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CAT 2025 Answer Key release date is December 4, 2025

Yes. GK is added in XAT exam. XAT 2026 exam will have 20 questions on General Knowledge (GK) that should be solved in 10 minutes.

To prepare for Static GK for XAT, you should read a good Year Book like Manorama Year Book. To prepare for Current Affairs GK for XAT, you can read newspapers like Indian Express and Business Standard.

XAT GK section marks are not considered when calculating the XAT percentile, and used only for XLRI Jamshedpur admission process. So, if you are aiming for admission in XLRI Jamshedpur or Delhi campus, then GK is very important. But if you are targeting other XAT accepting colleges like XIMB, IMI or others, then it is not very important.

If can do XAT preparation in 30 if you have prepared for CAT or other MBA entrance exams like SNAP or NMAT. To do well in XAT exam, you should have a good understanding of fundamental concepts in Verbal, Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation areas. XAT Decision Making section is the only section that is unique and requires additional preparation. After brushing up fundamental concepts, practice using Mock Tests and PYQs for high scores in XAT exam.

Yes. If you have prepared for CAT or other MBA entrance exams, and have good understanding of fundamental concepts in Verbal, Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation areas, you can prepare for XAT exam in 30 days. XAT Decision Making section is the only section that is unique and requires additional preparation. After brushing up fundamental concepts, targeted practice using Mock Tests and PYQs is a must for high scores in XAT exam.

Effective XAT preparation demands two things: a good grasp of the official exam pattern and fundamental concepts, followed by targeted practice using Mock Tests and PYQs. The key differentiator for a top percentile is successfully cracking the XAT Decision Making section.

To be eligible for XAT 2026 exam, candidates should have a bachelor's degree of at least three years from a government recognized university in any discipline. Final-year degree students who expect to complete their degree by June 2026 are also eligible to apply. There are no age limits or minimum percentage requirements for XAT exam. Work experience is not mandatory to apply for XAT Exam.

A: No, based on past trends, CAT 2025 Answer Key release date is December 8-9, 2025.