XAT 2026 Exam on January 4; Reporting Time, Gate Closing Rules
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• Updated on 3 Jan, 2026, 12:27 PM, by Ishita Tanwar
XAT 2026 Exam on January 4; Reporting, Gate Closing Time and Exam Day Instructions are crucial for candidates appearing in the management entrance test. The Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on January 4, 2026, across 109 cities in India. Registered candidates are advised to review the reporting schedule and exam guidelines carefully to avoid last-minute issues.
XAT 2026 Exam Timing and Duration
The XAT 2026 examination will be conducted in a single shift. Candidates must strictly adhere to the exam schedule mentioned on the admit card, as late entry will not be permitted once the gates are closed. The exam paper will be divided into 2 parts with a defined sectional structure, as outlined below.
The total duration of the XAT 2026 exam will be 180 minutes, including sectional time limits.
XAT 2026 Reporting Time and Gate Closing Schedule
Candidates are required to reach the allotted exam centre well before the exam begins. Early reporting is mandatory to complete verification and frisking procedures smoothly. The official reporting and gate closing schedule is provided below.
No candidate will be allowed entry inside the exam centre after the gate closing time under any circumstances.
XAT 2026 Admit Card and Entry Requirements
Candidates must ensure that the XAT 2026 admit card has been downloaded in advance. Two printed copies of the admit card are mandatory for entry into the exam centre. A valid Government of India-issued photo ID must be carried along with the admit card. In case of any discrepancy in the photograph on the admit card, candidates must also carry a recent passport-size photograph.
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