XAT 2026 Last Minute Tips, Exam Day Check list, Do's & Don’ts
Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 ( XAT )
With only 4 days to go for XAT 2026, here are some last minute tips and dos and don’ts for the exam day. Read below and prepare yourself for the XAT exam day.
XAT 2026 last minute tips
XAT 2026 candidates are busy finishing the last bit of exam preparation. With four days to go for the exam, it is time to strategize how to handle tough questions and mistakes to avoid. Candidates should now focus on revision and last minute preparation. The main focus now should be on learning tricks to optimize score.
Read this article to get last minute tips for XAT 2026, exam day guidelines aswell as dos and don’ts.
XAT 2026 Last Minutes Tips
Exam day strategy: Your performance in XAT exam will depend on how well you utilize the time for making maximum correct attempts. By now, you are thorough with all the topics, their theory as well as application. Now, check out what is the minimum sectional score required to get a good overall percentile.
Check out a few previous years’ XAT question papers to analyse the number of questions to target.
Analyse strengths and weaknesses: XAT has 4 sections - Decision Making section, Verbal and Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation and General Knowledge. When you go through previous year’s XAT question paper, do not the types of questions that belong to your comfort zone. Target such question first in XAT 2026 exam.
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Revision time: Last few days before the exam should be dedicated to revision. It is essential to revise important topics, concepts, theorems and formulae a night before the exam. XAT is conducted fro 2 pm to 5 pm so you can revise important formulae in morning too. Do not take any mock test a day before the exam. Stick to revision as part of last minute preparation.
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Don’t panic: If you have studied well, you’ll be able to crack it. XAT is a speed based test with sectional time limit, so you will need to keep an eye on the timer too. If you panic, you’ll lose the plot. Solve the questions you know you can solve correctly. If you have even a slight doubt, skip it. But at the same time don’t skip too many questions consecutively as there is penalty for that. For every 8 skipped questions, you will get - 0.10 marks. So keep your cool and solve questions.
Every candidate is informed by XLRI Jamshedpur about their selection via email. The interview round is held in February-March and the offer letter are sent to selected candidates in April-May. Those who would not receive the confirmation letter, may consider that they are not selected for admission. Candidates must keep a check on their emails. They must keep checking spam folders too. It is also very important use the correct and fully functional email ID for XAT registration as that is the main contact point for communication from the institute.
The admission authorities will consider both sectional and overall XAT score while shortlisting candidates for group discussion and personal interview round of XLRI admission. Candidates must perform well in all the sections of XAT exam as well as in the for group discussion and personal interview to be selected for admission.
XAT aspirants must follow guideline as mentioned in the XAT admit card and the exam day instruction document
XAT Dos
- Carry a ballpoint pen, two copies of admit card, photo ID and a passport size photo.
- Be present at the XAT exam centre as per reporting time.
- Wear simple outfits without pockets.
- Submit a copy of XAT admit card and rough sheets before leaving the test lab.
XAT Don’ts
- Don’t carry paper, notebook, book or such items.
- Don’t carry electronic items such as mobile phones, pager, watch, ipad and calculator.
- Don’t carry eatables inside the exam venue (allowed for diabetic students with permission).
- Don’t reach late. Gates will be closed 30 minutes before the commencement of exam.
- Don’t wear jewellery or any metal accessory.
- Don’t leave the test lab before time or without permission.
- Don’t resist frisking or identification procedures at the exam centre.
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XAT 2025 Exam Day Guidelines (Dos and Don’ts)
XAT 2026 will be held at designated exam centres and a large number of aspirants will appear for it together. So, here are a few guidelines that you need to keep in mind for the exam day.
XAT 2026 Exam Day Guidelines: Dos
- Carry two copies of XAT 2026 admit card and a Photo ID.
- You can carry Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Passport, College/University ID or Driver's License.
- Paste a recent passport size photo on the admit card.
- Reach XAT 2026 exam centre on time, i.e. as per the reporting time mentioned on the XAT admit card 2026.
- Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing the attendance sheet.
- Cooperate with exam centre staff during document verification and identification process.
XAT 2026 Exam Day Guidelines: Don’ts
- Do not be late for exam. Once the test centre gates are closed, no candidate will be allowed to enter under any circumstances.
- Do not carry electronic items such as mobile phones, calculators, watches, blue tooth device, earphones, etc.
- Do not wear metal jewelry or accessory.
- Do not carry bags or valuables as there will be no provision at the test centre to deposit them.
- Do not disturb others during the exam.
- Do not cheat or indulge in any activity that can lead to your disqualification.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
It might be difficult to get admission at XIME Kohchi with 88% in XAT. The institute accepts a 99.99% in XAT. However, these rules may change in the future; students are recommended to visit the Shiksha official page for the latest updates.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Candidates can apply by selecting the course and campus option while filling out the XAT application form. There is no separate application form for XLRI courses.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
XLRI Jamshedpur officially releases the XAT registration and application form. It is made available online on their official exam website, xatonline.in. Candidates must register on this portal to apply for the exam and for XLRI admission
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
The XAT application process is facilitated online. Candidates must visit the official website to register, fill the form, upload scanned documents, and pay the exam fee.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
Candidates holding a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university can apply for XAT exam. Final year graduation students are also eligible to apply.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
Candidates can complete the XAT registration by generating a XAT ID, filling academic and personal details, uploading scanned documents, selecting test cities, and successfully paying the application fee online.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, candidates must separately fill the admission forms of other XAT accepting colleges. There is no option to choose multiple colleges other than XLRI in the XAT form.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
Candidates cannot select a specific test centre for XAT exam, but they can choose two test city preferences from a drop-down menu during registration. Authorities allot XAT centres based on these preferences on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
XAT is conducted in approximately 79 to 80 cities across India. Candidates can select up to two preferred cities for their exam centre allotment while filling XAT application form.
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XAT exam is conducted in online mode so you don’t have to carry any stationary item apart from a blue/black ball point pen which is to be used for signing the attendance sheet.
Candidates should not carry to the examination centre, electronic items such as phone, watch, IPad, calculator, pager, etc. They should also not carry any metal items. Clothes and accessories having metal and metal jewellery are also prohibited inside the examination centres. Caps, headgears, sunglasses, clothes with pocket and hoodies are not allowed at the XAT exam centre. Candidates must also not carry bags and any other valuable item as candidates will not be allowed to carry anything inside the exam centre apart from a pen and documents. There will be no arrangement for depositing the bag at the exam centre.