XIM General Management Aptitude Test (X-GMT) is a University level entrance exam which is conducted by the Odisha based XIM University to grant admission in the MBA and E-MBA course, which the university offers in various specializations including Business Management. Human Resource Management, Rural Management, Sustainability Management and Business Finance etc. In other terms, students can pursue their dream MBA program after qualifying the X-GMT test. 

  • X-GMT is compulsory for admission to the Master of Business Administration program. 
  • X-GMT is a virtual test conducted every year by XIM University.
  • The total time-span of the X-GMT exam is 2 hours and mode of the test will be English. 
  • The candidates can apply for the test by visiting the official website of the university at https://xim.edu.in/

X-GMT 2024 Highlights

X-GMT stands for XIM General Management Aptitude Test, which is a university-level entrance examination for admission to MBA and E-MBA Degree Program at XIM UNiversity. Here are some important highlights of X-GMT 2024:

Exam Name XIM General Management Aptitude Test (X-GMT)
Conducting Authority  XIM University
Exam Mode Computer-Based and Online-Test
Exam Frequency Once a Year
Exam Level Postgraduate
Duration of Exam 120 minutes or 2 hours
Marking Scheme 3 Marks for Correct Answer No Marks for Unanswered Questions
Negative Marking Yes || 1 mark for each wrong answer
Application Fees INR 1700 for the first option, and INR 400 each for the subsequent options
Official Website https://xim.edu.in/ 

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X-GMT 2024 Important Dates

X-GMT is conducted every year and registration normally starts from July and ends in December for an academic year. XIM University is still accepting applications for the X-GMT entrance test and the last date to apply for it is December 8, 2023. Below mentioned are the important dates for X-GMT 2024:

Last Date to Register for X-GMT 2024 December 8, 2023
Tentative Date to Download Admit Card January 20, 2024
X-GMT 2024 Exam Date January 28, 2024
Result Declaration for X-GMT 2024 February 2, 2024

X-GMT 2024 Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Candidates who wish to pursue the 2-years duration MBA program from XIM University need to appear for the entrance test, but before that they need to fulfill the below mentioned criteria while filling the admission application form, as defined by the University.

Master Course
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification of at least 3-years duration in any discipline and minimum 55% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
  • Final year students, who are expected to finish their Degree course by June 15, 2024 are also eligible to apply. 
Final Selection
  • Candidates post qualifying the X-GMT entrance exam need to appear for Group Discussion, Writing Ability Test and Personal Interview, all of which are conducted by the University at locations like Bangalore/Bhubaneswar/Chennai/Delhi/ Hyderabad/ Kolkata or Mumbai location(if held offline).
  • The final selection will be based on the candidate's performance in X-GMT, interview session, and will take into account the past academic record and relevant work experience.

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X-GMT 2024 Application Form

X-GMT 2024 Applications are open till December 8, 2023. And applications for entrance tests are accepted through online mode and the exam too will be conducted in electronic mode. Aspiring students and working professionals can fill out the application form online on the official website of XIM University. 

How to Apply for X-GMT 2024?

  1. Visit the official website of the college at https://xim.edu.in/.
  2. Go to the admission section and click on apply now.
  3. Register yourself by filling in your basic credentials in the new user section and updating an active email ID and Phone No.
  4. Login using your ID and Password sent over registered email.
  5. Fill up the admission application form by updating your personal details, education and work experiences and program you want to enroll in.
  6. Upload necessary documents, photo and signature.
  7. Write a detailed Statement of Purpose.
  8. Pay the application fee of INR 1700/- for the first option, and INR 400 each for the subsequent options, using the payment gateway provided by the University.
  9. Submit the duly filled application form. 

After the successful acceptance of the students application form, candidates need to visit the designated exam center to give the online test on the scheduled date and time. 

X-GMT 2024 Exam Pattern

X-GMT is a computer-based test conducted in online mode for a duration of 2 Hours. The medium of examination will be English. The students need to attempt the Multiple Choice Questions which will be distributed in 4 sections namely Quantitative Aptitude (QA), Verbal Reasoning and Logical Reasoning (VA & LR), Data Interpretation (DI), Emotional Quotient and General Awareness (EQ & GA). 

Also, all 4 sections will appear in random order and there will be a defined time limit allocated for each section. So even if a candidate finishes any section before time, they need to wait for the timer to end and the next section to start. The type and nature of questions will be similar to entrance tests of other management courses. 

For each correct answer, the candidate will get 3 marks, while 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. But there will be no marks for any unanswered question. Given below is the X-GMT 2024 Exam Pattern:

Exam Mode Computer Based Test
Duration 2 hours or 120 minutes
Types of Questions Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 
Marking Scheme  +3 for each correct answer
Negative Marking Yes

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X-GMT 2024 Preparation Tips

X-GMT is a university-level entrance test that is of moderate level, neither too difficult nor too easy, and successful qualification completely depends on preparation. If one prepares effectively for the entrance exam according to the syllabus, one will be able to pass it without difficulty. 

  • Visit the official website of XIM University and refer to the syllabus and exam pattern. 
  • Prepare a timetable to cover the entire syllabus prior to the examination schedule.
  • Make notes for each important and complex topic and revise them regularly. 
  • Appear for mock tests before the actual exam to assess your knowledge. 
  • Watch Youtube videos related to the X-GMT exam to know the personal experience of previous candidates.