XAT 2026 Exam Day Guidelines, Dress Code & Important Instructions
Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 ( XAT )
Exam On - 4 Jan '26
XAT 2026 exam is scheduled on January 4, 2026. XLRI has released the admit card of registered candidates. Check here XAT 2026 Exam Day Guidelines, Dress Code & Important Instructions.
XAT 2026 important instructions
XAT 2026 will be conducted in 109 cities across India on January 4, 2026. The exam will be conducted in computer based test mode at designated test centres. Candidates will be required to follow some guidelines during the exam, which are mentioned in the XAT 2026 admit card.
The XAT exam 2026 will be conducted under CCTV surveillance. Candidate identification will be done at the entry to ensure there is no cheating, impersonation or malpractice. Read below key XAT 2026 exam day guidelines, dress code and important instructions.
- XAT 2026 Exam Timings
- XAT 2026 Exam Day Dress Code
- XAT 2026 Important Instructions
XAT 2026 Exam Timings
XAT 2026 will be of 180 minutes with sectional time limit. But there will be no break in between. If any candidate will need bio break, they may be permitted but time lost will not be compensated. Check below the XAT exam timings for January 4.
| Exam Start Time |
Exam End Time |
Reporting Time |
Gate Closing Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
12:30 PM |
1:50 PM |
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XAT 2026 Exam Day Dress Code
There is no specific dress code for XAT exam day but candidates are advised to wear clothes without large pockets. Check below a few guidelines related to XAT 2026 exam day dress code:
| XAT Dress Code |
|
|---|---|
| Caps and headgears |
Not allowed |
| Jackets and hoodies |
Not allowed |
| Metal jewellery and accessories |
Not allowed |
| High boots and shoes |
Not allowed |
| Socks, plain pullovers, sweaters, and cardigans without pockets |
Allowed |
XAT 2026 Important Instructions
For a smooth passage of the exam day, candidates must know what to do and what not to do. Here are some important instructions for XAT 2026 candidates:
- Carry two colour print outs of XAT 2026 admit card. Affix a recent photo on it.
- Carry any one of the following photo ID proofs -
- Aadhaar card
- Voter ID
- Passport
- College/University ID
- Driver's License
- Reach your XAT 2026 test centre as per the reporting time mentioned on admit card.
- Carry a blue/black ball point pen. No other stationary item will be allowed.
- Cooperate with XAT test centre staff during identification and frisking process.
- Present the documents for verification when asked.
- Read the instruction on XAT test form properly before starting the test.
- Save your answer options before moving to next question.
- Yu can use rough sheets or onscreen calculator
- Electronic items such as phone, watch, calculator, bluetooth device, earphones, etc. are prohibited inside the XAT exam centre so don’t carry any.
- Do not carry bags or valuables as there will be no arrangement of bag deposit.
- Do not disturb other candidates during the test.
- Don’t leave the test lab before the exit process has started.
- Leave the rough paper used for calculation with the invigilator.
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