XAT 2026 Response Sheet & Answer Key (Released); PDF Download
Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 ( XAT )
XAT 2026 answer key PDF has been released today. The objection window is also open for challenging the official answer keys. Check here XAT questions and answer keys 2026.
XAT 2026 response sheet
XAT 2026 answer key has been released today. The PDF document is available at xatonline.in through login. Candidates who appeared for the XAT 2026 exam can download it and evaluatet their performance. XLRI had earlier released the XAT response sheet of all candidates. Shiksha will share here question paper and XAT 2026 answer key PDF soon.
XAT 2026 exam was held ton January 4 and the question paper was moderately difficult. Quantitative Aptitude section had maximum questions from Arithmetic. Decision Making section had 21 questions- 7 situations with 3 questions each. A few of them were tricky as usual but overall manageable. If a candidate gets 38 to 40 questions correctly, they can score 99 percentile in XAT 2026.
Latest - XAT 2026 answer key out live updates - objection window, dates, fee, process
- How to Download XAT 2026 Answer Key
- XAT 2026 Memory Based Questions and Solutions
- XAT 2026 question paper: VA LR
- XAT 2026 question paper: QA -DI
How to Download XAT 2026 Answer Key
Check below the process to downloas XAT answer key 2026:
- Go to xatonline.in website
- Click on XAT and objection option
- Enter application number and password
- Click on the text indicating answer key
- Download it and check details
XAT 2026 Memory Based Questions and Solutions
Check below some of the memory based questions and answer keys, asked in today's XAT exam:
Question: Jamshedpur to Kolkata question on time-distance and speed.
Answer: 21/11
Question: Blueberries and mangoes on profit and loss.
Answer: 2115
Question: Circular pond. Speed of man and speed of water. Time calculation.
Answer: 4 min, 30 secs.
Question: Related to f (0, y).
Answer: 7
Question: Right attempt, wrong attempt, unanswered questions.
Answer 48
Question: m+n2+x3 = 50.
Answer: 16
Question on circles.
Answer: 4
Question: Concentrix circle.
Answer 1980
Question: Right angle triangle.
Answer: 700000
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XAT 2026 question paper PDF download
XAT 2026 question paper: VA LR
Check below topic wise break up of VA-LR section of XAT 2026:
| VALR Section |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| RC Passages – 5 (300-450 words) |
15 |
| Grammatically correct sentence |
2 |
| Fill in the blanks (4 blanks) |
1 |
| Jumbled Paragraphs (5 statements) |
2 |
| Critical Reasoning |
3 |
| Main idea/message of the given image |
1 |
| Poem-based passage |
2 |
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XAT 2026 question paper: QA -DI
Check below topic wise break up of QA-DI section of XAT 2026:
| Quantitative Aptitude |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topics |
Easy |
Medium |
Difficult |
Total |
| Arithmetic |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
| Geometry |
1 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
| Modern Math |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Algebra |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
| Numbers |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| Data Interpretation |
||||
| Scatter Plot / Line Graph (observation) based set |
0 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| Arithmetic based set |
0 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| Average based set |
0 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| Number-matrix based set |
0 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| Total |
5 |
18 |
5 |
28 |
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After XAT answer key is released, the examination body invites objection against it. Candidates can raise objection against preliminary answer key by filling an online form and submitting a document supporting their claim. Thereafter, examination body will examine all objections.
Provisional XAT answer key will be available for download for a limited period. It will not be available for download after objection window is closed. Thus, download it as soon as it is released.
The XAT response sheet is the document which has answers marked by the candidates against every question and the answer key is a document carrying correct answers of those questions. XLRI sometimes releases the XAT response sheet and XAT answer key separately and sometimes is released together. Both the documents are important for candidates to analyse their performance.
XAT answer key is released for candidates to know which of their answers were correct or incorrect and how much score they have obtained in each section. The answer key also helps them know the right answers to all the questions asked in the exam. With the help of XAT response sheet, candidates can calculate their raw scores and percentile. To download the XAT answer key, candidates have to follow the steps given below:
- Open xatonline website
- Click on 'candidate response'
- ·Enter user ID and password
- Click on candidate response to generate answer key and question paper
- XAT answer key will be displayed
- Download the answer key/response sheet
XAT response sheet and answer key has question-wise official answer and candidate’s response. Along with that, the name, registration number, exam date and other information will also be mentioned on the answer key.
The process to raise objection against XAT answer key earlier was through email, but from 2023 onwards the objection filing is through login. XLRI doesn’t charge money for challenging XAT answer key. To raise objection candidates, have to log in to their XAT account and fill the objection form. To claim objection, they need to upload a supporting document.
The candidates can also send an email mentioning the question ID and answer they have objection too and attach a proof to support their objection. The mail however is to be sent within a certain deadline.
The candidates will be informed via email if their objection to XAT answer key is accepted. In case of acceptance, the answer key will be revised and published again. In case, no objection is accepted, no revised answer key will be released.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 20 hours ago
One will need 3-4 hours of preparation if they are planning to complete XAT syllabus in 6 months.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 20 hours ago
The best study materials to prepare for XAT exam include a mix of books, previous years' papers, and mock test. Some books focused at XAT preparation are tabulated below:
| Best Books | Author |
|---|---|
| Jabbing the XAT | RK Jha |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | Arihant Publications |
| Target XAT | Disha Publications |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 21 hours ago
Sections in the XAT exam, including Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, and Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation remain consistent. However, the exam pattern, question count, and structure may change annually.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 21 hours ago
Important topics from XAT quantitative aptitude section include Arithmetic (Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time-Speed-Distance, Averages), Geometry & Mensuration, Algebra (Equations, Progressions), Number Systems, and Modern Math (Probability, P&C).
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 21 hours ago
Completing XAT syllabus requires 3 to 6 months, with 6-8 months for thorough preparation, including mock test analysis and practise using previous year XAT question papers.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 22 hours ago
Some of the top books to cover XAT syllabus include
| Book | Author |
|---|---|
| Jabbing the XAT | RK Jha |
| Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
| QA/LR books | Arun Sharma or RS Aggarwal |
For Decision Making, candidates can refer to past papers for XAT preparation
A
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 22 hours 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.
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 22 hours ago
The XAT Decision Making section consists of approximately 21-22 case-based questions designed to evaluate the ability to analyse complex, real-life, and professional scenarios.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 22 hours ago
Some of the important topics for XAT preparation include:
- Decision Making: Managerial/ethical dilemmas
- Quantitative Ability: Arithmetic, geometry, and algebra
- Verbal Ability: Reading comprehension, often with poetic passages.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
Major topics under XAT and CAT syllabus are similar. Common sections include Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, and Verbal Ability. While the sections are same the syllabus is not identical. XAT also includes unique sections, namely Decision Making and General Knowledge.
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Contributor-Level 6
XAT provisional answer key of refers to official solutions of questions asked in the exam and final XAT answer key is the document containing updated answer keys post the analysis of objection raised against provisional XAT answer key by candidates.