{"id":21473,"date":"2026-08-17T05:14:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T05:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=21473"},"modified":"2026-08-17T05:14:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T05:14:12","slug":"xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/","title":{"rendered":"XAT Colleges List with Cutoff"},"content":{"rendered":"<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 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href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#XAT_Colleges_List_with_Cutoff_2026_Complete_Guide_for_MBA_Aspirants\" >XAT Colleges List with Cutoff 2026: Complete Guide for MBA Aspirants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#XAT_Colleges_List_with_Cutoff_2026_Overview\" >XAT Colleges List with Cutoff\u00a02026 Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Top_XAT_Accepting_Colleges_with_Expected_Cutoffs\" >Top XAT Accepting Colleges with Expected Cutoffs<\/a><\/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-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#XAT_Colleges_Based_on_Percentile\" >XAT Colleges Based on Percentile<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Colleges_for_95_Percentile\" >Colleges for 95+ Percentile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Colleges_for_90%E2%80%9395_Percentile\" >Colleges for 90\u201395 Percentile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Colleges_for_80%E2%80%9390_Percentile\" >Colleges for 80\u201390 Percentile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Colleges_for_70%E2%80%9380_Percentile\" >Colleges for 70\u201380 Percentile<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#XAT_Cutoff_vs_Final_Admission\" >XAT Cutoff vs Final Admission<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#XAT_Sectional_Cutoffs\" >XAT Sectional Cutoffs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#XAT_Admission_Process\" >XAT Admission Process<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Step_1_Appear_for_XAT\" >Step 1: Appear for XAT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Step_2_Check_College_Cutoffs\" >Step 2: Check College Cutoffs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Step_3_Apply_to_Individual_Colleges\" >Step 3: Apply to Individual Colleges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Step_4_Shortlisting\" >Step 4: Shortlisting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Step_5_Selection_Rounds\" >Step 5: Selection Rounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Step_6_Final_Selection\" >Step 6: Final Selection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#XAT_Colleges_What_Should_You_Compare\" >XAT Colleges: What Should You Compare?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#1_Fees_and_ROI\" >1. Fees and ROI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#2_Placement_Performance\" >2. Placement Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#3_Specialization\" >3. Specialization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#4_Location\" >4. Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#5_Alumni_Network\" >5. Alumni Network<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#XAT_Preparation_Tips_for_a_High_Percentile\" >XAT Preparation Tips for a High Percentile<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Focus_on_Decision_Making\" >Focus on Decision Making<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Strengthen_Quantitative_Fundamentals\" >Strengthen Quantitative Fundamentals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Improve_Reading_Skills\" >Improve Reading Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Practise_Previous-Year_Papers\" >Practise Previous-Year Papers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Take_Mock_Tests\" >Take Mock Tests<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Is_80_percentile_good_in_XAT\" >Is 80 percentile good in XAT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Can_I_get_XLRI_with_90_percentile\" >Can I get XLRI with 90 percentile?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Which_colleges_accept_XAT_scores\" >Which colleges accept XAT scores?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Is_XAT_better_than_CAT\" >Is XAT better than CAT?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/xat-colleges-list-with-cutoff-2\/#Also_read\" >Also read:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1r739kl\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"70\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Colleges_List_with_Cutoff_2026_Complete_Guide_for_MBA_Aspirants\"><\/span>XAT Colleges List with Cutoff 2026: Complete Guide for MBA Aspirants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"319\">The <strong data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"106\">Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)<\/strong> is one of India&#8217;s leading MBA entrance exams, conducted by <strong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"216\">XLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur<\/strong>. XAT scores are accepted by XLRI and numerous other management institutes for MBA and PGDM admissions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"512\">If you are preparing for <strong data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"358\">XAT 2026<\/strong>, knowing the expected cutoff ranges, college options, admission process, fees, and selection criteria can help you create a realistic B-school shortlist.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"740\">\n<p data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"740\"><strong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"530\">Important:<\/strong> XAT cutoffs mentioned below are <strong data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"619\">expected ranges and not guaranteed admission cutoffs<\/strong>. Actual cutoffs can vary by institute,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/career-mantra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> programme, category, academic profile, sectional performance and admission cycle.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"12qf9il\" data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"762\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Colleges_List_with_Cutoff_2026_Overview\"><\/span>XAT Colleges List with Cutoff\u00a02026 Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"1099\">\n<thead data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"793\">\n<tr data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"793\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"778\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"777\">Feature<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"793\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"791\">Details<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"1099\">\n<tr data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"851\">\n<td data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"816\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exam Name<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"851\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"908\">\n<td data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"870\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Conducting Body<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"908\" data-col-size=\"sm\">XLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"945\">\n<td data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"916\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Mode<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"945\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"973\">\n<td data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"958\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Frequency<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"973\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Once a year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1031\">\n<td data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"990\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Main Sections<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1031\" data-col-size=\"sm\">VA &amp; LR, Decision Making, QA &amp; DI, GK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1070\">\n<td data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1047\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exam Purpose<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1070\" data-col-size=\"sm\">MBA\/PGDM admissions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1099\">\n<td data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1083\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exam Date<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1099\" data-col-size=\"sm\">January 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"jn2mop\" data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1152\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_XAT_Accepting_Colleges_with_Expected_Cutoffs\"><\/span>Top XAT Accepting Colleges with Expected Cutoffs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1673\">\n<thead data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1199\">\n<tr data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1199\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1172\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1171\">MBA College<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1199\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1197\">Expected XAT Cutoff<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1673\">\n<tr data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1241\">\n<td data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1234\" data-col-size=\"sm\">XLRI Jamshedpur \u2013 BM<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1241\" data-col-size=\"sm\">95+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1273\">\n<td data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1266\" data-col-size=\"sm\">XLRI Jamshedpur \u2013 HRM<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1273\">93+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1311\">\n<td data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1304\" data-col-size=\"sm\">XIM University, Bhubaneswar<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1311\" data-col-size=\"sm\">90+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1335\">\n<td data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1328\" data-col-size=\"sm\">IMT Ghaziabad<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1335\" data-col-size=\"sm\">90+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1369\">\n<td data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1352\" data-col-size=\"sm\">SPJIMR Mumbai<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1369\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Profile-based<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1387\">\n<td data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1380\" data-col-size=\"sm\">GIM Goa<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1387\" data-col-size=\"sm\">85+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1411\">\n<td data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1404\" data-col-size=\"sm\">TAPMI Manipal<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1411\" data-col-size=\"sm\">85+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1459\">\n<td data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1450\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Great Lakes Institute of Management<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1459\">80\u201385<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1497\">\n<td data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1488\" data-col-size=\"sm\">FORE School of Management<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1497\" data-col-size=\"sm\">80\u201385<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1545\">\n<td data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1536\" data-col-size=\"sm\">K J Somaiya Institute of Management<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1545\" data-col-size=\"sm\">80\u201385<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1566\">\n<td data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1559\" data-col-size=\"sm\">IRMA Anand<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1566\">80+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1591\">\n<td data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1582\" data-col-size=\"sm\">LIBA Chennai<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1591\" data-col-size=\"sm\">75\u201380<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1612\">\n<td data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1603\" data-col-size=\"sm\">IFMR GSB<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1612\" data-col-size=\"sm\">75\u201380<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1646\">\n<td data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1637\" data-col-size=\"sm\">BIMTECH Greater Noida<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1646\" data-col-size=\"sm\">70\u201380<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1673\">\n<td data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1664\" data-col-size=\"sm\">XIME Bengaluru<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1673\" data-col-size=\"sm\">70\u201375<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1778\">These are indicative ranges. Meeting a cutoff does not automatically guarantee a final admission offer.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ondipn\" data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1815\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Colleges_Based_on_Percentile\"><\/span>XAT Colleges Based on Percentile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1923\">Your XAT percentile is one of the first factors you should consider while creating your college shortlist.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"re7vqx\" data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1956\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Colleges_for_95_Percentile\"><\/span>Colleges for 95+ Percentile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2053\">Candidates scoring <strong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2003\">95 percentile or above<\/strong> can target highly competitive institutes such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2210\">\n<li data-section-id=\"znyqmk\" data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2072\">XLRI Jamshedpur<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ee5yo7\" data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2136\">XIM University, depending on programme and selection criteria<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1h5d6qz\" data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2210\">SPJIMR Mumbai, where profile-based selection can play an important role<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2351\">At this level, candidates should also focus strongly on academics, work experience, extracurricular achievements and interview preparation.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"f2ic6g\" data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2386\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Colleges_for_90%E2%80%9395_Percentile\"><\/span>Colleges for 90\u201395 Percentile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2446\">Candidates in the <strong data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2426\">90\u201395 percentile<\/strong> range can consider:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2546\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1pfovrk\" data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2464\">XIM University<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5zvj8j\" data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2480\">IMT Ghaziabad<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vgiwoy\" data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2490\">GIM Goa<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"163fjcv\" data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2506\">TAPMI Manipal<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"71cemb\" data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2546\">Other reputed XAT-accepting B-schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2635\">The actual shortlist depends on the institute&#8217;s admission policy and candidate profile.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"r216r0\" data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2670\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Colleges_for_80%E2%80%9390_Percentile\"><\/span>Colleges for 80\u201390 Percentile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2736\">Candidates scoring between <strong data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2723\">80 and 90 percentile<\/strong> can explore:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2919\">\n<li data-section-id=\"12zsgu\" data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2775\">Great Lakes Institute of Management<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10alhko\" data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2803\">FORE School of Management<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fqnfu3\" data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2841\">K J Somaiya Institute of Management<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j3wbun\" data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2848\">IRMA<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"178oh0p\" data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2856\">TAPMI<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vgiwoy\" data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2866\">GIM Goa<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jlfj16\" data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2919\">Other regional and private B-schools accepting XAT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"nu11vm\" data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2954\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Colleges_for_70%E2%80%9380_Percentile\"><\/span>Colleges for 70\u201380 Percentile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"3034\">A <strong data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2978\">70\u201380 percentile<\/strong> score can still provide several MBA options, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3121\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1yn0a94\" data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3050\">LIBA Chennai<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16era3y\" data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3061\">IFMR GSB<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18wqw6s\" data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3071\">BIMTECH<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"193f4ww\" data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3088\">XIME Bengaluru<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zb4l13\" data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3121\">Other participating institutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3228\">Candidates should compare placement records, fees, location and specialization before accepting an offer.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"wqy3j9\" data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3262\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Cutoff_vs_Final_Admission\"><\/span>XAT Cutoff vs Final Admission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3377\">One of the most important things to understand is that <strong data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3376\">XAT cutoff and final admission are not the same thing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3496\">A college may use a minimum XAT percentile as an initial screening criterion. After that, the institute may consider:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3704\">\n<li data-section-id=\"4oy2id\" data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3520\">Academic performance<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1l0i56\" data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3543\">XAT sectional scores<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"od92s7\" data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3561\">Work experience<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qkf2j7\" data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3573\">Diversity<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bwsaa8\" data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3604\">Extracurricular achievements<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hzuowx\" data-start=\"3605\" data-end=\"3637\">Personal interview performance<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1du4xjp\" data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3676\">Written assessment, where applicable<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fc1jdl\" data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3704\">Overall candidate profile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3706\" data-end=\"3814\">Therefore, scoring above the published cutoff can improve your chances, but it does not guarantee admission.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1fok8ya\" data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"3840\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Sectional_Cutoffs\"><\/span>XAT Sectional Cutoffs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3842\" data-end=\"3964\">Some institutes, particularly XLRI, may consider performance across individual sections along with the overall percentile.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3966\" data-end=\"3993\">The major XAT sections are:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"3995\" data-end=\"4135\">\n<li data-section-id=\"oiuxcn\" data-start=\"3995\" data-end=\"4036\"><strong data-start=\"3998\" data-end=\"4036\">Verbal Ability &amp; Logical Reasoning<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sp9jce\" data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4059\"><strong data-start=\"4040\" data-end=\"4059\">Decision Making<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17wtcrp\" data-start=\"4060\" data-end=\"4110\"><strong data-start=\"4063\" data-end=\"4110\">Quantitative Aptitude &amp; Data Interpretation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"usnx97\" data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4135\"><strong data-start=\"4114\" data-end=\"4135\">General Knowledge<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4297\">This means candidates should avoid focusing exclusively on their overall percentile. A weak sectional performance can affect eligibility for certain programmes.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"sh06bu\" data-start=\"4299\" data-end=\"4323\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Admission_Process\"><\/span>XAT Admission Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4325\" data-end=\"4422\">The admission process differs from one B-school to another, but it generally follows these steps:<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"hkgb5q\" data-start=\"4424\" data-end=\"4450\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Appear_for_XAT\"><\/span>Step 1: Appear for XAT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4452\" data-end=\"4541\">Register for XAT and select the programmes\/institutes applicable to your admission plans.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"h3iydr\" data-start=\"4543\" data-end=\"4576\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Check_College_Cutoffs\"><\/span>Step 2: Check College Cutoffs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4578\" data-end=\"4669\">After the result, compare your percentile with the expected or officially announced cutoff.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"14h8d6r\" data-start=\"4671\" data-end=\"4711\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Apply_to_Individual_Colleges\"><\/span>Step 3: Apply to Individual Colleges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4713\" data-end=\"4804\">Some institutes require a separate application even if you have already registered for XAT.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1k3952i\" data-start=\"4806\" data-end=\"4830\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Shortlisting\"><\/span>Step 4: Shortlisting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4832\" data-end=\"4912\">Colleges evaluate candidates based on XAT performance and other profile factors.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1syx9wq\" data-start=\"4914\" data-end=\"4942\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Selection_Rounds\"><\/span>Step 5: Selection Rounds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4944\" data-end=\"5053\">Depending on the institute, candidates may participate in personal interviews and other selection activities.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"udrn3o\" data-start=\"5055\" data-end=\"5082\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Final_Selection\"><\/span>Step 6: Final Selection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5084\" data-end=\"5160\">The final admission decision is based on the institute&#8217;s selection criteria.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"12i51bm\" data-start=\"5162\" data-end=\"5203\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Colleges_What_Should_You_Compare\"><\/span>XAT Colleges: What Should You Compare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5205\" data-end=\"5317\">Don&#8217;t choose an MBA college only because its XAT cutoff is low or high. Consider the complete value proposition.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ma9x9v\" data-start=\"5319\" data-end=\"5338\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Fees_and_ROI\"><\/span>1. Fees and ROI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5340\" data-end=\"5418\">Compare total programme fees with placement outcomes and career opportunities.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1j1199n\" data-start=\"5420\" data-end=\"5448\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Placement_Performance\"><\/span>2. Placement Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5450\" data-end=\"5551\">Look at the latest official placement report rather than relying only on advertised highest packages.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"qdr0pg\" data-start=\"5553\" data-end=\"5574\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Specialization\"><\/span>3. Specialization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5576\" data-end=\"5648\">Check whether the college offers your preferred specialization, such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5650\" data-end=\"5748\">\n<li data-section-id=\"14a7y0w\" data-start=\"5650\" data-end=\"5659\">Finance<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3xmdbg\" data-start=\"5660\" data-end=\"5671\">Marketing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11arg1a\" data-start=\"5672\" data-end=\"5689\">Human Resources<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6h98um\" data-start=\"5690\" data-end=\"5702\">Operations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6v3fx4\" data-start=\"5703\" data-end=\"5723\">Business Analytics<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1faqfbo\" data-start=\"5724\" data-end=\"5748\">International Business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"zct2gx\" data-start=\"5750\" data-end=\"5765\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Location\"><\/span>4. Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5767\" data-end=\"5850\">Location can influence internships, networking opportunities and industry exposure.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1vjxokx\" data-start=\"5852\" data-end=\"5873\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Alumni_Network\"><\/span>5. Alumni Network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5875\" data-end=\"5955\">A strong alumni network can provide valuable connections throughout your career.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"dauxpc\" data-start=\"5957\" data-end=\"6002\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Preparation_Tips_for_a_High_Percentile\"><\/span>XAT Preparation Tips for a High Percentile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"fp869o\" data-start=\"6004\" data-end=\"6032\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_Decision_Making\"><\/span>Focus on Decision Making<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6034\" data-end=\"6169\">Decision Making is a distinctive component of XAT. Practise previous-year caselets and analyse why each option is correct or incorrect.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"4rxkup\" data-start=\"6171\" data-end=\"6211\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthen_Quantitative_Fundamentals\"><\/span>Strengthen Quantitative Fundamentals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6213\" data-end=\"6296\">Build strong fundamentals in arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data interpretation.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1jmdws\" data-start=\"6298\" data-end=\"6324\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improve_Reading_Skills\"><\/span>Improve Reading Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6326\" data-end=\"6431\">Read editorials, business articles and long-form content to improve comprehension and critical reasoning.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1mhzhtn\" data-start=\"6433\" data-end=\"6466\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practise_Previous-Year_Papers\"><\/span>Practise Previous-Year Papers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6468\" data-end=\"6548\">Previous XAT papers help you understand the question style and difficulty level.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"6f6q2a\" data-start=\"6550\" data-end=\"6569\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Mock_Tests\"><\/span>Take Mock Tests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6571\" data-end=\"6699\">Start with sectional tests and gradually move to full-length mocks. After every mock, analyse your mistakes and time allocation.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1r8frcv\" data-start=\"6701\" data-end=\"6730\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"gkili1\" data-start=\"6732\" data-end=\"6765\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_80_percentile_good_in_XAT\"><\/span>Is 80 percentile good in XAT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6767\" data-end=\"6941\">Yes. An <strong data-start=\"6775\" data-end=\"6792\">80 percentile<\/strong> score can provide access to several XAT-accepting B-schools, although the most competitive institutes generally require substantially higher scores.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1fa1igl\" data-start=\"6943\" data-end=\"6981\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_get_XLRI_with_90_percentile\"><\/span>Can I get XLRI with 90 percentile?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6983\" data-end=\"7185\">XLRI is highly competitive, and admission depends on programme-specific cutoffs, sectional performance and the complete selection process. A 90 percentile should not be considered a safe score for XLRI.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"o7rb0q\" data-start=\"7187\" data-end=\"7224\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_colleges_accept_XAT_scores\"><\/span>Which colleges accept XAT scores?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7226\" data-end=\"7368\">XLRI and many other management institutes accept XAT scores. However, acceptance and cutoff requirements vary by programme and admission year.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"cf0agr\" data-start=\"7370\" data-end=\"7397\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_XAT_better_than_CAT\"><\/span>Is XAT better than CAT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7399\" data-end=\"7625\">Neither exam is universally better. <strong data-start=\"7435\" data-end=\"7442\">CAT<\/strong> is essential for candidates targeting IIMs and many CAT-accepting B-schools, while <strong data-start=\"7526\" data-end=\"7533\">XAT<\/strong> is particularly important for candidates targeting XLRI and other XAT-accepting institutes.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"114wazr\" data-start=\"7627\" data-end=\"7644\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7646\" data-end=\"7815\">The <strong data-start=\"7650\" data-end=\"7676\">XAT 2026 colleges list<\/strong> includes options across different percentile ranges, from highly competitive institutes such as XLRI to several reputed private B-schools.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7817\" data-end=\"8055\">Your goal should not simply be to cross a cutoff. Instead, target the <strong data-start=\"7887\" data-end=\"7919\">highest realistic percentile<\/strong>, build a balanced college shortlist and compare each institute based on fees, placements, ROI, specialization and career opportunities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8057\" data-end=\"8274\">Start preparing early, practise <strong data-start=\"8089\" data-end=\"8108\">Decision Making<\/strong>, solve previous-year XAT papers and take regular mock tests. A well-planned strategy can significantly improve your chances of getting into a suitable MBA programme.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"8057\" data-end=\"8274\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_read\"><\/span>Also read:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=MBA+schools+by+CAT+percentile\">MBA schools by CAT percentile<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=CAT+percentile+vs+MBA+college\">CAT percentile vs MBA college<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=CAT+cutoff+for+IIMs\">CAT cutoff for IIMs<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=MBA+admission+by+CAT+score\">MBA admission by CAT score<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=CAT+accepting+colleges+\">CAT accepting colleges 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=MBA+colleges+for+70+percentile+in+CAT\">MBA colleges for 70 percentile in CAT<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=Top+B-schools+by+CAT+score\">Top B-schools by CAT score<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>XAT Colleges List with Cutoff 2026: Complete Guide for MBA Aspirants The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is one of India&#8217;s leading MBA entrance exams, conducted by XLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur. 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