{"id":21463,"date":"2026-08-14T09:32:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T09:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=21463"},"modified":"2026-08-14T09:32:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T09:32:58","slug":"best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/","title":{"rendered":"Best MBA colleges by XAT percentile"},"content":{"rendered":"

Best MBA Colleges by XAT Percentile 2026: Cutoffs, Fees & Admissions<\/h2>\n

The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)<\/strong> is one of India’s major MBA entrance exams, conducted by XLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur<\/strong>. XAT scores are accepted by XLRI and numerous other management institutes across India.<\/p>\n

If you are planning MBA admission through XAT 2026<\/strong>, choosing colleges according to your expected percentile is important. This guide covers top MBA colleges accepting XAT scores, expected percentile ranges, fees, admission process, and options for different percentile brackets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

XAT 2026 Overview<\/h2>\n
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Feature<\/strong><\/th>\nDetails<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Exam Name<\/td>\nXavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conducting Body<\/td>\nXLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Mode<\/td>\nComputer-Based Test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frequency<\/td>\nOnce a year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main Sections<\/td>\nVA & LR, Decision Making, QA & DI, GK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Date<\/td>\nJanuary 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Score Used For<\/td>\nMBA\/PGDM admissions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Note:<\/strong> XAT cutoffs mentioned below are indicative ranges, not guaranteed admission cutoffs. Actual shortlisting depends on the institute, programme, category, academic profile, work experience and other selection factors.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Top MBA Colleges by XAT Percentile 2026<\/h2>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
College<\/strong><\/th>\nLocation<\/strong><\/th>\nExpected XAT Percentile Range<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
XLRI Jamshedpur<\/td>\nJamshedpur<\/td>\n93\u201396+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
XIM University<\/td>\nBhubaneswar<\/td>\n90+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IMT Ghaziabad<\/td>\nGhaziabad<\/td>\n90+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GIM Goa<\/td>\nGoa<\/td>\n85\u201390<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TAPMI<\/td>\nManipal<\/td>\n85+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Great Lakes Institute of Management<\/td>\nChennai<\/td>\n80\u201385<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FORE School of Management<\/td>\nNew Delhi<\/td>\n80\u201385<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LIBA<\/td>\nChennai<\/td>\n75\u201380<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Welingkar Institute<\/td>\nMumbai<\/td>\n75\u201380<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IFMR GSB<\/td>\nSri City<\/td>\n70\u201380<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIMTECH<\/td>\nGreater Noida<\/td>\n65\u201375<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
XIME<\/td>\nBengaluru<\/td>\n60\u201370<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Important:<\/strong> Percentile requirements can vary by programme and admission year. Profile-based institutes may shortlist candidates at different percentiles depending on their overall application.<\/p>\n

MBA Colleges for 90+ Percentile in XAT<\/h2>\n

A 90+ XAT percentile<\/strong> gives candidates access to several reputed management institutes.<\/p>\n

Potential options include:<\/p>\n