National • Management
XAT 2027
Xavier Aptitude Test — conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur.
Overview
- Conducting body
- XLRI Jamshedpur
- Level
- National
- Mode
- Online (CBT)
- Frequency
- 1× per year
- Application fee (General)
- ₹2,200
- Application fee (Reserved)
- ₹2,200
- Colleges accepting
- 4
- Exam year
- 2027
Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur for admission to management programmes across India.
This page collects the exam pattern, eligibility, important dates, syllabus outline and counselling process in one place. Demonstration data — figures shown are illustrative samples for development and must be replaced with verified information before production use.
Key dates
- Registration begins09 Oct 2026
- Last date to apply10 Jan 2027Tentative
- Admit card release12 Mar 2027Tentative
- Examination date13 Mar 2027Tentative
- Result declaration15 Apr 2027Tentative
- Counselling registration16 May 2027Tentative
Eligibility
Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination from a recognised board with the minimum aggregate prescribed in the official information bulletin.
- Age limit as specified by the conducting body
- Subject combination requirements for the target programme
- Number of permitted attempts, where applicable
Exam pattern
The paper is delivered in the mode(s) listed above. Section-wise weightage, marking scheme and negative marking are published in the official bulletin each cycle.
Preparation tips
Build a weekly plan, attempt full-length mocks under timed conditions and maintain an error log for every mock you review.
Colleges accepting XAT
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