XAT Decision making is an important part of the XAT exam. Decision making is unique to the XAT exam as in no other MBA exam questions from decision making are asked. The Decision Making section tests the candidates ability to analyze problems and choose the best solution. The candidates ethical quotient and business acumen is tested.

In this Article,

• XAT 2020 Decision Making
• XAT 2021 Decision Making
• XAT 2022 Decision Making
• XAT Decision Making Strategy

According to previous year papers it has been seen that generally 21 questions are asked from this section. These 21 questions consist of 7 sets of 3 questions each. As per the previous year’s analysis the difficulty level of this section is generally moderate-difficult. Given below is the detailed analysis of the XAT decision making section for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022 for the candidates who aspire to take the XAT 2023 exam.

XAT 2020 Decision Making

In the XAT 2020 exam number of questions were asked based on mathematical decision making. Generally 3-5 questions are asked based on analytical reasoning. Given below is the structure of the XAT 2020 decision making section.

XAT 2021 Decision Making

This section was the easiest in terms of difficulty level. A total of 21 questions were asked from this section. There were 7 sets of 3 questions in each set. The topics for the case studies is mentioned below:

• New recruit consultant
• Children of a proprietor
• Brand ambassador of a company- dictator
• Teacher’s laptop breaks
• Appraisal
• Trade between 2 villages
• Switch on ceremony of solar power facility

XAT 2022 Decision Making

In XAT 2022 exam the Decision Making questions were mostly based on Course of Actions. The difficulty level of XAT decision making questions was moderate in the XAT 2022 exam.

There were 7 case studies asked. The topics for the case studies is mentioned below:

• Research in Engg. College by Teachers
• School Fees Issue due to COVID
• Construction of Bridge in village
• Assigned given to students
• Residents scientists in a PSU
• Old SUV of the doctor
• Dosa seller in front of hospital

XAT Decision Making Strategy

As questions on decision making are not asked in any other MBA entrance exam the candidates should have a proper preparation plan in order to ace the Decision Making section. Given below are some strategy to prepare well for the decision making section:

• The candidates should be able to identify the problem.
• The questions on decision making are given in the form of caselets therefore it is very important that the candidates are able to identify the key players.
• The candidates should have the ability to understand the question.
• Lastly, the candidates should consider all possible solutions and the impact of the course of action given.