XAT Exam Fees 2027 (Increased); Check XAT Form Fees for General/OBC/SC/ST/PwD
Xavier Aptitude Test 2027 ( XAT )
XAT 2027 Registration
15 Jul '26 - 6 Dec '26
XAT exam fees is INR 2300 for 2027 session. Candidates who plan to register for the exam must ensure that they make the fee payment before the last date of form submission. Read this article for detailed breakdown of XAT fees 2027.
XAT exam fees 2027
XAT exam fees has been increased this year by INR 100. To register for XAT 2027 exam, candidates have to pay INR 2300. Last year, the fee amount was INR 2200. Candidates have to pay the XAT fee at the time of application form submission. XAT registration is ongoing. XAT 2027 will be held on January 3, 2027 and the last date to apply is December 5, 2026. Candidates can fill up the XAT application form at xatonline.in website. XAT form fees 2027 is to be paid at the time of form submission and the in online mode only.
Timely XAT fee payment is important as it will lead to better chances of you getting your preferrred test city. The sooner you submit XAT application form and fees, better the chances of getting a preferred test city. Candidates have to also submit XAT fees timely to appear for the official XAT mock tests.
- XAT Exam Fees 2027
- XLRI Form Price for Non-XAT Candidates
- XAT Form Fees 2027: Payment Mode
- XAT 2027 Registration Process and Application Fee Payment
- Important Points About XAT Exam Fees
XAT Exam Fees 2027
XAT registration fees for General/OBC/SC/ST/PwD candidates is the same. Candidates have to additional amount if they choose XLRI Jamshedpur in the application form. Check below table, for overall XAT form cost.
| Particulars |
Fees |
|---|---|
| XAT exam fees |
INR 2300 |
| XLRI Jamshedpur fees |
INR 200 |
| Total |
INR 2500 |
Note: Candidates who do not wish to apply for XLRI through XAT 2027 will have to pay INR 2300 only for exam registration.
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XLRI Form Price for Non-XAT Candidates
XLRI admits candidates for MBA programmes also on the basis of GMAT/ GRE scores. Here’s the fee amount such candidates have to pay for registration.
| Category |
Fee amount |
|---|---|
| Fee for Indian Candidates applying for PGDM(GM) and XLRI PGDM (LSCM) (Double-Masters pathway through GMAT/ GRE |
INR 2600 |
| Fee for NRI/Foreign/PIO/OCI candidates applying for one or more programmes through GMAT |
INR 5000 |
XAT Form Fees 2027: Payment Mode
XAT exam fees can be paid in online mode only. There is no option pay the fee in cash or through demand draft or bank challan. The options by which candidates can pay the XAT application fee are:
- Debit/Credit card
- Net Banking
- UPI
XAT 2027 Registration Process and Application Fee Payment
XAT application form 2027 is available at the official website of the exam. Candidates can register and pay the fee until December 5, 2026. Given below is the process to apply and pay XAT form fees.
- Visit xatonline.in
- Click on 'Registration' option
- Enter name, phone number, email ID, password and captcha code
- A unique XAT ID and registration link will be shared in email ID
- Click on the link to verify registration
- XAT 2027 application form will be displayed
- Add academic and personal details
- Mention work experience (if applicable)
- 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 XAT exam fees to complete the process
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Important Points About XAT Exam Fees
XAT 2027 aspirants must keep in mind the following while filling the XAT 2027 application form regarding the XAT fees.
- XAT fee price is high so candidates must not make mistakes while filling the application form as the amount is non-refundable.
- There is no fee discount for any candidate, irrespective of their category.
- The XAT application form 2027 will not be open to editing once you’ve submitted it. If you make and error, you will have to pay the fee again.
- You can pay the XAT 2027 application form first and pay the fee later. However, it is mandatory to submit XAT fees before the form submission deadline.
- Non-payment of XAT registration fee will result in non-submission of the form.
- After making the XAT fee payment acknowledgement slip will be generated. Ensure that you the acknowledgement is generated before you close the payment window.
- In case of XAT fee related issue you should contact examination helpdesk at 06576653203 / 04 / 05
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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.
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Commonly asked questions
If you are planning to prepare for XAT exam by self study, you need to start early. At least six months before. XAT exam is conducted on the first Sunday of January every year. So, if you start preparing for the XAT in June or July, you will have good six months to prepare. Make a preparation plan that includes XAT syllabus coverage, problem solving sessions, mock tests and revision. Get hold of best books for XAT. Consult mentors or previous year toppers for selecting the best books for preparation. Join online study groups where you can get the help of mentors and peers for problem solving and clearing of doubts in topics. Work in tough topics first and then move to easier topics.
Solve a large number and variety of XAT mock tests to master the syllabus. You will need to do a rigorous work on XAT mock tests as for candidates who opt for self study, have to rely on practice.
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.
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.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
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
Answered 4 weeks ago
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 4 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Yes. IMT Ghaziabad accepts valid XAT scores for admission to its PGDM programmes.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The expected XAT cutoff for IMT Ghaziabad is around 90-95 percentile for its major PGDM programmes.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The XAT score calculator formula is Correct Answers - (Incorrect Answers * 0.25) - Unattempted Question Penalty.
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