XAT 2026 result has been declared tofay. XLRI has released the scorecard. Check here latest and live updates on XAT result download 2026.
XAT result date 2026 is out. The login window has been updated at the XLRI and XAT online websites. Candidates who appeared for the exam on January 4, 2026, will get to know their result through login at xatonline website. The scorecard download link has been shared here too.
XAT 2026 response sheet was released on January 6 and the provisional answer key was released on January 9, 2026. The objection widow was opened on the same day. XAT result 2026 will be prepared on the basis of outcome of examination of all the objection received.
How to Download XAT 2026 Result?
XAT result 2026 is available in online mode only and through login. Check below the process to download XAT scorecard 2026:
- Go to xatonline.in website
- Click on login tab
- Click on ‘scorecard download’ option
- Enter XAT ID and password
- Click of sign in
- XAT 2026 result will open
- Download it and save as PDF
XAT 2026 Expected Cut Offs
XAT cut offs 2026 are expected to remain the same as last year. Check below XAT 2026 expected cut offs for top colleges:
| XAT colleges |
XAT cut off percentile |
|---|---|
| XLRI Jamshedpur |
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 Result Dates: Previous Years' Trend
Check below previous years' dates of XAT result announcement, to have an understanding of when to expect XAT 2026 result.
| XAT year | XAT result date |
|---|---|
| XAT 2026 | January 16 |
| XAT 2025 | January 17 |
| XAT 2024 | January 20 |
| XAT 2023 | January 28 |
| XAT 2022 | January 17 |
| XAT 2021 | January 18 |
LIVE UPDATE
XAT 2026 Result Live Updates
- 8:31 PM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 final answer key
The XAT 2026 final answer key did not release today. It may be released in a day or two, if any of the objections have been found to be valid.
- 7:28 PM IST• 16 Jan 2026
Validity of XAT result 2026
XAT 2026 result is valid till December 31, 2026. The scores can be used for admission to 2026 batch only.
- 6:31 PM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result download last date
XAT 2026 result will be available for download until July 31, 2026. Candidates must keep a scorecard PDF saved for future reference.
- 5:27 PM IST• 16 Jan 2026
Number of XAT accepting colleges
According to Shiksha, about 800 MBA colleges in India accept XAT score. Candidates can participate in MAH CET CAP for seat allotment in a state affiliated college with XAT.
- 4:34 PM IST• 16 Jan 2026
When to expect XAT PI shortlisting for XLRI
XAT PI shortlisting for XLRI will start in the first week of February 2026. XLRI will release the PI shortlist form at its official website for candidates to apply and select interview cities.
- 3:30 PM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 cut off release date
XAT 2026 cut off for XLRI will be released in a week’s time. It can be expected by January 23 or January 24.
- 2:56 PM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result declared: Check XLRI MBA fees
XLRI offers three MBA courses in 2-year full time mode. Check below, approximate fee for the courses.
- MBA HRM: INR 15.25 lakh per annum
- MBA BM: INR 15.25 lakh per annum
- MBA GM: INR 25.8 lakh
- 2:28 PM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result out: Check colleges in 80-90 Percentile range
Listed below are some of the colleges having XAT cut offs in the range of 80-90 percentile. Also check the approximate course fee.
MBA Colleges with XAT 80-90 cut off percentile
MBA Course Fee
XIM University
INR 19.30 lakh
MICA Ahmedabad
INR 23 lakh
IMT Ghaziabad
INR 20 lakh
IMI Delhi
INR 20.80 lakh
FORE School of Management Delhi
INR 18.30 lakh
TAPMI Manipal
INR 16.50 lakh
Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai
INR 11.20 lakh
IRMA Anand
INR 13.60 lakh
GIM Goa
INR 18.30 lakh
K J Somaiya Institute of Management Mumbai
INR 17.30 lakh
LIBA Chennai
INR 14.47 lakh
- 2:05 PM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result out: Check colleges in 50-60 Percentile range
Listed below are some of the colleges having XAT cut offs in the range of 50-60 percentile. Also check the approximate course fee.
XAT 50 to 60 percentile colleges
MBA course fee
Apeejay School of Management, New Delhi
INR 8.5 lakh
Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication
INR 5.5 lakh
Fortune Institute of International Business
INR 8.9 lakh
NSB Academy Bangalore
INR 8.0 lakh
Firebird Institute of Research in Management
INR 5.9 to 7.4 lakh
IMS Ghaziabad: Institute of Management Studies
INR 7.9 lakh
Jaipuria Institute of Management (Jaipuria) Indore
INR 10.25 lakh
Sir Padampat Singhania University Udaipur
INR 3.15 to 5.13 lakh
Pune Business School
INR 5.5 lakh
Rajalakshmi School of Business Chennai
INR 6.33 lakh
Jaypee Business School Noida
INR 4.0 to 7.58 lakh
Jaipuria Institute of Management Ghaziabad
INR 7.9 lakh
UPES School of Business
INR 11.44 to 14.02 lakh
AIMS School of Business
INR 6.52 to 8.75 lakh
XIME Kochi
INR 9.0 lakh
XIME Chennai
INR 8.5 lakh
Globsyn Business School, Kolkata
INR 8.25 to 8.65 lakh
RV Institute of Management
INR 7.0 lakh
SCMS Cochin School of Business
INR 7.95 lakh
IMS Unison University Dehradun
INR 4.92 to 6.03 lakh
Vivekanand Business School (VBS)
INR 8.0 lakh
MET Mumbai
INR 4.09 to 4.10 lakh
IES Management College and Research Centre, Mumbai
INR 8.0 to 9.0 lakh
SRM School of Management Chennai
INR 7.7 lakh
ITM Navi Mumbai: ITM Group of Institutions
INR 10.95 lakh
- 1:46 PM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XLRI XAT cut offs for MBA HRM (previous years)
XLRI XAT Cut Offs: MBA HRM
Category
QA
VALR
DM
Overall
Engineer/Tech Male
83
90
87
95
Engineer/Tech Female
73
85
80
90
Non-Engineer Male
76
90
87
93
Non-Engineer Female
78
85
80
87
- 1:39 PM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XLRI XAT cut offs for MBA BM (previous years)
XLRI XAT Cut Offs: MBA BM
Category
QA
VALR
DM
Overall
Engineer/Tech Male
88
84
84
96
Engineer/Tech Female
82
80
80
91
Non-Engineer Male
88
84
84
96
Non-Engineer Female
82
80
80
91
- 1:13 PM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result out, what next?
XAT 2026 quatifying candidates should start shortlisting candidates and apply for admission. Also prepare for WAT-PI.
- 12:56 PM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 toppers
XLRI does not release XAT toppers list. Candidates who score in the range of 98-99 percentile are considered XAT toppers as scoring such score is difficult and achieved by only a few.
- 12:42 PM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT cut offs - top MBA colleges
Check expected XAT cut offs, for top MBA colleges:
XAT colleges
XAT cut off percentile
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
- 12:35 PM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result live updates: Final answer key not released
XAT 2026 final answer key has not been released along with the result today. It may be released later. For now, candidates can check their scores and evaluate their performance.
- 12:24 PM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result: details mentioned on scorecard
- Candidate's details
- Candidate's sectional score
- Candidate's overall score
- Candidate's sectional percentile
- Candidate's overall percentile
- 12:16 PM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result out: Link to download scorecard
XAT 2026 result is out. Here's the link to download scorecard:
https://cdn3.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/2076/97418/login.html
- 12:08 PM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result out
XAT 2026 result is out at xatonline.in website. Candidates can check their scorecards now.
- 11:58 AM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT result soon, website under maintenance
Candidates can check the XAT website at XLRI Jamshedpur website too. The login window is under maintenance.
- 11:43 AM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result out anytime
XAT 2026 result will be out anytime now. Shiksha will share the direct link here as soon as it is released.
- 11:32 AM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result: Where to check
XAT 2026 result will be out at xatonline website. Candidates can check the scorecard through login.
- 11:20 AM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result download link to go live soon
XAT 2026 result download link will go live soon. It will be available at the login page of XAT exam website.
- 11:10 AM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result at 11:45 am
XLRI will release the XAT 2026 result today at 11:45 am.
- 10:57 AM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result may be released shortly
XAT 2026 result is expected to be released shortly. The expected time as per discussion on social media is around 11:30 am ro 12 pm.
- 10:26 AM IST• 16 Jan 2026
What after XAT result announcement?
After XAT result announcement the colleges will start PI shortlisting process. Qualifying candidates should start practicing for GD and PI.
- 10:03 AM IST• 16 Jan 2026
Information mentioned on XAT scorecard
The following information will be mentioned on the XAT 2026 scorecard:
- Candidate’s details
- Sectional score
- Overall score
- Sectional percentile
- Overall percentile
- 9:08 AM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result validity
XAT 2026 result will be valid for one year. Candidates can apply for admission in 2026 academic session only.
- 8:06 AM IST• 16 Jan 2026
Will XAT 2026 result be announced today?
XAT 2026 result may be announced today or tomorrow. The scorecard download link will be made live at xatonline.in.
- 7:01 AM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT selection criteria
XAT selection criteria for XLRI includes:
- Personal Interview
- Essay Writing
- 6:04 AM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT result 2026: Highest percentile
Highest percentile scored by candidates is usually around 98-99 percentile.
- 4:09 AM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result: Total marks
Total marks of XAT 2026 exam is 95. The result and percentile is calculated marks scores obtained by candidates out of 95.
- 2:06 AM IST• 16 Jan 2026
Is XAT accepted by colleges other than XAT?
XAT is accepted by around 800 colleges in India apart from XLRI. These include Tier 1 and Tier 2 colleges.
- 1:10 AM IST• 16 Jan 2026
XAT result 2026: Applications for MBA admission
Applications for XAT accepting colleges are open. Candidates can apply for their preferred college by filling the online application form.
- 11:07 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result out soon
XAT 2026 result is expected to be released soon at xatonline.in. Download link will be shared here.
- 10:05 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
How to improve XAT score?
To improve XAT score, candidates can appear for it next year, as there is no option of score revaluation.
- 9:09 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result: Sectional cut offs
XAT sectional cut offs are very important for XLRI admission. Each candidate’s sectional scores are matched with the cut offs along with the overall score, for PI shortlisting. If a candidate does not meet the sectional cut off of any section, they may not shortlisted.
- 8:06 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
XAT cut offs 20256 release date
XAT cut offs 20256 release date has not been announced, but it is expected that XLRI will release it by the last week of January 2026. Cut offs of other colleges will be released as per their admission cycle.
- 7:11 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
When to expect XAT 2026 result?
XAT 2026 result can be expected anytime soon. There is no date announced for it, but going by previous years’ trends, candidates can expect it to be released anytime soon.
- 6:05 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
Is XAT result 2026 out?
XAT 2026 result is not out yet. Shiksha will share the scorecard download link as soon as it has been declared.
- 5:12 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
XAT score vs percentile 2026
Check below expected XAT score vs percentile 2026:
XAT Score
XAT Percentile
38.7
99.17
34.7
97.67
33.8
97.11
33.5
96.89
32.4
96.03
29.4
92.75
27.1
89.24
20.5
73.15
- 4:06 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
What is a good score in XAT?
To get around 99 percentile, candidates must aim to solve 40 to 45 questions with maximum accuracy.
- 3:00 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 percentile calculation
XAT 2026 percentile will be calculated with the following formula:
Total number of candidates - Your Rank / Total Candidates x 100
- 2:15 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
XAT score normalization process
There is no score normalization in XAT, as the exam is conducted in single shift. XAT percentiles are calculated from raw scores in XAT.
- 1:11 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 sectional weightage
In XAT, maximum weightage is for Quantitative Aptitude. Check below sectional weightage:
- Quantitative Aptitude: 28
- VA-LR: 26
- Decision Making: 21
- GK: 20
- 11:58 AM IST• 15 Jan 2026
XAT result announcement date: previous years trend
Check below, XAT result announcement dates of past five years:
- XAT 2025 result date: January 17
- XAT 2024 result date: January 20
- XAT 2023 result date: January 28
- XAT 2022 result date: January 17
- XAT 2021 result date: January 18
- 11:02 AM IST• 15 Jan 2026
XAT final answer key 2026 release date
XAT final answer key 2026 release date has not been announced. It will be released if any of the objection will be accepted as valid.
- 10:05 AM IST• 15 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 score revaluation
There is no option of score revaluation in XAT exam. Scores mentioned on the XAT 2026 result will be final.
- 9:02 AM IST• 15 Jan 2026
Credentials required for downloading XAT scorecard
- XAT application ID
- Password
- 8:05 AM IST• 15 Jan 2026
Process to check XAT 2026 result
Candidates can check the XAT 2026 result by logging on to xatonline.in website. The scorecard will be available through login only.
- 7:06 AM IST• 15 Jan 2026
Has XLRI announced XAT result 2026 date?
XLRI has not announced XAT result 2026 date. The institute announces result approximately three weeks after the exam.
- 5:04 AM IST• 15 Jan 2026
Will XAT 2026 result release today?
XAT 2026 result will release most likely around January 17. The scorecard will be released online. Shiksha will share the link here.
- 3:07 AM IST• 15 Jan 2026
XAT exam date 2026
XAT 2026 exam was held on January 4. The exam was held in single shift. Nearly, 1.35 lakh candidates are expected to have appeared for the exam.
- 1:04 AM IST• 15 Jan 2026
Number of colleges accepting XAT score
Apart from XLRI, about 800 + MBA colleges in India accept XAT score for admission. Most of the colleges conduct GD/WAT and PI for candidate selection.
- 10:59 PM IST• 14 Jan 2026
XAT result 2026 credentials required
Credentials required to check XAT 2026 result are:
- XAT application number
- password
- 10:04 PM IST• 14 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 cut off release date
XAT 2026 cut offs for XLRI will be released most likely in the last week of January 2026. The cut offs will be released at XLRI website.
- 9:07 PM IST• 14 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result download on mobile
Candidates can download XAT 2026 result on mobile as well. They can simply open the XATONLINE website in a browser and login to download the scorecard.
- 8:02 PM IST• 14 Jan 2026
Last date to file objection against XAT answer key
The last date to file objection against provisional XAT answer key was January 12, 2026. The window opened on January 9 on the same day as release of the answer keys.
- 7:13 PM IST• 14 Jan 2026
Is XAT result 2026 declared?
XAT result 2026 has not been declared. It is expected to be declared soon. The expected date is January 17, 2026.
- 6:07 PM IST• 14 Jan 2026
XAT XLRI cut offs for male candidates
Last year the XLRI XAT cur offs for male candidates was:
Category
MBA BM
MBA HRM
Engineer
96
91
Non Engineer
96
87
- 5:11 PM IST• 14 Jan 2026
XAT XLRI cut offs for female candidates
Last year the XLRI XAT cur offs for female candidates was:
Category
MBA BM
MBA HRM
Engineer
91
95
Non Engineer
90
93
- 4:06 PM IST• 14 Jan 2026
MBA admission criteria through XAT
In most of the colleges, MBA admission criteria through XAT includes the following parameters:
- XAT score
- Academic record
- Work experience (not mandatory)
- Written Ability Test/Group Discussion/ Group Exercise
- Personal Interview
- 3:10 PM IST• 14 Jan 2026
XAT result 2026: Top colleges with 50-60 percentile cut off
Check below the list of some of the top MBA colleges accepting XAT score in 50-60 percentile range and their approximate fee.
XAT 50 to 60 percentile colleges
MBA course fee
Apeejay School of Management, New Delhi
INR 8.5 lakh
Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication
INR 5.5 lakh
Fortune Institute of International Business
INR 8.9 lakh
NSB Academy Bangalore
INR 8.0 lakh
Firebird Institute of Research in Management
INR 5.9 to 7.4 lakh
IMS Ghaziabad: Institute of Management Studies
INR 7.9 lakh
Jaipuria Institute of Management (Jaipuria) Indore
INR 10.25 lakh
Sir Padampat Singhania University Udaipur
INR 3.15 to 5.13 lakh
Pune Business School
INR 5.5 lakh
Rajalakshmi School of Business Chennai
INR 6.33 lakh
Jaypee Business School Noida
INR 4.0 to 7.58 lakh
Jaipuria Institute of Management Ghaziabad
INR 7.9 lakh
UPES School of Business
INR 11.44 to 14.02 lakh
AIMS School of Business
INR 6.52 to 8.75 lakh
XIME Kochi
INR 9.0 lakh
XIME Chennai
INR 8.5 lakh
Globsyn Business School, Kolkata
INR 8.25 to 8.65 lakh
RV Institute of Management
INR 7.0 lakh
SCMS Cochin School of Business
INR 7.95 lakh
IMS Unison University Dehradun
INR 4.92 to 6.03 lakh
Vivekanand Business School (VBS)
INR 8.0 lakh
MET Mumbai
INR 4.09 to 4.10 lakh
IES Management College and Research Centre, Mumbai
INR 8.0 to 9.0 lakh
SRM School of Management Chennai
INR 7.7 lakh
ITM Navi Mumbai: ITM Group of Institutions
INR 10.95 lakh
- 2:05 PM IST• 14 Jan 2026
XAT result 2026: Top colleges with 80-90 percentile cut off
Check below the list of some of the top MBA colleges accepting XAT score in 80-90 percentile range and their approximate fee.
MBA Colleges with XAT 80-90 cut off percentile
MBA Course Fee
XIM University
INR 19.30 lakh
MICA Ahmedabad
INR 23 lakh
IMT Ghaziabad
INR 20 lakh
IMI Delhi
INR 20.80 lakh
FORE School of Management Delhi
INR 18.30 lakh
TAPMI Manipal
INR 16.50 lakh
Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai
INR 11.20 lakh
IRMA Anand
INR 13.60 lakh
GIM Goa
INR 18.30 lakh
K J Somaiya Institute of Management Mumbai
INR 17.30 lakh
LIBA Chennai
INR 14.47 lakh
- 1:20 PM IST• 14 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result: XLRI MBA fees
- MBA HRM: INR 15.25 lakh per annum
- MBA BM: INR 15.25 lakh per annum
- MBA GM: INR 25.8 lakh
- 12:16 PM IST• 14 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 scorecard release offline
XAT 2026 scorecard will not be sent by post to any candidate. It will have to be downloaded from the exam website only through login.
- 11:22 AM IST• 14 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result expected date
The expected date of XAT 2026 result announcement is between January 17 to January 20, 2026. No, official announcement is done yet.
- 11:08 AM IST• 14 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 final answer key challenge
There will be no provision to challenge the XAT 2026 final answer key. Objections could be raised against the provisional answer key only.
- 10:01 AM IST• 14 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 final answer key
XAT 2026 final answer key will be released only if any of the objections raised by candidates is found to be valid. Otherwise, it will not be released.
- 9:08 AM IST• 14 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result: Score revaluation
There is no option of XAT result or score revaluation. The scores and percentiles mentioned on the scorecard will be considered final.
- 8:03 AM IST• 14 Jan 2026
XAT TAPMI cut offs
XAT 2026 expected cut offs for TAPMI are:
XAT colleges
XAT score
XAT cut off percentile
TAPMI XAT cut off
26-27.5
80-85
- 7:06 AM IST• 14 Jan 2026
XAT KJ Somaiya cut offs
Check the below table for expected XAT KJ Somaiya cut offs:
XAT colleges
XAT score
XAT cut off percentile
KJ Somaiya XAT cut off
27.5-30.5
85-90
- 5:09 AM IST• 14 Jan 2026
XAT XIMB cut offs
Expected XAT cut offs for XIMB can be:
XAT colleges
XAT score
XAT cut off percentile
XIMB XAT cut off
30.5-32.5
90-93
- 3:05 AM IST• 14 Jan 2026
Courses offered in XLRI through XAT
- MBA Business Management
- MBA Human Resource Management
- 1:02 AM IST• 14 Jan 2026
XAT result 2026: Number of college accepting XAT score
Apart from XLRI and nearly 250 participating colleges, nearly 600 more MBA colleges in India accept XAT score for MBA admission.
- 11:02 PM IST• 13 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result: Validity of score
XAT 2026 score will be valid for admission to 2026 batch only. If a candidate plans to drop a year, they will have to appear for the exam again next year.
- 10:04 PM IST• 13 Jan 2026
Welingkar XAT cut offs
Welingkar XAT cut offs are usually between 75 to 80 percentile for full time MBA courses offered at its Mumbai and Bangalore campuses.
- 9:06 PM IST• 13 Jan 2026
SPJIMR XAT cut offs
Check the below table for expected SPJIMR XAT cut offs 2026:
XAT colleges
XAT Cutoff Percentile
XAT Cutoff Score
SPJIMR XAT cut offs
80
22.25
- 8:08 PM IST• 13 Jan 2026
XLRI XAT cut off (previous year)
Last year’s XLRI cut offs are mentioned below:
Category
XAT percentile overall
Business Management (BM)
Engineer/Tech Male
96
Engineer/Tech Female
91
Human Resource Management (HRM)
Non-Engineer Male
96
Non-Engineer Female
91
- 7:03 PM IST• 13 Jan 2026
Where to check XAT 2026 result?
XAT 2026 result will be released in online mode only and it will be available at xatonline.in website. Candidates will have to check it by logging into their accounts.
- 6:01 PM IST• 13 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result date out?
XAT 2026 result date has not been announced yet. However, we can expect XAT scorecard to be released by the end of this week or before.
- 5:07 PM IST• 13 Jan 2026
XAT result 2026: Importance of sectional cut offs
XAT sectional cut offs are considered for PI shortlisting by XLRI. The institute in fact releases qualifying cut offs section wise for MBA BM and MBA HRM courses.
- 4:02 PM IST• 13 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 score vs percentile
Here’s an estimation of XAT 2026 score vs percentile, based on exam difficulty level:
XAT Score
XAT Percentile
38.7
99.17
34.7
97.67
33.8
97.11
33.5
96.89
32.4
96.03
29.4
92.75
27.1
89.24
20.5
73.15
- 3:35 PM IST• 13 Jan 2026
Is XAT score normalized for percentile calculation?
XAT score is not normalized for percentile calculation as the exam is conducted in single session only and there is only one test form for all test takers.
- 2:55 PM IST• 13 Jan 2026
What after XAT 2026 answer key objection?
After all the XAT 2026 answer key objections are received, the panel of experts will examine them. If any of the objections are found to be valid, the provisional answer key will be revised.
- 2:29 PM IST• 13 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 exam difficulty level
XAT 2026 exam was moderate to tough in terms of difficulty level.
XAT Sections
Level of Difficulty
Decision Making
Moderate
Verbal and Logical Ability
Easy
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
Moderate to Difficult
General Knowledge
Easy
Total
Moderate
- 2:04 PM IST• 13 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result by email
XAT 2026 result link may also be shared via email with test takers. Candidates must keep a check on their inbox of registered email.
- 1:32 PM IST• 13 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result download link
XAT 2026 result download link will be available at xatonline.in website. Shiksha will share the link as soon as it is activated.
- 1:21 PM IST• 13 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result: Details mentioned on scorecard
The following information will be mentioned on XAT 2026 result:
- Candidate name, category, gender, DoB and other details
- XAT exam date and year
- XAT scores (sectional and overall)
- XAT percentiles (sectional and overall)
- 12:55 PM IST• 13 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 response sheet release date
XAT response sheet 2026 was released on January 6, two days after the exam. Candidates could download the XAT 2026 question paper and response sheet through login.
- 12:44 PM IST• 13 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result: Objection window closes
XAT 2026 answer key objection window was opened on January 9 for candidates to challenge the official keys. The deadline to submit objections was January 12, 12 pm.
- 12:29 PM IST• 13 Jan 2026
XAT 2026 result expected soon
XAT result 2026 is expected to be announced by the end of this week. The scorecard will be available through login.
XLRI Jamshedpur releases the XAT cut offs every year in the month of February after the result announcement. The XAT exam is held on the first Sunday of January and the result is announced in the last week of January. And within a week of result announcement, the XAT cut offs are released.
The XAT cut offs are released at the official website of XLRI Jamshedpur and are available for download without login. The XAT cut offs are released for PGDM-HRM and PGDM-BM gender and academic stream wise. The document contains sectional and overall cut off percentiles for male, female, male non engineering and female non-engineering categories. Selection of candidates for the Personal Interview and Group Discussion round of XLRI admission is done on the basis of these category wise cut offs.
Yes, candidates with less than 50 per cent in aggregate in graduation are eligible for admission to PGDM courses in XLRI. Candidates need to have minimum passing marks in Graduation. They must have however, completed their graduation from a recognised university only. Candidates planning to seek admission to an MBA college other than XLRI must check its eligibility criteria as the minimum score requirement of AICTE approved colleges is 50 percent (45 percent for Reserved categories). But having 50 per cent and above score is not a guarantee for getting selected for admission. You will need to clear the admission round which is based on XAT cut off percentile. If you do not meet the XAT cut off percentile you will not be selected for XAT personal interview round, which is the main parameter for MBA admission in XLRI.
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No, cut offs of XAT participating colleges are different from each other. These colleges fix cut off percentiles for admission individually basis certain criteria determined by their respective admission cells. XAT cut off for XIMB is different from XAT cut off for TAPMI. XAT cut off for XIMB is usually around 90-93 whereas XAT cut off for TAPMI is 80-85. On the other hand, XAT cut off for KJ Somaiya-Mumbai is 85-90. Most of the MBA colleges shortlist candidates for admission on the basis of overall XAT percentile. However, the candidates must aim to meet sectional XAT cut offs too in the exam to avoid an unwanted situation at the time of admission. Before applying for admission, candidates must check the selection criteria of their target colleges to be sure of requirements.