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The XAT 2026 application form has been released from 10th July 2025 via online mode. The XAT 2026 exam date is 4th January 2026, and the exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted every year by XLRI Jamshedpur on behalf of XAMI (Xavier Association of Management Institutes). Scores of XAT are accepted by XLRI and more than 160 top B-Schools across India for admission into MBA/PGDM programs.
Here’s everything you need to know about XAT 2026 – dates, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, books, admit card, result, and counselling.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | XAT 2026 |
| Full Form | Xavier Aptitude Test |
| Conducting Body | XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur |
| Exam Level | National |
| Mode of Exam | Online (CBT) |
| Exam Date | 4th January 2026 |
| Courses Offered | MBA / PGDM |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Official Website | xatonline.in |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration Starts | 10th July 2025 |
| Last Date to Register | 5th December 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | December 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | 20th December 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Exam Date | 4th January 2026 |
| Response Sheet Release | 2nd week of January 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | 2nd week of January 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 3rd week of January 2026 |
| Scorecard Availability | 3rd week of Jan – 4th week of Mar 2026 |
| Particulars | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| XAT Registration (without late fee) | ₹2200/- |
| Additional XLRI Programme | ₹200/- each |
| Indian candidates applying via GMAT/GRE | ₹2500/- |
| NRI/Foreign candidates via GMAT | ₹5000/- |
👉 Payment can be made through debit card, credit card, net banking, IMPS, UPI & mobile wallets.
Part 1:
| Section | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation | 28 |
| Decision Making | 21 |
| Verbal & Logical Ability | 26 |
Part 2:
| Section | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 20 (12 Current Affairs + 8 Static GK) |
| Essay Writing | 1 Essay |
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