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How To Prepare For XAT 2025

How To Prepare For XAT 2025

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Preparing for the XAT requires a balanced approach, focusing on conceptual understanding, regular practice, and strategic planning, says Rahul K Shukla, convenor, XAT and admissions, XLRI-Xavier School of Management.

'Will Online MBA Help Me In My Career?'

'Will Online MBA Help Me In My Career?'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza discusses how to pick the right management course that will help you boost your career.

Beyond CAT: MBA Entrance Exams in India

Beyond CAT: MBA Entrance Exams in India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

In Part 2 of a weekly MBA-preparation series, CAT expert Aashish Sood explains what is the difference between CAT, NMAT, XAT, and SNAP.

Want To Study MBA At IIFM?

Want To Study MBA At IIFM?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

The Indian Institute of Forest Management is inviting applications from aspiring management graduates to apply for its various two-year full-time residential MBA programmes.

MBA Or UPSC: Which Is Better For Career?

MBA Or UPSC: Which Is Better For Career?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

rediffGURU Patrick D'souza helps you pick the right management course and business college.

Countdown to XAT

Countdown to XAT

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

The Xavier's Admission Test, which will be held in 31 cities on January 7, 2007, can be your passport to a lucrative career.

XLRI Jamshedpur invites applications for XAT

XLRI Jamshedpur invites applications for XAT

Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

XLRI Jamshedpur School of Business & Human Resources invites applications for XAT and the Academic programmes of XLRI for the year 2008. XAT is also used by 41 other Management Institutes for Admission.

Essay writing tips for XAT

Essay writing tips for XAT

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

The B-school uses the essay as a pre-interview yardstick.

XLRI invites applications for XAT

XLRI invites applications for XAT

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Xavier Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur, invites applications for XAT, its admission test, and admissions to the academic programmes at XLRI and 35 other management institutes.

Online registration for XAT 2012 ends on Nov 30

Online registration for XAT 2012 ends on Nov 30

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

November 30 is the last date for online registration for Xavier Admission Test (XAT) 2012 conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur. Read on for details

Get over CAT, here's how you can crack XAT

Get over CAT, here's how you can crack XAT

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

CAT is history. XAT is what you should be looking forward to. Here is how you can approach the entrance test for XLRI, Jamshedpur.

'XAT would be similar to CAT in terms of difficulty'

'XAT would be similar to CAT in terms of difficulty'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

In two online chats with readers on November 25 and December 2, ARKS Srinivas, ex-director of T.I.M.E. addressed reader queries on cracking NMAT, SNAP and XAT exam. For those who missed the live chats, read on for the transcript.

'Can I Work And Prepare For CAT At The Same Time?'

'Can I Work And Prepare For CAT At The Same Time?'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza, founder of Patrick100 offers advice on how to optimise your preparation for CAT 2025.

'The level of difficulty of XAT is typically higher than CAT'

'The level of difficulty of XAT is typically higher than CAT'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

In two online chats with readers on October 27 and November 1, 2011, Aziz Manva of Testfunda.com addressed reader queries related to cracking the CAT and other b-school entrance exams. For those who missed the live chats, here's the unedited transcript.

Can An MBA Get Me A Better Job?

Can An MBA Get Me A Better Job?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

rediffGURU Patrick DSouza trains students for competitive management entrance exams such as the Common Admission Test, the Xavier Aptitude Test, Common Management Admission Test and the Common Entrance Test.

I Cracked CAT Six Times, So Can You

I Cracked CAT Six Times, So Can You

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Six times CAT topper rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza explains how you can utilise the final days to improve your performance in the CAT exam.

'Is doing MBA from a B-town college worth it?'

'Is doing MBA from a B-town college worth it?'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Do you have questions about CAT, XAT, CMAT or CET? rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza will answer them.

Need Last Minute Tips For CAT? Ask rediffGURUS

Need Last Minute Tips For CAT? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

rediffGURUS Aashish Sood and Patrick Dsouza will answer your queries about the upcoming CAT exam.

Expert Tips to Crack CAT 2023 in 60 Days

Expert Tips to Crack CAT 2023 in 60 Days

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza tells you how to optimise your preparation for the Common Admission Test scheduled on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

ASK KHEVNA SHAH: 'I've been laid off, what do I do now?'

ASK KHEVNA SHAH: 'I've been laid off, what do I do now?'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'Don't take being laid off personally or as a reflection of your performance if you have always been a good performer,' says HR Expert Khevna Shah.

XLRI Business school offers PG programmes

XLRI Business school offers PG programmes

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

XLRI Jamshedpur School of Business & Human Resources invites applications for XAT and the Academic programmes of XLRI for the year 2008. XAT is also used by 41 other Management Institutes for Admission.

TopperSpeak: How to crack the Xavier Aptitude Test

TopperSpeak: How to crack the Xavier Aptitude Test

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Ancy Varghese who had 99.38 percentile in XAT 2014 describes the importance of knowing all about the exam first and developing a strategy accordingly.

Alert: Study at XLRI

Alert: Study at XLRI

Rediff.com6 Sep 2004

The famed institute of management offers a series of post-graduate and fellowship options.

CAT Tips: Practice different question types

CAT Tips: Practice different question types

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

In an online chat with readers on October 11, Aziz Manva, IIM-Lucknow alumnus and head of Testfunda.com addressed queries related to cracking CAT, XAT and other b-school entrance exams. While the CAT 2011 is scheduled between October 22 and November 18, 2011, the Xavier T is scheduled on January 8, 2012. For those who missed the live chat, here's the unedited transcript.

CAT 2010: 'How I got into IIM Indore'

CAT 2010: 'How I got into IIM Indore'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

We invited readers who have taken the CAT in previous years to share their experiences. Archit Shrivastava, an IIM Indore student, shares his advice.

KIAMS offers PG management course

KIAMS offers PG management course

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

Kirloskar Institute of Advance Management Studies offers admission for postgraduate programme in management, 2008-10

CAT not necessary for MBA admission: AICTE

CAT not necessary for MBA admission: AICTE

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) has allowed business schools and institutions offering MBA and PGDM courses to admit students based on marks obtained in qualifying undergraduate exams.

CAT: Does success need a formula?

CAT: Does success need a formula?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

Tips to ace your B-school GD and interview

Tips to ace your B-school GD and interview

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

From how to prepare to what to wear and what to avoid, management consultant Ashish Sood presents a lowdown on what a candidate must do to make the right impression in a Group Discussion and Personal Interview round.

FREE mock CAT to test your speed

FREE mock CAT to test your speed

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

In the second part of on ongoing series of MBA preparation, we will bring to you a set of mock questions that will help you practice better for the b-school entrance exams -- from the Common Admission Test to the NMAT, SNAP, XAT and also the GMAT.

Test your speed with this free MOCK CAT

Test your speed with this free MOCK CAT

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

In the days to come we will bring to you a set of mock questions that will help you practice better for the b-school entrance exams -- from the Common Admission Test to the NMAT, SNAP, XAT and also the GMAT.

Preparing for a b-school exam? Read this!

Preparing for a b-school exam? Read this!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Nearing a b-school exam? Don't know where to start? Here's a list of what you should do and avoid while preparing for a b-school exam. Read on.

From cracking CAT to FMS: Change your strategy

From cracking CAT to FMS: Change your strategy

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

IF you want to crack the competitive exam for Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi, you need to change your CAT-like approach completely.

CET: Your quick score-improvement plan!

CET: Your quick score-improvement plan!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Since the time the exams like GRE, GMAT, CAT, MAT and NMAT have gone computer-based, a new perspective on performance measurement has come over the horizon. Here's a quick plan to measure your performance.

5 tips on how to ace your B-school interview

5 tips on how to ace your B-school interview

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Personal interviews present a platform for a candidate to elaborate on his / her candidature. Here are some tips to help you do just that.

How your CAT prep helps in other B-school tests

How your CAT prep helps in other B-school tests

Rediff.com22 Oct 2010

Your CAT preparation will take care of a large part of your preparation for XAT, IIFT, FMS, SNAP, JMET and NMAT. A look at the specifics...

Utkal University opens MBA admissions

Utkal University opens MBA admissions

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Utkal University's (Bhubaneswar) Department of Business Administration opens admissions for its MBA (Argo-Business) programme for 2008-09.

Want to study management?

Want to study management?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

The IEC Business School invites applications for its two-year, full-time PG diploma course in management.

Group discussions: Going beyond 'I don't agree with you'

Group discussions: Going beyond 'I don't agree with you'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

B-school admissions are on the horizon, and bringing in new perspectives to your GD is a must.

Indian Institute of Finance PG programmes

Indian Institute of Finance PG programmes

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

Indian Institute of Finance offers full-time (Regular) postgraduate programmes (Session Beginning July 2008)