XAT Coaching at T.I.M.E. Coimbatore
Preparation for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) as part of T.I.M.E. Coimbatore's CAT programme, with Decision Making taught specifically and the AIMXAT mock series included.
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XAT at a glance
- Conducting body
- XLRI Jamshedpur
- Full form
- Xavier Aptitude Test
Key dates
- XAT 2027 registration
- 15 July 2026 to 6 December 2026
- XAT 2027 admit card
- 20 December 2026 (tentative)
- XAT 2027 exam
- 3 January 2027, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- XAT 2027 results
- About three weeks after the exam
- Exam facts
- per xatonline.in, as of 1 October 2026
What is the XAT exam format?
Duration: Three hours in total, per XLRI's xatonline.in
Scoring: About 95 questions, each carrying 1 mark. 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer. Up to 8 questions can be skipped without penalty; each question skipped after the 8th costs 0.1 marks.
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Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VALR)
About 26 questions on reading comprehension, critical and analytical reasoning, vocabulary and English grammar.
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Decision Making (DM)
About 21 questions presenting scenarios from personal and professional life, to be resolved with critical thinking, problem-solving and prioritisation.
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Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (QA & DI)
About 28 questions on arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration and modern maths, plus data interpretation.
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General Knowledge (GK)
About 20 questions on static GK and current affairs. No negative marking, and not counted in the overall percentile or cutoff.
How does T.I.M.E. Coimbatore teach XAT?
- Batch types
- Classroom (full-time) • Classroom (weekend) • Online live • Test-series only
- Course duration
- Taught within the CAT programme
- Mock series
- AIMXAT, included as part of the CAT programme
XAT is taught inside T.I.M.E. Coimbatore's CAT programme; there is no standalone XAT course. Decision Making is taught specifically, and post-XAT WAT, GD and PI preparation is provided. Fee structure: please enquire below.
How is XAT 2027 marked?
XLRI expects about 95 questions, each carrying 1 mark, and deducts 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer. You can skip up to 8 questions without penalty; each question skipped after the 8th costs 0.1 marks. The General Knowledge section has no negative marking and does not count towards your overall percentile or cutoff score, though XLRI considers it in selection for its own programmes. A scientific calculator is available within the exam interface.
How does XAT preparation fit into the CAT programme?
At T.I.M.E. Coimbatore, XAT is taught inside the CAT programme rather than as a separate course. XLRI itself says XAT preparation aligns with other MBA entrance preparation except for the Decision Making section, and T.I.M.E. teaches that section specifically. The AIMXAT mock series is included, and post-XAT WAT, GD and PI preparation is provided.
Who can take XAT, and where?
XLRI requires a recognised bachelor's degree of at least three years' duration, or its equivalent, in any discipline. Candidates appearing for their final exams can also apply, subject to XLRI's cut-off date. XAT is accepted by 250+ B-schools and held in 100+ test cities across India, Coimbatore among them. It is a common entrance test, but each participating institute has its own selection process and criteria.
What our students say
"I began my CAT preparation in May 2024. Under the mentorship of the staff of T.I.M.E. Coimbatore, I scored 99.24 percentile and 99.54 in CAT 2024 and XAT 2025 respectively. T.I.M.E. provided me with the structure and guidance that aided me in approaching the tests effectively. Their guidance extended to GD, PI and WAT preparation, providing me with advice that helped me throughout the admission process of various b-schools."
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XAT - frequently asked questions
No. XAT preparation is part of the CAT programme, not a standalone course. Within it, XAT's Decision Making section is taught specifically and the AIMXAT mock series is included.
Yes. XLRI deducts 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer, and each question skipped after the 8th costs 0.1 marks. The General Knowledge section has no negative marking.
No. XLRI states that GK does not contribute to the overall percentile or cutoff score, but it is considered in the selection process for XLRI's own programmes.
Yes. XLRI states that a scientific calculator is available within the exam interface.
XLRI says results will be announced approximately three weeks after the exam, which is on 3 January 2027.
AIMXAT, T.I.M.E.'s XAT mock series, included as part of the CAT programme.
Yes. T.I.M.E. Coimbatore provides post-XAT WAT, GD and PI preparation.
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