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XAT 2026 deadline extended till Dec 11: Apply online at xatonline.in

To apply, candidates should have a bachelor’s degree of at least three years from a recognised university. Final-year undergraduate students are also permitted to register.

2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Dec 6, 2025 06:20 PM IST

XLRI extends XAT 2026 Application Deadline

XAT 2026 Application Deadline Extended (Official website)

The Xavier School of Management (XLRI), Jamshedpur, has extended the online application deadline for XAT 2026. According to an official notice, the registration window has been extended till December 11, midnight. Candidates who are yet to register for the test can still complete their online application process on the official website at xatonline.in.

The XAT 2026 registration process began on July 10 this year. To complete their registration, candidates must fill out the online application form, upload a recent photograph, signature and a valid ID proof, select their preferred test cities and pay the examination fee before the deadline.

To apply, candidates should have a bachelor’s degree of at least three years from a recognised university. Final-year undergraduate students are also permitted to register.

XAT 2026 Registration: Steps to apply

Step 1: Visit the official XAT website at xatonline.in and select the ‘Register’ option.

Step 2: Enter your name, email ID, mobile number and create a password.

Step 3: A verification email will be sent to your registered email ID.

Step 4: Click the verification link in the email and proceed to complete the application form.

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Step 5: Fill in the personal, educational and work experience details.

Step 6: Select the programme(s) you wish to apply for.

Step 7: Choose six preferred test cities.

Step 8: Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature.

Step 9: Pay the application fee.

Step 10: Click ‘Submit’ to complete the application process.

The application procedure includes filling in the online form, uploading the required documents — including a recent photograph and signature — and paying the Rs 2,200 registration fee. The XAT 2026 exam will be held on January 4, 2026, from 2 pm to 5 pm.