programs, establishing itself as a beacon of progress in India’s educational ecosystem.

Its focus on fostering intellectual property creation and translating research into real-world solutions has set a benchmark for others to follow, say sources from IIT Jodhpur.

Collaboration

Professor Sampat Raj Vadera, Advisor to the Director, IIT Jodhpur said our success is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision for societal impact.

This recognition fuels our determination to achieve even greater heights, he said.

Strength

Under the visionary leadership of Professor Avinash Kumar Agarwal and the strategic guidance of Professor Sampat Raj Vadera, IITJ has not only strengthened its industry ties but also paved the way for pioneering contributions to national growth.

Their presence at the summit underscored IITJ’s role as a leader in redefining how institutes of higher learning collaborate with industry partners to address critical societal challenges.

Efforts

The institution likes to acknowledge the efforts of Professor Kaushal A. Desai, Dean of Resource and Alumni, IITJ, and his team for their contributions to this initiative.

The Office of Corporate Relations and the Office of Research and Development initiated the application process for this prestigious award.

It highlights the institute’s pivotal role in driving India’s progress and its commitment to creating a sustainable, knowledge-driven future, say sources from IIT Jodhpur.

About IIT Jodhpur

Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur was established in 2008, to foster technology education and research in India.

The Institute is committed to technological thought and action to benefit the economic development of India.

Scholarship in teaching and learning; Scholarship in research and creative accomplishments; and relevance to Industry are three driving forces at IIT Jodhpur.

IIT Jodhpur functions from its sprawling residential Permanent Campus of 852 acres on National Highway 65, north-northwest of Jodhpur towards Nagaur.

The campus is meticulously planned and envisioned to stand as a symbol of academics – simple, but deep.

The Institute is committed to multidisciplinary approach of technology development. It has established state-of-the-art laboratories for basic research, and has organised its academic degree activities through Departments and its coordinated research through Centers for Technologies.

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