XAT 2026 Exam Latest News and Updates

Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 ( XAT )

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Abhishek Dhawan
Updated on Jan 22, 2026 12:01 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

Xavier Aptitude Test or XAT is a management aptitude test for admission to PGDM courses offered by XLRI, Jamshedpur and other 800 B-schools in India. XAT 2026 exam was held on January 4, 2026  and the result was announced on January 16, 2026.  XAT 2026 registrations began on July 10, 2025 and ended on December 11, 2025. Click on the links below to get the latest updates on XAT exam. 

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Yes, CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT scores are valid for KIITEE MBA. Candidates applying online will be required to submit copies of their mark sheets and other supporting documents.

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Sayeba Naushad

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Answered a month ago

Standard books useful across these exams include Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma or R.S. Aggarwal, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Nishit Sinha, and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis for building a strong vocabulary.

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Loveleen Sharma

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Answered a month 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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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month 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.

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Abhishek Dhawan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month 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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Akansha Goyal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month 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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Rohini Bisht

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month 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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Jaya Katariya

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month 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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Loveleen Sharma

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month 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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Vikram Tyagi

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month 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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Dhanya Shekhar

Contributor-Level 7

1141 Institutes accepting XAT

XLRI Xavier School of Management

Jamshedpur Private

XLRI Xavie
  • 30.60 Lakh
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time

Guwahati University - GU

Guwahati Public

Guwahati U
    • 2 years
    • |
    • Full Time
      • 2 years
      • |
      • Full Time

      University of Mumbai [MU]

      Fort, Mumbai Public

      University
        • 2 years
        • |
        • Full Time

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