XAT 2025 Exam Day Checklist, Important Guidelines, Dress Code and Dos and Don’t

Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 ( XAT )

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XAT 2025 exam will be conducted in computer based test mode at designated test centres in 110 cities across India. Check out important guidelines, dos and don’ts for the XAT exam day.

XAT 2025 exam day check list, dos and don'ts

XAT 2025 exam day check list, dress code, dos and don'ts

XAT 2025 exam will be conducted for over 1 lakh aspirants. The exam date in January 5, 2025 and the admit card is expected to be released soon. Along with the XAT admit card 2025, the examination authority will release exam day guidelines, dress code and dos and don’ts for candidates. The XAT test takers will have to follow the official guidelines on the day of examination to be able to appear for it.

The XAT exam 2025 will be conducted under CCTV surveillance and as per strict guidelines for smooth and fair conduct. It will be a computer based test to be held at designated test centres. Candidates will have to appear for the exam at the test centre mentioned on the XAT 2025 admit card. Read below other key guidelines for XAT 2025 exam day.

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  • XAT 2025 Exam Timings
  • XAT 2025 Exam Day Dress Code
  • XAT 2025 Dos and Don’t

XAT 2025 Exam Timings

The XAT exam duration has been reduced from 210 minutes to 180 minutes as the essay writing section has been removed. Candidates will have to follow the below given exam timings:

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XAT 2025 Start Time

XAT 2025 End Time

Reporting Time

Gate Closing Time

2:00 PM

5:00 PM

12:30 PM

1:50 PM

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XAT 2025 Exam Day Dress Code

Given below are the key guidelines on XAT exam day dress code:

  • Caps and headgears are not allowed
  • Jackets and hoodies, clothing with pockets are not allowed
  • Jewellery and accessories containing metal are not allowed
  • High boots and shoes are not allowed
  • Socks, plain pullovers, sweaters, and cardigans without pockets are allowed.

XAT 2025 Dos and Don’t

XAT 2025 test takers are expected to follow the guidelines to the T. Check below key dos and don’ts for XAT 2025 exam day.

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Don’ts

Carry two colour print outs of XAT 2025 admit card 

Do not carry electronic items such as phone, watch, calculator, bluetooth device, earphones, etc.

Carry One photo ID proof-

  • Aadhaar card
  • Voter ID
  • Passport
  • College/University ID
  • Driver's License

Do not carry bags or valuables. There will be no arrangement of bag deposit at the examination centre.

Reach the allotted XAT test centre as per the reporting time mentioned in the XAT admit card 2025.

Do not be late for the exam. Once the test centre gates are closed, no one will be allowed to enter under any circumstances.

 

Carry a blue/black ball point pen to sign the attendance sheet and for rough work

Do not leave your seat or peep into other candidate’s computer system or try to talk to them.

Cooperate with XAT test centre staff during identification and frisking process

Do not waste time on a question you are not confident of. Move on to the next question

Read instructions and guidelines thoroughly for marking answers in the online XAT test form

Do not touch the keyboard of the computer system. You are supposed to use only the computer mouse to punch in your answers.

 

Submit the rough sheet to the invigilator before leaving the test lab

Do not leave the test lab before the announcement is made for exit

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