XAT 2020: Tips to Ace the Essay Writing Section

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XAT 2020: Tips to Ace the Essay Writing Section

Sarika Rana updated on : 27 Dec, 2020 46

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XAT 2020 is set to be conducted on January 8, 2020. Last few days are left before the big day and preparation pressure is beginning to set in. It is now time to revise and brush up basics to ensure your preparation is on track. However, unlike other MBA entrance exams, XAT 2020 has an essay writing section in part two of the paper to crack. Writing an essay might sound easy to many but cracking this section in XAT is not. The word limit of this section is around 200 and the duration is 20 minutes.

Given below are the parameters considered to crack the XAT 2020 essay writing section-

Structure of the essay
Factual information
Correct usage of words and knowledge
Clarity of thought
Language (grammar and vocabulary)

Tips to Crack the XAT 2020 Essay Writing Section

Given below are a few tips that will help you ace the essay writing section-

Divide your content into multiple paragraphs, so that it is easy for the reader to differentiate between the changes in the contexts.
The paragraphs must be coherent and cohesive.
For more clarity in thought, the essay must contain an introduction followed by the body including information and finally the conclusion part. This will help you restrict the number of words.
Ensure that you do not lose the focus on the topic. There are chances you might want to keep writing with the flow. Try maintaining the flow and remain to the point.
Keep your handwriting neat and try not to cancel, cut, scribble or over-write on the words.
Be clear in your thoughts. Be crisp, clear and precise.
Do not use slangs and jargons in the essay. Try using relevant vocabulary.

How to Prepare for the XAT 2020 Essay Writing Section?

Given below is a step-by-step guide to preparing for the XAT 2020 essay writing section-

The utmost important aspect of writing is good knowledge. Read newspapers and magazines to expand your knowledge. Diversified and quality reading is the best way to gain more knowledge and apply elsewhere.
Preparation for such a section is not exhaustive. Hence, it is best to inculcate reading habit in your daily routine. Discussions with your family, friends, seniors and peers will help you gain more knowledge every single day.
To improve your grammar skills, indulge in various book exercises to improve your grammar.
Learn new words every day and increase your vocabulary.
Read informative articles on the internet.

XAT 2020 Essay Writing Topics in the Previous Exams

Year	Topic of the XAT 2020 Essay
2020	Technology and nature are natural enemies
2015	Listening is a dying art. We hardly listen to understand. We only listen to refute or reply.
2014	The most beautiful thing can neither be seen nor be touched but can only be felt.
2013	Corruption is the root cause of economic slowdown in India
2012	Government is not addressing the root cause of poverty. The government is not able to implement the policies properly due to huge magnitude of poverty.
2011	The statesman who would attempt to direct private people in what manner they ought to employ their capitals, would not only load himself with a most unnecessary attention, but assume an authority which could safely be trusted to no council and senate whatever, and which would nowhere be so dangerous as in hands of a man who had folly and presumption enough to fancy himself fit to exercise it.
2010	Earth provides enough to satisfy everybody’s need but not everybody’s greed.
2009	The inherent vice of Capitalism is unequal sharing of blessings and the inherent virtue of Socialism is equal sharing of misery.
2008	Gender imbalance will lead to Third World War
2007	Economic growth without environmental damage- a mirage or a reality
2006	India is one of the largest pool of talented manpower, but few innovations and patented products
2005	More than one billion Indians: A gigantic problem or a sea of opportunities
2004	Asked at the age of 83, as to which of his project would he choose as his master piece, Frank Lloyd Wright, the architect answered, the Next one
2003	To give real service, one needs to add something that cannot be bought or measured, like sincerity and integrity
2002	Indian Economy in the Post WTO era
2001	Economic growth without distributive justice can only lead to violence
2000	Ships are safer in the harbor. But they are not meant for the same.

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