XAT 2027 Exam Date, Application Form, Syllabus & Preparation Tips
Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 ( XAT )
Exam On - 3 Jan '27
XAT 2027 exam will be held on January 3, 2027. Registration process will start in July 2026. Read here about XAT exam 2027 such as dates, application, fees, syllabus, preparation, pattern, question papers.
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XAT 2027 Exam: XLRI, Jamshedpur, conducts XAT exam every year for admission to XAMI institutes. Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2027 will be conducted on January 3. Candidates aspiring for MBA/PGDM admissions at XLRI, XAMI institutes or other XAT colleges can apply for the exam. Based on the past trends, XAT 2027 registration is expected to start in July 2026. XLRI will release XAT exam schedule with the start of the online application process. The XAT exam is conducted in computer based mode at 100+ test cities in India.
Candidates find questions from four sections, including VALR, QADI, Decision Making and General Knowledge. Scroll down for insights on XAT exam 2027, including eligibility criteria, XAT previous papers, registration process, exam schedule, pattern, XAT syllabus PDF and more.
- XAT 2027 Exam Dates
- XAT 2027 Registration Process
- XAT Eligibility Criteria 2027
- XAT Syllabus 2027 - Section-wise Topics
- XAT Exam Pattern
- XAT Preparation Tips for 2027
- XAT 2027 Admit Card
XAT 2027 Exam Dates
XAT is conducted every year on the first Sunday of January. Check complete schedule for XAT 2027 exam tabulated below:
| XAT Events |
XAT 2027 Dates |
|---|---|
| XAT 2027 registration starts |
First week of July 2026 |
| XAT 2027 registration ends |
Second week of December 2026 |
| Release of XAT admit card 2027 |
Last week of December 2026 |
| XAT exam 2027 |
03-Jan-2027 |
| XAT 2027 answer key release and challenge |
Second week of January 2027 |
| XAT 2027 result announcement |
Third week of January, 2027 |
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XAT 2027 Registration Process
XAT 2027 registration and application form will be released at xatonline website. Check below, XAT exam registration cum application process:
- Open XAT 2027 website:https://xatonline.in/
- Click on 'Registration'
- Select new user and enter basic details to create login
- A unique XAT ID and registration link will be shared in email ID
- Upon clicking the link you will be taken to XAT login dashboard
- Click on XAT 2027 application form
- Enter personal and academic details
- Upload photo and signature
- Select test cities for centre allotment
- Mention work experience (if any)
- Select XLRI Jamshedpur (optional)
- Pay the XAT application fee via credit/debit card, UPI or net banking
XAT Exam Fee
XAT application form will be submitted only when the fee payment is complete. Check below fee amount for XAT 2027.
| Particulars |
Amount |
|---|---|
| XAT fee |
INR 2200 |
| XLRI application fee |
INR 200 |
XAT Eligibility Criteria 2027
Candidates must meet XAT eligibility criteria to apply for the exam. Check XAT eligibility confitions below:
- Graduation in any stream or equivalent degree from a recognized university.
- Final year graduation students are also eligible to appear for XAT exam.
- There is no minimum score requirement for XAT.
Also Read: XAT Eligibility Criteria, Age Limit, Reservation Criteria, Work Experience
XAT Syllabus 2027 - Section-wise Topics
XAT syllabus includes important topics from Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, Decision Making and GK. Check the table below of topics to prepare.
| Sections |
XAT Syllabus Topics |
|---|---|
| Verbal and Logical Ability |
Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Analogy, Para Jumble, Grammar, Critical Reasoning, Fill in the Blanks |
| Decision Making |
Seating Arrangement, Logical Sequencing, Assumptions, Premises, Conclusions, etc. |
| Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation |
Tables and Caselets, Percentage, Surds and Indices, Algebra, Mensuration, Bar Diagrams, Pie Charts, etc. |
| General Knowledge |
Science, Economy, Business, Politics, Static GK, Sports, Prize and Award, World, Government, Constitution of India, etc. |
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XAT Exam Pattern
XAT exam pattern is similar to other MBA entrance exams but has a distinct marking scheme. Check the highlights of XAT exam pattern as shared by XLRI below:
| XAT Exam Structure |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Computer Based Test |
| Exam sections |
Part 1: Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability and Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation (170 minutes) Part 2: General Knowledge (10 minutes) |
| Duration of exam |
180 minutes |
| Number of questions |
95 |
| Total marks |
95 |
| Question Type |
MCQ |
| Number of answer choices |
Four |
| XAT marking scheme |
+1 mark for correct answer - 0.25 marks for incorrect answer - 0.10 marks for more than 8 un-attempted questions No negative marking in GK section |
XAT Preparation Tips for 2027
To crack XAT exam with 95+ percentile start preparation early on. You will need about 6 to 8 months to prepare for XAT 2027 as it is a high difficulty level exam. The XAT preparation plan should include phase wise syllabus coverage and mock test practice. Check below some key articles for XAT preparation:
| XAT Preparation Articles |
|---|
| XAT Preparation Plan for Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation |
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XAT 2027 Admit Card
The XAT admit card will be available for download in the second week of December 2026. Given below is the process to download hall ticket:
- Go to XAT 2027 website
- Click on 'download admit card' tab
- Enter user ID and date of birth
- Login and go to admit card option
- Click on download and save it as pdf
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
After XAT exam is conducted successfully, XLRI releases XAT answer keys with response sheet. However, candidates need to login to download XAT answer keys.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
The percentile needed for admission would depend on the category you belong to. JAGSoM accepts various entrance examinations for admission to the MBA/PGDM course, like CAT, XAT, MAT, etc.
As per the estimated XAT cutoff in 2026, a percentile of 70 would be good enough to secure a chance at admission
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
XIM University XAT cutoff 2026 was released for admission to the MBA course and its specialisations, namely MBA in Rural Management and MBA in Sustainability Management.
General AI category students need to have a percentile of at least 90 to be considered eligible for admission.
Note - The cutoff d
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
IMT Ghaziabad official cutoff information are not released on a public platform, and students can view the cutoff using their registered login ID and password. Based on the past years' trend, the XAT 2026 estimated cutoff is in the range of 90 to 92 for the General AI category students.
R
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, apart from CAT, the International Management Institute, New Delhi, also accepts the XAT score for admission to its PGDM courses. Only the shortlisted candidates are invited to the Individual Assessment Process (Essay Writing and Personal Interview, etc.) for final admission. The institute also
R
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Final selection will be based on performance in BAAT, PI, and CAT/XAT/GMAT. BITS will also consider prior work experience, and academic history.
J
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, Global Institute of Business Studies does accept scores from exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, and CMAT. They take these exams into consideration for admissions, so you don't have to worry about only one exam. It gives you flexibility to apply with the scores you already have and increases your chances
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
Apart from NMAT scores, UPES Dehradun offers admission to the MBA course based on XAT scores. As per the XAT 2023 cutoff, candidates having a minimum of 50 Percentile for the General category All India Quota were eligible for UPES Dehradun admissions.
UPES Dehradun offers MBA in International Busines
R
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
Yes, CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT scores are valid for KIITEE MBA. Candidates applying online will be required to submit copies of their mark sheets and other supporting documents.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Standard books useful across these exams include Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma or R.S. Aggarwal, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Nishit Sinha, and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis for building a strong vocabulary.
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Contributor-Level 7
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