XAT 2026 Answer Key (OUT) Live Updates: Download link, objection form
XLRI Jamshedpur has activated the XAT 2026 Answer Key and objection form direct link today, January 9. The XAT 2026 Response Sheet link is deactivated, and cannot be checked at xatonline.in. Candidates can access the answer key using their XAT ID and password.
XAT 2026 Answer Key Live Updates: XLRI Jamshedpur has activated the direct link to XAT 2026 Answer Key today, January 9, and XAT 2026 Response Sheet link has been deactivated atxatonline.in.As the answer key is released, candidates can check the question numbers and provisional answers by logging into their dashboard using their XAT ID and password. XAT 2026 Answer Key has been released in PDF format, so you can download and access it whenever required. If you download, you can also compare it with the final answer key (when it is released) to note the changes. The objection form has also been made live at candidate's login.
XAT 2026 Answer Key Link
Candidates can obtain the direct link to XAT Answer Key 2026 here:
The provisional answer key contains the draft answers for all the questions asked in the examination, and therefore might contain errors. If you spot any, you can submit your grievances by filling out the objection form and submitting documents supporting your claim. The conducting authorities will check all the submissions, and if they find the objection to be correct, then they will make changes, which will be reflected in the final answer key. Based on the final answer key, the result will be formulated. The deadline for objection form submission, final answer key, and result release will be announced in due course of time.
Stay tuned to the LIVE Blog for updates on XAT 2026 Answer Key, objection form, fees, and more.
XAT 2026 Answer Key Live Updates
Jan 10, 2026 03:00 AM IST
XAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key: How to Calculate XAT 2026 Scores?
- Calculate correct answers using the answer key and score 1 mark each.
- Calculate incorrect answers and deduct 0.25 marks each.
- Check for unattempted questions beyond the limit and apply a penalty if needed.
- Calculate final score by subtracting penalties from total correct marks.
Jan 10, 2026 02:00 AM IST
XAT Answer Key 2026: XAT Exam vs Result Date 2020
- Exam Date: January 5, 2020
- Result Date: January 16, 2020
Jan 10, 2026 01:00 AM IST
XAT Answer Key 2026: XAT Exam vs Result Date 2021
- Exam Date: January 3, 2021
- Result Date: January 18, 2021
Jan 10, 2026 12:00 AM IST
XAT Provisional Answer Key 2026: XAT Exam vs Result Date 2022
- Exam Date: January 2, 2022
- Result Date: January 17, 2022
Jan 09, 2026 11:00 PM IST
XAT 2026 Answer Key: XAT Exam vs Result Date 2023
- Exam Date: January 8, 2023
- Result Date: January 28, 2023
Jan 09, 2026 10:00 PM IST
XAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key: XAT Exam vs Result Date 2024
- Exam Date: January 7, 2024
- Result Date: January 20, 2024
Jan 09, 2026 09:00 PM IST
XAT Answer Key 2026: XAT Exam vs Result Date 2025
- Exam Date: January 5, 2025
- Result Date: January 17, 2025
Jan 09, 2026 08:00 PM IST
XAT Provisional Answer Key 2026: New XAT Associate Institutes
- Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata
- Parul University, Gujarat
- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Bengaluru
- NITTE School of Management, Bangalore
- Mulshi Institute of Business Management, Pune
- LM Thapar School of Management, Punjab
- Svyasa Deemed To Be University, Bengaluru
- SIES School of Business Studies, Navi Mumbai
- Maharaja Agrasen Business School, Delhi
- Management Development Institute, Murshidabad
- Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad
- Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar
Jan 09, 2026 07:00 PM IST
XAT 2026 Answer Key: Factors Affecting Score vs Percentile
- Total Number of Test-takers
- Normalisation Process
- Overall Difficulty Level
- Sectional Difficulty Level
- Overall Performance
- Sectional Performance
- Raw Scores
- Cutoff scores of MBA colleges (Participating)
- Previous Year Trends
Jan 09, 2026 06:00 PM IST
XAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key: Expected XAT Score vs Percentile (Overall)
- Percentile 99: 37 Marks
- Percentile 95: 31 Marks
- Percentile 90: 25.5 Marks
- Percentile 85: 23 Marks
- Percentile 80: 21 Marks
Jan 09, 2026 05:00 PM IST
XAT Answer Key 2026: Expected XAT Score vs Percentile for DM Section
- Percentile 99: 15 Marks
- Percentile 95: 12.5 Marks
- Percentile 90: 11 Marks
- Percentile 85: 10 Marks
- Percentile 80: 9 Marks
Jan 09, 2026 04:00 PM IST
XAT Provisional Answer Key 2026: Expected XAT Score vs Percentile for QA/DI Section
- Percentile 99: 14 Marks
- Percentile 95: 9.5 Marks
- Percentile 90: 8 Marks
- Percentile 85: 7.5 Marks
- Percentile 80: 6.5 Marks
Jan 09, 2026 03:40 PM IST
XAT 2026 Answer Key: Expected XAT Score vs Percentile for VALR Section
- Percentile 99: 15 Marks
- Percentile 95: 12:5 Marks
- Percentile 90: 10:5 Marks
- Percentile 85: 9 Marks
- Percentile 80: 8 Marks
Jan 09, 2026 03:20 PM IST
XAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key: Objection Fee
No fee is required for submitting objections against XAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key.
Jan 09, 2026 03:00 PM IST
XAT Answer Key 2026: Marking Scheme
- Verbal and Logical Ability: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Decision Making: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Quantitative and DI: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- General Knowledge: None
Jan 09, 2026 02:40 PM IST
XAT Answer Key 2026: Total Marks
Each question from each section was worth 1 mark. Therefore, the total marks of the examination was 95.
Jan 09, 2026 02:22 PM IST
XAT Provisional Answer Key 2026: Total Number of Questions came in the Exam
- 26 Questions came from Verbal and Logical Ability
- 21 Questions came from Decision Making
- 28 Questions from Quantitative and DI
- 20 Questions from General Knowledge
Jan 09, 2026 01:40 PM IST
XAT 2026 Answer Key: Helpline Number
For any type of query or assistance, you can contact at 919513630765 from Monday to Saturday, from 9 AM to 6 PM, or email at xat2026@xlri.ac.in.
Jan 09, 2026 01:20 PM IST
XAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key: Number of Colleges Accepting XAT Score
The XAT score is accepted by around 800 MBA colleges in India. Top colleges accepting XAT include MDI, IMS, XIMB, MICA, GIM Goa, TAPMI, Fore School of Management, KJ Somaiya, Great Lakes, and IMI.
Jan 09, 2026 01:00 PM IST
How to Challenge XAT Answer Key 2026?
- Visit xatonline.in, the official XAT website.
- Log in with your XAT ID and password.
- Click on 'Candidate Response/Raise Objection'.
- Fill in details: question paper, part name, Question ID, question type, and comments.
- Upload supporting documents for your objection.
- Submit your objection.
Jan 09, 2026 12:40 PM IST
Details Mentioned in XAT Provisional Answer Key 2026
Candidates can find the following details mentioned in XAT Provisional Answer Key 2026:
- Candidate details
- Exam details
- Questions and their answer option
- Official answers
- Candidate’s response
Jan 09, 2026 12:20 PM IST
Steps to Download XAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key
- Visit the official website xatonline.in.
- Navigate to the 'Answer Key Objection' section.
- Enter your application number and password to log in.
- Click on the relevant link to download the answer key or raise an objection.
- Download the answer key and thoroughly review the details.
Jan 09, 2026 12:00 PM IST
XAT 2026 Answer Key & XAT 2026 Response Sheet
The key difference between XAT 2026 Answer Key and XAT 2026 Response Sheet is that the former will contain the provisional answers to all the questions asked in the test, and the latter contains the answers that you have provided in the examination, irrespective of whether it is right or wrong.