XAT 2027
Crack XAT in 60 Days
Strategy to 99+%ile
A full Decision Making playbook, a plan for VALR and QA-DI, a GK plan, and the skip penalty worked out for you.
Written for XAT only
93 pages built around XAT's own sections, marking and timing.
Sample page
Score vs percentile table
Decision Making rules with worked cases
The skip penalty explained: −0.10 for each unattempted question after the first 8
XLRI sectional cutoffs and the colleges you can target at each percentile
VALR and QA-DI chapter playbooks with worked examples
A GK plan: what to read and when
A 60-day calendar in 4 phases, counted back from exam day
Top 10 colleges through XAT
The ten schools the playbook tracks for XAT, with the percentile each one usually shortlists at. XLRI sits on top.
No. 1 through XAT
XLRI Jamshedpur
XLRI, Xavier School of Management · Jamshedpur
Your target with 99%ile
- 02XIM UniversityBhubaneswar94+
- 03SPJIMRMumbai · profile-based90+
- 04Great LakesChennai92+
- 05MICAAhmedabad90+
- 06IMT GhaziabadGhaziabad90+
- 07IMI New DelhiNew Delhi88+
- 08GIM GoaGoa88+
- 09IRMAAnand87+
- 10TAPMI or K J SomaiyaManipal · Mumbai85+
Approximate shortlist percentiles from the 2026 cycle. XLRI also sets sectional cutoffs, and its final list adds the essay and interview. Cutoffs are approximate, last checked October 2026, and are not a promise of admission. The Colleges chapter in the playbook goes further: which colleges fit each percentile, and fees against packages.
Real pages from the book
Laid out like a neat study notebook. Tap any page below to open it full size.
Four phases. Fifteen days each.
The playbook turns these phases into a day-by-day calendar, with timetables for full-time and working aspirants.
Days 1–15
Build
Cover the topics that carry the most marks and fix your basics. Take a first mock to see where you stand.
Days 16–30
Strengthen
Close the gaps your mocks show. Add the next set of topics and start timed practice.
Days 31–45
Convert
Turn practice into marks: more mocks, closer analysis, and an attempt strategy you trust.
Days 46–60
Perform
Revise from your own sheets and error log, rest before the paper, and go in with a plan for every section.
Chapter by chapter
93 pages in total, including the cover, disclaimer and contents. First edition · October 2026.
- 01
Score vs Percentile
6 pagesLast year's score-to-percentile table, the expected range and how many questions you need for each percentile band.
- 02
Colleges
3 pagesColleges you can target at each percentile, with lists for low academics and for low fees with high ROI. Includes XLRI sectional cutoffs.
- 03
Decision Making
11 pagesThe rules that decide most DM answers, worked cases and the mistakes people repeat.
- 04
VALR
9 pagesVerbal and logical reasoning question types, how to approach each and the top topics.
- 05
Quant & DI
12 pagesChapter playbooks with worked examples, the top topics and common mistakes.
- 06
The 60-Day Plan
7 pagesFour 15-day phases, a day-by-day calendar and daily timetables for full-time and working aspirants.
- 07
Mocks
4 pagesWhen to take mocks, how to analyse them, an error log and a score tracker.
- 08
Revision Sheets
11 pagesFormula sheets, squares, cubes and fractions, and the question traps to watch for.
- 09
Final Days
9 pagesThe last 15 and 7 days, the day before, exam day, an attack plan for the paper, an application tracker and interview prep.
Start your 60 days today
- A day-by-day plan to follow
- Chapter playbooks with worked examples
- Mock sheets and an error log
- Revision sheets for the final week
₹199
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Questions, answered
01When is XAT held?
XAT is usually held on the first Sunday of January. XLRI publishes the exact date each year on xatonline.in.
02What is the XAT skip penalty?
In Part 1, XAT deducts 0.10 marks for each unattempted question after the first 8 you leave. A wrong answer costs 0.25. The GK section has no negative marking. The playbook shows how to decide when to guess.
03What exactly do I get?
One PDF ebook of 86 to 102 pages, depending on the exam. It has a 60-day plan, chapter playbooks with worked examples, score vs percentile tables, mock sheets and revision sheets.
04How do I get it after paying?
A download button appears right after payment, and we email you the link. The link works for 30 days and for 5 downloads per playbook. The PDF is yours to keep.
05Does it guarantee a percentile?
No. It gives you a plan. Your result depends on how you prepare, your mocks and the paper on the day.
06Can I get a refund?
No. The playbook is a digital PDF that you get the moment you pay, so all sales are final. Please check the sample pages and make sure you pick the right exam before you buy. If you were charged twice, we refund the extra payment. If the PDF doesn't reach you or won't open, contact us and we'll send it again.
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How to use 60 days for XAT
XAT is the only major MBA exam with a Decision Making section and a penalty for skipping too many questions. Most of the score difference comes from Decision Making and from knowing when an attempt is worth the risk.
Days 1–15
Learn the Decision Making rules with worked cases, and cover the high-weight QA-DI chapters.
Days 16–45
Practise VALR and DM under time. In every mock, track how many you skip so you stay near the 8-question limit.
Days 46–60
Revise from your sheets, keep a short daily GK slot, and rehearse your order for Part 1.
Where marks are usually lost
- Leaving more than 8 questions: each extra skip costs 0.10.
- Answering Decision Making from personal opinion instead of the rules the questions reward.
- Ignoring GK because it does not count in the percentile. XLRI still looks at it.
XAT at a glance
| Conducted by | XLRI Jamshedpur |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Sections | Verbal & Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quant & DI, General Knowledge |
| Wrong answer | −0.25 |
| Skip penalty | −0.10 for each unattempted question after the first 8 (Part 1) |
| GK | No negative marking |
| Usually held | Early January. Exact dates are announced on xatonline.in |
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