The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026 registration is expected to begin soon. According to a note on the official website, this session, the XAT will be conducted on Sunday, January 4, 2026, by XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur, on behalf of the Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI). This year, more than 250 institutes across India will accept XAT 2026 scores for their admissions. XAT 2026: Who is eligible to apply? Candidates applying for XAT 2026 must hold a Bachelor's degree of at least three years’ duration in any discipline. Students currently in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their final exams by June 10, 2026. There is no specific minimum percentage required in graduation to appear for XAT. XAT 2025: Registration crosses 1.42 lakh; highest till now XAT 2026: How to apply? The XAT 2026 application process will be conducted online through the official website of XAT at xatonline.in. Here is a step-by-step overview of the registration and application process: Step 1: Visit the official website of XAT and register as a new user by entering your name, email address, and mobile number. Step 2: After successful registration, candidates will receive their XAT ID and password on their registered mobile number and email ID. Step 3: Log in using the credentials to complete the application form. Candidates will need to provide their academic qualifications and work experience details (if applicable), select their preferred test cities, and upload a recent passport-size photograph, signature, and valid ID proof. Step 4: Pay the XAT registration fee online to complete the application process. Candidates are advised to fill out the form carefully and retain a copy of the confirmation page for future reference. XLRI will also notify the start and end dates for applications, which are expected to be released soon. XAT 2026: Exam pattern XAT 2026 will follow the same structure as previous years and will be conducted as a computer-based test (CBT). The total duration of the exam will be 3 hours and 30 minutes. The test will include four main sections: -Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (QA & DI) -Decision Making (DM) -Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VA & LR) -General Knowledge (GK) All questions will be objective-type (MCQs), and each section is designed to assess a candidate’s aptitude in analytical, logical, and managerial decision-making areas. While the first three sections contribute to the percentile score used for admissions, the General Knowledge section is evaluated separately and is often used in the final selection rounds by institutes like XLRI.
