XAT Exam Registration 2026 started from 10th July 2025 and will close on 5th December 2025. Candidates who are interested in pursuing MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur and 250+ other XAT accepting colleges can register at the official website by creating a login ID. XAT 2026 Registrations are available on the official website. XAT Exam 2026 is scheduled to take place on January 4, 2026, across 110 cities. XAT Scores are valid up to 1 year for admission into XLRI Jamshedpur and other XAMI Institutes.
XAT EXAM 2026 Registration was opened on the xatonline.in website on July 10, 2025. On July 9, the XAT 2026 exam date and registration schedule were made available. Candidates must register for XAT if they want to take the national entrance test for admission to XLRI and other well-known B-schools. Candidates can check here for an overview of XAT Exam Registration, important events, and dates related to it.
XAT 2026 Exam Overview |
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Events |
Tentative Dates |
XAT 2026 Registration Starts |
From 10 July 2025 |
XAT 2026 Registration End |
5th December 2025 |
XAT 2026 Admit Card |
Last Week of December 2025 |
XAT 2026 Exam Date |
January 4, 2026 |
XAT 2026 Answer Key and Objection |
Second Week of January 2026 |
XAT 2026 Result |
Third Week of January 2026 |
The XAT 2026 registration last date is December 5, 2025. The Registration Process for XAT 2026 is to be done by candidates online. To start with, aspirants will have to first fill out the XAT form by creating an account on the exam website. Candidates can also follow the XAT registration steps below:
Visit the XAT 2026 website in a new window: https://xatonline.in/
Click on the 'Registration' tab.
Enter basic details to create a login. A unique XAT ID and registration link will be shared in the registered email ID.
Click on the link to verify your registration
Go to the XAT login dashboard and click on the XAT 2026 application form
Enter all the details asked in the form, and upload a photo and your signature
Review the information filled in.
Pay the XAT application fee via credit/debit card, UPI, or net banking
For successful completion of the XAT registration steps, candidates are required to pay the application fees as well. Candidates must note that the XAT Exam Fees is non-refundable. An additional amount of INR 200 is also required for candidates who wish to apply for XLRI Jamshedpur. The table below mentions details about the XAT 2026 Exam Fees:
XAT 2026 Exam Fees |
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Category |
Fees Details |
Unreserved |
INR 2,200 (+ INR 200 for those who are interested in XLRI programs) |
Reserved |
INR 2,200 (+ INR 200 for those who are interested in XLRI programs) |
During the XAT Registration steps, certain documents are required for the XAT 2026 Registration Form to provide valid details. While only the photograph, signature, and a valid photo ID are required to be uploaded, other documents are essential for entering correct details during form filling. Below is a checklist of items you should have on hand before starting the application process.
Class 10 marksheet
Class 12 marksheet
Graduation marksheet
Email ID and mobile phone number
Date of Birth proof
Address proof
Aadhaar card
Category certificate (if applicable)
Scanned digital photograph of less than 1 MB
Scanned signature of less than 1 MB
Debit/credit card for application fee payment
Before submitting the XAT 2026 application form, candidates must be aware of important details related to exam centre selection, payment process, and technical requirements. Following these guidelines carefully will help ensure a smooth and error-free registration experience. Here are the important points to keep in mind:
Applicants can choose up to six preferred cities for the XAT 2026 exam centre during the registration process.
Selected exam cities cannot be modified after submission, so candidates should choose carefully.
The application form will be considered valid only after the registration fee is paid within the official XAT 2026 registration period.
Submitting the form alone is not enough; payment must be completed for the form to be accepted.
Candidates are not required to pay the fee on the same day of form filling, but it must be completed before the deadline to avoid rejection.
Upon successful payment, an e-Receipt will be automatically generated. If this receipt is not produced, it means the payment was unsuccessful.
In case of failed transactions, candidates should log in again and reattempt the payment process.
Candidates are advised to print both the e-Receipt and the filled application form for recordkeeping and future reference.
The website also allows users to download or print the application form along with payment details after fee submission.
Keep a copy of the fee confirmation page for any further communication with the XAT office.
For the best user experience while filling the form, use Internet Explorer (v11+), Mozilla Firefox (v50–61), or Google Chrome (v50–69).
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