XAT 2026 Schedule– XLRI has released the complete exam schedule for XAT 2026. XLRI Jamshedpur will conduct the XAT 2026 on January 4, 2026. The test will be organized in more than 70 cities at allocated exam centres in CBT (Computer-Based Test) mode. The XAT paper 2026 will have 95 questions from Logical Reasoning, Decision Making, Verbal Ability, General Knowledge and Quantitative Aptitude.
More than 1 lakh aspirants apply for XAT every year. The test marks will be accepted by more than 800 MBA institutes in India. The application process of XAT 2026 has opened for interested candidates. This exam is taken as a Pan-India MBA entrance test to provide admission in XLRI and 800+ MBA schools in India. Applicants who wish to appear in the XAT 2026 test must go through this article.
XAT 2026 Schedule
The exam schedule of XAT 2026 was released on July 9. For the complete XAT exam schedule, go through the table given below.
| XAT Particulars | XAT Dates 2026 |
| The start of XAT Registration 2026 | July 10, 2025 |
| The end of XAT Registration 2026 | December 5, 2026 |
| The admit card of XAT release date | December 20, 2025 |
| XAT 2026 exam | January 4, 2026 |
| XAT answer key and challenge date 2026 | Second week of January 2026 |
| XAT result declaration 2026 | Third week of January 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria of XAT 2026
The minimum eligibility of candidates for the XAT entrance exam must have passed a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University. Go through the complete details given below.
- The candidate of XAT 2026 must have a Graduation with a minimum 3-year duration or equivalent in any specialization from a recognized University.
- The final year graduation aspirants also become eligible to appear for the XAT test.
- No minimum score requirement for the XAT exam is needed but you must have passed an MBA course. Aspirants must have a minimum 50% for the General category and 5% for the Reserved category.
How to Apply for XAT Exam 2026?
The application procedure and registration for XAT 2026 will be online. Candidates must fill out the XAT application form by creating an account on the exam portal. XAT registration 2026 cum application procedure is detailed below.
- Access the XAT 2026 portal in a new window.
- Tap on the Registration tab.
- Mention basic information to generate a login.
- An exceptional XAT ID and registration link will be distributed to the email address.
- Tap on the link to examine your registration.
- Move to the XAT login dashboard.
- Tap on the application form of XAT 2026.
- Mention all your information requested in the form and upload your signature and photo.
- Evaluate the details entered in the application form.
- Submit the application fee of the XAT 2026 through debit or credit card, netbanking or UPI.
XAT Exam Fee 2026
The amount of the XAT 2026 fee must be paid while fulfilling up the application process. Aspirants must remember that they need to pay the exam fee before the last date of form submission. An exam fee not paid will result in the non-submission of the XAT application form.
| Particulars | Amount |
| XAT Fee | INR 2200 |
| XLRI Application Fee | INR 200 |
XAT 2026 Syllabus
The syllabus of XAT 2026 involves Data Interpretation, Quantitative Ability, Verbal & Logical Ability and General Knowledge. XAT has an exceptional section, i.e. Decision-Making. Go through the major topics of the XAT syllabus given below.
| XAT Sections | XAT Topics |
| Verbal and Logical Ability | Vocabulary, Analogy, Para Jumble, Grammar, Critical Reasoning, Fill in the Blanks, Reading Comprehension. |
| Decision Making | Logical Sequencing, Premises, Assumptions, Conclusions, Seating Arrangement, etc. |
| Data Interpretation & Quantitative Ability | Surds and Indices, Percentage, Tables and Caselets, Mensuration, Algebra, Pie Charts, Bar Diagrams, etc. |
| General Knowledge | Business, Economy, Science, Static GK, Politics, World, Government, Prize and Award, Sports, Constitution of India, etc. |
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