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New Delhi, Updated on Oct 17, 2025 12:38 IST

XAT 2026 mock test 2 dates have been announced. The second edition of official XAT mock test will be conducted from October 29 to November 1, 2025. Check here how to register for the XAT mock test 2026.

XAT 2026 mock test

XAT 2026 mock test

XLRI Jamshedpur will be conducting XAT 2026 mock test 2 on October 29 to November 1, 2025 for registered candidates. Those interested in appearing for the official XAT mock test 2026 should complete the exam registration process by October 26, 2025.

The first XAT mock test 2026 was conducted from September 27 to September 28, 2025. Candidates must appear for the official mock test to know the latest test pattern and gauge the difficulty level of XAT 2026. The mock test 2 link will be shared with only those candidates who shall have registered by October 26, 2025. The mock test window will be open from October 29, 12 pm to November 1, 2025, 12 pm.

XAT 2026 Mock Test Registration?

To register for the official XAT mock test, candidates have to simply fill and submit the XAT application form and pay the fee. Check the process, below:

  • Visit xatonline.in website
  • Click on register option
  • Enter basic details to create a login ID
  • Confirm registration and go to XAT 2026 application form
  • Enter academic and personal details
  • Upload a passport size photo and signature
  • Enter work experience, test cities and XLRI course (optional)
  • Pay the XAT application fee and complete the process

XAT 2026 application process is underway and the deadline to submit the form is December 5, 2025. Fee amount to be paid is INR 2000. Those who select XLRI as option will have to pay INR 200 extra. The exam will be held on January 4, 2026.

Q:   How many XAT mock tests should I practice?
A:

A candidate should practice at least 35 to 40 XAT mock tests during the entire preparation period. The mock tests should be of different varieties and various difficulty levels. Candidates should ideally start practicing XAT mock tests after completing the syllabus. They should start with easy mock tests, then move to moderate mock tests and then to tough mock tests. The motive should be to score above 98 percentile in the high difficulty level XAT mock test by the time the exam day arrives.

In the last two weeks before the XAT exam, candidates must practice at least five mock tests and analyse their performance. It is most likely that by the end of the exam preparation, candidates will be scoring 98 plus percentile in the mock tests. If that happens, they must be rest assured of surpassing that score in the actual exam.

Q:   How many XAT mock tests to attempt in a day?
A:

One should attempt only one XAT mock test in a day. A full length XAT mock test is of three hours. After which you will have to spend some time analyzing your performance and revisiting problem areas. About 4-5 hours will be spent in this and you mind will already be exhausted. Thus, best is to do some revision for the rest of study time and pick up another mock test next day or later.

Q:   When should I start practicing XAT mock tests?
A:

Aspirants should start practicing XAT mock tests after completing the syllabus. The ideal time duration to solve XAT mock tests is October to December. Avoid practicing mock tests before completing the syllabus. The official mock test is released a week before the exam, so candidates must attempt it at least once before the exam. The official and unofficial mock tests are same as the actual XAT exam so that the candidates can get familiar with the exam pattern, test structure of the question paper and get used to handling the exam pressure. It is important to practice XAT mock tests so that you have prior experience of XAT exam. Both official and unofficial XAT mock tests helps in improving accuracy of solving questions because in an exam like XAT all that matters is speed with accuracy.

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