Business Management Studies

Provisional XAT answer key will be available for download for a limited period. It will not be available for download after objection window is closed. Thus, download it as soon as it is released.

After XAT answer key is released, the examination body invites objection against it. Candidates can raise objection against preliminary answer key by filling an online form and submitting a document supporting their claim. Thereafter, examination body will examine all objections.

There is no provision to challenge the final XAT answer key because it is prepared after examining the challenges raised by candidates against the provisional answer key. The answer key status mentioned on the final XAT answer key is final and XAT result is prepared on the basis of same.

XAT 2026 answer key will be released 2-3 days after the exam. XAT 2026 will be held on January 4, 2026 so one can expect the provisional answer key to be released by January 7-8, 2026. The provisional answer key will be available through login only. Candidates will have to use their application number and password to login and download the answer key.

ABS course admission is completely merit-based & entrance exam-based. Students seeking to apply for any of the courses offered at the college must fulfil the admission criteria of the desired programme before applying for it. Further, candidates seeking admission to the BBA programme must be Class 12 passed from a recognised board. 

XAT admit card is available for download until the exam day only. The admit card link is deactivated from the official website once the exam is over. Moreover, only that XAT admit card is considered to be valid and a proof of candidate appearing for the exam that has official stamp and signature. So, candidates must preserve their admit card they carried to the test centre and has official stamp till the end of admission.

XAT admit card may be needed at the time of admission at certain colleges if their guidelines mention submission of a copy of admit card as part of document submission. Candidates must anyway preserve their XAT admit card until the end of admission process.

Great question! You don't need a background in retail at all. But here's who it's perfect for:

• If you love working in fast-paced environments
• If you're a people-person who enjoys interacting with others
• If you're curious about fashion, food, FMCG, e-commerce, malls, or store layouts
• If you want a business + operations + customer-oriented career

And if you're already working in retail and want to move into a management role then this course is your stepping stone to leadership.