XAT 2019: Complete Details of Selection Procedure

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XAT 2019: Complete Details of Selection Procedure

A large number of candidates aims to pursue an MBA and keeping their options open they apply for numerous opportunities they get. That’s when Xavier’s Aptitude Test (XAT) comes into play. However, this is a fact that getting admitted to the Xavier Labour Relation Institute (XLRI) is not at all easy from any aspect. This is because the XAT is contemplated as one of the most difficult entrance exams for pursuing MBA in India.

Even the authorities are wise enough to maintain their long-lasting reputation, this is why they prefer to take only meritorious students into their institute through this tough examination. XAT MBA entrance exam is considered to be taken up by the students after CAT.

Selection Process for XAT 2019

Before thinking of getting selected, a candidate must clear certain eligibility criteria. One must have a bachelor’s degree of minimum three years. Exactly 11 Xavier Association of Management Institutes member colleges accept the XAT 2019 scores. There are different criteria for their admissions in XLRI and other colleges. According to resources, there are a few basic parameters which determine the probabilities of a candidate for their admissions through the XAT. These four categories are given below in details:

Appearing for XAT

As all of the candidates are well versed with the exam pattern. When the papers are getting evaluated, there are overall cutoffs and section wise cutoffs as well. As we know XAT is one of the toughest exams, it has an undefined syllabus. Students have to prepare from the previous year question papers. Upholding the standards of a XAT, the 2019 exam was as tough as previous years. However, the one major change that exam pattern had was the absence of the essay writing section. The break-up of the different sections, as well as the syllabus, was similar to previous years.

XAT Scores & Cutoff

There are overall cutoffs and section wise cutoffs released officially. The MBA aspirants can calculate their chances to get into these colleges with the following predicted cutoff for XAT 2019:

Section XLRI – HRM XLRI-BM XIMB/IMT-G
Quant 70% (7.2+) 90% (9.5+) 70% (7.2+)
VA+LR 80% (7.6+) 80% (7.6+) 70% (6.9+)
DM 75% (7.5+) 80% (7.8+) 70% (7+)
Overall 92% (27+) 94% (28+) 90% (25.7+)

On the announcement of the actual percentiles, the institutes participating in the counselling will release their individual cutoffs and hence the students will be shortlisted. Students must not lay back after the exam, they should look up and know about the participating colleges and research on their previous cut-offs.

Selection Round 1- Group Discussion

Nowadays, it has been observed that the Group Discussions are being replaced by the other ability tests that institutions take. However, some of the MBA colleges continue to conduct Group Discussions to analyze their candidates. One must do their research before showing up for the GD. Different colleges have their own different ways of carrying out the GD. Also, the student must remember this is a crucial step to impress the recruiters.

Selection Round 2- Personal Interview

Following the GD, the students have to face one of the most delicate zones of the entire selection procedure. Based on the most relevant and trending topic, a board consisting of esteemed faculties, members of the board, and even some alumni carry out a structured interview of the candidate.

One of the main things to keep in mind before appearing in the interview is not to be over-prepare. As this causes the candidate to have stress attacks, and they can turn out to be under confident.

In most cases, it has been observed that the candidates have to face a stress interview which is conducted by the interviewers. The candidates need to be prepared for this kind of interviews as these type of interviews are specifically designed to grill them in every possible manner. One can ask for tips from the former students, it is better to gather knowledge from the social media platforms as well.

Final Selection

The selected is offered admission to the various management programs available to MBA aspirants in the institutes participating for counselling after qualifying the above mentioned rounds. It has been observed that apart from the freshers, a large number of aspirants are associated with job life. This reflects their dedication and balance to maintain multiple operations at the same time. Thus, MBA colleges receive a blend of several types of application and the people who are shortlisted are indeed lucky. People say that the selection process through the XAT is quite tricky and not everyone can succeed in their attempts. They should also consider the fact that from these stages of analysis and examination make them prepared for the unseen challenges in their upcoming life.

About Post Author

Antara Tripathy

Chief Editor & CEO of IBG NEWS (09/Aug/2018-Present), Secretary of All Indian Reporter's Association,West Bengal State Committee. Earlier Vice President of IBG NEWS (01/Jan/ 2013-08/Aug/2018). She took over the charge from the Founder Editor of the Channel.
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