Top Colleges accepting XAT 2026 score in India - Zone Wise List
Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 ( XAT )
Exam On - 3 Jan '27
XAT selection process 2026 will begin soon as the result has been announced today. Shiksha brings you zone-wise lists of top MBA colleges accepting XAT score. Check the list of XAT colleges for MBA/PGDM admission.
MBA colleges accepting XAT score - XLRI, Jamshedpur conducts XAT for admission to its MBA/PGDM programmes. The exam is the second most popular MBA entrance exam in India after the Common Admission Test or CAT. XAT score is accepted by Over 1,300 B-schools apart from XLRI. XAT 2026 was on held January 4, 2026 and the result has been announced today. Candidates can check their XAT 2026 result and make an assessment of which colleges to target for admission.
XLRI shortlisting 2026 for WAT-PI will begin by the first week of February, based on exam score and academic record. The XAT cut offs for PGDM-BM, PGDM-HRM and GMP programmes will be released by the institute a few days after the result announcement. Post which aspirants will have to fill the PI form to be eligible for selection round.
Some of the popular XAT colleges apart from XLRI include XIMB, LIBA, BIMTech, IMI, IMT, XIME, IRMA, MICA, TAPMI, GLIM, FORE, Doon Business School, KIIT School of Management, Kalinga Institute, KJ Somaiya Institute of Management among others. In these B-Schools too, MBA admission process through XAT includes Group Discussion (GD) or Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). In this article we have listed over 180 XAT colleges. Check below:
- XAT Admission Criteria 2026
- MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Score in India
- MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Score in India (North Zone)
- MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Score in India (West Zone)
- MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Score in India (East)
- MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Score in India (South)
XAT Admission Criteria 2026
Each XAT college conducts the GD/PI round individually and the parameters for selection vary. Aspirants must go through the admission criteria of their preferred MBA colleges before applying. Check below common admission and selection criteria of MBA colleges accepting XAT score:
- XAT exam score
- Graduation score
- Class 10 score
- Class 12 score
- Work experience (if available)
- Academic diversity (stream of education)
Also Read: XAT sectional cut offs 2026
Commonly asked questions
Over 800 MBA colleges in India accept XAT score for admission apart from XLRI Jamshedpur. Some of the top colleges are mentioned here: IRMA Anand, IMT Ghaziabad, XIM Bhubaneswar, IMI New Delhi, Great Lakes Chennai, Great Lakes Gurgaon, TAPMI Manipal, GIM Goa, FORE New Delhi, K J Somaiya Mumbai, LBSIM New Delhi, LIBA Chennai, IFMR Chennai, BITS Pilani, IMI Bhubaneswar, IMI Kolkata, IMT Nagpur, Sri Balaji University Pune, Woxsen University, ISBM Pune, VIT Business School (VIT) Vellore, ISBM Pune, KIIT Bhubaneswar, Alliance School of Business Bangalore, Jaipuria Lucknow, IBA Bangalore, SIES Navi Mumbai, Rajagiri Business School, EDII Ahmedabad, IIMS Pune, NDIM New Delhi, IFIM Colleges, JIMS Rohini Delhi, IMT Hyderabad, SOIL Institute of Management, Vivekanand Business School (VBS), IMS Ghaziabad, Sri University, LM Thapar School of Management, Pune Business School
The total course fee of full time MBA at XLRI is INR 28 Lacs according to Shiksha. The fee is to be paid semester wise. The first installment is to be paid at the time of admission. The XLRI course fee includes tuition fees, hostel and mess charges, caution money, library chargers and other miscellaneous services.
XAT score is the only examination score accepted for domestic candidates for admission to full-time MBA programmes offered by XLRI Jamshedpur. Check below the stages of XLRI MBA admission through XAT.
1. Apply for XAT exam
2. Appear for XAT exam
3. Participate in AEW/PI round
3. Final selection list released
6. Accept admission offer
MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Score in India
Candidates appearing for XAT 2026, must know which colleges accept the exam score and what is their selection criteria, fees, etc. This will help them selecting a college for MBA admission. For every XAT accepting college, candidates have to fill the admission form individually, so aspirants must also check the form submission deadline of these colleges. Here's the zone-wise lists of top MBA colleges accepting XAT scores.
MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Score in India (North Zone)
Listed below are the B-Schools in North India that accept XAT score for MBA/PGDM admission. Click on the name of each XAT college to read admission details.
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MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Score in India (West Zone)
Listed below are the B-Schools in West India that accept XAT score for MBA/PGDM admission. Click on the name of each XAT college to read admission details.
MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Score in India (East)
Listed below are the B-Schools in East India that accept XAT score for MBA/PGDM admission. Click on the name of each XAT college to read admission details.
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MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Score in India (South)
Listed below are the B-Schools in South India that accept XAT score for MBA/PGDM admission. Click on the name of each XAT college to read admission details.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
Standard books useful across these exams include Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma or R.S. Aggarwal, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Nishit Sinha, and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis for building a strong vocabulary.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
It might be difficult to get admission at XIME Kohchi with 88% in XAT. The institute accepts a 99.99% in XAT. However, these rules may change in the future; students are recommended to visit the Shiksha official page for the latest updates.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Candidates can apply by selecting the course and campus option while filling out the XAT application form. There is no separate application form for XLRI courses.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
XLRI Jamshedpur officially releases the XAT registration and application form. It is made available online on their official exam website, xatonline.in. Candidates must register on this portal to apply for the exam and for XLRI admission
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
The XAT application process is facilitated online. Candidates must visit the official website to register, fill the form, upload scanned documents, and pay the exam fee.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Candidates holding a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university can apply for XAT exam. Final year graduation students are also eligible to apply.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Candidates can complete the XAT registration by generating a XAT ID, filling academic and personal details, uploading scanned documents, selecting test cities, and successfully paying the application fee online.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, candidates must separately fill the admission forms of other XAT accepting colleges. There is no option to choose multiple colleges other than XLRI in the XAT form.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, candidates do not need to fill separate application form. The XAT application form has an optional field to select the preferred XLRI courses. Candidates have to pay an additional fee for the same.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Candidates cannot select a specific test centre for XAT exam, but they can choose two test city preferences from a drop-down menu during registration. Authorities allot XAT centres based on these preferences on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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