
The latest XAT 2026 exam pattern is in! XLRI Jamshedpur, which is responsible for conducting the XAT exam, has released the official XAT exam pattern and notice containing all the latest changes to the XAT exam pattern, syllabus, and selection process. The changes in XAT 2026 have been marked by the scrapping of the Essay Writing section, which was earlier scrapped in 2019 but reintroduced in 2022.

CMAT 2026 application correction window will be available between November 20 to November 21, 2025. During this period, you can make changes to the submitted form. However, please note that only certain fields, such as name, parents' names, date of birth, exam centres, etc., are allowed and not the entire application.
To do so, you have to visit cmat.ntaonline.in and log in to your account with your application number and password. Make sure to complete the modifications within the prescribed deadline, as per guidelines, as no requests later on will be entertained by the conducting body.

The XAT 2026 QA and DI Important Topics include Arithmetic, Mensuration, Geometry, Percentage, and Algebra. In XAT 2026, the Quantitative Ability (QA) and Data Interpretation (DI) sections will comprise a total of 28 questions. The Quantitative Ability (QA) and Data Interpretation (DI) topics in XAT are combined, making preparation challenging as candidates must cover the full syllabus of both areas without knowing which will be emphasised in the XAT 2026 exam.
The Data Interpretation questions in the QA-DI section are straightforward but require intensive calculations, making it moderately difficult. The Quantitative Ability segment mainly focuses on Geometry and Arithmetic, with DI questions typically based on two sets. The sections below comprehensively underscore the key topics of the XAT 2026 Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation.
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Based on the previous year's analysis, XAT 2026 important topics include Critical Reasoning (5 - 7 Questions), Fill in the blanks (1 - 2 Questions), Data Arrangement (2 Questions), Arithmetic (5 - 7 Questions), etc. Understanding which topics have more weightage and have a higher frequency of appearing in the exam will help candidates plan a preparation strategy that focuses more on the important topics, enhancing their overall XAT score and percentile.
Some of the important topics for XAT 2026 include Parajumble, Critical Reasoning, Fill in the Blanks, Data Arrangement, Conditioning, Grouping, Complex Arrangement, Arithmetic, Geometry, Mensuration, Percentage, Surds, and Indices, etc. Find out more about the XAT 2026 important topics and weightage right here!

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