XAT 2026 registration last date has been extended. Candidates must not miss the new deadline for XAT as it is a gateway to over 800 MBA colleges in India. Check here latest and live updates on XAT 2026 registration.
XAT registration last date 2026 has been extended. The new deadline to submit the form and pay the fee is December 11, 2025. Earlier, the XAT 2026 registration last date was December 5, 2025. Candidates who have not filled their form yet, must do so before the deadline as this is the last chance to be eligible for not only XLRI but also over 800 B Schools in India. XAT 2026 exam registration started on July 10, 2025 and deadline to submit the form now is December 11, 2025 11:59 pm.
XAT exam registration 2026 is an online process and candidates can fill the form at xatonline.in website by creating a login ID. The XAT 2026 application fee is INR 2200.
How to Apply for XAT 2026?
Candidates can register before and pay the fee later. But the payment must be done before the application deadline. Check below the process to apply for XAT 2026.
- Visit https://xatonline.in/
- Click on 'Registration' option
- Enter name, phone number, email ID, password and captcha code
- Click on the link shared in email to verify registration
- 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 details and check declaration box
- Pay fees via debit/credit card or net banking
LIVE UPDATE
XAT 2026 Registration Last Date Live Updates
- 1:52 PM IST• 6 Dec 2025
XAT application last date 2026: Details to edit
During the form correction window, candidates can edit personal details, academic details, test city, photo and signature.
- 1:03 PM IST• 6 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 Form Edit Window
The final form edit window for XAT 2026 will be opened on December 8, 2025. Candidates will be able to review their XAT 2026 application form and make changes if required till Decemebr 10, 2025.
- 12:15 PM IST• 6 Dec 2025
Last date to register for XAT 2026: Photo and signature specifications
- Dimensions of photo must be 200 x 230 pixels and size should be 20kb to 50 kb
- Dimensions of scanned signature must be 140 x 60 pixels should be 10 kb to 20 kb
- 11:50 AM IST• 6 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 registration last date: Web browser to use
To fill the XAT application form, candidates can use:
- Internet Explorer (version 11 and above)
- Mozilla Firefox (version 50 to 61)
- Google Chrome (version 50 to 69)
- 11:17 AM IST• 6 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 registration last date: Opportunity to apply for Pan India exam
XAT 2026 is a good opportunity to be eligible for over 800 MBA colleges in India. So, candidates must apply for it at xatonline.in
- 10:57 AM IST• 6 Dec 2025
What is the new deadline to submit XAT 2026 application form?
The new XAT application last date is December 11, 2025. Candidates are supposed to submit the form and pay the fee by 11:59 of December 11.
- 10:43 AM IST• 6 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 registration last date extended
XAT 2026 registration last date extended by a week. The new deadline to submit XAT application form 2026 is December 11, 2025.
- 6:57 PM IST• 5 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 exam date and number of sessions
XAT 2026 will be held on January 4 and there will be only 1 session. The exam will be conducted in 109 cities. The XAT exam timing will be 2 pm to 5 pm.
- 5:50 PM IST• 5 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 registration deadline: Few hours to go
XAT registration deadline is December 5, 11:59 pm. Candidates must not delay anymore and apply for the exam now.
- 4:13 PM IST• 5 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 application fee submission mode
XAT application fee is to be paid through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI wallet. No other payment mode will be accepted.
- 2:32 PM IST• 5 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 registration last date: Website to apply
The website to fill and submit the XAT registration form is xatonline.in. Candidates who registered last year can use the same login.
- 1:40 PM IST• 5 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 applications: last date of practice paper session
Today is also the last date to access the official XAT practice papers. The option is available for registered candidates only. They should check out the official practice paper by tonight to know XAT 2026 pattern.
- 12:47 PM IST• 5 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 registration last date: How to select test cities
Candidates have been given the option to choose six cities for centre allotment. The order of preference should be from 1 to 6, with first city being the hometown or your current residence.
- 11:20 AM IST• 5 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 exam pattern
Check below the key highlights of XAT exam pattern 2026
Particulars
Details
Number of sections
4 (Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge)
XAT time limit
3 hours (180 minutes)
Number of questions
95
Total marks
95
Number of answer choices
Five
Mode of examination
Online
XAT marking scheme
+1 mark for correct answer
- 0.25 marks for incorrect answer
- 0.10 marks for more than 8 consecutive un-attempted questions
No negative marking in GK section
- 10:27 AM IST• 5 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 last month preparation
In the last one month of XAT 2026, candidates should intensify revision and performance analysis with the help of mock tests.
- 9:30 AM IST• 5 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 form correction facility
XAT form correction facility has already been provided thrice before during registration window, so it is unlikely that the application edit window will open again now.
- 8:28 AM IST• 5 Dec 2025
XAT exam date 2026 and timings
XAT 2026 exam date is January 4, 2026. The exam will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm. There will be no breaks in between the exam.
- 7:22 AM IST• 5 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 registration fee payment deadline
XAT 2026 registration fee payment deadline is tonight, 11:59 pm. Candidates must pay the fee before the deadline to be eligible for the exam.
- 6:33 AM IST• 5 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 registration last date today
Today is the last date to fill the XAT 2026 registration. The application window will close tonight at 11:59 pm.
- 5:26 AM IST• 5 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 application last date: Is the fee refundable?
XAT application fee is non refundable. Candidates cannot seek refund under any circumstances.
- 3:32 AM IST• 5 Dec 2025
How many colleges to select in XAT application form?
In the XAT 2026 application form, candidates can choose only XLRI. There is no provision to choose any other XAT scoring college in the form.
- 1:46 AM IST• 5 Dec 2025
XAT admit card 2026 download date
XAT admit card 2026 download date is December 20, 2025. Candidates will be required to download it from the official website through login.
- 11:41 PM IST• 4 Dec 2025
XAT application last date tomorrow
XAT application last date is tomorrow. Candidates must not miss the deadline as the last date of form submission will not be extended.
- 10:21 PM IST• 4 Dec 2025
Top XAT accepting colleges
Check below some of the top XAT score accepting colleges and their fee.
XAT Colleges
MBA fees
XLRI Jamshedpur
INR 27.04 lakh
MICA Ahmedabad
INR 21 lakh
XIM University
INR 21.5 lakh
IMT Ghaziabad
INR 19.53 lakh
IRMA Anand
INR 16.09 lakh
LBSIM Delhi
INR 17.25 lakh
FORE School of Management
INR 20.42 lakh
GIM Goa
INR 21.04 lakh
TAPMI Manipal
INR 19.45 lakh
BITS Pilani
INR 10.87 lakh
KJ Somaiya Mumbai fees
INR 21.28 lakh
GLIM Chennai fees
INR 19.95 lakh
- 9:01 PM IST• 4 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 eligibility criteria
Candidates have graduation degree can apply for XAT. Final year students can also apply for the exam. The graduation degree has to be from a recognized university.
- 6:56 PM IST• 4 Dec 2025
XAT registration 2026: Application form link
Candidates can apply for XAT 2026 by clicking on this link:
https://applications.xatonline.in/?&open-reg
- 5:55 PM IST• 4 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 registration last date: Documents to upload
To fill the XAT 2026 application form, candidates have to upload passport size photo and signature.
- 4:59 PM IST• 4 Dec 2025
Will the last date to register for XAT 2026 be extended?
The last date to register for XAT 2026 will not be extended. Candidates must submit their forms and pay the fee by tomorrow.
- 4:03 PM IST• 4 Dec 2025
Why apply for XAT?
XAT is the next biggest MBA entrance exam after CAT. The CAT 2025 exam has already been conducted and if any of the aspirants did not perform as per expectation then they should register for XAT as it is a gateway to 800 + MBA colleges in India.
- 2:44 PM IST• 4 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 application last date: Can test city be changed later?
No the choice of test city cannot be changed later. Candidates must mark their preference in the XAT application form 2026 carefully.
- 1:28 PM IST• 4 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 registration last date: Number of test cities
The XAT 2026 exam will be conducted in 109 cities across India. Every city will have at least one examination centre.
- 12:33 PM IST• 4 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 registration: Test cities to choose
Candidates can select six cities in the XAT application form 2026 for allotment of test centres. The examination body will strive to allot test centre in the first city of preference.
- 11:23 AM IST• 4 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 registration with late fee
There is no provision of XAT registration with late fee. Candidates have to submit the form before the deadline only.
- 10:36 AM IST• 4 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 registration last date: Fee payment deadline
XAT registration fee payment deadline is December 5, 2025, 11:59 pm. The fee payment window will close after that.
- 9:29 AM IST• 4 Dec 2025
Last date to apply for XAT 2026
Last date to apply for XAT 2026 is December 5, 2025. With just one day to go for application form submission, candidates must nor delay it.
- 8:33 AM IST• 4 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 exam pattern
Check the table below for XAT exam pattern:
Particulars
Details
Number of sections
4 (Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge)
XAT time limit
3 hours (180 minutes)
Number of questions
95
Total marks
95
Number of answer choices
Five
Mode of examination
Online
XAT marking scheme
+1 mark for correct answer
- 0.25 marks for incorrect answer
- 0.10 marks for more than 8 consecutive un-attempted questions
No negative marking in GK section
- 7:32 AM IST• 4 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 syllabus
XAT 2026 syllabus includes all topics of Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Decision Making, GK and Verbal Ability.
- 6:39 AM IST• 4 Dec 2025
XAT registration last date 2026: Academic requirement
Candidates have to be a graduate from a recognized university or have an equivalent degree. Final year graduation students can also appear for XAT.
- 4:27 AM IST• 4 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 expected difficulty level
XAT 2026 will be moderate to tough. This is an exam where the questions are never too easy. Most of the times Quants or LR questions pose challenge.
- 2:37 AM IST• 4 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 mock tests (official)
The examination body has already conducted XAT mock test between September and November 2025. Conduct of more mock tests is unlikely.
- 12:35 AM IST• 4 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 admit card release date
XAT 2026 admit card will be released on December 20, 2025, as per the official schedule. It will be issued to registered candidates only and will be available for download at xatonline.in website.
- 10:25 PM IST• 3 Dec 2025
Changes in XAT 2026
There are no changes in the XAT 2026 exam. The test structure, marking scheme, time duration and sectional weightage is same as last year. There is no essay writing this year too.
- 9:22 PM IST• 3 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 registration last date: Exam Schedule
XAT 2026 exam will be held on January 4, 2026 in single shift. The exam timing will be 2 pm to 5pm.
- 8:35 PM IST• 3 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 registration: Is Aadhaar number required?
No, Aadhaar number is not required to be filled in the XAT 2026 registration form. Candidates have to only fill basic information.
- 6:48 PM IST• 3 Dec 2025
XAT registration last date 2026: How to apply?
To apply for XAT 2026, candidate have to:
- Create login with basic details at xatonline.in website
- Fill the application form with personal and academic details
- Upload relevant documents
- Pay the fee amount of INR 2200
- 5:53 PM IST• 3 Dec 2025
XAT application last date 2026: Offline fee submission
There is no provision of XAT fee submission through Demand Draft or Fee Challan. The fee is to be paid through debit/credit card only or through net banking/UPI.
- 4:52 PM IST• 3 Dec 2025
XAT registration last date 2026: Documents required
Candidates have to upload a recent passport size photo and scanned signature in the XAT 2026 application form.
- 3:39 PM IST• 3 Dec 2025
XAT registration last date 2026: Is the fee refundable?
The XAT registration fee is not refundable. No request for fee refund will be accepted under any circumstances.
- 2:38 PM IST• 3 Dec 2025
XAT registration last date: Form correction
XAT form correction process 2026 was conducted twice before so, it is unlikely that the edit window will open again.
- 2:03 PM IST• 3 Dec 2025
XAT registration last date 2026: Mode of fee payment
Candidates can pay the fee amount via debit/credit card or net banking. UPI wallets can also be used for payment. Candidates must pay the fee before the XAT application 2026 form filling deadline.
- 1:30 PM IST• 3 Dec 2025
XAT registration last date 2026: Fee amount to pay
The fee amount of XAT 2026 application is INR 2200. If a candidate selects XLRI Jamshedpur as pefered college in the form, they will have to pay additional amount of INR 200.
- 1:14 PM IST• 3 Dec 2025
XAT registration last date 2026
XAT 2026 application process started on July 10 and the last date to apply for it in December 10. The XAT 2026 application window will remain open till 11:59 pm.
- 12:55 PM IST• 3 Dec 2025
XAT practice papers for candidates
XAT authorities are conducting practice paper session from December 2 to December 5 for registered candidates at its website. Candidates can login and take the session.
- 12:49 PM IST• 3 Dec 2025
XAT 2026 Registration ongoing
XAT 2026 registration process is ongoing at xatonline.in website. Only 2 days are left for application form submission and fee payment.
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.
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.
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Candidates planning to take admission to XLRI Jamshedpur need not fill a separate form. The XAT application form includes a field in which the candidates have to select XLRI course in which they want to take admission.
However, candidates can select only XLRI Jamshedpur as a preferred college in the XAT application form. There is no option of selecting other XAT accepting colleges in the application form. For XAMI member institutes or other MBA colleges accepting XAT score for admission, you will be required to register separately on their respective official websites when the applications open. Most of the XAMI institutes start MBA application process after XAT result declaration. However, keep a check on the admission schedule of your target college, so that you don’t miss the application deadline.