MBA Entrance Exam

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.

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.

CMAT scores are used as an admission requirement in the MBA degree at Srusti Academy of Management. Apart from CMAT, MAT, CAT, XAT and ATMA are also suitable exams. The OJEE counselling process is used to grant admission. Applicants have to fulfill minimum academic qualifications as well.