January 7, 2026
Overview: The XAT Exam 2026 was conducted on January 4, 2026, and the XAT 2026 results are usually announced around 3 weeks after the exam (as per official guidance). We’ll update the direct link as soon as XLRI activates it. The candidates can check their XAT results 2026 from the official website by logging in with their ID and Password. Read on to know more!
Exam date
4 Jan 2026 (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Result status
Not announced yet
Expected timeline (official guidance)
~3 weeks after the exam
Official website
This page is updated regularly with official announcements and live result status.
XAT Result 2026 direct link will be activated on the official website, where candidates can download the XAT scorecard using their login credentials.
Scroll down to get detailed information about the XAT 2026 results date and how to download the response sheet and provisional answer key!
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The XAT result 2026 is expected to be released on the official website on 17 January 2026. XAT aspirants who appeared for the exam can check their XAT results 2026 by logging in with their XAT ID and password.
The XAT 2026 result is valid for up to one year after publication.
Here are the major highlights of the XAT 2026 results:
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XAT Major Events |
XAT Dates |
|
XAT EXAM DATE |
4th January 2026 |
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XAT Response Sheet Release Date |
6thJanuary 2026 |
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XAT 2026 result Date |
Last week of January 2026 (Tentatively) |
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XAT Result 2026 timing |
10:00 AM |
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XAT Scorecard Download Timing |
Third Week of March 2026 (Tentatively) |
If the result link isn’t visible:
Once you download your XAT scorecard, verify all personal and exam details. If you spot any discrepancy, contact the official helpdesk through the XAT portal.
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XLRI releases the response sheet, provisional answer key and final Answer key before releasing the XAT result 2026 and scorecards for everyone. Applicants can check their responses and analyse their strengths and weaknesses.
The XAT response sheet can be downloaded using the steps below, even before the XAT result 2026 date:
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The downloaded response sheet will have the following details:
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Once the candidates analyse their response sheet, they can raise objections before releasing the final answer key and before the XAT 2026 results date if they believe that the answer in the provisional key provided by the official authority is incorrect.
They need to follow the steps given below:
| Process | Details |
| Step 1 | Visit the official website of XAT (xatonline.in) |
| Step 2 | Login using the XAT user ID and password. |
| Step 3 | Click on the “Raise Objection Tab” |
| Step 4 | Entered the required details like question paper ID, question ID, etc. |
| Step 5 | Upload the document with the correct information and the proof of explanation. |
| Step 6 | Pay the required fee for raising the objection |
| Step 7 | Click on the submit button. |
Note* Candidates should remember that they can raise objections only until the predefined time before the XAT result 2026 date given by the exam conducting authorities. Such requests won't be entertained after the release of the final answer sheet and XAT results.
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The Selection Process based on the XAT result 2026 starts after the results are announced. The selection process is almost similar to that of the CAT exam 2024.
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XLRI Jamshedpur offers two programs for applicants: PGDM-Business Management (PGDM-BM) and PGDM-Human Resource Management (PGDM-HRM), while XLRI Delhi NCR currently offers only PGDM(BM).
The expected cut-offs for XAT 2026 for XLRI BM and XLRI HRM are as follows:
| XLRI BM Program Cut Off 2026 | |||||
| Stream | Gender | Total (Percentile) | QA (Percentile) |
VALR (Percentile) |
DM (Percentile) |
| Engineer | Male | 96 | 86 | 83 | 85 |
| Engineer | Female | 91 | 81 | 80 | 80 |
| Non-Engineer | Male | 95 | 85 | 83 | 86 |
| Non-Engineer | Female | 90 | 80 | 80 | 81 |
| XLRI HRM Program 2024 (Percentile) | |||||
| Engineer | Male | 95 | 80 | 90 | 85 |
| Engineer | Female | 90 | 73 | 85 | 78 |
| Non-Engineer | Male | 93 | 75 | 90 | 85 |
| Non-Engineer | Female | 88 | 68 | 85 | 78 |
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The XAT Exam, administered by XLRI, is a gateway to numerous esteemed management institutes in India. Candidates can access their response sheets and provisional answer keys shortly after the exam, before the XAT results 2026 date.
The process also includes opportunities to challenge answers before the final answer key and XAT 2026 results are released.
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