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Analysis of XAT 2005

The document provides an analysis of the 2005 XAT exam. It summarizes that the exam had 175 total questions across 3 sections (75 quantitative, 65 verbal, 35 GK) without sectional time limits. The quantitative section covered various topics at an average difficulty level. The verbal section had 12 easy vocabulary questions but otherwise average difficulty passages. The GK section covered a mix of topics and an ideal number of attempts was 15+. An optimal overall exam attempt count was 85+ questions. Cut-off scores for top B-schools are provided.

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Analysis of XAT 2005

The document provides an analysis of the 2005 XAT exam. It summarizes that the exam had 175 total questions across 3 sections (75 quantitative, 65 verbal, 35 GK) without sectional time limits. The quantitative section covered various topics at an average difficulty level. The verbal section had 12 easy vocabulary questions but otherwise average difficulty passages. The GK section covered a mix of topics and an ideal number of attempts was 15+. An optimal overall exam attempt count was 85+ questions. Cut-off scores for top B-schools are provided.

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Analysis of XAT 2005

The pattern of the paper was changed a bit as the number of questions reduced from 200 to 175 this year. Another change made was the elimination of sectional time limitation. The paper though met the anticipation in terms of difficulty level which was similar to that of last year. English section was a jolt for some and relief for some as it had only 12 vocabulary based questions so those banking on the verbal section got a shock. Moreover, inspite of the words being simple the answer options were quite close. The GK section was a mix with some questions on awards and some covering economics, science and current affairs. It was a three section paper with 75 math questions, 65 VA questions and 35 GK questions. It was followed by a 20 minute essay. The optimum number of attempts XLRI would be 85+. Sectional Breakup Section No. Of Difficulty Questions Level 75 35 Ability + Reading 65 175 Average Tough Average Average

Reasoning & Quantitative Ability General Awareness English (Verbal Comprehension) Total

Optimal time distribution: Section No. Of Time Questions Attempts Ideal score

Reasoning & 75 Quantitative Ability General Awareness 35 English (Verbal Ability + Reading 65 Comprehension) Total 175

60 min 37+ 15 min 15+ 45 min 35+ 120 min 85+

28 - 30 10 - 12 28 - 30

Section: Quantitative Ability and Reasoning. Area DI(5 caselets) Description GNP-Inflation(Line graph) Production (2 pie charts) Sector based production (table) others Reasoning Prime factors (4 caselets) Sets(subsets and supersets) others DS QA Number Difficulty of level questions 5 5 5 10 4 5 8 3 Average Easy Average Tough Easy Easy Above average Easy Average

Algebra, arithmetic, Geometry 30 and numbers

The quantitative aptitude section was very different from XAT 2003 and 2004. The questions comprised Ratio, Averages, Logic, Functions, Permutation and Combination, Time speed distance, Work, Data Interpretation, Algebric Expression, Mensuration, Coordinate Geometry. As there were no sectional timings, students would have attempted more number of questions from their strong area. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension:

Area Tested Antonyms Synonyms Total Passage Taxonomy and

No. Of Difficulty Comments Questions Level 12 50 Easy Average

No. of Difficulty Comments Questions Level 5 easy average easy average average Average SDQs SDQs & Main Idea SDQs & IIQs IIQs SDQs, IIQs

Philosophy- Importance 6 of leisure Environmental science Anthropology Other Total 5 8 6 30

The vocabulary questions were easy though the answer options werea bit confusing. The passage s were of average difficulty level with only one vocabulary based questions and several Implied idea questions. The questions on reasoning were easy and could be solved with accuracy. Questions on passage building and critical reasoning were of average difficulty level.

Section 3: General Awareness A total of 35 questions. The ideal number of attempts would be 15+. There were questions each on geography, science, constitutional rights, business management and history. Students who have been brushing up their GK section would have found the geography, science and history question easier to solve. Students who could recollect the constitutional rights would have been able to solve a couple of questions based on it. Essay: "One billion Indians: A gigantic problem or a sea of opportunities?" Cut-off: S. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Name of institute XLRI XIMB SIBM GIM (Goa)/BIM (Tirchy) the Overall score 80+ 74+ 65+ 55+ Remark For PM/IR, overall score could be 75+ . . . .

LIBA Chennai 45+

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