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XAT 2027 registration last date is December 6, 2026. The application form submission and fee payment window will close after that. Candidates planning to apply for XAT exam 2027, must not miss the deadline. There is no option to submit the XAT application form offline, so ensure you submit your form online before the last date.

XAT 2027 registration last date is December 6, 2026. The application form submission and fee payment window will close after that. Candidates planning to apply for XAT exam 2027, must not miss the deadline.

XAT 2027 registration last date

XAT 2027 registration last date

XAT registration 2027 is currently underway. XLRI Jamshedpur launched the XAT 2027 application window on July 15. Candidates who wish to pursue MBA from the top ranked institute, must apply for the entrance exam, as it is a mandatory criteria for MBA admission. XAT score is accepted by about 700 more B-Schools in India, so if you register for it, it leads you to varied options.

So, do not miss the chance and apply for XAT 2027 before December 6, 2026. Through early XAT registration, you can also attempt official XAT mock tests that will be conducted between August and November 2026. The first official XAT 2027 mock test is scheduled on August 30. XAT registration last date for it is August 27.

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Table of contents
  • XAT 2027 Registration Last Date and Exam Schedule
  • How to Apply for XAT 2027?
  • XAT 2027 Registration Last Date: Fees to be Paid
  • XAT Registration Last Date 2027: Documents to Upload
  • Guidelines for XAT Photo

XAT 2027 Registration Last Date and Exam Schedule

XAT registration last date 2027 is December 6. But don’t wait for the last date to fill the form as you may not get the preferred test city for exam centre allotment. Check the below table for XAT important dates 2027.

XAT Events

XAT 2027 Dates

XAT 2027 registration start date

15-July-2026

XAT 2027 registration last date

6-Dec-2026

Release of XAT admit card 2027

20-Dec-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

How to Apply for XAT 2027?

There is no option to submit the XAT application form offline, so ensure you submit your form online before the last date. Here are the steps to follow;

  1. Visit  https://xatonline.in/
  2. Click on 'Registration' option
  3. Enter name, phone number, email ID, password to create a logn
  4. Click on the link shared in email to verify registration
  5. XAT 2027 application form will be displayed
  6. Add academic details, personal details and work experience
  7. Upload passport size photo, scanned signature and a photo ID
  8. Select test cities for exam centre allotment
  9. Cross check details and check declaration box
  10. Pay fees via debit/credit card or net banking

XAT 2027 Registration Last Date: Fees to be Paid

Candidates must ensure that they complete fee transaction before the XAT 2027 registration last date otherwise their application will be rejected. The following amount is to be paid as fees:

Particulars

Amount

XAT fee

INR 2300

XLRI application fee

INR 200

XAT Registration Last Date 2027: Documents to Upload

Candidates are required to upload the following document in the XAT application form. The form will remain incomplete unless these mandatory documents are uploaded:

  • Scanned digital photograph of less than 1 MB
  • Scanned signature of less than 1 MB

Guidelines for XAT Photo

Candidates must upload their photo which meets the following criteria:

  • Choose a recent passport size photo to upload
  • The photo should be in colour and not more than 3 months old
  • If flash is used in clicking the phot, ensure there's no red-eye.
  • Look straight in the camera with a relaxed face.
  • If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen
  • Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover your face.
  • Do not upload photos from a sunny day where your face is not clearly visible or you are squinting
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