XAT 2026 Admit Cards Expected To Be Released On December 23, 2025

Q: When is the XAT 2026 admit card expected to be released?

The XAT 2026 admit card is expected to be released on December 23, 2025, on the official XAT website for registered candidates.

Q: Where can candidates download the XAT 2026 hall ticket?

Candidates can download the XAT 2026 hall ticket from the official XAT exam website by logging in with their registration ID and password.

Q: What is the XAT 2026 exam date and why is the admit card important?

The XAT 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted in early January 2026. The admit card is important as it contains essential details such as exam date, time, venue, and candidate information, and is mandatory for entry into the examination centre.

Author :

Shilpa Nigam

Last Updated on : 23 Dec 2025 11:52AM

The XAT 2026 admit card is expected to be released between December 23 and December 26, 2025. The admission test is scheduled for January 4, 2026, and will take place from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a national management entrance exam in India, which is regarded as one of the most difficult and competitive entrance exams for MBA students. The test is held every year by XLRI - Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur. XLRI conducts the exam on behalf of the Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI).

Steps to download the Admit Cards

Visit the official XAT website: xatonline.in.
Log in using your XAT User ID and Password/Date of Birth.
Download the admit card from the Admit Card/Hall Ticket section.
Save it as a PDF and take printouts for future reference at the exam center.
Note: No physical admit card will be sent by post.

Important details to check on the admit card:

Full name (must match the government-issued ID)
XAT ID and registration number
Exam date and reporting time
Test centre address and city
Candidate’s photograph and signature

Exam Guideline

Essential Papers: A printed version of the XAT Admit Card and a valid, original photo ID are mandatory to be with you (e.g., Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport).
No Digital Copies or soft copies on phones will be allowed for entry.
All electronic devices (calculators, smartwatches, phones) and bags will not be allowed in the examination hall.

For any correction of Errors, applicants must get in touch with the XAT helpdesk at admis@xlri.ac.in or through the "Any Query? Ask Us" option on your dashboard.