XAT Registration 2026 Last Date (Over): Exam Fees & How to Apply @xatonline.in

Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 ( XAT )

Vipra Shrivastava
Updated on Jan 7, 2026 12:47 IST

By Vipra Shrivastava, Senior Manager - Content

XAT registration was done from July 10 to December 11, 2025. The form correction window was open from December 8 to December 10, 2025. Candidates could edit their applicaiton form in this duration. This is the last chance to edit the XAT application form 2026, so if any registered candidate has not reviewed their form yet, they should do so now. 

The XAT 2026 exam was held on January 4, 2026 in 109 cities. XAT score is valid for admission to MBA/PGDM course at XLRI-Jamshedpur, XAMI institutes 250 B-schools accepting XAT score. Registration process for XAT 2027 will start in July 2026.

 

Table of contents
  • How to fill XAT Application Form 2026?
  • XAT Exam Dates & Schedule
  • XAT Exam Fees 2026
  • XAT 2026 Form Correction
  • What are the Documents Required for XAT 2026 Registration?
  • XAT 2026 Registration: Key Points to Remember
  • XAT Application Process 2026: How to Scan Photograph and Signature?
  • Top XAT accepting colleges
  • FAQs on XAT Registration & Application 2026
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How to fill XAT Application Form 2026?

Candidates had to apply before the XAT application last date 2026. Check below the process to apply for the exam:

XAT registration and application process

XAT registration process

XAT 2026 Registration Process 

  • Visit  https://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 on verified email ID

  • Click on the link to verify registration

  • XAT 2026 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 XAT exam fees

Watch Video to fill rhe form before the XAT application last date 2026:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to check if the XAT application form has been submitted successfully?
A: 

Once you've submitted the XAT fee, an acknowledgement page will be generated with XAT Id. This will be a confirmation that XAT registration is successful.  

Q:   How to select test centres in XAT application form?
A: 

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.

XAT Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of XAT 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
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

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XAT Exam Fees 2026

The table below indicates XAT 2026 application fee. There was an additional fee of INR 200 for applying to XLRI Jamshedpur. The fee payment was to be done online through credit/debit card or net banking. 

Category

XAT Exam Fees

XAT registration fee for Unreserved category students

INR 2,400 (+ INR 200 for those who are interested in XLRI programmes)

XAT registration fee for Reserved category students

INR 2,400 (+ INR 200 for those who are interested in XLRI programmes)

Check: XAT 2026 exam dates

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is XAT exam fee refundable?
A: 

XAT exam fee is not refundable. Candidates cannot request refund of XAT fee under any circumstances. They should fill XAT application fee with correct details and with no errors. If they make a mistake in entering details, they will have to fill the form again with a new ID and pay the fee again.

Q:   How to check if the XAT fee has been paid or not?
A: 

Once the XAT fee payment is process, the candidate will get an email and SMS regarding the same from their bank. The application form screen will also display 'payment successful' message. XLRI will then send a mail and SMS regarding successful fee payment and application form submission. In case, you do not receive the mail or message from XLRI (XATONLINE) within 24 hours, contact XATONLINE helpdesk.

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XAT 2026 Form Correction

XAT form correction window was opened thrice for 2026 applicants. Check below the process to edit XAT application form:

  • Go to XATONLINE website
  • Click on login option
  • Enter user ID and password
  • Open application form 
  • Make changes in relevant fields  
  • Preview and submit

There is no fee payment to be done for form correction. Candidates must note that once the changes have been made, they cannot be edited again.

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What are the Documents Required for XAT 2026 Registration?

Certain documents were needed to fill XAT 2026 application form with valid details. Apart from signature, photograph and photo ID, no other document iwas to be uploaded. Rest of the documents were needed for making correct entries. 

  • Class 10 marksheet

  • Class 12 marksheet

  • Graduation marksheet

  • Email ID and mobile phone number

  • Date of Birth proof

  • Address proof

  • Aadhaar card
  • Category certificate (if applicable)

  • Scanned digital photograph of less than 1 MB

  • Scanned signature of less than 1 MB

  • Debit/credit card for application fee payment

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   While filling the XAT application form, what score to mention in case of 5-year Integrated course?
A: 

Candidates who pursued a 5-year Integrated course after 12th and are applying for XAT exam, can mention their undergraduate and postgraduate scores in the columns specified for the same in the XAT application form. For such candidates too, the minimum academic qualification remains the same.

Q:   How can I edit the XAT application form?
A: 

To edit information entered in the XAT application form, candidates need to choose the 'EDIT' option and click on save option to make changes. Candidates can choose 'EDIT' option only before submitting the XAT form not after that. Candidates must a take fresh print out of the duly filled XAT application form after modifying any details. There is no provision of form correction in XAT, unlike other MBA entrance exams where candidates are given a window of 2-3 days to edit their form, XAT has no such provision. So, candidates need to ensure that they fill the right entries and if required make the changes before fee payment or form submission. Once the form is submitted they cannot edit it. They will have to fill another form and pay the exam fee again.

However, incase it is extremely necessary, then candidates can raise a query at 'Any Query? Ask Us' option on their XAT dashboard.

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XAT 2026 Registration: Key Points to Remember

Given below are the key points to follow while filling the XAT application form:

  • Test city options cannot be edited
  • The application form submission will not be completed until the fee is paid
  • On successful payment of XAT exam fees, an e-Receipt will be generated. Non-generation of 'E-Receipt' indicates PAYMENT FAILURE

  • On failure of XAT fee payment, candidates must login again and repeat the process of payment.

  • If the e-receipt is not generated, online transaction may not have been successful.

  • Candidates should take a print out of the payment confirmation page for future correspondence with XAT office

  • Preferred Web browsers to fill the application form are Internet Explorer (version 11 and above), Mozilla Firefox (version 50 to 61) and Google Chrome (version 50 to 69) 

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XAT Application Process 2026: How to Scan Photograph and Signature?

Instructions regarding scanned documents to be uploaded during XAT application process:

Photograph

Signature

The photo must be a recent one in passport size, in colour and against a light background, preferably white

The signature will be used to put on the XAT admit card and wherever necessary, so please make sure you sign correctly

If you wear glasses make sure that there is no reflection and your eyes can be clearly seen

Religious headgear is allowed but it must not cover your face

Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable

The applicant has to sign on white paper with black ink pen

Dimensions of the photo must be 200 x 230 pixels (preferred)

Dimensions of the file of the scanned signature must be 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)

Size of file should be between 20kb-50kb

Size of signature file should be between 10kb-20kb

The size of the scanned image must not be more than 50kb

The size of the scanned image should not be more than 20kb

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What fields can I edit during XAT form correction?
A: 

There is no provision of form correction in XAT. Thus, candidates must make sure they fill correct details in their XAT application forms or if they have made a mistake in any field, then must rectify it before pay the exam fee. Once the exam fee is paid, the form will get submitted and there will be no option to make changes.

Q:   Do I need to fill admission forms of XAT accepting colleges separately?
A: 

Yes, candidates have to fill the admission forms of XAT accepting colleges separately as there is no option to choose multiple colleges in the XAT form. Candidates can only choose XLRI in the XAT application form, for a fee of INR 200.

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Top XAT accepting colleges

Given below is the list of some of the top MBA colleges accepting XAT score or MBA admission and course fee.

XAT Colleges

MBA fees

XLRI Jamshedpur

INR 27.04 lakh

MICA Ahmedabad

INR 21 lakh

XIM University

INR 21.5 lakh

IMT Ghaziabad

INR 19.53 lakh

IRMA Anand 

INR 16.09 lakh

LBSIM Delhi 

INR 17.25 lakh

FORE School of Management 

INR 20.42 lakh

GIM Goa

INR 21.04 lakh

TAPMI Manipal 

INR 19.45 lakh

BITS Pilani 

INR 10.87 lakh

KJ Somaiya Mumbai 

INR 21.28 lakh

GLIM Chennai

INR 19.95 lakh

View accepting colleges
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FAQs on XAT Registration & Application 2026

Check the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to XAT application process 2026:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I apply for XLRI Delhi Campus BM programme?
A: 

Candidates can apply for XLRI Delhi's Business Management programme on the official website by selecting the course and campus option while filling the XAT application form which is released in the first week of August every year. If they do not mention XLRI Delhi has their preferred exam in the XAT application form, they will not be eligible for admission to the institute. Candidates must remember that there is no separate application form for XLRI PGDM programmes, so they need to make the selection of institute in the XAT application form only. There is no option to edit the field in the form later so candidates must mention the institute in the XAT application form. There is no provision of filling the admission form after the exam or after result announcement.

Q:   My graduation score is less than 50% in aggregate. Am I eligible for XLRI admission?
A: 

Yes, candidates with less than 50 per cent in aggregate in graduation are eligible for admission to PGDM courses in XLRI. Candidates need to have minimum passing marks in Graduation. They must have however, completed their graduation from a recognised university only. Candidates planning to seek admission to an MBA college other than XLRI must check its eligibility criteria as the minimum score requirement of AICTE approved colleges is 50 percent (45 percent for Reserved categories). But having 50 per cent and above score is not a guarantee for getting selected for admission. You will need to clear the admission round which is based on XAT cut off percentile. If you do not meet the XAT cut off percentile you will not be selected for XAT personal interview round, which is the main parameter for MBA admission in XLRI.

Q:   What is the XAT selection criteria for XLRI admission?
A: 

XAT selection criteria and admission process of XLRI Jamshedpur includes shortlisting of candidates on the basis of XAT score or GMAT score, group discussion and personal interview. The final selection is based on criteria such as entrance exam score, group discussion, personal interview, academic record, work experience, academic diversity and gender diversity. Meeting the XAT cut off is the minimum requirement to be eligible for XLRI MBA admission. Candidates who do not meet the minimum XAT cut off are not shortlisted for group discussion and personal interview round of the MBA admission process. Along with the XAT score, the institute will also take into consideration candidate's academic record (class 10, 12 and graduation score) for shortlisting candidates.

Q:   How many cities can I select in the XAT application form?
A: 

Candidates have to option to select two cities for allotment of XAT exam centre. The exam is held in 79 cities across India and you can choose any two cities as per your choice. While selecting the test cities for exam centre allotment, candidates must note the following:

  • Select your home city or the city of your current residence as your first city of preference.
  • Select the second city of preference as the one to which you can easily make arrangement of travel and stay in case you are allotted a centre there.
  • The exam authorities strive to allot the exam centre in the city of first preference.
  • At the same time, they have the right to cancel an exam centre in case there is not enough number of students or due to any other unforeseen situation.
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Answered 6 days ago

XAT 2026 result will not be sent in email. However, XLRI will send an email to candidates informing them about the availability of scorecard and how to download it. Candidates must keep a check on their email account for result notification.

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Pallavi Gupta

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 6 days ago

XAT 2026 result date has not been announced by XLRI. However, since the scorecards are released by the third week of January every year, the XAT result 2026 can also be expected to be released by January 17 or 20, 2026.

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Nitesh Vimal

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

The Bangalore University MBA Cutoff 2025 has been announced for admission to the MBA/PGDM programme via the Karnataka PGCET, CAT, NMAT, XAT, and other accepted exams. According to the Bangalore University Karnataka PGCET Cutoff 2025, students needed to obtain a rank of 3375 for admission to ABBS Ba

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered a week ago

The CCSU MBA Cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the MBA programme via the XAT, MAT and CAT entrance examinations. The CCSU XAT Cutoff 2025 was 50 for the Gender-Neutral Candidates under the All India quota. In the case of CCSU MAT Cutoff 2025, the qualfying cutoff percentile was 75 for t

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a week ago

GIBS accepts scores from all major management entrance exams, including:

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Ahmedbasha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, apart from CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA, PIBM conducts its own entrance exam called PMAT (PIBM's Online Aptitude Test). Shortlisted candidates from PMAT then appear for the Written Test, Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI) as part of the selection process.

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Ruchika Chouhan

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, if you have secured an 82nd percentile in XAT, you can get the scholarships for pursuing an MBA course at FOSSTIMA Business School. The concessions on fees that the school provides are:

  • A scholarship of INR 3 Lacs for a percentile holder from 80 to 85.

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Abhishek Hazarika

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

No. Scores in CAT/XAT/GMAT is not mandatory for admission into BITS Pilani MBA in Business Analytics. However, those who have appeared for these entrance exams will get their score considered in the selection criteria. Appearing for BAAT exam is mandatory for MBA Business Analytics admission.

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Dhanya Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

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      • 2 years
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      • Full Time

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