XAT 2026 Exam Dates: Application Form, Admit Card, Result Dates

The XAT 2026 will be held on January 4, 2026, tentatively, offering a key opportunity for MBA aspirants. Organised by XLRI for the Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI), XAT scores open doors to premier business schools like XLRI, IMT Ghaziabad, XIMB, SP Jain, KJ Somaiya, TAPMI, and over 150 other institutions. The XAT 2026 exam registration process is ongoing, and it will conclude on December 5, 2026. Students can check out the XAT 2026 exam dates along with the application form dates, results dates, given below.
Also Read: XAT 2026 Syllabus

XAT 2026 Notification Dates

Students can check the XAT 2026 notification dates online on the official website stated below.

XAT 2026 Registration Dates

Students can check out the registration dates mentioned below.

XAT 2026 Admit Card

It can be downloaded until the exam day using the login credentials created during XAT 2024 registrations. Candidates must print two copies of their XAT 2024 admit card to gain entry to the test centre.

XAT 2026 Exam Timings

The XAT 2026 exam spans 3.5 hours, divided into three sections, each with a specific timing. Refer to the table below for detailed information on the duration and subjects of each section.

XAT 2026 Result Dates

The XAT result 2026 will be announced in the third week of January 2026 , available online on the official exam website. Using their login credentials, candidates can check and download their scorecard from either the official XAT website or XLRI, Jamshedpur's website. The XAT 2026 scorecard will contain candidate details, exam date, XAT sectional scores and percentiles, as well as the overall score and percentile.

Qualifying candidates of XAT 2026 can apply to XLRI associate institutes and over 1,000 other B-Schools across India for MBA/PGDM admission based on their XAT 2026 score. Final selection will depend on their performance in the XAT 2026 exam and the PI round.

XAT 2026 Cutoff Dates

XLRI usually publishes the course-specific XAT 2026 cutoff within two to three days of the XAT 2026 result declaration. This facilitates candidates to apply online without any fees for the GD/PI round. Historically, the XAT 2024 cutoffs for XLRI have ranged between 90-95 percentile.

XAT 2026 GD/PI Dates

The XAT 2026 GD/PI round for XLRI Jamshedpur and Delhi-NCR is expected to be held in February-March at four locations: Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, and Jamshedpur. The PI round assesses candidates' personalities through questions about their education, employment, and interests. Interviewers evaluate aptitude, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. In the GD round, groups of 8-10 candidates discuss a given topic. This round evaluates leadership and communication skills. Candidates should practice public speaking and stay updated on current affairs.

While the official XAT 2026 dates are pending announcement, candidates can refer to the tentative schedule provided above. After the XAT 2024 results are announced, test takers should compare their scores with the minimum cut-offs set by XLRI to gauge their chances for the GD/PI round. To apply for GD/PI, candidates must log in with their XAT registration ID and submit their exam scores. Note that only those who selected XLRI in the XAT application form can fill out the GD/PI application. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on CollegeDekho! For more information on XAT 2026, call us at 1800-572-9877 or post your questions in the CollegeDekho Q&A section .