Deepanshi Pant | December 23, 2025 | 12:54 PM IST | 14 mins read
The XLRI Jamshedpur will declare the XAT 2026 admit card soon. Get the latest updates on the XAT 2026 exam date, pattern, syllabus, admit card, direct link, latest updates, and more.
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The XLRI Jamshedpur is expected to issue the XAT 2026 admit card soon on the official website. Candidates who registered for this MBA exam will be able to download their XAT admit card at xatonline.in. The XAT 2026 hall ticket can be downloaded by entering the login credentials on the portal. The authority will conduct the XAT 2026 examination on January 4.
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Previously, the XAT admit card release date was scheduled for December 20. However, it has been delayed. The XAT 2026 is held for candidates seeking admission to the MBA programmes at XLRI and other top MBA colleges across the country. The XAT exam 2026 is administered annually in over 70 cities, designated test centres, in a computer-based test (CBT) mode.
The authority conducted the XAT 2026 registration process from July 10 to December 11, 2025.
The XAT 2026 Admit Card will be issued soon by the authority. Candidates can check the steps given below to download the admit card.
Aspirants can check the XAT 2026 schedule below. The admit card for XAT 2026 will be made available soon on the official website.
| Particulars | Dates |
| XAT 2026 Notification | July 9, 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Registration | July 10, 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Registration Last Date | December 11, 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Admit Card | Soon |
| XAT 2026 Exam | January 4, 2026 |
| XAT 2026 Result | TBA |
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XAT 2026 Admit Card LIVE: XLRI will publish the admit card soon on the official website, xatonline.in. Latest updates on the XAT 2026 admit card, examination dates, direct link, and more.
December 23, 2025 | 12:32 PM IST
The admit card for XAT 2026 will be made available soon on the official website, i.e. xatonline.in. Below in the table are the important dates of the XAT exam.
| Particulars | Dates |
| XAT 2026 Notification | July 9, 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Registration | July 10, 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Registration Last Date | December 11, 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Admit Card | Soon |
| XAT 2026 Exam | January 4, 2026 |
| XAT 2026 Result | TBA |
December 23, 2025 | 11:16 AM IST
The XAT cut-off is determined based on the following factors:
December 23, 2025 | 10:44 AM IST
Xavier School of Management (XLRI) will conduct the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT 2025) for MBA and PGDM admissions on January 4, 2026.
December 23, 2025 | 09:59 AM IST
The XAT admit card 2025 official website link is xatonline.in.
December 23, 2025 | 09:23 AM IST
XAT 2026 admit card can be downloaded from the official website, xatonline.in. Candidates will have to use their login credentials, such as registration number and date of birth, to download the XAT admit card.
December 23, 2025 | 08:42 AM IST
Open the "Login" link after visiting the official XAT website. To finish the process, log in with your XAT user ID and password. Candidates can view and download their XAT admission card 2026 after logging in. The XAT 2026 admit card can be downloaded and printed.
December 23, 2025 | 08:01 AM IST
Important candidate information, such as name, gender, roll number, XAT 2026 exam centre, XAT 2026 exam shift, and XAT 2026 exam timing, will be included on the XAT 2026 admit card.
December 23, 2025 | 07:27 AM IST
Candidates will be able to download their XAT 2026 admit cards when declared on the official website, that is xatonline.in.
December 22, 2025 | 10:53 PM IST
The XAT 2026 admit card, a passport-sized photo, and one of the following government-issued IDs—Voter ID, Aadhar Card, PAN Card, College ID, Driving License, Passport, or Employee ID Card—must be carried by applicants in the examination centres.
December 22, 2025 | 10:12 PM IST
It is recommended that candidates check the XAT admit card 2026 for the following mistakes:
December 22, 2025 | 09:11 PM IST
No, the XAT is a nationwide MBA entrance exam that is administered only once a year.
December 22, 2025 | 08:32 PM IST
Yes, the officials have announced that scientific calculators will be permitted in XAT. The XAT 2026 exam interface will include an option for candidates to access the calculator while taking the test.
December 22, 2025 | 07:53 PM IST
IMT Hyderabad's admissions standards are based on the selection of candidates based on their IMT Hyderabad XAT cutoff percentile, followed by a series of WAT and GD/PI rounds of evaluation. The institute calls the chosen applicants for an interview and a written exam.
The ultimate selection is based on the candidates' performance in both rounds. The final selection process for candidates at IMT Hyderabad also gives considerable weight to other crucial indicators, such as prior academic success, professional experience, diverse issues, and extracurricular accomplishments. Following successful document verification and payment of fees for the specific PGDM program, final admission to IMT Hyderabad is guaranteed.
December 22, 2025 | 07:04 PM IST
According to the exam analysis, the Quantitative Aptitude section of the XAT exam and the DILR section of the CAT exam are the most difficult. In the table below is the difference between the CAT and XAT examinations.
| Particulars | CAT 2025 | XAT 2026 |
| Full form | Common Admission Test | Xavier Aptitude Test |
| Conducting Body | IIM | XLRI, Jamshedpur |
| Eligibility Criteria | Graduation with 50 % aggregate (45 % for SC/ST students) | Graduate in any stream from a recognised university |
| Exam mode | Online | Online |
| Marking Scheme | +3 marks for correct answer -1 mark for incorrect answer | +1 mark for a correct answer - 0.25 marks for incorrect answer - 0.10 marks for more than 8 un-attempted consecutive questions |
| Type of Questions | MCQ & TITA (Type In The Answer) | MCQ and Essay |
| Exam fee | Rs. 2,400 for the General category Rs. 1,200 for SC/ST/PwD | Rs. 2,200 and Rs. 200 per XLRI program chosen |
| Mode of registration process | Online | Online |
| No. of accepting B-schools | 21 IIMs & 1000+ B-schools in India | 160+ MBA colleges |
December 22, 2025 | 06:29 PM IST
For the candidate's reference, in the table below is the XAT exam 2026 syllabus.
| Sections | Topics |
| Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation |
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| Verbal and Logical Ability |
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| Decision Making |
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| General Knowledge |
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December 22, 2025 | 05:56 PM IST
The XAT 2026 admit card is expected to be announced soon by the exam-conducting authority. Interested and registered candidates will be able to download the XAT admit card by visiting the official website at xatonline.in. The XAT 2026 admit card is a mandatory document for the examination day. Candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam without their hall tickets.
December 22, 2025 | 05:14 PM IST
No, according to the latest update, the XAT admit card is anticipated to be issued soon by the exam-conducting authority on its official website, i.e. xatonline.in.
December 22, 2025 | 04:51 PM IST
In the table below is the expected section weightage for XAT exam 2026.
| XAT 2026 Exam Pattern Sectional Weightage | |
| Section | Weightage |
| Decision Making | 21% |
| VARC | 26% |
| QA and DI | 27% |
| GK | 25% |
December 22, 2025 | 04:15 PM IST
Below is the XAT 2026 marking scheme:
The scores of the General Knowledge section will not be considered for calculating the XAT score.
December 22, 2025 | 03:43 PM IST
Below is the list of new XAT 2026 associate institutes for the candidate's reference.
December 22, 2025 | 03:08 PM IST
Below are the details mentioned in the candidate's XAT 2026 admit card.
December 22, 2025 | 02:34 PM IST
To download the XAT 2026 admit card on a mobile device, candidates must follow these instructions:
December 22, 2025 | 01:44 PM IST
Candidates can check the XAT 2026 admit card by using login credentials such as:
December 22, 2025 | 01:15 PM IST
No. The XLRI Jamshedpur has not issued the XAT 2026 scorecard. Candidates are advised to keep checking the website for updates regarding the XAT 2026 scorecard.
December 22, 2025 | 12:37 PM IST
The XLRI Jamshedpur is expected to release the XAT 2026 admit card soon on the official website. The authority has not issued any notification regarding the XAT 2026 admit card release date and time.
December 22, 2025 | 11:51 AM IST
Candidates can check the steps to download the XAT admit card 2025 below:
December 22, 2025 | 10:48 AM IST
The XAT 2026 exam will be conducted in around 109 cities across India. Candidates will be provided a test centre as per their preference stated in the application form.
December 22, 2025 | 10:05 AM IST
The XLRI Jamshedpur will release the XAT 2026 admit card on its official website, xatonline.in. Candidates can download it by logging in with their valid email ID and password.
December 22, 2025 | 09:27 AM IST
The XLRI is likely to announce the XAT 2026 admit card soon on the official website, xatonline.in. Candidates are advised to keep checking the website for the latest notifications.
December 22, 2025 | 08:33 AM IST
Candidates can download another copy of the XAT 2026 admit card from the exam website, in case they have lost the copy of the admit card.
December 22, 2025 | 07:40 AM IST
Given below are the following errors to be checked in the XAT admit card 2026 after downloading:
December 21, 2025 | 07:26 PM IST
The XAT 2026 schedule is available for candidates to view in the table below.
| Particulars | Dates |
| XAT 2026 Notification | July 9, 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Registration | July 10, 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Registration Last Date | December 11, 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Admit Card | Soon |
| XAT 2026 Exam | January 4, 2026 |
| XAT 2026 Result | TBA |
December 21, 2025 | 06:51 PM IST
XAT 2025 exam is conducted for a total of 95 multiple-choice questions. One mark will be awarded for each right answer to XAT and 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
December 21, 2025 | 06:19 PM IST
Candidates have to carry a blue or black ballpoint pen. No other stationary item will be allowed inside the XAT 2026 examination centre.
December 21, 2025 | 05:41 PM IST
Xavier School of Management (XLRI) Jamshedpur is the exam-conducting authority of the XAT exam 2026.
December 21, 2025 | 04:51 PM IST
Persons with disabilities (PWD) candidates must present their original disability certificate as proof for the XAT 2026 exam.
December 21, 2025 | 04:18 PM IST
Important topics from which questions can be asked in the VALR section of XAT are Reading Comprehension (including a poem), Vocabulary, Analogy, Parajumble, Grammar, Critical Reasoning, Fill in the Blanks and more.
December 21, 2025 | 03:33 PM IST
According to the 2026 XAT marking scheme, candidates will receive one mark for each right answer and 0.25 marks for each incorrect response. 0.10 marks will be subtracted if more than eight questions remain unanswered. The GK section of the paper has no negative marking.
December 21, 2025 | 02:54 PM IST
Candidates need to carry the following documents to the XAT 2026 examination centre.
December 21, 2025 | 02:14 PM IST
Candidates can follow the steps given below to download the XAT 2026 admit card.
December 21, 2025 | 01:37 PM IST
XAT 2026 scores will be accepted by 250+ B-schools across the nation.
December 21, 2025 | 12:54 PM IST
The XAT question paper will comprise four sections: Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VA and LR), Decision-making (DM), Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (QA and DI), and General Knowledge (GK).
December 21, 2025 | 12:09 PM IST
The XAT admit card 2026 will include the following details:
December 21, 2025 | 11:34 AM IST
Candidates can check the list of items not allowed inside the XAT 2026 exam hall:
December 21, 2025 | 10:34 AM IST
The XAT exam is divided into two parts. The first part lasts for 170 minutes, during which candidates will answer questions from the VALR, DM, and QA–DI sections. The second part lasts for 10 minutes and is dedicated to general knowledge (GK) questions.
December 21, 2025 | 10:10 AM IST
The XAT 2026 exam will be conducted for 180 minutes, and there is a time limit for each section. Test-takers must manage their time carefully to ensure they answer a sufficient number of questions.
December 21, 2025 | 09:02 AM IST
The XLRI Jamshedpur will activate the XAT 2026 admit card download link on its official website, xatonline.in. Candidates can download it by entering the valid email ID and password.
December 21, 2025 | 08:10 AM IST
To download the XAT 2026 admit card, candidates must visit the official website, xatonline.in, and log in using their XAT ID and date of birth.
December 21, 2025 | 07:11 AM IST
XLRI Jamshedpur had tentatively scheduled the issue of the XAT 2026 admit card on December 20, but it has been delayed. The hall ticket is expected to be issued soon.
December 20, 2025 | 07:28 PM IST
The XLRI Jamshedpur will declare the XAT 2026 admit card soon on December 20, 2025, on the official website. xatonline.in is the link to download the XAT 2026 hall ticket.
December 20, 2025 | 06:37 PM IST
The XAT 2026 examination will be conducted in around 109 cities across India. The test city has been assigned to candidates as per their preference.
December 20, 2025 | 05:22 PM IST
More than 800 colleges apart from XLR are accepting the XAT 2025 scores for admission. The XAT 2026 admission process includes Group Discussions (GD), Analytical Essay Writing (AEW), and Personal Interviews (PI).
December 20, 2025 | 04:22 PM IST
Candidates can find the XAT previous year question paper on the official website of the XAT, i.e., xatonline.in
December 20, 2025 | 03:50 PM IST
The XLRI will publish the XAT 2026 admit card shortly on the official website, xatonline.in. Candidates can download the admit card once it is out.
December 20, 2025 | 02:30 PM IST
The XAT examination for the year 2025 was conducted on Sunday, January 5, 2025, by XLRI Jamshedpur. The authority will conduct the XAT 2026 examination on January 4, 2026.
December 20, 2025 | 01:39 PM IST
To check the XAT 2026 admit card 2026, candidates need to enter their login credentials -
December 20, 2025 | 12:58 PM IST
The XAT 2026 admit card will be valid for the January 4, 2026, exam only. The admit card is likely to be issued soon by the authority.
December 20, 2025 | 11:20 AM IST
The XLRI Jamshedpur is expected to declare the XAT 2026 admit card today, on December 20, on the official website. Candidates are advised to keep checking the website for latest updates.
December 20, 2025 | 10:08 AM IST
The Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (QA and DI) section will have approximately 28 questions, the highest among all four sections.
“The questions are designed to assess the quantitative aptitude of candidates who possess foundational understanding of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, modern Maths, etc. The questions on DI are about clear interpretation, summarization, and insightful analysis of the data,” XLRI said.
December 20, 2025 | 09:15 AM IST
The Decision Making section in XAT 2026 question paper will present scenarios drawn from both personal and professional contexts. As per the exam pattern, XLRI Jamshedpur said candidates are expected to apply critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and prioritisation to make informed decisions.
December 20, 2025 | 08:32 AM IST
The verbal ability and logical reasoning (VALR) section in XAT question paper 2026 will have approximately 26 questions. The important topics in VALR section is:
December 20, 2025 | 07:55 AM IST
XLRI Jamshedpur is expected to issue the XAT admit card 2025 on the official website, xatonline.in. However, the XAT hall ticket is likely to be delayed and released on December 26, as per previous years' trends.
December 19, 2025 | 10:49 PM IST
As per the XAT 2026 marking scheme, candidates will be given 1 mark for each correct response, and 0.25 marks will be deducted for wrong answer. However, if more than 8 questions are left unanswered, 0.10 marks will be deducted. Also, there's no negative marking in the GK section of the paper.
December 19, 2025 | 10:15 PM IST
The steps to download the XAT admit card 2025 are as follows.
December 19, 2025 | 09:43 PM IST
XLRI Jamshedpur will issue the XAT admit card 2026 tomorrow, as per update on the official website.
December 19, 2025 | 07:42 PM IST
The list of information mentioned on the XAT 2026 admit card is given below:
December 19, 2025 | 07:35 PM IST
The XAT 2026 selection process consists of Group Discussion and Personal Interviews. Shortlisted candidates will have to appear in the XLRI selection criteria, which includes Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).
December 19, 2025 | 06:40 PM IST
Candidates can check the XAT 2026 schedule below:
| Particulars | Dates |
| XAT 2026 Notification | July 9, 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Registration | July 10, 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Registration Last Date | December 11, 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Admit Card | December 20, 2025 (Tentative) |
| XAT 2026 Exam | January 4, 2026 |
| XAT 2026 Result | TBA |
December 19, 2025 | 05:59 PM IST
The XAT 2026 admit card will consist of important candidature details like name, gender, roll number, XAT 2026 exam centre, XAT 2026 exam shift, and XAT 2026 exam timing.
December 19, 2025 | 05:57 PM IST
The XLRI Jamshedpur will announce the XAT 2026 admit card tomorrow, i.e., December 20, 2025. Candidates can check the result once it is out on the official website.