XAT result 2026 has been declared, now the next step for candidates is to check their admission chances and prepare for it. Know here what next after XAT 2026 result?
XAT 2026 result has been declared today. Now, it is time to plan admission. About 800 MBA colleges in India accept XAT score for MBA/PGDM admission. So, you have a lot of options, but XAT cut offs are the key. Many of you would have already shortlisted you target B-schools basis the XAT 2026 answer key. Now that the result is out, you know your sectional and overall XAT scores as well as XAT percentile 2026. So, what should you do now?
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XAT 2026 Cut Offs β Shortlist Colleges
Hereβs the list of top MBA colleges accepting XAT and their cut offs. If have scores as much or more, you can make it to these colleges. If not, explore more options.
| XAT colleges |
XAT cut off percentile |
|---|---|
| XLRI |
91 -96 |
| XIMB-Bhubaneswar |
90-93 |
| SPJIMR-Mumbai |
93.50-95 |
| IMT-Ghaziabad |
90-92 |
| GIM-Goa |
85-90 |
| TAPMI-Manipal |
80-85 |
| IRMA-Anand |
80-85 |
| MICA-Ahmedabad |
80-85 |
| Great Lakes Institute of Management |
80-85 |
| LIBA-Chennai |
80-85 |
| KJ Somaiya-Mumbai |
85-90 |
XAT 2026: Apply for Admission
Admission window of most of the college is open, you can apply. Some will release the PI shortlist basis XAT, for which applications were invited earlier and you must have applied. Keep a check on your inbox and admission deadline.
Prepare for PI-WAT
MBA admission through XAT will include Personal Interview (PI) and Writing Ability Test (WAT). Start preparing and practicing for these without wasting any time. The selection round is very critical and is evaluated very minutely. So, prepare in a focused manner.
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