XAT Registration 2026 will open on July 15, 2025. XAT exam fees is Rs 2200. XAT 2026 Exam will be held on January 4, 2026. To register for XAT 2026 exam, candidates need to visit the official website, complete the registration with personal and academic details, select preferred XLRI programs and test cities, upload necessary documents, and pay the application fee online. Check step by step process for how to register for XAT 2026 in the article below.
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 | -- |
XAT 2026 exam will be held on January 4, 2026. XAT 2026 registration date is expected to open on July 15, 2025. Check XAT registration opening date, closing date and other important dates.
| XAT 2026 Event | Dates |
| XAT 2026 Notification Release Date | July 15, 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Registration Start Date | July 15, 2025 |
| XAT 2026 Registration Last Date | December 10, 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 |
XAT Registration process can be completed on XAT official website by following these steps:
Check detailed description for each step below.
XAT registration is completely an online process that takes about 30 minutes to complete. You can complete your XAT registration process 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.
Before you start the XAT registration process, you should keep these documents ready with you in the required formats. This will save you a lot of time and efforts.
a) Photograph, as per specifications
b) Signature Image, as per specifications
c) Your Academic and Work Experience Documents
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.
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, to complete XAT 2026 Registration, candidates need to visit the official website, complete the registration with personal and academic details, select preferred XLRI programs and test cities, upload necessary documents, and pay the application fee online. Check step by step process.
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