XAT 2021 Exam Syllabus

XAT Syllabus - Verbal and Logical Ability:

1. Reading Comprehension
2. Vocabulary
3. Analogy based on vocabulary
4. Sentence correction
5. Grammar
6. Fill in the blanks
7. Critical Reasoning/Inference
8. Para Jumble
9. Cloze test
10. Para Completion
11. Paragraph Formation Questions
12. Poem

XAT Syllabus - Decision Making:

1. Arithmetic
2. Analytical Reasoning
3. Situational

XAT Syllabus - Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation (QA & DI):

Arithmetic

1. Equations
2. Percentage
3. Profit & Loss
4. Time & Distance
5. Time & Work

Algebra/Pure Math

1. Polynomials
2. Numbers
3. Progressions
4. Probability
5. Permutation & Combination
6. Geometry
7. Mensuration
8. Functions & Graphs
9. Trigonometry
10. Venn Diagram
11. Miscellaneous

Data Interpretation

1. Data Sufficiency
2. Scatter Plots and Bar Charts
3. Table

XAT Syllabus - General Knowledge:

Static GK

1. History
2. Currency
3. Invention
4. Geography
5. National Capital
6. Culture
7. Books and authors
8. Personalities
9. Important Dates
10. Film
11. Science and Business

Current Affairs

1. Economics
2. Film & Television
3. Ecosystem & Diversity

Essay Writing:

As far as the Essay Writing section is concerned, there is no specific XAT syllabus to prepare for. The topics are generally abstract in nature which candidates can relate to an event of recent significance instead of keeping the content generic.