The mode and effectiveness of guidance of graduate tutors are the key issues to improve the innovation ability of graduate students.The goal of this paper is to cultivate the innovation ability of graduate students.The"1+1+X"tutorial group guidance mode is based on the organic integration of mentor responsibility system and scientific research team supported by high-level disciplinary research platforms.The institutionalization and normalization of regular academic reports by graduate students is taken.The students are motivated by academic achievement evaluation rewards.We have established a"four in one"graduate student innovation ability training system that includes a team of mentors,an innovation platform,academic exchange,and innovation incentives.The bottleneck of cultivating graduate students'innovation ability is cracked.Practice has shown that"1+1+X"tutorial group guidance mode strengthens the existing graduate training model.It can cultivate high-quality graduate students with innovative spirit and ability.