What are the documents required to fill XAT application form?

Candidates need Class 10, 12, and Graduation marksheets, DOB proof, Address proof, Aadhaar card, scanned photograph, scanned signature, and a category certificate during XAT registration process.

Can I fill the XAT application form offline?

No, the XAT application form cannot be filled offline. Candidates must submit their application and pay the required exam fees online through the official website

When will the XAT registration begin?

XAT registrations typically start in the month of July. Candidates will be able to fill the application form for XAT online on the official website.

What is the last date to fill the XAT application form?

The last date to fill the XAT application form typically lies in the second week of December. Candidates must complete registration and fee payment before this deadline.

What is the application fee for XAT exam?

The XAT application fee is INR 2,400 for both Unreserved and Reserved category aspirants. Candidates interested in XLRI programmes must pay an additional fee of INR 200.

In which cities is the XAT exam held?

XAT is conducted in approximately 79 to 80 cities across India. Candidates can select up to two preferred cities for their exam centre allotment while filling XAT application form.

Do I need to fill XLRI form separately for admission through XAT?

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.

What is the process to complete XAT registration?

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.

Who can apply for XAT exam?

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.

XAT Registration 2027: Start Date, Application Fee & How to Apply @xatonline.in

Q: How to fill XAT application form?

XAT application form can be filled and submitted online on the official website. Candidates need to pay the exam fee to submit the form.

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

Candidates cannot select a specific test centre for XAT exam, but they can choose two test city preferences from a drop-down menu during registration. Authorities allot XAT centres based on these preferences on a first-come, first-serve basis.

XAT Exam Date 2027

3 Jan '27

Updated on Jun 4, 2026 16:43 IST

By Vipra Shrivastava, Senior Manager - Content

Overview

XAT registration 2027 is expected to start by July 15, 2026. The application form will be available in online mode at xatonline website. Candidates will have to register and create a login ID to fill the XAT 2027 application form. To apply for XAT 2027, candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree course. Scroll down to know XAT 2027 registration process, fees and other details.

Table of contents

How to fill XAT Application Form 2027?
XAT Exam Dates and Schedule
Documents Required for XAT 2027 Registration
Important Instructions for XAT 2027 Registration
XAT Application Fees 2027
XAT 2027 Application Form Correction
FAQs on XAT Registration & Application 2027

How to fill XAT Application Form 2027?

XAT 2027 application form can be filled after candidate registration only. Given below is the process to fill it.

Visit 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 2027 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

XAT Exam Dates and Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of XAT 2027 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Jul ' 26 - Dec ' 26	XAT 2027 registration dates TENTATIVE
Sep ' 26	XAT 2027 mock test TENTATIVE
Oct ' 26	XAT 2027 form correction TENTATIVE
Oct ' 26	XAT 2027 mock test 2 TENTATIVE
Nov ' 26	XAT 2027 mock test 3 TENTATIVE
Dec ' 26	XAT 2027 admit card dates TENTATIVE
03 Jan ' 27	XAT Exam Date 2027

Documents Required for XAT 2027 Registration

In the application form of XAT exam, candidates will have to upload the following documents:

Scanned digital photograph of less than 1 MB
Scanned signature of less than 1 MB

Documents Needed to Fill XAT Application Form 2027

Candidates need below mentioned documents to make correct entries while filling the XAT online application form:

Class 10 marksheet
Class 12 marksheet
Graduation marksheet
Email ID and mobile phone number
Date of Birth proof
Address proof
Aadhaar card
Work Experience details
Category certificate (if applicable)
Debit/credit card for application fee payment

Important Instructions for XAT 2027 Registration

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 payment process.
If the e-receipt is not generated, the 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)

Guidelines to Upload Images in XAT Application Form 2027

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

XAT Application Fees 2027

Candidates have to pay XAT exam fee online using after filling the registration details. The table below mentions XAT 2027 application fee. There is an additional fee of INR 200 for applying to XLRI Jamshedpur.

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)

Also Check: XAT 2027 Exam Dates

XAT 2027 Application Form Correction

There is no fee payment required to access XAT form correction window. 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

FAQs on XAT Registration & Application 2027

Here are some frequently asked questions related to XAT registration:

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: 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 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: 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?

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 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: Is XAT exam fee refundable?

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: 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 12^th 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?

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

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.

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

When filling XAT application form, you will need:

Class 10, 12 and Graduation marksheet
Date of Birth proof
Address proof
Aadhaar card
Category certificate
Scanned photo and signature

Q: What is the mode of the XAT application process?

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.

Q: Who releases the XAT application form?

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

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

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.