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# XAT Coaching

> **Quick answer.** T.I.M.E. Coimbatore prepares aspirants for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT), conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur and accepted by 250+ B-schools, as part of its CAT programme.

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.

## At a glance

- **Full form:** Xavier Aptitude Test
- **Category:** Management
- **Conducting body:** XLRI Jamshedpur

## 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.
- **Sections:**
  - Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VALR) - About 26 questions on reading comprehension, critical and analytical reasoning, vocabulary and English grammar.
  - Decision Making (DM) - About 21 questions presenting scenarios from personal and professional life, to be resolved with critical thinking, problem-solving and prioritisation.
  - Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (QA & DI) - About 28 questions on arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration and modern maths, plus data interpretation.
  - General Knowledge (GK) - About 20 questions on static GK and current affairs. No negative marking, and not counted in the overall percentile or cutoff.

## 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 we offer

- **Mock series:** AIMXAT, included as part of the CAT programme
- **Batch types:** Classroom (full-time), Classroom (weekend), Online live, Test-series only
- **Duration:** Taught within 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.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does T.I.M.E. Coimbatore run a separate XAT course?

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.

### Is there negative marking in XAT?

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.

### Does the GK section affect my XAT percentile?

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.

### Is a calculator allowed in XAT?

Yes. XLRI states that a scientific calculator is available within the exam interface.

### When are XAT 2027 results declared?

XLRI says results will be announced approximately three weeks after the exam, which is on 3 January 2027.

### Which mock series does T.I.M.E. use for XAT?

AIMXAT, T.I.M.E.'s XAT mock series, included as part of the CAT programme.

### Does T.I.M.E. help with WAT, GD and PI after XAT?

Yes. T.I.M.E. Coimbatore provides post-XAT WAT, GD and PI preparation.