XAT 2025: XLRI Jamshedpur announced on November 28, 2024, that candidates can use scientific calculators during the XAT 2025 exam . You can now use an on-screen scientific calculator during the XAT exam, just like in the CAT exam. Until last year, the XAT exam did not allow calculators, but this rule has changed for 2025.
Note: This new feature will make calculations easier and help you manage your time better during the exam. XAT 2025 exam, scheduled for January 5, 2025, will have two parts: a 170-minute section covering Decision Making, Verbal Ability, and Quantitative Ability, followed by a 10-minute General Knowledge section. Allowing calculators is expected to improve candidates' accuracy and efficiency while maintaining the exam's challenging standards.Scientific Calculator to be Allowed in XAT | |
XAT ExamOverview | Details |
Exam Date | January 5, 2025 |
Registration Deadline | November 30, 2025 |
Scientific Calculator | Allowed (on-screen) |
Exam Duration | 180 minutes |
Question Paper Parts |
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Key Changes | Essay writing section removed GK questions reduced to 20 |
Other Gadgets | Not allowed during the exam |