Features

Details

Exam Name

Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS)

Conducted By

Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi

Purpose

To get admission in Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programs in Human Resource Management, Rural Management, Marketing, Finance, and Information Technology.

Exam Sessions

Once a year mainly in June/July

Application Mode

Online

Steps of Application

1. Register Online – Visit xiss.ac.in and create an account.
2. Fill Application Form – Enter personal, academic, and exam details (CAT/XAT/CMAT).
3. Upload Documents – Submit scanned copies of required documents (photo, signature, certificates).
4. Pay Application Fee – Make an online payment via debit/credit card or net banking.
5. Submit Form – Review and finalize the application before submission.
6. Download Confirmation – Save the acknowledgment receipt for future reference.
7. Selection Process – Shortlisted candidates will be invited for GD-PI rounds.

Application Fees

The application fee for XISS varies based on the number of specializations applied for:

• ₹2,100 – For one specialization
• ₹2,600 – For two specializations
• ₹3,100 – For three specializations
• ₹3,600 – For four specializations

The fee is non-refundable

Payment Mode

Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) or Offline (SBI Challan).

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

• A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• A minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates).

Final Year Students:

• Candidates in their final year of graduation can apply but must complete their degree before the admission deadline.

Entrance Exam:

• Must have a valid score in CAT, XAT, or CMAT.

Selection Process:

• Shortlisting based on entrance exam scores.
• Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.

Mode of Exam

Computer-Based Test (CBT) (Online)

XISS does not conduct its own entrance exam. Admission is based on scores from the following national-level management entrance exams, which are conducted in online (computer-based test) mode:

• CAT (Common Admission Test) – Conducted by IIMs
• XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) – Conducted by XLRI
• CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) – Conducted by NTA

Medium of Exam

English only

Duration of Exam

The duration of the entrance exams accepted for XISS admission is as follows:

• CAT – 2 hours (120 minutes)
• XAT – 3 hours 10 minutes (190 minutes)
• CMAT – 3 hours (180 minutes)

Types of Questions

The XISS admission process considers the following types of entrance exams:

1. CAT (Common Admission Test) – Conducted by IIMs, focuses on Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning, and Data Interpretation.
2. XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) – Conducted by XLRI, includes Decision Making, GK, and Essay Writing along with usual MBA sections.
3. CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) – Conducted by NTA, covers Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, Quantitative Techniques, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and General Awareness.

All these exams are computer-based tests (CBT)

Exam Pattern

1. CAT (Common Admission Test)

• Total Marks: 198
• Sections & Marks:
• Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) – 72 marks
• Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) – 60 marks
• Quantitative Aptitude (QA) – 66 marks

2. XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)

• Total Marks: Varies
• Sections & Marks:
• Verbal & Logical Ability – 26 questions
• Decision Making – 21 questions
• Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation – 28 questions
• General Knowledge – 25 questions (Not considered for percentile calculation)
• Essay Writing – Evaluated in later rounds

3. CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)

• Total Marks: 400
• Sections & Marks:
• Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation – 100 marks
• Logical Reasoning – 100 marks
• Language Comprehension – 100 marks
• General Awareness – 100 marks
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship – 100 marks

Syllabus

1. CAT Syllabus

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

• Reading Comprehension
• Para Jumbles
• Sentence Completion
• Odd-One-Out

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

• Tables, Charts, Graphs
• Puzzles & Arrangements
• Blood Relations
• Syllogisms

Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

• Arithmetic (Time, Work, Profit & Loss)
• Algebra (Equations, Functions)
• Geometry & Mensuration
• Number System

2. XAT Syllabus

Verbal & Logical Ability

• Analogies
• Critical Reasoning
• Reading Comprehension

Decision Making

• Ethical Dilemmas
• Situational Analysis

Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation

• Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry
• Data Charts, Graphs

General Knowledge (GK)

• Current Affairs
• Business & Economy

Essay Writing

• Social & Economic Topics

3. CMAT Syllabus

• Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
• Logical Reasoning
• Language Comprehension
• General Awareness
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Marking Scheme

1. CAT (Common Admission Test)

• Correct Answer: +3 marks
• Wrong Answer (MCQs only): -1 mark
• Wrong Answer (TITA/non-MCQs): No negative marking

2. XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)

• Correct Answer: +1 mark
• Wrong Answer: -0.25 mark
• Un attempted Questions (after 8): -0.10 mark per question
• General Knowledge (GK) Section: No negative marking
• Essay: Evaluated in the later rounds

3. CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)

• Correct Answer: +4 marks
• Wrong Answer: -1 mark
• Un attempted Questions: No negative marking

Preparation Tips

• Understand the Syllabus & Exam Pattern – Focus on key topics in Quant, Verbal, Logical Reasoning, and GK (for XAT & CMAT).
• Time Management – Practice solving questions within a time limit to improve speed and accuracy.
• Mock Tests & Previous Papers – Attempt regular mock tests to analyse weak areas and improve performance.
• Reading & Vocabulary – Improve comprehension skills by reading newspapers, editorials, and business articles.
• Decision Making (for XAT) – Solve past XAT decision-making questions for better accuracy.
• Current Affairs & GK – Stay updated with news, business trends, and economic developments.
• Revision & Practice – Regularly revise formulas, shortcut techniques, and practice data interpretation & logical puzzles.

Helpline numbers

Landline: +91-651-2200873

Mobile: +91-6206361750, +91-8987499848

Email address

General Admissions: admissions@xiss.ac.in

Payment Issues: admissionpayenquiry@xiss.ac.in

Official Website

https://www.xiss.ac.in