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The <\/span>Xavier Aptitude Test (<\/b>XAT<\/b><\/a>)<\/b> is one of the most prestigious MBA entrance exams in India, conducted annually by XLRI, Jamshedpur. Apart from <\/span>XLRI<\/span><\/a>, more than 150 B-schools accept XAT scores for MBA\/PGDM admissions. If you\u2019re planning to appear for XAT 2026, this blog highlights the <\/span>top XAT\u00a0 accepting colleges with their approximate fees, programs offered, and cutoff scores<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

XAT 2026 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\nXavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conducting Body<\/span><\/td>\nXLRI Jamshedpur<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mode of Examination<\/span><\/td>\nComputer-Based Test (CBT)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frequency<\/span><\/td>\nOnce a year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Duration<\/span><\/td>\n3 hours + 10 minutes (Essay section)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tentative Exam Date<\/span><\/td>\nFirst Sunday of January 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Top XAT-Accepting Colleges with Fees<\/b><\/h2>\n

Here are some of the prominent MBA colleges<\/a> accepting XAT scores, along with their fee structure and expected cutoff percentiles:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
College Name<\/b><\/td>\nLocation<\/b><\/td>\nApprox. Fee (2 Years)<\/b><\/td>\nExpected XAT Cutoff (Percentile)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
XLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management<\/span><\/td>\nJamshedpur<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b924.5 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n93\u201396<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SPJIMR<\/span><\/a> (Accepts profile-based XAT)<\/span><\/td>\nMumbai<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b920 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n85+ (profile-based)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IMT Ghaziabad<\/span><\/td>\nGhaziabad<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b919.5 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n90+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
XIM University (XIMB)<\/span><\/td>\nBhubaneswar<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b918 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n90+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Great Lakes Institute of Management<\/span><\/td>\nChennai<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b913.5 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n80\u201385<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TAPMI (Manipal Academy)<\/span><\/td>\nManipal<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b917.5 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n80\u201385<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IRMA (Institute of Rural Management)<\/span><\/td>\nAnand<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b915 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n80\u201385<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GIM (Goa Institute of Management)<\/span><\/td>\nGoa<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b918.3 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n85+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FORE School of Management<\/span><\/td>\nNew Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b918 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n78\u201382<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA)<\/span><\/td>\nChennai<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b915.5 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n75\u201380<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
K J Somaiya Institute of Management<\/span><\/td>\nMumbai<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b918 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n75\u201380<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM Trichy<\/span><\/td>\nTiruchirappalli<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b914.5 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n75\u201380<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
XISS Ranchi<\/span><\/td>\nRanchi<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b99.65 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n70\u201375<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
XIME Bangalore<\/span><\/td>\nBangalore<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b911.5 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n70+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IFMR GSB, Krea University<\/span><\/td>\nSri City (AP)<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b914.5 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n75\u201380<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

MBA Admission Process via XAT<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  1. Appeared for XAT 2025<\/b> \u2013\u00a0 Conducted in January.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Apply separately<\/b> to individual colleges that accept XAT.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Shortlisting<\/b> is done based on XAT percentile, academic profile, and work experience.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. WAT-GD-PI<\/b> rounds for final selection.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Admission offers released by colleges in April-May.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Final Thoughts<\/b><\/p>\n

    XAT 2026 opens doors to elite B-schools beyond the IIMs. Whether you’re aiming for XLRI or other top-tier institutes, knowing the colleges that accept XAT scores and their fees helps you plan better. Begin your XAT preparation early, apply widely, and align your target percentile with your dream college.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Stay updated with registration dates and official announcements on the\u00a0 visit platforms like <\/span>Career Mantra<\/b><\/a> for regular updates.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Popular Keywords to Use<\/b><\/h3>\n