How many questions are there in XAT?

Part 1: 75 questions, 75 marks, 170 min. Part 2: 21 questions, 20 marks, 30 min.

Is there negative marking in XAT?

Part 1: 0.25 per wrong; 0.10 for >8 unattempted. Part 2: None.

Graduate. Held yearly (jan) by XLRI.

XLRI · Graduate · Yearly (Jan) · checked 2026-10-19

Based on the most recent notification we could find; confirm counts in the official notification for your cycle.

CBT · 170 min · Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong; 0.10 for >8 unattempted · 75 questions · 75 marks

Section	Questions	Marks	Weightage
Verbal & Logical Ability	26	26	34.7%
Decision Making	21	21	28%
Quant & DI	28	28	37.3%

CBT · 30 min · Negative marking: None · 21 questions · 20 marks

Section	Questions	Marks	Weightage
General Knowledge	20	20	100%
Essay	1	—	0%

How many questions are there in XAT?: Part 1: 75 questions, 75 marks, 170 min. Part 2: 21 questions, 20 marks, 30 min.
Is there negative marking in XAT?: Part 1: 0.25 per wrong; 0.10 for >8 unattempted. Part 2: None.
Who can apply for XAT?: Graduate. Held yearly (jan) by XLRI.