XAT 2026 Application Form Latest Update: The XAT for MBA admission is conducted by Xavier Institute every year for admission to its own institute. It is widely accepted by the reputed institutes of India. Not only this many PSUs also demand XAT-qualified candidates. The XAT 2026 exam will be on 4 January 2026. The application process will start soon
- Exam Date: XAT 2026 will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Exam Timing: The exam will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in a single afternoon slot
XAT 2026 Application Form Latest Update: Mode and Centre
- Computer-based test (CBT) mode.
- Conducted across more than 70–100 cities in India
Registration
- Registration starts: July 10, 2025
- Registration ends: December 05, 2025
- Application fee: ₹2,200 (as per previous years; confirm when the official notification is out)
Admit Card And Result
- Available for download: The Last week of December 2025
- Results declared: Third week of January 2026
Exam Pattern
- Total duration: 180 minutes.
- Sections:
- Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning
- Decision Making
- Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
- General Knowledge (separate part)
- Total questions: 95.
Eligibility And Accepting Institutes
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- XLRI Jamshedpur and over 800 MBA colleges in India accept XAT scores
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XAT 2026 Application Form Latest Update: Summary Table
| Event | Date/Timeline |
| Notification Release | July 15, 2025 (expected) |
| Registration Start | Second week of July 2025 |
| Registration End | First week of December 2025 |
| Admit Card Download | Last week of December 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Exam Date | January 4, 2026 (2:00–5:00 PM) |
| Result Declaration | Third week of January 2026 |
