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Today is your last chance to apply for XAT 2026. The application window closes at 11:59 pm tonight. If you haven't filled your form yet, do it now before the deadline passes.
XAT registration opened on July 10, 2025. The deadline won't be extended beyond December 5. This is your final opportunity to become eligible for XLRI and over 800 B-Schools across India.
XAT 2026 will be held on January 4, 2026. The exam runs from 2 pm to 5 pm without any breaks in between.
👉 Direct Link - XAT 2026 Registration
XAT 2026 Registration Fee Payment Deadline
The fee payment deadline is tonight at 11:59 pm. You must complete the payment before this time to be eligible for the exam.
The XAT 2026 application fee is INR 2,200. Registration is fully online, and you can fill the form at xatonline.in by creating a login ID.
No, the XAT application fee is non-refundable. You cannot claim a refund under any circumstances once the payment is made.
How to Apply for XAT 2026?
You can register first and pay the fee later. But payment must be completed before the deadline. Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit https://xatonline.in/
- Click on the 'Registration' option
- Enter your name, phone number, email ID, password, and captcha code
- Verify your registration through the link sent to your email
- The XAT 2026 application form will appear
- Fill in your academic details, personal information, and work experience
- Upload your passport size photo, scanned signature, and photo ID
- Select up to six test cities for centre allotment
- Cross-check all details and tick the declaration box
- Pay the fee using debit/credit card or net banking
Can You Change Your Test City Later?
No, you cannot change your test city choice after submitting the form. Select your preferred cities carefully while filling the application.
XAT 2026 Test Cities
The exam will be conducted across 109 cities in India. Each city will have at least one examination centre. You can select up to six cities in your application form. The examination body will try to allot a centre in your first preferred city.
XAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
You need a graduation degree from a recognised university to apply for XAT. Final year students are also eligible to register for the exam.
XAT 2026 Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Sections | 4 (Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, General Knowledge) |
| Time Limit | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Total Questions | 95 |
| Total Marks | 95 |
| Answer Choices | Five options per question |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Correct Answer | +1 mark |
| Incorrect Answer | -0.25 marks |
| 8+ Unattempted Questions | -0.10 marks per question |
| GK Section | No negative marking |
Top XAT Accepting Colleges and Fees
| College Name | MBA Fees |
|---|---|
| XLRI Jamshedpur | INR 27.04 lakh |
| MICA Ahmedabad | INR 21 lakh |
| XIM University | INR 21.5 lakh |
| IMT Ghaziabad | INR 19.53 lakh |
| IRMA Anand | INR 16.09 lakh |
| LBSIM Delhi | INR 17.25 lakh |
| FORE School of Management | INR 20.42 lakh |
| GIM Goa | INR 21.04 lakh |
| TAPMI Manipal | INR 19.45 lakh |
| BITS Pilani | INR 10.87 lakh |
| KJ Somaiya Mumbai | INR 21.28 lakh |
| GLIM Chennai | INR 19.95 lakh |
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