The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a paper-based commonly
used test to be able to enter the academic programs offered by XLRI as well as
the other XAT associate member institutions. It is among the most
difficult MBA entrance tests in the nation. XAT usually takes place during
the first week of January. Results are announced by the end of
January. The next step of the admissions procedure is to take part in the
group discussion/summary Writing or the Personal Interview. Since each
institute conducts this type of test, the procedure differs from one institute
to the next.
A GD (Group discussion) is employed by an organisation
(company institute, business school, institute, etc.) to determine if a
candidate has the qualities that are desired by them such as leadership skills,
communication and teamwork, etc.
In different XAT institutions, Group Discussion can be based
around a broad topic or case study. The topics cover a mixture of current
as abstract subjects. Some of the general themes in the previous year's
GDs were: Make in India campaign, IPL and its impact on cricket, Corruption and
the Aam Aadmi Party.
In XLRI the case study is group discussions based on case
studies. In these, a specific situation is provided to the candidates and
they are required to analyze the situation and provide solutions to the issue
identified in the situation. These case study are usually linked to the
workplace. In XIM-B, the typical length of GD will be 10
minutes. Participants are given one minute to reflect on the topic, then 8
minutes to talk about it and must write a brief summary of the GD within the
final minute and then submit this to their panelists. There are three
panellists , and the total number of participants ranges from 8 to 14.
Personal interviews are an excellent way for candidates to
demonstrate their abilities and abilities. It's an opportunity to showcase
the way they're an ideal match for a certain institution or job. However
it allows for the panellists to assess the character of the applicant.
Typically, questions for interviews can be of various types
including personality-based ones, which are focused on weaknesses, strengths successes,
failures, and objectives that an individual has. Questions about
educational background are focused on the individual's academic achievements as
well as extracurricular activities. They could also cover questions about
current affairs or career planning questions. Panelists may be able to ask
technical questions pertaining to your chosen graduation
subject. Candidates must also be prepared mentally for 'Stress Interviews
where there will be plenty of cross-questioning and challenging questions to test
the candidate's competence.