The date for the XAT Exam and registration is scheduled for January 4, 2026. Students can sit for the XLRI Jamshedpur exam in one of the 100 cities that offer the CBT test, which is conducted using the Computer-Based Test format. Having the XAT date is extremely helpful for devising a suitable timeline for when one should apply and resort to preparation. As of now, the tentative timeline of the primary milestones are as follows, as per the xatonline.in official notifications:
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Event |
Date |
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XAT Notification Release |
July 10, 2025 |
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XAT registration date |
July 10–December 5, 2025 |
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Fee Payment Deadline |
December 5, 2025 |
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Application Correction Window |
December 6–7, 2025 |
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XAT Exam admit card date |
December 20, 2025 |
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XAT Exam date |
January 4, 2026 |
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Result Announcement |
January 20, 2026 |
Candidates can complete the registration on xatonline.in and pay the XAT registration fee of INR 2200 for general candidates and INR 2400 for candidates applying to XLRI programs. The admit card date for the exam is pivotal. Ensure to download using the provided XAT ID and Password. It is encouraged to register as soon as possible to avoid queues and make the selection of desired test locations. You may update preferred cities up to 6. Use xatonline.in for streamlined inquiries, or contact us through the Enquiry button.
