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| Component | XLRI – XAT 2025 | IIM CAT 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Questions | 95 | 66 |
| Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam | 3 hours | 2 hours |
| Type of Questions | MCQs | MCQs, and Non-MCQs |
| Answer Options for Each MCQ | 5 | 4 |
| Marks Awarded for Each Correct Answer | 1 | 3 |
| Negative Marking | 75 MCQs with 1/4 negative marking; No negative marking for 20 MCQs on GK | MCQs with 1/3 negative marking; No negative marking for Non-MCQs |
| Exam Difficulty Level | High | High |
| Number of Sections | 4 Sections (3 main + GK section) | 3 Sections (Main sections, GK score not counted) |
| Section-1 Name and No. of Questions | English Language & Logical Reasoning – 26 | Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension - 24 |
| Section-2 Name and No. of Questions | Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation – 28 | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning - 20 |
| Section-3 Name and No. of Questions | Decision Making – 21 | Quantitative Ability - 22 |
| Facility to Choose Order of Sections | Any question from any section within the overall time limit | No, has to follow predefined sectional order |
| Individual Sectional Time Limit | No | Each section with 40-minute time limit |
| Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score | XLRI, SPJIMR, IMT, TAPMI, XIMB | 21 IIMs, FMS, MDI, SPJIMR, IMI, IITs, XIMB |
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XAT 2025 Vs CAT 2024