Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 ( XAT )
Exam On - 4 Jan '26
XAT 2026 aspirants can appear for the official mock test one final time from Nov 10 to 20. Registration is to be done by November 16. The XAT form correction window will open again on November 25. Check details.
XAT 2026 mock test and form correction
Official XAT mock test will be conducted one more time on November 19 and 20 for registered candidates. To appear in the final XAT mock test, candidates must submit the application form by November 16, 2025.
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The XAT 2026 registration process will end on December 5, 2025, but for already registered candidates, the examination body has decided to open the form edit window for 2 days. Those who have already submitted the XAT 2026 application form can edit personal details, academic qualification, work experience and preferred test cities.
A candidate should practice at least 35 to 40 XAT mock tests during preparation. They should attempt mocks of various varieties and difficulty levels.
In the last two weeks before XAT exam, they must practice at least five mock tests and analyse performance. It is most likely that by the end of exam preparation, candidates will be scoring 98 plus percentile in mocks. If that happens, they will score well in exam too.
Aspirants should start practicing XAT mock tests after completing the syllabus. Ideal time duration to solve XAT mock tests is October to December. Official mock test is released a week before the exam, so candidates must attempt it at least once before the exam.
Candidates planning to appear for the exam on January 4 must note the following dates:
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| XAT mock test 2026 window |
November 19, 2025 (12 pm) to November 20, 2025 (12 pm) |
| Last date to register for mock test |
November 16 |
| XAT form correction window |
November 25, 2025 (9 am) to November 27, 2025 (9 am) |
| XAT 2026 registration last date |
December 5, 2025 |
To be eligible for official XAT mock test, candidates need to submit the application form and pay the fee before the deadline. Check below how to fill XAT 2026 registration form:
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If a candidate has appeared for the XAT exam before and is only attempting again for score improvement, then they can prepare for it with mock tests only. But if a candidate is appearing for the XAT exam for the first time and is not familiar with the syllabus, they cannot prepare with XAT mock tests only. XAT syllabus coverage is necessary before starting XAT mock test practice.
One should attempt only one XAT mock test in a day. A full length XAT mock test is of three hours. After which you will have to spend some time analyzing your performance and revisiting problem areas. About 4-5 hours will be spent in this and you mind will already be exhausted. Thus, best is to do some revision for the rest of study time and pick up another mock test next day or later.
It is not suggested to attempt a XAT mock test a day before exam. That time should be devoted in revision of important formulas and concepts, revisiting exam day strategy and relaxing. Attempting a mock test can be mentally tiring and may shake your confidence in case you don't score well. You wouldn't want to go into the exam with a doubtful mind.
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Ideal time to start XAT mock test practice is after covering the syllabus. When you're thorough with all the concepts and formulae, you will be able to solve all types of questions in the XAT mock test. XAT exam is conducted in January first week, so one should start mock test practice in November and dedicate two months to it.