MBA Entrance Exam

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.

XAT application form filling process includes three steps – online registration, application form filling and payment of fees. Candidates have to complete all these three steps before the deadline to be eligible for appearing in the XAT exam. Check below a brief description of how to fill the XAT application form.

• Log on to XAT website
• Click on 'Registration' tab
• Enter details like name, phone number, email ID, password and captcha code
• The XAT ID and registration link will be shared in email ID
• Click on the link to verify registration
• Go to homepage and click on 'login'
• Enter email ID and password
• You will be taken to the student dashboard
• The XAT application form will be displayed
• Enter relevant details in mandatory fields
• Cross check the information before saving the form
• Pay the XAT exam fee through credit/debit card, UPI or net banking

Candidates have to option to select two cities for allotment of XAT exam centre. The exam is held in 79 cities across India and you can choose any two cities as per your choice. While selecting the test cities for exam centre allotment, candidates must note the following:

• Select your home city or the city of your current residence as your first city of preference.
• Select the second city of preference as the one to which you can easily make arrangement of travel and stay in case you are allotted a centre there.
• The exam authorities strive to allot the exam centre in the city of first preference.
• At the same time, they have the right to cancel an exam centre in case there is not enough number of students or due to any other unforeseen situation.