MBA India

XAT 2026.
The XLRI Route.

Structured XAT 2026 preparation by ALP Sir. Live two-way sessions capped at 27 students. 100+ hours, 6 full-length tests, 12 sectional tests, 40 area tests, 920 questions in live sessions. 4-stage framework. Targets XLRI Jamshedpur and leading XAT-accepting B-schools.

27
Students per cohort
5
Stage learning framework
100+
XAT-accepting B-schools
4.9
Student rating
XAT
by GRADSKOOL · ALP Sir
₹5,999
Full course price
27 students per cohort
Bundle with CATalysis and save ₹1,000
Total₹5,999
6
Full-length XAT tests
12
Sectional tests
40
Area tests online
27
Students per cohort
920
Questions in live sessions
100+
Hours of live teaching
How it works

The 4-Stage Learning Framework

Every topic in XAT follows the same four stages. In order, every time. The framework ensures complete understanding before moving forward.

Intro Video

English introduction to every concept before the live session. No time lost on basics in class.

Live Session with PDF

Two-way live teaching with ALP Sir. Questions, challenges, and structured reasoning. Session PDF included for every class.

Cheat Sheet

A distilled one-pager of every concept, formula, and shortcut. Built for fast revision before tests and on exam day.

Doubt Resolution

Structured doubt sessions so no question goes unanswered. Every concept stays sharp through exam day.

Practice daily RC on GRADFLIX. hundreds of essays with exam-level questions. Free for all GRADSKOOL students.
Daily quizzes on GRADSCALE. Consistent practice across all exam topics. Free with enrolment.
What you will cover

XAT Syllabus

Section 1
Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Para-jumbles
  • Critical Reasoning
  • Poem-based questions
  • Vocabulary in context
  • Fill in the blanks
Section 2
Decision Making
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Situational analysis
  • Data arrangement
  • Conditions and grouping
  • Complex arrangements
  • Case-based decisions
Section 3
Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation
  • Arithmetic
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Data Interpretation sets
  • Number Systems
  • Modern Mathematics
Where it takes you

Top colleges that accept XAT

InstituteCutoffProgramme
XLRI Jamshedpur Top95+ percentileBM, HRM, GMP
XIMB Bhubaneswar Top90+ percentileMBA
IMT Ghaziabad Top85+ percentilePGDM
TAPMI Manipal Top80+ percentilePGDM
Great Lakes Chennai Top80+ percentilePGPM, PGDM
FORE School of Management Top80+ percentilePGDM
Student Voices

What our students say

Learning from ALP Sir is something special. He explains every topic from multiple perspectives and builds the right way of thinking. The personal mentorship is the most valuable part of any GRADSKOOL course.

GMAT Cohort
★★★★★

The two-way live classes are what make GRADSKOOL stand apart. Every doubt cleared in the session itself. The 27-student limit is not marketing. You feel it in every class.

CAT 2026 Cohort
★★★★★
Common Questions

XAT FAQs

Still have questions? WhatsApp ALP Sir

XAT is the Xavier Aptitude Test, conducted annually by XLRI Jamshedpur. It is accepted by over 100 B-schools across India and is one of the most challenging MBA entrance exams due to its unique Decision Making section.
The XAT course is priced at Rs 5,999. Bundle with CATalysis and save Rs 1,000. All GRADSKOOL courses include live two-way sessions, session PDFs, cheat sheets, and GRADFLIX access.
XAT has a unique Decision Making section not found in CAT. It also includes a General Knowledge section and essay writing. The exam is known for its high difficulty in Verbal Ability and unconventional question types.
Yes. You can add the XAT course as an add-on with CATalysis at a bundled price of Rs 4,999, saving Rs 1,000 compared to the standalone price of Rs 5,999.
XLRI Jamshedpur is the premier XAT-accepting institution, offering BM (Business Management) and HRM (Human Resource Management) programmes. A 95+ percentile is typically required for XLRI calls.
Just the tests

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Self-studying or preparing with another resource? Buy just the GRADSKOOL XAT mock tests — no live sessions, no commitment. Full-length mocks covering all XAT sections.

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Full XAT Course
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Yes. GRADSKOOL XAT mock tests are available as a standalone purchase at ₹999. Full-length XAT mocks covering Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability and RC, Decision Making and General Knowledge. No live sessions included. Buy directly at gradskool.in/checkout or scroll up to the mocks section on this page.
The full XAT course at ₹5,999 includes 100+ hours of live two-way sessions, 6 full-length XAT tests, 12 sectional tests, 40 area tests and 920 questions covered in live sessions — taught personally by ALP Sir. The mocks-only option at ₹999 includes just the full-length tests with no live teaching. If you are self-studying and only need tests to benchmark your preparation, mocks only is the right choice. If you want structured preparation from scratch, the full course is the right choice.
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Syllabus

What the XAT course covers.

Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation
  • Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Number System — same as CAT QA
  • Data Interpretation — tables, graphs, caselets at XAT difficulty level
  • XAT-specific QA patterns — higher difficulty than CAT, more algebra-heavy
Verbal and Logical Ability
  • Reading Comprehension — longer, denser passages than CAT
  • Vocabulary in context — XAT tests word meaning more than CAT
  • Critical Reasoning — argument analysis, inference, assumption
  • Logical Reasoning — analogies, series, syllogisms
Decision Making
  • Ethical dilemmas — stakeholder analysis and decision frameworks
  • Business situations — resource allocation, risk assessment, conflict resolution
  • Case-based DM — data-driven decision making under constraints
  • XAT DM is unique — no other exam tests this. ALP Sir is the only trainer with equal DM expertise.
General Knowledge (GK)
  • Business and economy — Indian and global
  • Current affairs — business-relevant events
  • Static GK — institutions, awards, history relevant to management
Colleges that accept XAT.
XLRI Jamshedpur — BM and HRM (primary XAT destination)
XIMB Bhubaneswar · IMT Ghaziabad · MICA Ahmedabad
GIM Goa · FORE Delhi · TAPMI Manipal · XIME Bangalore
150+ XAT-accepting B-schools across India
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Student Results

What students say.

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Shubhayu Das · GRADSKOOL Student
The GDPI guidance from Gradskool team in particular was instrumental in building my confidence and helped me in developing a clear, structured approach to articulate my responses.
NMIMS · IMI · IMT
Frequently Asked

Common questions.

XAT 2026 is typically conducted in the first week of January. The exact date is announced by XLRI Jamshedpur. XAT is conducted online.
XAT has four sections: Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge. The Decision Making section is unique to XAT and is the most differentiating section.
XLRI BM requires approximately 96 percentile for General Male Engineer candidates. Female and non-engineer candidates have a 4 to 5 percentile point advantage. XLRI has no caste reservation as it is a private institution.
The XAT Decision Making section presents business and ethical scenarios and asks you to choose the most appropriate course of action. It requires structured thinking about stakeholders, trade-offs and ethical frameworks. ALP Sir is the only trainer with dedicated XAT DM preparation in his curriculum.
The XAT course includes live sessions with ALP Sir. It covers 100+ hours of live teaching, 6 full-length XAT tests, 12 sectional tests, 40 area tests and 920 questions in live sessions.
Yes and this is recommended. The QA and VA sections of XAT overlap significantly with CAT. The main additional component is XAT Decision Making, which requires dedicated preparation. The GRADSKOOL XAT add-on with CATalysis is priced at ₹4,999.
XAT scores are accepted by XLRI Jamshedpur, XIMB Bhubaneswar, IMT Ghaziabad, MICA Ahmedabad, GIM Goa, FORE Delhi, TAPMI Manipal, XIME Bangalore and 150+ other institutes.
Have a different question? WhatsApp ALP Sir directly → or read the full FAQ page.