XAT 2027 Marking Scheme Revised: Unanswered Question Limit Increased to 12

XLRI Jamshedpur has revised the XAT 2027 marking scheme, increasing the number of unanswered questions candidates can leave without a penalty from 8 to 12. Under the updated rule, candidates will face a deduction of 0.10 marks for each unanswered question beyond the revised threshold in Part 1 of the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT).

Along with the XAT 2027 exam pattern change, XLRI has announced an increase in its PGDM-HRM seat intake from 180 to 240 and added 17 new associate institutes.

XAT 2027 Marking Scheme Changed, Check New Rules

The revised XAT 2027 marking scheme gives candidates more flexibility while attempting the examination. Earlier, candidates could leave up to 8 consecutive questions unanswered without attracting a penalty. The limit has now been increased to 12.

Candidates will continue to receive one mark for every correct answer, while 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect response. The penalty for unanswered questions beyond the revised threshold will remain 0.10 marks per question. The General Knowledge (GK) section does not carry negative marking.

XAT 2027 Marking Scheme

XAT 2027 Exam Pattern and Section-Wise Questions

The XAT 2027 examination will have 95 questions divided across four sections. The test will be conducted in computer-based mode for a total duration of 180 minutes.

Candidates will get 170 minutes for Part 1, which includes VALR, Decision Making and QA-DI. The remaining 10 minutes will be allocated to the General Knowledge section.

XLRI Jamshedpur Increases PGDM-HRM Seats to 240

In another major announcement for XAT 2027 aspirants, XLRI Jamshedpur has increased the intake for its Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDM-HRM) programme from 180 to 240 seats. The revised intake adds 60 seats, representing an increase of approximately 33.3%. This will expand the available admission capacity for candidates seeking management education in human resource management at XLRI.

XAT 2027 Adds 17 New Associate Institutes

XAT 2027 has expanded its network by adding 17 new associate institutes. The addition gives candidates more options to explore MBA and PGDM admissions through their XAT scores.

Some of the newly added institutes include:

• Mahindra University
• Masters' Union University
• Narayana Business School
• RV University
• Sparsh Global Business School
• ACCMAN Institute of Management
• Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management
• Dayananda Sagar Business School
• Lexicon Management Institute of Leadership and Excellence

Candidates should check the official XAT website for the complete list of associate institutes and their admission details.

XAT 2025 and 2026 Question Papers With Answer Keys for Early Applicants

XLRI has also announced a preparation benefit for candidates appearing for XAT 2027. Aspirants who complete their application process by November 11, 2026, will receive the XAT 2025 and XAT 2026 question papers along with their answer keys.

These previous years' XAT question papers can help candidates understand the examination pattern, practise different question types and assess their preparation before the entrance test. Candidates who want to access this preparation benefit should complete their XAT 2027 application before the November 11 deadline.

XAT 2027 Registration Last Date and Exam Date

The XAT 2027 registration process is currently open. Candidates planning to appear for the MBA entrance examination must complete their applications before the deadline.

The XAT 2027 examination will be conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur on behalf of the Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI). Candidates can register and check the latest examination updates through the official website.

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