{"id":17860,"date":"2025-09-29T06:27:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T06:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=17860"},"modified":"2026-05-22T10:28:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T10:28:56","slug":"xat-2026-cut-off-for-top-mba-colleges-check-percentile-admission-criteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-2026-cut-off-for-top-mba-colleges-check-percentile-admission-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"XAT 2026 Cut Off for Top MBA Colleges: Check Percentile &#038; Admission Criteria"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/exam\/33\/xat-2025\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XAT<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a premier <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/course\/1\/mba\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> entrance exam in India, organized every year by XLRI, Jamshedpur. With more than 100,000 students sitting for it each year, XAT is a doorway to some of the best B-schools in India. The admission season of 2025 will be very competitive, and knowledge of the XAT cut-off scores for leading MBA colleges will be essential for strategizing your applications properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we present a detailed picture of XAT cutoffs for the year 2025, comprising expected percentiles, admission processes, section-wise criteria, and other important insights.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-2026-cut-off-for-top-mba-colleges-check-percentile-admission-criteria\/#Why_XAT_for_MBA_XAT_2026_Cut_Off_for_Top_MBA_Colleges_Check_Percentile_Admission_Criteria\" >Why XAT for MBA? XAT 2026 Cut Off for Top MBA Colleges: Check Percentile &amp; Admission Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-2026-cut-off-for-top-mba-colleges-check-percentile-admission-criteria\/#Best_MBA_Colleges_Accepting_XAT_Scores_%E2%80%93_Cut_Off_2026_Expected\" >Best MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Scores \u2013 Cut Off 2026 (Expected)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-2026-cut-off-for-top-mba-colleges-check-percentile-admission-criteria\/#Section-Wise_XAT_Cutoffs_2026_XLRI_BM_-_Expected\" >Section-Wise XAT Cutoffs 2026 (XLRI BM - Expected)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-2026-cut-off-for-top-mba-colleges-check-percentile-admission-criteria\/#XAT_Exam_Pattern_Highlights_2026\" >XAT Exam Pattern Highlights 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-2026-cut-off-for-top-mba-colleges-check-percentile-admission-criteria\/#Admission_Process_Through_XAT_2026\" >Admission Process Through XAT 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-2026-cut-off-for-top-mba-colleges-check-percentile-admission-criteria\/#XAT_Cutoff_vs_Profile-Based_Shortlisting\" >XAT Cutoff vs. Profile-Based Shortlisting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-2026-cut-off-for-top-mba-colleges-check-percentile-admission-criteria\/#Scholarships_Based_on_XAT_Score\" >Scholarships Based on XAT Score<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-2026-cut-off-for-top-mba-colleges-check-percentile-admission-criteria\/#Top_MBA_Colleges_Accepting_XAT_%E2%80%93_Placement_Overview\" >Top MBA Colleges Accepting XAT \u2013 Placement Overview<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-2026-cut-off-for-top-mba-colleges-check-percentile-admission-criteria\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-2026-cut-off-for-top-mba-colleges-check-percentile-admission-criteria\/#My_Career_Mantra\" >My Career Mantra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-2026-cut-off-for-top-mba-colleges-check-percentile-admission-criteria\/#Dont_prepare_for_the_exam_%E2%80%94_prepare_for_excellence_Good_academics_a_good_XAT_score_and_good_GD-PI_performance_can_get_you_into_the_best_B-schools_And_dont_forget_%E2%80%94_there_are_scholarships_so_set_your_sights_high_and_apply_wisely\" >Don't prepare for the exam \u2014 prepare for excellence. Good academics, a good XAT score, and good GD-PI performance can get you into the best B-schools. And don't forget \u2014 there are scholarships, so set your sights high and apply wisely!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-2026-cut-off-for-top-mba-colleges-check-percentile-admission-criteria\/#Related_Articles_You_May_Like\" >Related Articles You May Like:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_XAT_for_MBA_XAT_2026_Cut_Off_for_Top_MBA_Colleges_Check_Percentile_Admission_Criteria\"><\/span><b>Why XAT for MBA? XAT 2026 Cut Off for Top MBA Colleges: Check Percentile &amp; Admission Criteria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Accepted by 150+ B-schools, including<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/career-mantra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> XLRI, XIMB, IMT<\/a>, and TAPMI<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Conducted by XLRI\u2014one of India&#8217;s leading management institutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Tests decision-making skills, a feature not available in CAT<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Good ROI from well-known colleges at lower fees and improved placement numbers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_MBA_Colleges_Accepting_XAT_Scores_%E2%80%93_Cut_Off_2026_Expected\"><\/span><b>Best MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Scores \u2013 Cut Off 2026 (Expected)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Institute Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Expected Overall Cut-Off (Percentile)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sectional Cut-Off (VARC\/DM\/QA)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Courses Offered<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XLRI Jamshedpur (BM)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">95-96<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80+ each<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Management<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XLRI Jamshedpur (HRM)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">93-94<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75+ each<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human Resource Management<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XIM University (XIMB)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90-91<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA-BM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMT Ghaziabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No strict sectional cut-off<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGDM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TAPMI, Manipal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85-88<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate sectional cut-offs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGDM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great Lakes, Chennai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80-85<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not applicable<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGDM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRMA Anand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80 (with profile)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decision-making is critical<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGDM-RM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LIBA Chennai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No strict sectional<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGDM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIM Goa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85-87<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Profile-based consideration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGDM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FORE School, Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85-87<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not mandatory<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGDM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Section-Wise XAT Cutoffs 2026 (XLRI BM &#8211; Expected)<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cut-Off (Percentile)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verbal and Logical Ability<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75-80<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decision Making<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">78-80<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantitative Ability<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80-85<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall Percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">95-96<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Exam_Pattern_Highlights_2026\"><\/span><b>XAT Exam Pattern Highlights 2026<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration: 3 hours (plus 10 mins for essay writing)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sections: Verbal Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Aptitude, General Knowledge, Essay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marking Scheme: +1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong, -0.10 for &gt;8 unattempted questions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essay: Taken into account in the final selection round at XLRI and some other institutions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Admission_Process_Through_XAT_2026\"><\/span><b>Admission Process Through XAT 2026<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appear for XAT 2026 (Expected Date: Jan 5, 2025)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Score &amp; Percentile Released (Mid-January 2025)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortlisting by Colleges (Based on XAT cutoffs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GD-PI-WAT Rounds (Feb \u2013 March 2025)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Admission Offers (April 2026 onwards)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Cutoff_vs_Profile-Based_Shortlisting\"><\/span><b>XAT Cutoff vs. Profile-Based Shortlisting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a few colleges such as XLRI and XIMB follow strict percentile cutoffs, a few others such as GIM, Great Lakes, and TAPMI adopt profile-based shortlisting where academic performance, work experience, and diversity are also taken into account.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scholarships_Based_on_XAT_Score\"><\/span><b>Scholarships Based on XAT Score<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merit-based and need-based scholarships are provided by top B-schools such as XLRI, IMT, and XIM University to students with high XAT scores. Always refer to official websites for the latest eligibility criteria and deadlines.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_MBA_Colleges_Accepting_XAT_%E2%80%93_Placement_Overview\"><\/span><b>Top MBA Colleges Accepting XAT \u2013 Placement Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Institute<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Average Package (2024)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Top Recruiters<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XLRI Jamshedpur<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b932.7 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCG, McKinsey, HUL, Goldman Sachs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XIMB<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b916.3 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deloitte, ICICI, PwC, Cognizant<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMT Ghaziabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b915.0 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EY, KPMG, Amazon, Flipkart<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TAPMI, Manipal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b914.0 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infosys, Accenture, HDFC Bank<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIM Goa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b913.7 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asian Paints, TCS, Reckitt, KPMG<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>FAQs<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Q1. What is a good score in XAT 2025 to get into XLRI?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: A percentile of 95+ with balanced sectionals is ideal for XLRI BM.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q2. Do all XAT-accepting colleges follow sectional cut-offs?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: No, only XLRI and a couple of others like XIMB take sectional cut-offs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q3. Does work experience play any role in XAT admissions?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Yes, some colleges like GIM, IMT, and TAPMI provide weightage to work experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q4. Is the essay of XAT taken into consideration for shortlisting?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: The essay is not scored for shortlisting but considered at final selection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q5. Can I apply for more than one program in XLRI through one XAT form?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Yes, both BM and HRM programs are available for a single XAT registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re aiming to get into top MBA colleges with XAT 2025, knowing cut-offs and strategically preparing is the key. XLRI, IMT, XIMB, TAPMI, and others have great career opportunities \u2014 but perform well in all sections and prepare for GD-PI with the same intensity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Career_Mantra\"><\/span><b>My <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\"><b>Career Mantra<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t prepare for the exam \u2014 prepare for excellence. Good academics, a good XAT score, and good GD-PI performance can get you into the best B-schools. And don&#8217;t forget \u2014 there are scholarships, so set your sights high and apply wisely!<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Articles_You_May_Like\"><\/span><b>Related Articles You May Like:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/course\/1\/mba\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Private MBA Colleges Accepting XAT 2025<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/exam\/33\/xat-2025\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Prepare for XAT Decision-Making Section 2025<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a premier MBA entrance exam in India, organized every year by XLRI, Jamshedpur. With more than 100,000 students sitting for it each year, XAT is a doorway to some of the best B-schools in India. 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