XAT 2027 FAQs 2026

Frequently Asked Questions About XAT 2027

Q1. What is XAT 2027?

XAT 2027 stands for Xavier Aptitude Test. It is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur.

Q2. When will XAT 2027 be conducted?

XAT 2027 is scheduled for January 3, 2027, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Q3. Who conducts XAT 2027?

XLRI Jamshedpur conducts XAT on behalf of XAMI.

Q4. When does XAT 2027 registration close?

The XAT 2027 registration deadline is December 6, 2026.

Q5. What is the XAT 2027 registration fee?

The basic XAT registration fee is Rs. 2,300. Candidates applying for XLRI programmes must pay an additional Rs. 200 for each programme.

Q6. What is the eligibility criteria for XAT 2027?

Candidates must have a recognised bachelor's degree of at least three years' duration in any discipline. Final-year students can also apply subject to the prescribed conditions.

Q7. When will the XAT 2027 admit card be released?

The XAT 2027 admit card is tentatively scheduled to be available from December 20, 2026.

Q8. How can I download the XAT 2027 admit card?

Visit xatonline.in, log in using your registered credentials and download the admit card from the candidate dashboard.

Q9. What is the duration of the XAT 2027 examination?

The XAT 2027 examination will have a total duration of 180 minutes.

Q10. How many sections are there in XAT 2027?

XAT has four sections: Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge.

Q11. Is there negative marking in XAT 2027?

Yes. Incorrect answers in the main examination attract a penalty of 0.25 marks. General Knowledge questions do not have negative marking.

Q12. How many test cities are available for XAT 2027?

XAT 2027 will be conducted in more than 100 test cities across India.

Q13. Can I select my preferred exam centre for XAT 2027?

Candidates can select up to six preferred test cities during registration. The final test city is allotted by the examination authority.

Q14. When will the XAT 2027 result be declared?

The XAT 2027 result is expected approximately three weeks after the examination.

Q15. Is XAT accepted by XLRI?

Yes. XLRI accepts XAT scores for admission to its management programmes, subject to the applicable eligibility and selection criteria.

Q16. Can I apply to other colleges through XAT 2027?

Yes. More than 250 business schools accept XAT scores. However, candidates may need to complete separate applications for individual colleges.

Q17. Is there an age limit for XAT 2027?

No. There is no specified upper age limit for appearing in XAT 2027.

Q18. What is the official website for XAT 2027?

The official website is xatonline.in. Candidates can register, download their admit cards and check examination updates through this website.