After CAT, XAT would be the next big exam for all the candidates those who are aspiring to take admission in reputed MBA colleges.
XAT Preparation tips
- Go through the Basics:
Candidate should go through basic of quant, verbal, logical reasoning etc. If Candidate has prepared for the CAT, IIFT Or NMAT then candidate must have prepared well for the this section.
- Give importance to other Areas:
There are certain sections like Decision Making and Essay writing for which candidate has to give some special attention. Candidate can check out how to prepare for this section here.
- Prepare form Mock test and sample paper:
Solving previous year's paper would help you get the exact idea of how the paper is set, what is the difficulty level and how to prepare for the topic. Solving mock test will help you in the time management techniques. So try to solve out 2 or more sample papers a week.
- You can prepare wisely by analyzing the paper:
By analyzing the weightage given to various topics and your understanding about the topics level of difficulty you faced will be the key factor for your preparation. Give time to difficult topics and revise them.
Also Read:
XAT 2015 expected cutoff
XAT preparation books:
For Quantitative Aptitude
- Quantitative aptitude by Arun Sharma
- Quantum cat by Sarvesh k verma
For Data Interpretation
- Accredited guide to data interpretation and data sufficiency by Ananta ashisha
- How to prepare for data interpretation by Arun Sharma
For General Awareness
- General knowledge by Manohar Pandey
For English and Comprehension
- Mastering the verbal ability by Ajay Singh
Recommended newspapers for XAT preparation
- The Economics times
- The Hindu
Admission:-
After scoring a good percentile in written examination and if you get through it, candidates need to appear for group discussions and personal interview.
Group discussion will test your knowledge and communication skills. Personal interview would have questions related to your academics, work experience, goals, hobbies, personality etc.
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