XLRI Jamshedpur, has released the XAT 2025 answer key today, on 8 January 2025. The candidates can check and download the XAT answer key throughout the official website https://xatonline.in/.
The XAT examination was held on 5 January 2025 across 110 cities in India. This year, the Essay Writing section has been removed and the XAT test duration has been reduced to 180 minutes. Apart from that, the number of questions in the GK section has been reduced from 25 to 20. Candidate’s performance in GK will also be evaluated during the XLRI selection process.
XAT Exam Highlights
| Topic | Details |
| Conducting Body | XLRI, Jamshedpur |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Exam Syllabus | Decision Making Verbal and Logical Ability Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation General Knowledge |
| Exam Pattern | 95 Questions in MCQ Format |
| Exam Fees | INR 2,200 (all categories) |
| No. of Test Cities | 110 |
| Exam Website | https://xatonline.in/ |
XAT Answer Key steps to check
- Go to the official website xatonline.in.
- On the homepage, click on the ‘candidate response sheet’ link.
- To login the candidate needs to enter their XAT ID and password.
- The response sheet will appear on the candidates screen.
- Download the sheet and save it for future reference.
XAT Important Exam Dates
| Events | Dates |
| XAT Exam | 5 January 2025 |
| XAT answer sheet release | 8 January 2025 |
| XAT Result | To be announced |
| XAT Cutoff Release | To be announced |
Information Mentioned on XAT Answer Key
- Candidate’s name and ID
- XAT exam date and centre ID
- Section wise questions and their answers
- Candidate’s response to each question
- Questions not attempted
XAT Answer Key: Raising Objection
If the candidates are not satisfied with the XAT official answer key, they can raise objections by making payment for challenging each answer key. Candidates must raise an objection only if they are 100% sure of the error. There is no limit to raising objections against the official XAT answer keys. The last date and time to challenge the XAT 2025 answer key is 2-3 days after release of the XAT answer key. The process closes at midnight.
XAT Answer Key: How to raise an objection?
- Visit the official website- xatonline.in
- Click on XAT answer key 2025 objection window link
- Candidates need to choose questions they wish to raise objections
- Submit answers and supporting document PDF
- Pay XAT answer key 2025 objection window fee and click on submit
- Save the submitted XAT answer key 2025 PDF and take a printout.
XAT Result 2025 Date
XAT result 2025 will be declared by January 31. The candidates can check and download XAT results from the official website- xatonline.in. To download XAT scorecard, candidates need to visit the official website- xatonline.in and use registration number, roll number, password as the login credentials.
Conclusion
The XAT answer key provides a sense of transparency to candidates by allowing them to cross- check their response with the official answers. It helps the candidates estimate their scores and identify any discrepancies for which they can raise objections. Releasing the answer key ensures a fair and accountable evaluation process, enhancing trust in the examination system.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the distribution of candidates?
More than 1.3 lakh students appeared in the XAT exam.
What is the XAT exam marking scheme?
Candidates will be awarded 1 mark for every correct answer, 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer. Additionally, -0.10 marks are deducted for 8 consecutive or more unattempted answers.
Is XAT easier than CAT?
XAT is considered to be more challenging than CAT.
What are the total marks of the XAT exam?
The total marks for the XAT examination are 95.