Importance of XAT Mock Test Series
Attempting a mock test series is a very important part of XAT Exam preparation. Here are some ways in which the XAT Mock Test Series will help you.
1. Mock tests help in improving your speed
The real challenge of the competitive exam is the time constraint. You have to attempt a lot of questions in very little time. This is where mock tests can help. Mock tests help you in increasing your speed along with accuracy which ensures better outcomes in the real examination.
2. Mock tests help you to get an idea about the real exam
You will get plenty of information on the structure and pattern of an exam from online sites. But simply knowing the pattern is not enough. With the help of a mock test, you will be able to get a better idea of the real exam and also score more marks. Mock tests give you a good chance of cracking the exam.
3. Mock tests lead you to understand your weaknesses
We all have our weak points. With mock tests, you will be able to analyze where your weaknesses lie so that you can work on them. They will show you which section you are struggling with or which part of the syllabus is taking up more time.
4. Strategize with Mock Tests
Once you have grasped your weaknesses and understood the syllabus better, you can then craft a proper strategy. You can analyze your mistakes and understand how they could have been avoided. You can perfect your strategy by trial and error, and mock tests allow you to do that very easily.
5. Helps you learn the study material
The importance of mock tests in exams does not need any introduction. There is a lot to learn to qualify for XAT Exam. And mock tests make you do the Verbal and Logical Ability/Decision Making/Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation sections multiple times. That reinforces the information and strategies so that your brain can retrieve them efficiently, this trait will help you in the actual exam.
6. Actual Exam Like Interface
The Oliveboard Interface of XAT Mock Tests is one of the best online exam interfaces in India. It is very similar to the actual exam interface. This will give the aspirants a real-time experience.
XAT Exam Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Name of the Conducting Authority | Xavier Labor Relations Institute (XLRI), Jamshedpur |
| Category | Management Entrance Exam |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Exam pattern | Online Test, Group Discussion and
Personal Interview |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree from a recognized University |
| Website | https://xatonline.in/ |
| Frequency | Annually |
XAT Exam Pattern
Stage 1: Online Test
| Sections | Number of questions | Time Duration |
|---|
| Part-1 | 75 Total MCQs | 165 Minutes |
| Verbal and Logical Ability | 26 | |
| Decision Making | 21 | |
| Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation | 28 | |
| Part-2 | 25 Total MCQs + 1 Essay | 15 Minutes |
| General Knowledge | 25 | |
| Essay | 1 | |
| Total questions (Part 1 + Part 2) | 101 | 180 minutes |
Note 1: There is no sectional time limit in Part 1 of XAT
Note 2: Essay shall be evaluated after the candidate will be shortlisted for the interview.
Stage 2 & Stage 3: Group Discussion & Personal Interview
The majority of the contents of the XAT Group Discussion and Personal Interview round are kept under wraps. However, aspirants may anticipate taking part in a group discussion followed by a Personal Interview. Both rounds will be given a 20% weighting in the final selection process for seat allocation.
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