What are the different sections in XAT? Which is given the most importance?

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What are the different sections in XAT? Which is given the most importance?

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swetha v 30th Dec, 2017

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Amod Tripathi 30th Dec, 2017

The following sections are covered under both the papers :
Paper 1:Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning, Decision Making;
Paper 2:GK, Essay
Decision Making section is a different section which does not appear in other management exams and hence you need specific preparation. Rest all sections in paper 1 have equal importance.
Paper 2 scores are used for XLRI during their final selection process and the score is not added to the overall percentile.

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swetha v

2nd Jan, 2018

Thanks yu so much.

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swetha v

2nd Jan, 2018

How should I prepare for the decision making part sir? Is there any specific books or just take online mock tests?

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