Exam

XAT aspirants must follow guideline as mentioned in the XAT admit card and the exam day instruction document

XAT Dos

• Carry a ballpoint pen, two copies of admit card, photo ID and a passport size photo.
• Be present at the XAT exam centre as per reporting time.
• Wear simple outfits without pockets.
• Submit a copy of XAT admit card and rough sheets before leaving the test lab.

XAT Don'ts

• Don't carry paper, notebook, book or such items.
• Don't carry electronic items such as mobile phones, pager, watch, ipad and calculator.
• Don't carry eatables inside the exam venue (allowed for diabetic students with permission).
• Don't reach late. Gates will be closed 30 minutes before the commencement of exam.
• Don't wear jewellery or any metal accessory.
• Don't leave the test lab before time or without permission.
• Don't resist frisking or identification procedures at the exam centre.

XAT exam is conducted in online mode so you don’t have to carry any stationary item apart from a blue/black ball point pen which is to be used for signing the attendance sheet.

Candidates should not carry to the examination centre, electronic items such as phone, watch, IPad, calculator, pager, etc. They should also not carry any metal items. Clothes and accessories having metal and metal jewellery are also prohibited inside the examination centres. Caps, headgears, sunglasses, clothes with pocket and hoodies are not allowed at the XAT exam centre. Candidates must also not carry bags and any other valuable item as candidates will not be allowed to carry anything inside the exam centre apart from a pen and documents. There will be no arrangement for depositing the bag at the exam centre.

Detailed guidelines will be mentioned in the XAT admit card. Here are a few general guidelines for you to know:

• Candidates are supposed to be at the centre at least an hour before the commencement of exam. Reach the XAT exam centre at the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
• Affix your recent passport size photo in colour with preferable white background on the admit card.
• Do not carry electronic items, valuables and bags to the exam centre. These items are prohibited.
• Carry two copies of the XAT admit card and the original copy of a valid ID proof such as Aadhaar card, Voter ID card, Passport, PAN card, Driving License or University ID card.
• After entering the test lab, locate your seat and computer system. Do not start the computer system until the invigilator makes an announcement for the same.

At the examination centre, candidates will have to undergo identification process which will include frisking and examination of documents. Along with the two original copies of the XAT admit card with passport size photo affixed, candidates must carry any one of the following photo IDs:

• Aadhaar Card
• E-Aadhaar card
• Voter ID card
• Passport
• ·Driving License
• University ID card

Candidates must also carry a few copies of their passport size photo (preferably the same as uploaded in the XAT application form). PwD candidates must carry relevant certificates such as PwD affidavit and scribe certificate for appearing in the exam and availing the facilities provided to them.

In case a candidate is not carrying the relevant document, they will not be allowed to enter the examination centre. Candidates should thoroughly read exam related guidelines mentioned on the XAT admit card so that they don’t miss out on anything.