XAT Registration 2026 (Underway): Last Date to Apply, Fees & How to fill Form @xatonline.in

Q: Is XAT exam fee refundable?

XAT exam fee is not refundable. Candidates cannot request refund of XAT fee under any circumstances. They should be sure that they wish to appear for XAT before filling the exam form. Also, they should fill the 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?

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.

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

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.

Q: How to check if the XAT application form has been submitted successfully?

On successful registration after clicking the ‘Submit’ button, an acknowledgement page will be generated with the “XAT Id”. This will be the confirmation that XAT registration has been done successfully submitted. Candidates must note down the XAT ID to use it to re-print the application form or future reference. Candidates can then login to fill the form and pay the fees. Once the XAT application form is submitted successfully, candidates will receive a notification in email and SMS. The dashboard will also show the duly filled application form which can be downloaded. In case of doubt, candidates are advised to visit the page for re-print of application and generate the printout of the duly submitted form. Candidates must save a soft copy and a hard copy of their XAT application form for future use.

Q: How can I edit the XAT application form?

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.

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

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

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: How can I apply for XLRI Delhi Campus BM programme?

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

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.

Q: What are the documents required for filling the XAT application form?

When filling the XAT application form, you will be required to fill fields such as academic scores, government ID number, date of birth, colleges details, etc. So, you need to have the relevant documents with you when you are filling the form. Given below is the list of documents required for XAT registration below: 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 While uploading the photo its dimension must be 200 x 230 pixels (preferred) and Size of file should be between 20kb-50kb. Dimensions scanned signature document must be 140 x 60 pixels (preferred) and Size of signature file should be between 10kb-20kb

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Updated on Sep 22, 2025 12:27 IST

By Vipra Shrivastava, Senior Manager - Content

XAT registration 2026 is ongoing. Candidates interested in pursuing MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur or other 250+ XAT accepting colleges can register for the exam by creating a login at the official website. The XAT 2026 application form is available at xatonline.in website. The last date to apply for XAT 2026 is December 5, 2025.

XAT 2026 Registrations Open- Register Now

The XAT fee is INR 2200 for all candidates. the fee is to be paid at the time of XAT application form submission. The XAT 2026 exam will be 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. Read below, all about XAT registration 2026 in detail.

Table of content

How to fill XAT Application Form 2026?
XAT Exam Dates & Schedule
XAT Exam Fees 2026
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?
FAQs on XAT Registration & Application 2026

How to fill XAT Application Form 2026?

Candidates will have to apply for XAT 2026 exam by filling the online application form. They should ensure that they do so before the XAT 2026 registration last date. Given below is the step-by-step procedure to fill the XAT 2026 application form:

XAT 2026 Registration Process

Visit the XAT 2026 website https://xatonline.in/
Click on 'Registration' option
Enter information like name, phone number, email ID, password and captcha code
A unique XAT ID and registration link will be shared on the verified email ID
Click on the link to verify registration

If you do not receive the registration confirmation mail, with your XAT ID & Password, within 24 hours of signing up, please check your spam/junk folder or you can write to admis@xlri.ac.in or call up on 1800-209-0835 between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM (IST). The exam authorities will get back to you in 48 hours (excluding holidays).

Submit the XAT Application Form 2026

After XAT 2026 registration verification, follow the steps given below to fill the application form:

Go to XAT 2026 homepage
Click on ‘login’
Enter email ID and password
The 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 the information and check declaration box
Pay XAT exam fees to complete the application process

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Commonly asked questions

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

Q: How to check if the XAT application form has been submitted successfully?

XAT Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
10 Jul ' 25 - 05 Dec ' 25	XAT 2026 Exam registration ONGOING
20 Dec ' 25	XAT 2026 admit card download starts
04 Jan ' 26	XAT 2026 Exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
Sep ' 25	XAT 2026 mock test

XAT Exam Fees 2026

The table below indicates XAT 2026 application fee. Candidates must note that the application fee is non-refundable. If they wish to apply for XLRI Jamshedpur, then they need to pay additional amount of INR 200 for college registration. The fee is to be paid by the XAT 2026 registration last date.

XAT 2026 Registrations Open- Register Now

Category	XAT Exam Fees
XAT registration fee for Unreserved category students	INR 2,200 (+ 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)

Mode of Payment

Online Payment Gateway: Through Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets/Debit Cards (RuPay, Visa, Mastercard or Maestro), Credit Cards and Net Banking.

Check: XAT 2026 exam dates

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is XAT exam fee refundable?

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

What are the Documents Required for XAT 2026 Registration?

Certain documents are needed to fill the XAT 2026 application form for furnishing valid details. Give below is the list of documents you should keep by your side for filling the XAT form. Apart from the signature, photograph and photo ID, no other document is to be uploaded with the form. Rest of the documents are needed for making correct entries in the XAT application form.

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: How can I edit the XAT application form?

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

XAT 2026 Registration: Key Points to Remember

Candidates must keep the following in mind while filling up the XAT 2026 application form:

Candidates can select up to six cities for allotment of XAT exam centre.
Once selected, the test city options cannot be edited.
Candidates must submit the XAT form and pay the fee within the XAT 2026 registration dates otherwise the form will not be accepted.
The XAT application form 2026 will not get submitted until the fee payment is done.
It is not mandatory to pay the fee on the same day as form filling, but the payment is to be done before the last date, otherwise the form will not be accepted.
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 are advised to login again and repeat the process of payment.
Take a printout of the e-receipt and the duly filled XAT application form. If the same is not generated, online transaction may not have been successful.
The facility to download/print application form containing fee details after payment of fees, is also available on the website
Candidates should take a print out of the payment confirmation page for future correspondence with XAT office
Preferred Web browsers to fill XAT 2026 application form are Internet Explorer (version 11 and above), Mozilla Firefox (version 50 to 61) and Google Chrome (version 50 to 69)

XAT 2026 Registrations Open- Register Now

Commonly asked questions

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

Q: What are the documents required for filling the XAT application form?

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

To scan the passport size photograph and signature for uploading during XAT registration process 2026, check the steps mentioned below:

Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch)
Set colour to true colour
Set file size as specified in the below table
Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/signature, then use the upload editor to crop the image

If using MS Windows/MS Office, you can obtain photo and signature in .jpeg format not exceeding 50 kb & 20 kb respectively by using MS Paint or MS Office Picture Manager. You just have to use the 'Save As' option in the File menu to save the photo and signature in .jpeg format. The file size can be reduced below 50 kb (photograph) & 20 kb (signature) by using 'crop and resize' option.

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