XAT 2026 Exam Date - Check Registration (Started), Admit Card (Dec 20), Answer Key, Result

XAT 2026 Exam Dates Overview (Admit Card on Dec 20)

 The XAT December session admit card for the XAT exam is likely to be out on December 20, 2025. The registration process for the exam was extended till December 11, 2025, up to 11:59 pm. The XAT 2026 registrations began on July 10, 2025, as soon as the notification was released. The answer key for the XAT 2026 exam is likely to be out in January 2026. XLRI Jamshedpur is responsible for releasing the XAT 2026 exam dates and conducting the exam on behalf of XAMI for admission into MBA programs offered by XAT 2026 participating colleges. Students eager to know more about the XAT 2026 exam dates can go through the registration dates, exam dates, admit card dates etc. 

XAT Exam Schedule 2026

The XAT exam schedule 2026 has been released by the exam authorities online on the official website. Students can check out the XAT 2026 exam schedule given below.

XAT Application Form Date 2026

Candidates can apply for the XAT exam 2026 by paying an application fee of Rs.. 2100/- on the XAT official website, xatonline.in. Check the XAT 2026 registration dates below:

XAT Admit Card Date 2026

Candidates have to download the XAT hall tickets 2026 from the official website, xatonline.in. The XAT admit card 2026 contains the XAT Registration number, the candidate's name & date of birth etc. 

XAT Exam Timings 2026

The XAT 2026 exam timings have been released by the exam authorities online. Below are the XAT 2026 exam timings for students' reference. 

XAT Answer Key Date 2026

With the help of the XAT 2026 answer key and XAT 2026 response sheet, candidates will be able to match their responses with the correct answers. XLRI also provides an opportunity for candidates to challenge the answer key or submit their objections in the prescribed format before the deadline. 

XAT Result Date 2026

XLRI will administer the XAT 2026 exam in a single session with a modified pattern on January 4, 2026. XLRI releases the XAT results 2026 three weeks after the exam date.

XAT 2026 Cut Off Date

The XAT cutoff 2026 for admission to XLRI PGDM and PGDM-HRM programmes is likely to be announced in January 2026, immediately after the declaration of the XAT result. Below are the tentative dates for the XAT 2026 cutoff. 

XAT Exam Day Guidelines 2026

Check out the exam day guidelines for XAT 2026 that must be followed by all candidates to ensure a smooth examination experience:

1. Bring your admit card and the original identification documents listed on it, and make sure you print the XAT 2026 admit card on an A4-sized piece of paper. Verify that the candidate's signature and photo are printed correctly.
2. The digital admit card should remain on your phone. You must attach your photo as required; it must be adhered to the admit card in a designated area using glue before being turned in for verification at the XAT exam 2026 testing location.
3. To prevent last-minute problems, arrive at the testing location at least ninety minutes before the start of the test. When you arrive at the testing location, confirm the seating arrangements. Consult the verification staff to confirm your documents as well.
4. For all rough work, use the provided writing pad. After the test is over, the writing pad must be returned to the hall invigilator with the pen and all of its pages intact. Since candidates will not be provided with additional writing pads, please do not waste writing pad pages.
5. Applying mehndi or henna on the palms is not advised. Girls taking the test are primarily given this instruction. This is advised because mehndi applied to the palm side will make it difficult to take the candidate's biometric fingerprint, which is required to enter the testing lab.
6. Never use the keyboard during the test; doing so will cause your computer to lock.
7. The exam lab is off-limits to all devices. Never take them with you. Failure to do so will result in the candidate's exam being cancelled.

XAT 2026 Mock Test Date

The XAT 2026 mock test is released on the XAT official website. Solving the XAT 2026 mock test free can give you an idea of the type of questions that can be expected on the exam day, their difficulty level, and also help in improving your time-management skills. XAT Mock 2026 will comprise 100 MCQ-type questions that must be completed in a time duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes. It will have 5 sections divided into 2 parts – Part 1 with 3 sections and Part 2 with the GK & Essay Writing section.