Beyond XLRI: Top 10 B-Schools Accepting XAT Scores
Xavier Aptitude Test 2027 ( XAT )
XAT 2027 Registration
15 Jul '26 - 6 Dec '26
XAT 2027 will be held on January 3, 2027 with last date to apply on December 6, 2026. Check top 10 B-schools accepting XAT scores for MBA and PGDM admissions including expected cutoffs.
XAT 2027
XAT 2027: XLRI Jamshedpur will conduct XAT 2027 on January 3, 2027 in computer based mode. Last date to register for XAT 2027 is December 6, 2026. Xavier Aptitude Test is a business aptitude test for XLRI's MBA programmes. The exam is followed by Essay Writing and Personal Interview round, through which candidates are selected for MBA admission. XAT is considered to be one of toughest MBA entrance exams in India.
Many people think XAT is only for XLRI, but a large number of B-schools also accept XAT scores. Colleges like XIM University Bhubaneswar and IMT Ghaziabad also consider XAT score for admissions.
⚡ XAT Cut Offs (Last 10 Years)
Get XLRI XAT cut offs for MBA Business Management and MBA Human Resource Management courses, category wise.
- XAT Exam Details
- Top 10 B-Schools Accepting XAT Scores (Excluding XLRI)
- Tips for Choosing the Right College
XAT Exam Details
Candidates who wants to get admission in MBA and PGDM courses can check XAT 2027 exam details below
| Particulars |
XAT Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body |
XLRI, Jamshedpur |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| Exam Mode |
Computer Based Test |
| XAT 2027 Registration Dates |
July 15 - December 6, 2026 |
| XAT 2027 exam date |
January 3, 2027 |
| Exam duration |
3 hours |
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Top 10 B-Schools Accepting XAT Scores (Excluding XLRI)
Here is list of top 10 B-Schools that accept XAT scores, excluding XLRI
| No. |
College |
City |
Expected XAT cutoff (percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
XIM University (XIMB) |
Bhubaneswar |
90 to 93 |
| 2 |
SPJIMR |
Mumbai |
93.5 to 95 |
| 3 |
IMT Ghaziabad |
Ghaziabad |
90 to 92 |
| 4 |
MICA |
Ahmedabad |
Around 90 to 95 |
| 5 |
International Management Institute (IMI) |
Delhi |
About 90 and above |
| 6 |
Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM) |
Chennai |
About 85 to 86 |
| 7 |
Goa Institute of Management (GIM) |
Goa |
85 to 90 |
| 8 |
T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) |
Manipal |
80 to 85 |
| 9 |
Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) |
Anand |
80 to 85 |
| 10 |
K J Somaiya Institute of Management |
Mumbai |
About 85 and above |
1. XIM University (XIMB), Bhubaneswar
XIMB is a XAMI member institute, so it considers XAT scores. It is known for finance and general management. Estimated XAT cutoffs are in range of 30.5 to 32.5 marks.
2. SPJIMR, Mumbai
SPJIMR is one of most competitive colleges, and its expected XAT cutoff is around 32.5 to 34.5 marks. It is best for candidates with scores close to XLRI level cutoffs.
3. IMT Ghaziabad
IMT Ghaziabad is a popular choice in Delhi NCR. It has strong options in marketing and analytics. Estimated cutoffs are around 30.5 to 32 marks. It also listed at rank 30 in NIRF.
4. MICA, Ahmedabad
MICA is known for marketing and communications. Candidates with XAT percentiles in range of 90 to 95 can get admission in this.
5. International Management Institute (IMI), Delhi
IMI Delhi is another for candidates scoring 90 percentile and above. It offers a Delhi location and general management programmes.
6. Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM), Chennai
Great Lakes is famous for analytics and general management. The expected XAT cutoff is around 85 to 86 percentile. Candidates with mid high scores can get admission in this.
7. Goa Institute of Management (GIM), Goa
Goa Institute of Management is strong in finance, operations and consulting. Estimated cutoff percentile is about 85 -90. It is listed at rank 43 in NIRF.
8. T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal
TAPMI is famous for finance and BFSI related careers. Expected cutoffs are around 26 to 27.5 marks, which is around 80 to 85 percentile.
9. Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA)
IRMA focuses on rural management, development and related fields. Estimated XAT cutoffs are around 26 to 27.5 marks, that is 80 to 85 percentile. It is for candidates who want a career in the development and social sector.
10. K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai
KJ Somaiya is based in Mumbai and accepts XAT as associate member. It is a good option for candidates with scores around 85 percentile and above.
Commonly asked questions
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.
XLRI Jamshedpur releases the XAT cut offs every year in the month of February after the result announcement. The XAT exam is held on the first Sunday of January and the result is announced in the last week of January. And within a week of result announcement, the XAT cut offs are released.
The XAT cut offs are released at the official website of XLRI Jamshedpur and are available for download without login. The XAT cut offs are released for PGDM-HRM and PGDM-BM gender and academic stream wise. The document contains sectional and overall cut off percentiles for male, female, male non engineering and female non-engineering categories. Selection of candidates for the Personal Interview and Group Discussion round of XLRI admission is done on the basis of these category wise cut offs.
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
Sectional cut off for XAT refers to the minimum percentile fixed for each section of the exam that candidates have to meet. For example, if the Quantitative Aptitude cut off is 85 percentile for XAT, students should score 85 percentile or more in the section of XAT to become eligible for group discussion and personal interview. Check the below tables for PGDM BM and PGDM HRM for XAT.
XAT Sectional cut offs for PGDM BM
General Engineers | VA | DM | QA | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Males | 75 | 75 | 85 | 95 |
Females | 75 | 75 | 80 | 92 |
General Non-Engineers | VA | DM | QA | Overall |
Males | 75 | 75 | 85 | 95 |
Females | 75 | 75 | 80 | 92 |
XAT Sectional cut offs for PGDM HRM
General Engineers | VA | DM | QA | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Males | 90 | 75 | 85 | 93 |
Females | 90 | 75 | 65 | 91 |
General Non-Engineers | VA | DM | QA | Overall |
Males | 90 | 75 | 70 | 90 |
Females | 75 | 75 | 60 | 88 |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
XAT syllabus is considered extensive and challenging. It is often viewed as more comprehensive than other management exams. Sections like Decision Making and an Essay is also included in the XAT exam syllabus.
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Answered 2 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.
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No, the XAT application form cannot be filled offline. Candidates must submit their application and pay the required exam fees online through the official website.
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Contributor-Level 7
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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 2 weeks ago
The last date to fill the XAT application form 2027 is December 6, 2027. Candidates must complete registration and fee payment before this deadline.
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Answered a month ago
The time required for XAT Verbal Ability depends on candidate's current level. A daily combination of reading, vocabulary revision and question practice can help build consistency.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
XAT VALR section has around 26 questions. Based on previous year trends, around 9 to 11 questions can be from Verbal Ability, although exact breakup can change in exam.
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Contributor-Level 10
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Yes. RC is an important part of XAT VALR section. It has contributed a significant number of questions in previous years. Candidates should practise factual, analytical, philosophical and abstract passages.
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The important topics for XAT Verbal Ability include Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, Vocabulary, Grammar, Para Jumbles, Para Completion, Fill in the Blanks and Sentence Correction.
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XLRI Xavier school of managment XAT cutoff 2026 has been released. The cutoff for overall section was a score of 95 percentile that was minimum requirement for a candidate to be eligible for admissio.
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