XAT Cutoff 2026 Anytime Soon: What Percentile Is Safe for Top Colleges?

XAT cut off 2026 is expected to be released soon. XLRI has released the PI letters to shortlisted candidates via email. Check here XAT cut offs for some other top colleges which accept the exam score for MBA admission.

XAT 2026 cut offs soon

 XAT 2026 cut off can be expected anytime soon. XLRI will release the overall and sectional XAT cut offs for MBA BM and MBA HRM programmes. The institute has already send the PI shortlist call letters to candidates via email. Those who have received the XLRI PI call letters have to fill the online form by January 30, 2026. The institute, via email, will share PI dates and venue with them later.

Those who have not received the XLRI PI call letters, can apply to other top MBA colleges accepting XAT score for MBA admission. About 800 MBA colleges in India accept XAT score. Admission process and selection criteria for these is same as XLRI, but their XAT cut offs and selection parameters can be different.

What XAT Percentile Is Safe for Top Colleges?

XLRI cut offs are always within the range of 91 to 96 percentile (varies category wise). While SPJIMR XAT cut off is usualy in the range of 93 to 95 percentile, TAPMI and IRMA have XAT cut offs in the range of 80 to 85 percentile. So, about 85 + percentile can be considered safe in XAT. Here’s a look at expected XAT cut offs for some of the top B-Schools.