Comprehensive guidance and a comprehensive strategy in XAT
preparation!
"Success occurs when opportunity meets
preparation." ~Zig Ziglar
This article will provide you with the top techniques and
tricks to elevate the quality of your XAT preparation to an extraordinary
level.
The XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a national level entrance
exam administered by XLRI every year to determine the best students to study management. The
scores of XAT are generally accepted by the 11 member universities of XAMI and
more than 150 associate institutes. In addition, hundreds of other
B-schools across India accept students through the XAT. It is among the
toughest entrance exams that is used by students from diverse backgrounds
hoping to be accepted into a top-ranked management program. XAT 2023 will
take place during January 2023. Candidates begin their preparation for XAT
at about six months prior to the date of the test.
XAT is a computer-based exam that lasts about 190
minutes. The paper is set in the following three ways: concept-driven,
practice-intensive and environment-sensitive. In terms of sections,
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and select areas of Verbal
Ability & Logical Reasoning are concept-driven; Decision Making is a purely
practice-intensive section, and General Knowledge and Essay-writing are
environment-sensitive.
The exam is quite different from other MBA entrance tests because
it has separate sections that focus on decision-making and essay
Writing. The Decision Making section tests your ability to manage by
presenting various situations as well as cases, and requires you to determine
the best answer or alternative. Because the majority of B-schools require
the sectional cut-offs in XAT You must follow specific strategies for each
section to achieve an excellent percentile.
This section is designed to test your reasoning and thinking
abilities. According to the various subjects which are covered within the
sections, you should be aware of the following points in your mind:
* Critical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension has
historically been the most dominant in this area. This area requires a
precise balance between rapid reading and comprehension.
* Vocabulary tests are commonly used in the section and so,
students need to have a solid vocabulary. They are usually in the shape of
Cloze test, Synonym-Antonym and so on.
* Questions are also asked about Para
Jumbles/completion. Therefore, you should be aware of the various rules of
grammar and conventions.
This is the most distinctive aspect of the XAT test. In
this section, you will be required to select the best answer for the given
situation. Review the following suggestions for a better understanding of
the problem:
* The section on decision-making is made up of various
scenarios from everyday and business. In these situations, you are required
to determine what the various stakeholders must take in the given situation.
* In general, the scenarios discussed in these scenarios
present interesting dilemmas for those involved. most of the decisions are
based on an analysis of possible benefits and risks with the course of action
chosen.
* The scenarios discussed hereinafter relate to ethical
dilemmas that are commonplace and financial concerns involving revenue, sales,
etc. as well as management issues for employees as well as other managerial
issues.
* The best answers in this area are generally those where the
decisions are impartial as well as ethical and reflect the viewpoints of all
those involved. Also it is important to maintain your impartiality
throughout the procedure or let your personal opinions cloud your judgment.
This section will test you of your speed as well as
accuracy. Below are the most significant subjects of the section as well
as some tips to be aware of:
The majority of the questions in this subject have come out
of Geometry, Number Systems, Algebra, Modern Maths, and DI sets that are based
on Tables and bar graphs as well as pie charts.
* A solid conceptual foundation is essential in all of these
subjects So try to comprehend every area thoroughly.
* Because this section is a big one that requires a lot of
calculations, it is essential to devote enough time to practice.
* Utilize shortcut methods such as formulae, approximations,
and formulae to improve your speed and accuracy in this section.
GK is not included as a final mark of the XAT, however, it
plays an important role in your admission to B-schools. The GK section
contains you will be asked questions that are asked from a wide array of topics
that span both current and static GK. Be aware of the following points
when getting ready for GK section:
* Increase the focus on business and economic information.
* Making a list of events that will occur in the past 6 months
is crucial.
* In the static GK part, concentrate on books, awards, authors
as well as geography.
* It is suggested that students read the newspaper to keep
up-to-date with news.
If you want to create a great essay, concentrate on
structuring it structurally and conceptually. Remember these things in
your mind when you write and practice essay writing:
* A regular reading schedule can enhance your language and
knowledge. You can read books and newspapers to discover methods of
organizing ideas into various paragraphs.
* While writing the essay, stick to the standard pattern:
Introduction-Body-Conclusion.
* If you are expressing your views in the essay and you want
to prove it, be sure to back it up with facts and examples.
* Avoid prejudgment or bias in your own personal opinion.
* Last but not least, make sure to examine your essay for
grammar errors. It's not the overly complicated vocabulary that can make
your essay more effective however, it's the organized ideas that will earn you
points.
In the end, the strengthening of Concepts is followed by the
consolidation of application orientation and, after that, an appropriate amount
of test-taking exercises. In addition making it a habit to separate your
XAT the preparation plan into stages that you can follow in a structured
manner. Additionally, go through the previous year's XAT exams to gain an
understanding of the pattern of the test along with the type of questions, as
well as the difficulty level. As you attempt the exam make sure you are
able to fine tune your method of managing time and prioritize your tasks and
ensure you strike the right balance between speed and precision!