Xavier Aptitude Test
Registration opens
15 Jul 2026
XLRI opened XAT 2027 registration on 15 July 2026 at xatonline.in. It closes on 6 Dec 2026 and the fee is Rs 2,300.
Registration closes
6 Dec 2026
Exam date
3 Jan 2027
XLRI confirmed XAT 2027 for Sunday 3 Jan 2027, 2-5 PM.
Application fee
₹2300
Official website
https://xatonline.inXAT is XLRI Jamshedpur's own entrance exam for its MBA/PGDM programs, conducted on behalf of XAMI (Xavier Association of Management Institutes) - over 250 institutes beyond XLRI itself also accept XAT scores, making it a common second (or first) management entrance exam alongside CAT.
Mode
Computer-based test (CBT)
Duration
3 hours
Marking scheme
+1 correct / -0.25 incorrect
Sections
A distinctive Decision Making section (case-based judgment questions) sets XAT apart from CAT/CMAT. Leaving more than 8 questions unattempted costs an additional small penalty.
XLRI and other XAT-accepting institutes each run their own further shortlisting (essay/GK test, and/or Personal Interview) combining XAT score with academics and, at XLRI, work experience.
The last date to apply for XAT 2027 is 6 Dec 2026. Deadlines are sometimes extended, so confirm on the official website (https://xatonline.in) before you apply.
The XAT 2027 exam is scheduled for 3 Jan 2027.
The application fee for XAT 2027 is ₹2300 for General candidates and ₹2300 for SC/ST/reserved candidates. Payment charges and some categories can differ, so check the notification on the official website (https://xatonline.in).
You need a Bachelor's degree of at least 3 years (any discipline), or be in your final year and complete it before the program starts. The full rules, including age and category relaxations, are in the Eligibility section above.
XAT 2027: it is held as a computer-based test (cbt), lasts 3 hours. See the Exam pattern section for the marking scheme and sections.
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XAT 2027
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