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XAT Syllabus

Xavier Aptitude Test conducted by XLRI for admission to XLRI and many other management institutes. The full XAT syllabus: 6 subjects, 21 chapters, 78 topics and 165 sub-topics, with 303 flashcards written against it.

6Subjects
21Chapters
78Topics
165Sub-topics
303Flashcards

XAT subjects

XAT has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Verbal and Logical Ability

4 chapters · 16 topics · 40 sub-topics · 53 flashcards

  1. Reading Comprehension · 4 topics
  2. Verbal Ability and Grammar · 4 topics
  3. Verbal Reasoning · 5 topics
  4. Analytical and Logical Reasoning · 3 topics

Decision Making

4 chapters · 12 topics · 24 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Foundations of Decision Making · 3 topics
  2. Ethical and Managerial Dilemmas · 3 topics
  3. Quantitative Decision Making · 3 topics
  4. Decision Making Strategy and Pitfalls · 3 topics

Quantitative Ability

4 chapters · 21 topics · 43 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Arithmetic · 6 topics
  2. Algebra · 6 topics
  3. Geometry and Mensuration · 5 topics
  4. Modern Mathematics · 4 topics

Data Interpretation

3 chapters · 10 topics · 20 sub-topics · 49 flashcards

  1. Data Representation Formats · 4 topics
  2. Advanced and Mixed DI · 3 topics
  3. DI Calculation and Strategy · 3 topics

General Knowledge

3 chapters · 10 topics · 20 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Static General Knowledge · 4 topics
  2. Current Affairs · 3 topics
  3. Business and Corporate Awareness · 3 topics

Essay Writing and Written Ability

3 chapters · 9 topics · 18 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Essay Fundamentals · 3 topics
  2. Writing Skills and Style · 3 topics
  3. Essay Strategy and Practice · 3 topics

XAT flashcards

303 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

XAT syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the XAT syllabus?

XAT covers 6 subjects: Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation, General Knowledge and Essay Writing and Written Ability.

How many chapters and topics are in the XAT syllabus?

21 chapters and 78 topics, broken down further into 165 sub-topics, across 6 subjects. Quantitative Ability is the largest subject, with 21 topics in 4 chapters.

Are there XAT flashcards?

Yes — 303 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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