XAT registration 2027 has started from today, The application form is live at xatonline.in. Candidates can check the latest updates related to XAT 2027 registration and application process.
XAT 2027 registration process has started from today, July 15. XLRI has released the application form at the official website through login. Candidates who wish to pursue MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur must apply for XAT 2027. The application process will go on for 5 months., The last date to apply is December 6, 2026.The exam will be conducted on January 3, 2027.
XLRI will conduct the exam in over 100 cities. Candidates will get the option to choose a test city in the XAT 2027 application form. The minimum eligibility criteria for XAT is graduation from a recognised university. Those in final year of Bachelor's degree programme can also apply for the exam.
XAT Registration 2027: How to Apply?
XAT 2027 application form is available in online mode only. Given below is the process to register and apply for the exam:
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Visit xatonline.in
- Click on 'Registration' option
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Enter name, phone number, email ID, password and captcha code
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A unique XAT ID and registration link will be shared on verified email ID
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Click on the link to verify registration
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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
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Cross check details and check declaration box
- Pay XAT exam fees via debit/credit card or net banking
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Candidates are required to upload the following documents along with the XAT application form 2026:
- Recent passport size photo (colour with white background)
- Scanned signature on a white paper
XAT 2027 Important Dates
Check below key dates for XAT 2027 exam. Complete schedule has been released by XLRI Jamshedpur.
| Event | Start Date |
|---|---|
| XAT Exam Date 2027 | Jan 3, 2027 |
| XAT 2027 registration | 15-Jul-2026 to 06-Dec-2026 |
| XAT 2027 admit card date | 20-Dec-2026 |
| XAT 2027 scorecard release date | January third week |
| XAT 2027 cutoff release date | January fourth week |
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LIVE UPDATE
XAT 2027 Registration Form (OUT) @xatonline.in; Live Updates
- 5:44 PM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT 2027 exam to have four sections
XAT 2027 exam will have 4 sections- Decision‑Making, Verbal‑Logical, Quant‑Data Interpretation and General Knowledge. There will be 95 questions in total.
- 5:06 PM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT Admit card 2027 release date
XAT admit card 2027 will be released on December 20 and will be available for download until exam day, i.e. January 3, 2027.
- 4:36 PM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT 2027 registration live updates: Exam duration remains unchanged
XAT 2027 will be conducted for 3 hourd. Candidates will have a 180‑minute window to answer 95 MCQs. There will be sectional break up too:
- Part 1: DM, QA, VA - 170 minutes
- Part 2: GK - 10 minutes
- 4:06 PM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT 2027 to be held in single session
Like every year, XAT 2027 will also be conducted in single session. The exam will be held in CBT mode in various cities across India.
- 3:31 PM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT 2027 slated for Jan 3
XAT 2027 is scheduled on 3 January 2027, conducted in a single shift across 100 + cities in India. The exam will be conducted from 2 pm to 5 pm.
- 3:03 PM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT Registration 2026: Cross‑check entries before final submit
Applicants should double‑check every entry before hitting submit because post‑submission edits will be allowed in only a few fields during the XAT 2027 application correction window.
- 2:23 PM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT city choices lock after application submission
Once the XAT 2027 application submit button is clicked, test‑city selections will get locked – you wlll no tb able to edit city preferences. Thus, make sure to select the cities in order of preference only.
- 2:01 PM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT application 2027: Fee payment deadline
Fee payment deadline is December 6, 2026. Candidates can register now and pay the fee later. However, it is recommended to complete the entire process in one go and at the earliest to get the preferred test city.
- 1:26 PM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT 2027 application form: Document upload dimension
Both scanned passport photo and signature must be under 1 MB each; make user to adhere to pixel and KB limits to avoid upload errors during XAT 2027 registration.
- 12:26 PM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT 2027 registration has started today
The XAT 2026 registration window has been made live today as announced earlier. The application form can be filled by creating a login. Those who have an account from previous year can use the same.
- 11:42 AM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT registration 2027 last date
XAT reegistration 2027 last date is December 6, 2026. Candidates should fill the application form and submit it at the earliest to get the preferred test ciy.
- 11:19 AM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT registration process 2027: Signature file‑size limit
Signature file size should be within 10 KB to 20 KB; keep the scanned image small enough to meet the portal’s upload constraints and clear. - 11:03 AM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT exam fees 2027: Amount to pay
XAT exam fee is INR 2300 for all categories of candidates. Fee payment can be done at a later stage after XAT registration but the amount transaction has to be completed before the deadline.
- 10:38 AM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT 2027 Registration Started!
XAT 2027 exam registration has started. The application window is live now. Candidates planning to pursue MBA from XLRI must apply for the exam at xatonline.in website.
- 10:38 AM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT registration process 2027: Photo file‑size limit
Photo file size must stay between 20 KB and 50 KB; larger files may be rejected, so compress appropriately while retaining clarity for smooth upload in the XAT registration form 2027.
- 10:14 AM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT registration process 2027 starts today: Signature pixel size
Signature image should be 140 × 60 pixels (preferred); keeping this exact size ensures the signature appears correctly on the admit card and other documents without distortion. - 10:13 AM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT Registration 2027 Started, Application Form Live
XAT Registration 2027 has started and the application form is available in login:
- 9:26 AM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT registration process 2027 live updates: Photo pixel dimensions
Preferred photo dimensions are 200 × 230 pixels; this size fits the XAT portal’s layout and helps avoid automatic rejection during upload even if the file is compressed. - 8:34 AM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT registration process 2027: Signature signing instruction
Sign on plain white paper using a black ink pen and the scan it for uploading in the XAT 2027 application form. The scanned signature should be clear, legible and free from smudges before uploading.
- 7:30 AM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT registration process 2027: Light background photo required
Upload a recent colour passport‑size photo on a light (preferably white) background in the XAT application form 2027; ensure the image is clear and fully shows your face without any shadows.
- 6:21 AM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT registration 2027: Submit form then pay fee
After completing the application form, click ‘Submit’, then the payment gateway appears; you must clear the fee before the final submission is accepted. - 5:08 AM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT form fee 2027 non refundable
XAT 2027 application fee is non refundable. Candidates can not demand fee refund under any circumstances.
- 3:08 AM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT Registration 2027: E‑receipt confirms successful payment
On successful fee payment of XAT form fees an e‑receipt will be generated automatically; if you don’t see it, the transaction likely failed. Check with your bank debit message.
- 1:39 AM IST• 15 Jul 2026
XAT Registration 2027: Online payment modes only
Fee payment is online only – use a debit/credit card or net‑banking; no offline modes are accepted for the XAT 2027 application.
- 10:54 PM IST• 14 Jul 2026
XAT Application 2027: Same base fee for all categories
Both reserved and unreserved candidates have to pay the same fee of INR 2,300 for XAT 2027 registration. The optional INR 200 additional charge applies uniformly for those targeting XLRI courses.
- 9:34 PM IST• 14 Jul 2026
XAT 2027 Registration live updates: Editable fields during correction
After XAT registration 2027, the form correction window will be opened. During the correction window, applicants may modify any relevant fields they previously entered, such as personal information or academic details, before finalizing the updated form.
- 9:00 PM IST• 14 Jul 2026
XAT 2027 registration window to open tomorrow
XAT 2027 registration window to open tomorrow
- 7:39 PM IST• 14 Jul 2026
XAT 2027 registration fee must be paid before the last date
XAT fee can be paid a few days after filling the form, but candidates must note that it is to be paid before the last date, otherwise XAT registration 2027 will be invalid.
- 6:32 PM IST• 14 Jul 2026
XAT 2027 registration live update: Check login credentials
Once you've created login credentials at the XATONLINE website, make sure you use the correct user ID and password to access the XAT application form 2027.
- 5:28 PM IST• 14 Jul 2026
XAT 2027 registration: Exam pattern changes
There is unlikely to be any change in the XAT exam pattern this year. However, if there is any, it will be known once the official notification releases tomorrow.
- 4:19 PM IST• 14 Jul 2026
XAT Registration 2027 Live Updates: Paying the Application Fee
Pay the XAT 2027 application fee online using a debit/credit card or net‑banking. Candidates must ensure the transaction is successful before submitting the form and keep the receipt for future reference.
- 3:34 PM IST• 14 Jul 2026
XAT Registration 2027: Degree & Age Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised university is mandatory; final‑year students awaiting results can also apply, and there’s no age limit for XAT. - 2:47 PM IST• 14 Jul 2026
XAT Registration 2027 Live Updates: Choosing Test Cities
Select up to six preferred test cities; the first choice gets priority for centre allotment, and if unavailable, the next preferred city is considered. - 2:22 PM IST• 14 Jul 2026
XAT exam form fees 2027
The XAT 2027 application fee is INR 2300 for all categories. Candidates have to pay INR 200 if they select XLRI for PI shortlisting.
- 2:07 PM IST• 14 Jul 2026
XAT registration 2027: Minimum marks required in graduation
There is no minimum mark requirement for XAT. However, the minimum marks requirement of 50% is mandatory in XAT accepting colleges.
- 1:56 PM IST• 14 Jul 2026
XAT 2027 registration process: Documents required
Candidates will have to upload a recent passport size photo and scanned signature to fill the XAT application form 2027.
- 1:28 PM IST• 14 Jul 2026
XAT 2027 application process complete schedule
The complete schedule of XAT registration 2027 will be announced tomorrow along with application commencement.
- 1:23 PM IST• 14 Jul 2026
XAT registration 2027: Form to be filled in online mode
XAT 2027 application form will be available for download in online mode only. Candidates will have to register at the exam wesbite. Shiksha will share the official link here.
- 1:14 PM IST• 14 Jul 2026
XAT 2027 Registration to Start Tomorrow
XAT registration 2027 will start tomorrow at XATonline.in website. The application form will open most likely by 10 am.
Commonly asked questions
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.
Yes, candidates must separately fill the admission forms of other XAT accepting colleges. There is no option to choose multiple colleges other than XLRI in the XAT form.
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.
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