XAT 2026 Admit Card (Released); Download Link @xatonline.in
Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 ( XAT )
- How to Download XAT Exam 2026 Admit Card?
- XAT Exam Dates & Schedule
- Details Mentioned on XAT Admit Card 2026
- XAT Admit Card 2026: Errors to Check
- XAT Exam Day Instructions
- Documents to Carry Along with XAT Admit Card 2026
How to Download XAT Exam 2026 Admit Card?
Test-takers should take two printouts of their respective XAT admit card 2026. Check below, how to download the XAT hall ticket:
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Click on ' download admit card' tab
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Enter details like XAT User ID and date of birth and click on 'login'
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Click on 'XAT admit card' tab
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Option to download XAT admit card 2026 will appear
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Click on download and save the admit card in PDF format
NOTE: The admit card will be available for download until the XAT 2026 exam day, but candidates must download their hall ticket as soon as it is released to avoid last minute hassles. The window to download the admit card will be closed after that. Also, digital copy of the XAT admit card will not be acceptable at any stage of admission.
Commonly asked questions
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.
XAT admit card download link remains active from the day of release until the exam day. So, candidates can download it anytime within that duration.
XAT Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of XAT 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
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| 04 Jan ' 26 | XAT 2026 Exam |
| 25 Dec ' 25 | XAT 2026 admit card download starts |
| 25 Nov ' 25 - 27 Nov ' 25 | XAT 2026 form correction 2 |
Details Mentioned on XAT Admit Card 2026
Each candidate's XAT admit card 2026 will contain the following information:
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Name
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Photo
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Date of birth
- Category
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XAT ID
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Exam date
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Exam time
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Exam venue
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Instructions regarding exam/exam day
Commonly asked questions
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.
Yes, it is mandatory to paste a passport size photo on XAT admit card. Candidates will not be allowed to enter examination centre if the photo is missing from the admit card. They should paste the same photo as uploaded with application form.
XAT Admit Card 2026: Errors to Check
XAT 2026 admit cards with mistake will not be accepted at valid ID proof at the XAT test centre. So, candidates must check for errors after downloading it:
- Candidate's name should not be incomplete or misspelt
- Registration number must be correct
- Date of birth of the candidate should not be incorrect
- PwD status should be as per the application form
- Date and timings of exam should be mentioned correctly
- Test city should be as per cities opted
- Exam centre address and location should be correct
How to Correct Errors in XAT Admit Card 2026?
In case there is an error in your XAT 2026 admit card, immediately contact exam helpdesk for assistance.
Toll free: 1800 209 0835 (Monday to Sunday 08:00am - 08:00pm)
Phone: +91 657 665 3203 /3204 / 3205
Fax: +91-657-2227814
Commonly asked questions
No it is not allowed. On scree calculator can be used during the exam. Candidates who are more comfortable using pen and paper for calculations can opt for that too.
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 Exam Day Instructions
XAT 2026 will be conducted at various examination centres in 109 cities across India. The exam will be conducted under strict vigilance and CCTV. There are certain guidelines that the candidates have to follow at the test centre. Listed below are some of the key XAT exam day guidelines.
- Reach the XAT exam centre at the reporting time mentioned on admit card to complete the identification process.
- Present documents (admit card and ID) at the time of identification and follow the procedure.
- Once inside the XAT exam hall, locate your computer system and take a seat. Do not start the computer system until asked by the invigilator.
- If your computer malfunctions, inform the invigilator immediately. Do not wait and waste time.
- Read the XAT exam instructions carefully. Any confusion on misperception can affect your score.
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The XAT admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to the examination hall and must be presented for inspection by the invigilator. Digital or photocopy of the admit card will not be accepted.
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One copy of the XAT admit card 2026 will have to be submitted to the invigilator and the second copy (signed by invigilator) will have to be retained by the candidate.
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After taking the print outs of the XAT admit card, affix recent passport size photo in colour with preferable white background. The photo must be same as the one uploaded with the XAT application form 2026.
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DO NOT sign the admit card beforehand. It has to be signed only in the presence of the invigilator, at the exam centre.
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Candidates are advised to carry a secondary ID proof for identification purpose. Only the original copy of the photo ID will be accepted as valid. Digital or photo copy will not be accepted.
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Watch and gadgets such as mobile phone, calculator, iPad and items having metal are not allowed inside the test centre premise.
Commonly asked questions
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.
Candidates should preferably preserve the XAT admit card even after the exam. As it can be asked as document of proof during admission process in a particular B-school. They should keep the XAT admit card (signed and stamped copy) safely until the admission process is completed.
Documents to Carry Along with XAT Admit Card 2026
On the exam day, candidates will be required to carry any one of the following ID proofs along with XAT 2026 admit card. Candidates are advised to carry both original and photocopy of the ID proof.
| List of ID Proofs to Carry on XAT exam day |
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| Aadhaar card |
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| Voter ID |
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| Passport |
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| College/University ID |
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| Driver's license |
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| PAN Card |
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Commonly asked questions
XAT admit card is not sent by post to any candidate. The hall ticket is uploaded in the candidate's XAT dashboard, from where they can download it through login. Candidates are advised to download their XAT admit card as soon as it is released so that they can check the details for error and test centre location.
Candidates must carry only a blue or black ball point pen on the XAT exam day, to sign the attendance sheet. They should not carry any other stationary item including books, note nooks, loose sheets, pencil, eraser, pencil bag, etc. to the test centre as everything else is prohibited.
Check the following on XAT admit card: Candidate name, gender, category, DOB, photo and signature, test centre location, exam slot and timings.
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.
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