What after XAT 2026 Result?

What After XAT 2026 Result? Students must download the XAT 2026 results using their XAT ID and password. The XAT 2026 results were released online on the official website on January 16, 2026. If they meet the XAT cut-offs, they can apply for the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. They will be required to visit XLRI's website to express their interest in the GD and PI rounds. Shortlisted students receive an email with the details of the GD/PI schedule and process. Students' final shot at getting admission depends on their performance in XAT 2026, the GD/PI rounds, and their academic records. Therefore, those who are eager to know more about the XAT 2026 results can go through the next steps after the results, such as the XAT 2026 cutoff for top colleges, etc.

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Apply for Admission to Colleges Accepting XAT Scores

The exam serves as the common entrance test for over 160 participating colleges. Prominent institutions, apart from XLRI, that will accept XAT 2026 scores include XIMB, IMI, IMT, XIME, IRMA, MICA, TAPMI, Great Lakes, FORE, LIBA, BIMTECH, among others.

However, it's important to note that each of these colleges maintains a separate XAT 2026 selection process . Students who qualify in the XAT exam must subsequently assess their scores against the cutoffs established by the individual institutions. Based on these cutoffs, they can proceed to complete the application forms.

Top Private MBA Institutes in India Accepting XAT Scores

The following table of contents categorises the top MBA colleges accepting XAT 2026 scores. Additionally, the contents provide information on city-wise colleges that accept XAT scores.

Candidates who don't get shortlisted during the XAT selection process can check the following institutes for MBA admission. They should check the ranking, fee structure, environment, placements, and other factors before filling out the forms. Here are some of the top colleges that accept XAT scores for admissions:

Surana College (SC), Bengaluru	Dr M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute (DRMGRERE), Chennai
Mahendra Group of Institutions, Namakkal	Axis College, Kanpur
Institute of Technology and Science (ITS), Ghaziabad	Amity Global Business School (AGBS), Noida

XAT 2026 Selection Process: GD-PI WAT Rounds

The XAT selection process for the year 2026 is scheduled to commence in February. It will follow the release of the PI shortlist status and XAT 2026 Cutoffs by XLRI. The process comprises the following steps:

• Initial Shortlisting based on XAT Cutoffs 2026: Candidates who meet the minimum XAT 2026 cutoff criteria will be selected for the subsequent selection rounds. These shortlisted individuals are required to complete the application form and schedule their XLRI PI round slots through the official website.
• XAT Group Discussion (GD): During the GD phase, candidates will be organised into groups of 8-10 participants, and a discussion topic will be provided. Evaluation will focus on their perspectives, leadership abilities, communication skills, and decision-making capabilities.
• XAT Personal Interview (PI): The PI round is expected to be conducted online this year as well. An expert panel and members of the internal selection committee will conduct the interviews. This round aims to assess the candidate's personality, confidence, business knowledge, problem-solving skills, and awareness of significant current events.
• XAT Analytical Essay Writing (AEW): Analytical Essay Writing (AEW) will be administered during the Group Discussion & Personal Interview (GD / PI) processes as per the latest changes announced by the XAT conducting authorities. Candidates will be required to write an essay on a specific topic during this round.
• Compilation of the Final Merit List: The final merit list will be created based on several factors, including XAT 2026 scores, GD-PI scores, Essay & GK sectional scores, work experience, and academic records from the past. The weightage given to each of these parameters may vary across different institutes based on their individual selection criteria.

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Documents Required for XAT Selection Process for GD/PI

Candidates can view the list below to learn about the documents required in the selection process conducted by the XAT participating colleges :

• XAT 2026 scorecard
• XAT answer key or OMR sheet
• Class 10 certificate
• Class 12 certificate
• Graduation certificate
• Character certificate from the last attended institute
• Work experience certificate/letter
• Certificate of participation in extra-curricular activities (if applicable)
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• PWD certificate (if applicable)

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Attempt Other MBA Entrance Exams

Apart from XAT 2026, there are other entrance exams that candidates can appear for. They can fill out the application forms and appear for them. The admission process is similar to that of XAT. Therefore, candidates must not lose their opportunity to be admitted to the top institutes. Here are some of the exams to appear for:

• CAT exam
• CMAT exam
• MAT exam
• SNAP exam
• NMAT by GMAC
• ATMA exam
• IBSAT exam
• MICAT 2026

XAT 2026 Cutoff for Top Colleges

XAT 2026 cutoff for top colleges is slightly higher compared to other colleges. Below mentioned is the cutoff scores for the XAT 2026 top colleges for students' reference.

XAT Top Colleges	XAT 2026 Cut-off Percentile
XLRI	91 -96
XIMB-Bhubaneswar	90-93
SPJIMR-Mumbai	93.50-95
IMT-Ghaziabad	90-92
GIM-Goa	85-90
TAPMI-Manipal	80-85
IRMA-Anand	80-85
MICA-Ahmedabad	80-85
Great Lakes Institute of Management	80-85
LIBA-Chennai	80-85
KJ Somaiya-Mumbai	85-90

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Top MBA Colleges Accepting XAT 2026 Scores	XAT 2026 Cutoff for Non-XAMI Colleges
Top 10 MBA Colleges Accepting 80-90 Percentile in XAT 2026	Top 10 MBA Colleges Accepting 70-80 Percentile in XAT 2026

Things do not always work out the way they are planned. If students appeared for the exam, do check the XAT 2026 exam analysis prepared by our MBA experts to get an idea of the types of questions, good attempts, difficulty level, and more. To get an estimate of their percentile in the XAT exam based on their raw score, use our XAT 2026 Percentile Predictor. Students can also use our XAT College Predictor 2026 to have an idea of the colleges they may get admission to. For more information and queries, reach out through the QnA zone or fill in the Common Application Form . Students can also call the helpline number 1800-572-9877. Stay tuned with us for all the latest updates on XAT 2026!