XAT 2026 Exam Dates (OUT): Registration, Exam on Jan 4, Admit Card, and Result Dates
Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 ( XAT )
Registration - 10 Jul '25 - 5 Dec '25
XAT 2026 exam date is January 4, 2026. The registration process of XAT 2026 is underway. Candidates can register for the exam online at xatonline.in website. The XAT 2026 registration window is open till December 5, 2025. XAT aspirants should fill the examination form and pay the fee at the earliest to confirm a test city of their choice.
XAT official mock test was conducted from September 27 to September 28, 2025. XLRI is expected to conduct the mock test again before the closure of application window. Read below all about XAT 2026 exam dates and events:
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- XAT Exam Dates & Schedule
- XAT Exam Highlights 2026
- XAT Exam Dates 2026 and Important Events
- FAQs Related to XAT exam
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 |
| Jan ' 26 | XAT 2026 answer key out TENTATIVE |
| Jan ' 26 | XAT 2026 result TENTATIVE |
| Jan ' 26 | XAT 2026 Cut Offs Release TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Sep ' 25 | XAT 2026 mock test |
XAT Exam Highlights 2026
XAT score is accepted by over 800 B-Schools across India including XLRI Jamshedpur, XIMB, XISS, IMT, GIM Goa, GLIM, KIIT SOM among others. It is a high difficulty level exam and requires long term preparation. Earlier, XAT has essay writing but it has been removed now. Check here key highlights of XAT exam 2026:
XAT Exam Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| XAT application fees |
INR 2,200 |
| XAT application mode |
Online |
| Mode of examination |
Computer Based Test |
| Number of sections |
4 (Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge) |
| Duration of exam |
180 minutes |
| Sectional time limit |
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| Number of questions |
95 |
| XAT Exam Total Marks |
95 |
| Question type |
MCQs |
| Number of answer choices |
Four |
| Number of exam sessions |
1 |
| Difficulty level |
Moderate to High |
| XAT marking scheme |
+1 mark for correct answer - 0.25 marks for incorrect answer - 0.10 marks for more than 8 un-attempted questions No negative marking in GK section |
| XLRI cut off for admission |
96 percentile (for 2025 batch) |
Also Read:
| XAT Books for Preparation |
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XAT Exam Dates 2026 and Important Events
XAT Registration 2026: To apply for XAT, candidates have to visit xatonline.in website. Candidates are required to register for the exam by creating a login ID, filling up the XAT 2026 application form and payment of fees. There is no option of form correction in XAT so candidates must fill the form carefully.
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XAT Mock Test 2026: XLRI conducts official XAT mock test for registered candidates before the exam. This mock test helps candidates in understanding the test form and latest exam pattern. To appear for the XAT mock test, candidates will have to log in to their XAT account. For XAT 2026, one mock test has been conducted. Next mock test is expected to be conducted soon.
XAT Admit Card 2026: Registered candidates will have to download their respective XAT 2026 admit card by using their login IDs. It will be released on December 20, 2025. Digital copy of the XAT admit card is not acceptable, so candidates must ensure they take out the print out of their XAT 2026 admit card before the exam day.
XAT Exam 2026: The XAT exam will be held in computer based test mode at designated exam centres. The question paper will have 95 questions from Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, English, General Knowledge and Decision Making. Duration of XAT 2026 will be 180 minutes. There will be only 1 session on the XAT 2026 exam day. Candidates will have to appear for the exam at the test centre mentioned in their admit card.
XAT Response Sheet and Answer Key 2026: XLRI will release the candidate response sheet and official XAT 2026 answer key a couple of days after the exam. Candidates will be able to raise objection against the official answer key through login in. This is to ensure transparency in preparing the XAT result. The examination body will verify all the objections and revise the provisional answer key if required.
XAT Result 2026: The result of XAT 2026 will be declared by the third week of January 2025. Candidates will be able to download their XAT result using their login IDs. The result will be released in percentile. The scorecard will be available for download until December 31, 2026.
XAT 2026 cut offs for XLRI: The XAT cut offs for XLRI admission batch 2026 will be announced by the fourth week of January 2026 batch. Admission to XLRI and other participating colleges will be based on XAT cut offs 2026.
Commonly asked questions
FAQs Related to XAT exam
Check here Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to XAT exam.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 weeks ago
XLRI Jamshedpur considers XAT scores for admission to PGDM programmes. Those who are seeking admission in PGDM BM, PGDM HRM and Double Masters Degree in Supply Chain Management and logistics (PGDM & MS) requires XAT scores. Aspirants can also apply for admission to General Management programme (PGDM
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a month ago
Candidates who are applying for XAT have to pay an application fee. Aspirants have to pay INR 2,200 to apply for XAT. Candidates can pay the fee via any of the online payment modes. Aspirants have to pay INR 200 each for every additional programme of XLRI.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a month ago
XLRI Delhi accepts XAT scores for admission to PGDM programme. Aspirants seeking admission in PGDM Business Management are offered seat only via their XAT scores. For PGDM IEV, candidates can also take admission without XAT based on their scores in CAT, MAT, GMAT, etc. Candidates have to register on
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a month ago
No, you cannot use the score of XAT 2025 for admission to 2026 batch at XLRI as the validity of exam score is one year only. Thus, you will have to appear for XAT 2026 exam if you plan to pursue MBA from XLRI in 2026. The registration process for XAT 2026 is open and the last date to apply is Decemb
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The total course fee of full time MBA at XLRI is INR 28 Lacs according to Shiksha. The fee is to be paid semester wise. The first installment is to be paid at the time of admission. The XLRI course fee includes tuition fees, hostel and mess charges, caution money, library chargers and other miscella
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
There is no process of applying for multiple XAT accepting colleges through one form because there is no common counselling for XAT. Candidates have to apply to the colleges of their choice individually. They must keep in mind the application last date so they don't miss out on it. Also, they must c
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
No, the XAT entrance exam 2025 has already been concluded for PGDM admissions at SOIM. However, the registration dates for the XAT 2026 entrance exam are soon getting announced. Candidateswho are interested in appearing for XAT to gain admissions in the PGDM course at SOIM are advised to visit the o
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
XAT cut off different for male and female candidates to promote diversity in the candidate pool. However, the difference in cut offs is not too big. There's usually a difference of 1 or 2 percentile between XAT cut offs for male candidate and female candidate. Infact, the difference is not limited t
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
XAT score is the only examination score accepted for domestic candidates for admission to full-time MBA programmes offered by XLRI Jamshedpur. Check below the stages of XLRI MBA admission through XAT.
1. Apply for XAT exam
2. Appear for XAT exam
3. Participate in AEW/PI round
3. Final selection list rel
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, you can apply for Jagannath University, Haryana MBA 2025 using XAT scores. Students first need to ensure that they qualify for the eligibility criteria for MBA programme and XAT exam. Secondly, register yourself for the XAT exam. Generally, the registration window starts in July and is availabl
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Contributor-Level 10
1125 Institutes accepting XAT
4.5S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai
Andheri West, Mumbai • Private
Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM)
Electronic City, Bangalore • Private
CAT 2025 form correction Oct '25 - Oct '25
Is XAT compulsory for PGDM at XLRI Jamshedpur?