XAT 2015 examination is to be conducted on 4th January 2015. XAT 2015 is a paper pencil based test of 3 hours duration. It consists of 2 papers.
Paper 1 is objective with multiple choice question type. This part consists of three sections, Verbal Ability, Decision Making and Quantitative Aptitude. The duration of this section is 2 hours 20 minutes. Before anyone starts preparing, it is important to know what needs to be studied.
Paper 2 includes Essay Writing and General Awareness section.
XAT 2015 Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus:
| S.No. | Arithmetic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Number Systems |
| 2 | LCM and HCF |
| 3 | Percentages |
| 4 | Profit and Loss |
| 5 | Interest (Simple and Compound) |
| 6 | Speed, Time and Distance |
| 7 | Time and Work |
| 8 | Averages |
| Algebra | |
| 1 | Linear and Quadratic Equation |
| 2 | Progressions - AP, GP, HP |
| 3 | Inequalities |
| 4 | Permutation & Combination |
| 5 | Function |
| 6 | Set Theory |
| Geometry | |
| 1 | Geometry |
| 2 | Trigonometry |
| 3 | Mensuration |
| Analysis | |
| 1 | Ratio and Proportion |
| 2 | Probability |
XAT 2015 Analytical reasoning syllabus:
| S.No. | Analytical reasoning |
|---|---|
| 1 | Assumption-Premise-Conclusion |
| 2 | Assertion and reasons |
| 3 | Statements and assumptions |
| 4 | Strong arguments and Weak arguments |
| 5 | Inference & Judgment Questions |
| 6 | Cause and Effect |
| 7 | Probably true, Probably false, definitely true, definitely false kind of statement |
XAT 2015 Verbal Ability Syllabus:
| S.No. | Reading Comprehension |
|---|---|
| 1 | Social science passage |
| 2 | Science passage |
| 3 | Business Passage |
| 4 | Entertainment Passage |
| Vocabulary Based | |
| 1 | Antonyms |
| 2 | Synonyms |
| 3 | Different usage of same word |
| 4 | Manias & Phobias |
| English Usage/ Grammar | |
| 1 | Sentence correction |
| 2 | Parajumbles |
| 3 | Sentence completion |
XAT 2015 Decision Making syllabus:
Decision making in XAT has maximum number of questions. Usually it has more questions than all the other sections and thus is a very important section. Questions in decision making involve a situation (like a caselet) presented to a student and the student is expected to find the solution and also the reason behind that situation. It requires a logical understanding and full understanding of the situation.
XAT 2015 General Awareness Syllabus:
| S.No. | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Awards & Personalities |
| 2 | Economy |
| 3 | Corporate Affairs |
| 4 | National Current Affairs |
| 5 | Science & Technology |
XAT 2015 Essay Writing syllabus:
XAT examination allocates approximately 20 minutes for the Essay writing section. Topics are usually abstract and one needs to practice for the right writing speed.
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