How to Choose XAT Books for Preparation?

Choosing the right resources is the key to ensuring the best preparation for XAT exam. XAT aspirants are advised to keep the following suggestions in mind before spending any money on XAT books or learning materials:

• Always go for the latest edition of XAT Books as they will be up to date according to the latest exam pattern and syllabus
• Choose the books authored by the most recommended and renowned authors like Arun Sharma for Quant, Norman Lewis for English, R K Jha for XAT Mock Tests, and Sample Papers.
• Choose XAT Books that target a particular section. In case you already have the study material for each section from coaching classes or other resources, you can choose a comprehensive guide for XAT preparation.
• Candidates should select XAT Books with the latest year of publication as it indicates the revised and updated version of the book.
• If your coaching center has provided you with study materials, use them along with the books.
• It is extremely important to refer to study material and books for XAT 2023 that consist of previous year papers and sample papers to better prepare for the exam.

Check: XAT Preparation Tips & Study Plan

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XAT Exam Pattern 2023

XAT Exam Pattern has been revised by XLRI Jamshedpur. Last year, the essay writing section was reintroduced. The updated exam pattern for XAT 2023 is given below. 

Also Check XAT Previous Year Exam Analysis

XAT Books for Decision Making

The best way to prepare for XAT DM is to solve XAT previous year question papers. Key features of this section are:

• Negative marking of 25% for each wrong answer. 1 mark is awarded for all correct responses. 
• Answering 15 - 16 questions out of 21 correctly is generally considered a good attempt as the cut off is usually around 7-8 marks. 
• Questions are in the form of caselets followed by 2-3 MCQs. 
• As per the analysis of previous year's exams, the difficulty level of this section is easy-moderate. 

XAT books for Decision Making preparation 2023 along with the important features are listed below:

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XAT Books for Verbal & Logical Ability 

Also Read: XAT Verbal Ability Pattern & Syllabus

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XAT Books for Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation

XAT QADI comprises 28 MCQs. Key features of this section are:

• QA and DI are considered to be the most difficult section in XAT. 
• Questions from geometry, numbers, arithmetic, and algebra account for 50% of the quant questions in the paper. 3-4 DI sets having 3 questions each are asked.
• Attempting 15-18 questions is considered a good attempt to clear the sectional cut offs. 
• Candidates will have about 150 seconds for each question. 

XAT Books for Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation Preparation with features and author name are given below:

Check XAT Quantitative Aptitude Pattern & Syllabus

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XAT Books for General Knowledge

XAT General Knowledge and Essay sections form part 2 of XAT 2023 exam. Key features of XAT GK section include:

• The difficulty level of XAT GK is expected to be moderate. 25 questions will be asked from this section. 
• For each given question, candidates will have 5 options to choose from. 
• The time limit for XAT General Knowledge and essay will be 25 mins. For part 1 of XAT 2023 exam candidates will have the option of switching between the sections in the given time. 
• For every correct response, 1 mark will be awarded. GK is the only section in XAT paper with no negative marking. 

XAT Books for General Knowledge Preparation with author and ISBN:

More resources for XAT General Knowledge Preparation

Apart from the books mentioned above, candidates must make use of other resources for the best coverage of the entire General Knowledge syllabus. These are:

1. Economic Times
2. Competition Success Review
3. The Financial Times
4. Business World
5. Manorama Yearbook
6. Business Line 
7. Business Today
8. The Hindu
9. Hindu Business Line
10. Current Affairs Yearly by Arihant
11. Financial Express
12. Wall Street Journal

Check XAT GK Pattern & Syllabus

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XAT Books for Previous Year Solved Papers

Generic books covering XAT solved papers of previous years are a good way to target the entire paper. Solving papers for any exam can be highly beneficial as it helps aspirants to be completely stress-free and gain confidence.

• During the final months of the exam, try to solve at least 3 papers each week. 
• Do not take more than the given time (3 hours) on a given paper.
• While solving a paper, pretend like you are actually giving the exam.
• Do not be upset if you cannot solve a problem. Look at the answer, try to understand the logic behind it and apply the same for similar problems.

XAT Books for Solved Previous Year Papers/Mock tests

Quick Links:

• Solved XAT Previous Year Question Papers
• XAT Sample Papers for GK
• XAT Sample Papers for Quant & DI

Other Useful Resources for XAT 2023 Preparation

For any management competitive exam, it is always recommended that aspirants refer to more than one source for preparation. What are some common types of study materials or resources that are available for XAT 2023 candidates? 

• Monthly or weekly magazines
• Books covering entire sections
• Online learning programs
• Newspapers (online and offline)
• YouTube videos for a particular topic
• Mock test papers (online and offline)
• Previous year solved papers

Online Coaching Centers for XAT Preparation 

Given below are the top online coaching centers for XAT 2023 preparation:

Must Read: XAT 2023 Top Coaching Institutes (City-wise)