XAT Application Last Date (December 6); Apply for XAT 2027 before Deadline
Xavier Aptitude Test 2027 ( XAT )
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XAT application 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. Read this blog, to know how to fill the XAT application form and submit before deadline.
XAT 2027 registration last date
XAT registration 2027 is ongoing at XATonline.in website. XLRI Jamshedpur started the XAT 2027 application process on July 15, 2026 by launching the registration window for MBA admission. Candidates planning to pursue MBA from XLRI Jamshepur or XAMI institutes must fill the form before the XAT last date to apply 2027. Apart from XLRI and XAMI member institutes, about 700+ colleges accept the score of XAT exam for MBA admission. Having a valid XAT score is mandatory for admission so you must not miss the XAT application last date to be eligible for the management aptitude test on January 3, 2027. 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 submit your form before the XAT application last date which is 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 who will register for XAT before a certain deadline will be eligible for the official mock.
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- How to Apply for XAT 2027?
- XAT Registration Last Date 2027: Fees to be Paid
- XAT Registration Last Date 2027: Documents to Upload
- Guidelines for XAT Photo
- Why Not to Wait until Last Date of Registration for XAT 2027?
XAT Application Last Date and Exam Schedule 2027
XAT application 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 |
| 03-Jan-2027 |
|
| Second week of January 2027 |
|
| 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 to fill the XAT form:
- Visit https://xatonline.in/
- Click on 'Registration' option
- Enter name, phone number, email ID, password to create a logn
- Click on the link shared in email to verify registration
- XAT 2027 application form will be displayed
- Add academic details, personal details and work experience
- Upload passport size photo, scanned signature and a photo ID
- Select test cities for exam centre allotment
- Cross check details and check declaration box
- Pay fees via debit/credit card or net banking
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XAT Registration Last Date 2027: Fees to be Paid
Candidates must ensure that they complete fee transaction before the last date to register for XAT 2027 otherwise their application will be rejected. The following amount is to be paid as fees:
| Particulars |
Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 before the last date. 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
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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 photo, 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
Commonly asked questions
Yes, XAT is slightly tougher for candidates with non-Engineering background as the Quantitative Aptitude section is of higher difficulty level. However, they can crack it if they work on the fundamentals of Math and practice questions of all difficulty levels. It will take time but they will be able to crack XAT's quant section if they dedicate extra hours to it. Aspirants can find XAT study material online in various online study groups. Students’ groups on Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. share study material with each other. One can also download MBA exam preparation apps to get relevant and useful study material.
The good part about XAT is that, it has different cut offs for candidates belonging to different academic backgrounds. As part of its commitment to academic diversity, the institute has lower cut offs for candidates from non-engineering background than candidates from engineering background.
The option to select test centre is not there in the XAT application form, but candidates can select cities where they can appear for the exam. XAT is conducted in about 79-80 cities across India and candidates get the option to choose two cites for centre allotment. They have to make this choice in the XAT application form. In the XAT application form, there is one field in which you have to select the test cities, you can simply select the cities of your choice from the drop down. The exam conducting authorities will allot a test centre in the city of first choice to every student. In case, the seat get filled in the centre of a particular city, the seat will be allotted to remaining candidates in the city selected as second option. The centre allotment is done on first come first serve basis. Candidates must fill the XAT application form and submit it as soon as they can so that they are allotted a centre in the city of their choice.
If you misplace your XAT admit card, you don’t need to panic. You can download another copy of the same from your XAT account. You can simply log in to your XAT account with application number and password to download it again. After downloading it, save it in a folder or in email so that you can take a print out anytime you want. The XAT admit card download link will be available for download till the exam day only so candidates must ensure that they have save a copy. If they need to download the XAT admit card after the exam for any reason, they will not be able to do it. Thus, they should save the PDT file of the XAT admit card in a folder or email.
At the examination centre, candidates will have to undergo identification process which will include frisking and examination of documents. Along with the two original copies of the XAT admit card with passport size photo affixed, candidates must carry any one of the following photo IDs:
- Aadhaar Card
- E-Aadhaar card
- Voter ID card
- Passport
- ·Driving License
- University ID card
Candidates must also carry a few copies of their passport size photo (preferably the same as uploaded in the XAT application form). PwD candidates must carry relevant certificates such as PwD affidavit and scribe certificate for appearing in the exam and availing the facilities provided to them.
In case a candidate is not carrying the relevant document, they will not be allowed to enter the examination centre. Candidates should thoroughly read exam related guidelines mentioned on the XAT admit card so that they don’t miss out on anything.
Why Not to Wait until Last Date of Registration for XAT 2027?
XAT exam is conducted at designated examination centres across India and candidate get the option to choose their test cities. However, the cities are alloted for XAT test centre to candidates on first-cum-first-served basis; meaning the candidate whose XAT application form 2027 will be received first, will be allotted their chosen city first. A candidate who submits the form on the last date may not get the test centre in the city of their choice as the seat may get filled by then. About 1.25 lakh candidates apply for XAT and test cities are about 100. Thus, one should not wait until last date of registration for XAT 2027 to submit the form.
Commonly asked questions
There is no provision to change the test centre after the XAT admit card has been released. You can change your XAT test centre only once at the time of filling up the XAT application form. Once submitted, the XAT application form is not editable. There is no other way a candidate can change the test city option. They will have to appear for the exam in the city and at the test centre mentioned in their XAT admit card. They cannot even seek entry in another test centre for appearing in the exam. Insisting on doing so may get them disqualified.
Thus, candidates must fill the test city options in the XAT application form very carefully or arrange for travel and stay in the city where you have been allotted the exam centre.
XAT admit card is released in online mode at the xat online website. Candidates have to download it by using their login ID and password created at the time of form filling. The XAT admit card will be available for download till the exam day however, candidates must download a copy as soon as it is released.
Yes, the XAT admit card has a google map and address of the exam centre for candidates convenience. The candidates must find out the shortest route to the XAT exam centre via the google map a day before the test day because they are expected to be present at their respective test centre at the reporting time mentioned in the XAT admit card.
If the XAT exam timing is 2 pm to 5:10 pm then the reporting time for candidates will be 1:00 PM. Candidates must use the route map to reach their respective test centre on time to avoid delayed entry inside the exam hall for identification process. Candidates reaching the XAT test centre after the gates have been closed will not be allowed to enter the premises under any circumstances. They will have to seek special permission in case of unexpected reasons.
XAT registrations typically start in the month of July. Candidates will be able to fill the application form for XAT online on the official website.
Commonly asked questions
The last date to fill the XAT application form 2027 is December 6, 2027. Candidates must complete registration and fee payment before this deadline.
The XAT registration fees is INR 2,300 for both Unreserved and Reserved category aspirants. Candidates interested in XLRI programmes have to pay an additional fee of INR 200. Thus, the total amount to pay as XAT fees is INR 2500, which should be paid before XAT 2027 registration last date.
Candidates who will be shortlisted for MBA PI on the basis of XAT score, will receive the notification by XLRI in their registered email.
No, candidates do not need to fill separate application form. The XAT application form has an optional field to select the preferred XLRI courses. Candidates have to pay an additional fee for the same.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
The time required for XAT Verbal Ability depends on candidate's current level. A daily combination of reading, vocabulary revision and question practice can help build consistency.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
XAT VALR section has around 26 questions. Based on previous year trends, around 9 to 11 questions can be from Verbal Ability, although exact breakup can change in exam.
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Yes. RC is an important part of XAT VALR section. It has contributed a significant number of questions in previous years. Candidates should practise factual, analytical, philosophical and abstract passages.
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Contributor-Level 10
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The important topics for XAT Verbal Ability include Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, Vocabulary, Grammar, Para Jumbles, Para Completion, Fill in the Blanks and Sentence Correction.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
XLRI Xavier school of managment XAT cutoff 2026 has been released. The cutoff for overall section was a score of 95 percentile that was minimum requirement for a candidate to be eligible for admissio.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes. IMT Ghaziabad accepts valid XAT scores for admission to its PGDM programmes.
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Contributor-Level 10
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The expected XAT cutoff for IMT Ghaziabad is around 90-95 percentile for its major PGDM programmes.
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No. XAT score is the marks obtained by a candidate in the exam. XAT percentile shows the candidate's relative performance compared with other test takers.
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Yes. XAT has negative marking. Candidates lose 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer. A penalty also applies to unattempted questions beyond the first eight.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
The XAT score calculator formula is Correct Answers - (Incorrect Answers * 0.25) - Unattempted Question Penalty.
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