XAT 2026 Registration Date Extended: Students Can Apply Till December 11

Xavier School of Management (XLRI), Jamshedpur, has extended the deadline for XAT 2026 exam registration. The previous deadline was December 4, 2025, and now it has been extended to December 11, 2025. Candidates who want to register for this exam must visit the official website and fill out the application form. The registration for the exam began on July 10, 2025. The XAT Exam 2026 is scheduled to be held on January 4, 2026, in a single shift from 2 pm to 5 pm. 

XAT is conducted by XLRI for Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI). It is accepted by over 250 MBA and PGDM programs in India. Candidates should apply soon to avoid last-minute problems. XAT is a three-hour-long computer-based test that contains 95 questions, which are divided into four parts such as Verbal & Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge. The XAT 2026 admit card will be out by December 20, 2025. Furthermore, the results will be announced by the last of January 2026.

How to Apply for XAT 2026

Candidates who want to apply for this exam should follow the steps mentioned below to register themselves for this exam:

Step 1: Visit the official website: https://xatonline.in/

Step 2: Candidates must click on ‘New Registration.’

Step 3: Once a new window opens up, candidates must enter their name, email, phone number, and verify with OTP.

Step 4: Create a login ID and Password, and then fill out the personal and academic details. 

Step 5: While filling out the form, students must choose the XLRI program and their preferred test city. 

Step 6: Next, students must upload their photo and signature and pay the fee online using any of the digital payment methods.

Step 7: Once the form is submitted, students can keep the confirmation page as a record. 

Important Documents Required for XAT 2026 Application 

Students who are appearing for the XAT 2026 Exam should keep these important documents in hand while filling out the form:

• Class 10th Mark sheet
• Class 12th Mark sheet
• Graduation Mark sheet
• Date of Birth Proof
• Category Certificate, if required
• Aadhar Card
• Scanned Digital Photograph
• Scanned Copy of Signature
• UPI, Debit or Credit Card details, or Net banking details for fee payment