The registration window for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026 will close today, December Five, as confirmed by XLRI Jamshedpur. Candidates seeking admission to MBA and other full-time management programmes through XAT must complete the application process by tonight through the official portal. The XAT 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on January Four, 2026, in a single shift across designated centres nationwide. XAT is conducted by XLRI on behalf of the Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI) and is accepted by over two hundred fifty management institutes across the country. The exam continues to remain one of the most competitive entrance tests for management education in India.
XAT 2026 Admit Card and Result Timeline
The XAT 2026 admit cards will be released on December Twenty, nearly two weeks before the examination. Candidates will be required to download their hall tickets from the official website using login credentials. The admit card will carry important details such as exam centre, reporting time, roll number, and exam-day instructions. The XAT 2026 result is expected to be announced by the last week of January 2026. Following the declaration of results, the scorecard will remain available for download from January Thirty One to March Thirty One, 2026, allowing candidates sufficient time for admission and counselling procedures at participating institutes.
XAT 2026 Exam Date and Shift Details
Before appearing for the exam, candidates must carefully note the official timing and reporting guidelines issued by XLRI. The examination will be conducted in a single shift from Two PM to Five PM on January Four.
Candidates are advised to reach the examination centre well before the reporting time to complete verification and security checks smoothly.
XAT 2026 Exam Pattern and Sections
The XAT 2026 question paper will consist of four key sections, designed to test analytical ability, verbal proficiency, and decision-making skills required for management education. The sections included in the paper are:
- Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning
- Decision Making
- Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation
- General Knowledge
Each section carries significant weight in the overall evaluation, with Decision Making being a distinctive component of XAT as compared to other national management entrance exams.
National-Level Legacy of XAT
For more than seventy five years, XLRI has been conducting the Xavier Aptitude Test at the national level to identify and shortlist suitable candidates for leadership and management roles. The exam continues to serve as a gateway for admissions into prestigious B-schools including XLRI Jamshedpur and other XAMI-member institutions. With the registration window closing today, candidates who are yet to complete their application process must act promptly to avoid missing the opportunity to appear for one of India’s most respected management entrance examinations. The coming weeks will now be crucial for registered candidates as they prepare for the January examination and subsequent admission stages.
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