Last Minute Tips to Crack the XAT 2024 Exam

Jan 4, 2024, 17:33 IST

Last Minute Tips to Crack XAT 2024 Exam: As the exam is just around the corner all the aspirants want to ace their preparation. So, in this article, we are going to discuss the last-minute preparation tips provided by experts.

Check out the Last Minute Tips to Crack XAT 2024 Exam
Check out the Last Minute Tips to Crack XAT 2024 Exam

Last Minute Tips to Crack XAT 2024 Exam: This year Xavier School of Management is going to conduct the XAT exam on January 07, 2024, at designated test centres spread across around 75 cities. The exam will be conducted in a single shift from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM. 

This year around 1.35 Lakh candidates applied for XAT 2024 which is significantly higher than the previous year. This remarkable surge in the number of candidates makes the competition more intense. As the exam is just around the corner all the aspirants want to ace their preparation. So, in this article, we are going to discuss the last-minute preparation tips provided by our expert.

XAT 2024 Exam Pattern: Overview

Before discussing the last-minute study tips to crack the XAT exam let’s quickly go through the XAT 2024 exam pattern. Below we have tabulated the XAT 2024 exam pattern for your reference:

Part 

Section

Duration

Number of Questions

Marking Scheme

Part 1

Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VA & LR)

175 Minutes

About 26

(i) For each correct answer: +1 mark

(ii) For each incorrect answer: -0.25 marks

(iii) Negative marks awarded for each unattempted question after 8 unattempted questions: -0.10 marks

Decision Making (DM)

About 22

Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (QA & DI)

About 28

Part 2

Mock Keyboard Testing

5 Minutes

-

-

Part 3

General Knowledge (GK)

30 Minutes

About 25

(i) In the GK section, for each correct answer: +1 mark

(ii) General Knowledge (GK) questions are exempt from negative marking.

(iii) The essay will be evaluated if a candidate is shortlisted for the GD-PI processes at XLRI.

Analytical Essay Writing (AEW)

1

Last Minutes Preparation Strategy for XAT 2024

As the XAT 2024 exam is knocking on the doors, the aspirants need to mould their preparation strategy accordingly. Now, the primary focus of the aspirant should be on mental conditioning as well as careful curation and calibration of the 210 minutes available to write the exam. Here, we are providing last-minute preparation tips that will definitely enhance your preparation and give you the confidence to crack the XAT exam.

Revise XAT Exam Key Concepts

Revising key formulas and trying to internalize them. If you have notes from the last few months of preparation, use the same as a ready reference. You are suggested to stay in touch with things that you had already prepared rather than trying new things in the last few days.

Back Your Strengths 

Alaway back your strengths. Every individual has their own strengths and weaknesses back your strengths and try to utilize them maximum. For example, if you are very good in the LR and QA section, try to maximize them as each and every mark will open the gate of an IIM for you. 

Take XAT Mock Tests

The mocks attempted one week before the XAT normally test the consistency, nerves, intelligence, and all the hard work you have put in over the last so many months. Treat these tests as your last few rehearsals before the XAT. Manage the sectional time effectively during the mock test. This practice will help you to efficiently utilize the time during the actual test. Always take complete mock tests in that exam time slot only. This will keep your body and brain ready for that particular shift timing and enhance your performance on the exam day. 

Analyse Your Performance

After each mock test, analyse your performance and note down the areas of improvement. Identify patterns in your mistakes and work on wiping out them. Time management is crucial for success in the XAT exam so pay attention to it as well. 

Work On Your Mistakes

Work on the mistakes that you figure out after analysing your mock test performance. But avoid starting any new concept now. Only work on the concepts that you have already covered and try not to make any mistakes in these concepts. During the exam, you have to do lengthy calculations in a short time. So maintain the calculation speed with accuracy. If you are making mistakes in calculation, work on it immediately and ensure that you will not lose any marks because of that 

Take Proper Diet And Sleep

Mental acuity is directly connected to physical well-being. The candidates must maintain a healthy lifestyle and ensure they get adequate sleep and exercise to keep their body and mind fit. Follow a balanced and healthy diet. Take proper rest and adequate sleep, it will relax your mind.

Keep Yourself Calm, Confident, And Motivated

In the last few days before the exam, it becomes crucial to manage your stress and nervousness and keep yourself calm, confident, and motivated. Always be positive and stop overthinking, do the things that keep your mind relaxed like listening to soft music would be a good option or anything that you love to do.

Sunil Sharma is an edtech professional with over 12 years of experience in the education domain. He holds an M.Sc. in Mathematics from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. He has worked as an Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Vriti Infocom Private Limited. and later joined Aakash Edutech Private Limited . At Jagran New Media, he writes for the Exam Prep section of JagranJosh.com. Sunil has expertise in Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and English, making him a versatile professional in the education and test preparation sector. He has created content for various management exams CAT, XAT and also for exams such as CUET etc
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