XAT Scores

No, you cannot use the score of XAT 2025 for admission to 2026 batch at XLRI as the validity of exam score is one year only. Thus, you will have to appear for XAT 2026 exam if you plan to pursue MBA from XLRI in 2026. The registration process for XAT 2026 is open and the last date to apply is December 5, 2025.

Yes, you can apply for Jagannath University, Haryana MBA 2025 using XAT scores. Students first need to ensure that they qualify for the eligibility criteria for MBA programme and XAT exam. Secondly, register yourself for the XAT exam. Generally, the registration window starts in July and is available till December. The exam takes place in January.  Candidates have to attempt 95 MCQs in total.  The exam is MCQ based.

TAPMI Manipal offers admission to various courses such as MBA and BBA on the basis of merit and valid entrance scores. The Institute provides admission to MBA on the basis of various accepted entrance exams such as CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ NMAT and other equivalent exams along with group discussion and personal interview. Apart from this, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 50% in graduation.

IBS Mumbai PGPM admissions are entrance-based. It accepts various national-level tests which includes XAT that is conducted in January. Moreover, apart from the entrance test score, the students are also evaluated based on performance in the personal interview and micro-presentation round. 

India Today Media Institute (ITMI) does not accept XAT scores. Instead, it conducts its own Admission Test, followed by group discussions, personal interviews, and essay writing. Candidates can apply online and pay the application fee of INR 1,200 and then go through the detailed application process. Applicants may reach out to the admissions office via email or phone for further assistance.

Yes, Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM) in New Delhi, India accepts XAT scores.LBSIM also accepts CAT and GMAT scores. To be admitted to LBSIM, candidates must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggreagte. 

LBSIM admission to PGDM and FPM is solely entrance-based. Final admission to PGDM is based on entrance scores and past academic records followed by WAT, Group Discussion & Personal Interview. 

The table below shows the top specialisations offered by various MBA colleges accepting XAT scores in India along with their number of colleges:

XAT 2025 result was announced on January 17, 2025. The XAT 2025 result was announced online and candidates had to download their scorecards from the official website by using their login credentials. They had to log on to the XAT 2025 website and click on the tab indicating 'XAT scorecard'. In the new window, the candidate had to enter their application number and password to log in. As soon as they logged in, their scorecard was visible in the dashboard. Candidates had to then download it in PDF format of their XAT scorecard 2025.