XLRI Jamshedpur has started the XAT registration 2026 process for XAT 2026 Exam. XAT registration 2026 start date is July 10, 2025 and last date is December 5, 2025. XAT exam fee is Rs 2,200. XAT 2026 exam will be held on January 4, 2026. To register for XAT exam, candidates should visit XAT official website xatonline.in, complete the registration process by filling personal and academic details, upload the necessary required documents (check list below), and pay the XAT registration fees online. Check step by step process for how to register for XAT 2026 exam in the article below. XAT registration 2026 requirements are also given below.
Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is the compulsory exam for MBA admission in XLRI Jamshedpur. XAT exam scores are also accepted by 250+ XAT colleges. XAT 2026 exam will be held on January 4, 2026. XAT 2026 registration date are also out. XAT registration 2026 is open from July 10, 2025. XAT registration 2026 last date is December 5, 2025. Check XAT registration dates in the table below.
XAT 2026 Event | Dates |
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XAT 2026 Notification Release Date | July 10, 2025 |
XAT 2026 Registration Start Date | July 10, 2025 |
XAT 2026 Registration Last Date | December 5, 2025 |
XAT 2026 Admit Card Release | December 20, 2025 |
XAT 2026 Exam Date | January 4, 2026 |
XAT 2026 Answer Key release date | To be announced |
XAT 2026 Result Date | To be announced |
To register for XAT 2026, candidates should meet the XAT Eligibility Criteria, which includes having a bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year graduation students can also apply for XAT exam. There's no specific age limit.
XAT registration 2026 requirements include documents such as a scanned photo and signature and academic mark sheets. Check list of documents required to register for XAT exam below.
Required Documents for XAT Registration 2026
a) Personal Details:
b) Academic Records:
c) Scanned Documents:
d) Online Payment Method:
Check specific guidelines for photograph and signature required for XAT registration.
a) Photograph, as per specifications
b) Signature Image, as per specifications
c) Your Academic and Work Experience Documents
Xat registration 2026 fees is Rs. 2,200. You have to pay this online during the XAT registration 2026 process as described above. Note that XLRI PGDM program application fee is not included in exam registration fee and the candidates have to apply for admission to XLRI programme by paying additional fee of Rs. 200 per XLRI program while completing the exam registration form.
XAT Registration process can be completed on XAT official website by following these steps:
Check detailed description for each step below.
XAT registration process can be completed on XAT official website. XAT Application Form 2026 filling takes about one hour to complete. You can complete your XAT 2026 registration by following these simple steps.
Step 1. Visit XAT Official Website
XAT official website is xatonline.in. XAT registration 2026 can be completed only on this website. This website has XAT registration form for filling complete details. You can also upload all documents required and make payment. So, the first step for XAT registration is to visit XAT website.
Step 2: Register for XAT Exam 2026
Once you are on XAT website, register yourself with contact details like your name, email id, phone number. Read instructions and images below for step-by-step guidance.
Step 2.1
Enter the required information like your name, email id, phone number and password in XAT registration form. After submitting these details, you will get a message from XAT on your registered email mail id. Open your mail box and verify the link. Immediately after the verification, you will get XAT Id and password.
Step 2.2
Now, you have two options to fill your XAT application: Either login to XAT application page directly from the verification link on your mail; or login later with your XAT ID and password to fill your XAT application form
Step 3: Fill Personal Details
Next you need to submit your personal details, your parents’ details and your address. Personal details required include your blood group, parent details, address among others.
Step 4: Fill in Your Academics
On this XAT registration page you are required to fill up academic details of you from class 10 onwards including professional qualifications.
Step 5: Fill in your Work Experience, and Selected Program Details
On this page you need to fill in following three items of information carefully:
Step 6: Upload Photo, Signature, Documents
Next, you need to upload your photo, signature and identity proof. The photo that you upload should be the latest one as it would be matched at the time of entrance exam.
Step 7: Submit Declaration
Next, you need to confirm that whatever you have stated in the application form is true and correct. So, it is better to preview the application form before confirming.
Step 8: Pay XAT Fees
This is the final step. XAT Fees is Rs. 2200. If you apply for XLRI program, additional fee of Rs 200 per XLRI programme will be charged.
The payment can be made by using Debit Cards, Credit Cards. Once you ‘Make Payment’, you will get confirmation for successful submission. Congratulations, your XAT registration 2026 is complete. Save the confirmation message and take a print of your registration summary for future reference.
Remember that there is no time bound process to complete the exam registration and application form 2026. They can be completed in one go or on different days before the XAT 2026 registration last date.
Please note the following to successfully complete your XAT registration form:
Just in case you have made a mistake in the registration form, you can register again with a new email ID. Your XAT application will be considered for the latest registration and the Admit Card will be issued for the same. But note that you will not receive a refund for wrong application form.
More than 1.5 lakh candidates are expected to register for XAT 2026. Last year, XAT 2025 registrations hit an all-time high of 142,235 applications. Confirming the number, Prof. Rahul Shukla, Convenor of XAT, told MBAUniverse.com, “We’ve worked tirelessly to communicate the value of XAT. This record-breaking number of 142,235 registrations is a testament to the trust and confidence candidates place in us.” Check XAT previous year registration numbers below.
XAT Year | Total Number of Registrations | % Increase/ Decrease |
XAT 2025 | 142,235 | 5.36% |
XAT 2024 | 135,000 | 38% |
XAT 2023 | 98,242 | 23% |
XAT 2022 | 80,000 | -- |
If there is any error in your XAT admit card or you require help for the XAT Exam, you can contact XAT help desk on Phone +91 657 665 3203 and +91 657 665 3204. You can also contact on XAT helpline via Email ID [email protected].
In conclusion, XAT registration 2026 dates are open from July 10, 2025. To complete XAT Registration 2026, candidates need to visit the official website and fill XAT application form 2026 online. Check step by step process in the above article. Also read complete details about XAT Eligibility criteria, XAT Notification, XAT Application Form.
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