XAT 2026 – Xavier Aptitude Test
Application Opens
15 Jul 2026
Application Closes
06 Dec 2026
Exam Date
30 Jan 2027
Result Date
23 Feb 2027
XAT 2026, or the Xavier Aptitude Test 2026, is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur, on behalf of XAMI.
XAT is conducted for admission to MBA, PGDM and other management programmes offered by XLRI and more than 250 participating institutes across India. The XAT score is accepted by various business schools for their admission processes.
XAT 2026 was conducted as a computer-based test (CBT) on January 4, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
XAT Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application Opens | 15 Jul 2026 | Completed |
| Application Closes | 06 Dec 2026 | Upcoming |
| Exam Date | 30 Jan 2027 | Upcoming |
| Result Date | 23 Feb 2027 | Upcoming |
Frequently Asked Questions
XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur, on behalf of XAMI. XAT scores are accepted by 250+ B-schools for management admissions.
Candidates who have completed a recognized bachelor's degree in any discipline are eligible to apply. Candidates appearing in the final year of their bachelor's degree may also apply, subject to the prescribed requirements.
XAT 2026 was conducted as a computer-based examination on January 4, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The registration window opened on July 10, 2025, and closed on December 5, 2025.
No. A qualifying XAT score does not guarantee admission. Final selection depends on the institute's cutoff, XAT performance, academic background, work experience and subsequent selection stages, which can vary by programme and institution.
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