XAT 2027 Exam Dates, Notification, Registration, Syllabus, Pattern, Fees & Updates

Overview: XAT 2027 is the XLRI-conducted MBA entrance exam accepted by XLRI and 150+ B-schools. On this page you’ll find the latest XAT 2027 notification status, registration dates, exam date, syllabus, pattern, fees, admit card and result timeline clearly marked as official vs expected.

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• The Xavier Aptitude Test exam will be conducted on Sunday, January 3rd, 2027. typically opens around July/August 2026
• The last date to apply for the XAT entrance exam is 11th December 2026.

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What's New for XAT 2027?

• There is no sectional time limit in the XAT 2027 exam. You can now move freely between sections during the exam.
• The number of XAT test cities has increased to 109 this year.
• You can choose two preferred test cities when you fill out your application.
• The application fee for XAT remains the same.

Let's continue the blog to learn more about the XAT exam date and deadlines, eligibility criteria, registration process, and more.

What is XAT Exam 2027?

XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes. It is a computer-based test (CBT) and is accepted by XLRI and 150+ B-schools in India.

XAT 2027 Exam- Overview

The XAT, or Xavier Aptitude Test, is one of the most popular MBA exams in India, conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur, for admission to MBA/PGDM programs.

The XAT exam is conducted annually in January. There are 10 XAMI member colleges and 250 participating B-schools that accept XAT scores for admission to their postgraduate management courses, such as MBA, PGDM, and Executive MBA. 

The XAT 2027 registration began on July 10, 2026, and will remain active until December 11, 2025. 

Continue reading for more clarity on the important dates and the XAT 2027 application form-filling process.

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Exam Name	Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)
Full Form	Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)
Conducting Body	XLRI, Jamshedpur
Purpose	Admission to MBA/PGDM programs at XLRI and other participating B-schools (250+ participating institutes, 11 XAMI institutes)
XAT 2027 Registration Date	July 10, 2026
XAT 2027 Registration Last Date	December 11, 2026
XAT 2027 Exam Date	January 3, 2027
Mode of Exam	Online (computer-based)
Exam Level	National
Exam Duration	3 hours 30 minutes (180 minutes total, usually split as 170 mins for Part A (VA, DM, QA-DI) and 10 mins for Part B (GK))
Key Sections	Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, General Knowledge

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What is the XAT 2027 exam date (expected/official) and exam timing?

The official XAT 2027 notification is yet to be released by XLRI Jamshedpur. Based on the usual exam cycle, XAT 2027 is expected to be held on Sunday, 3 January 2027, in a single slot from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Final confirmation will come on the official XAT website.

XAT 2027 Exam Dates & Overview

Event	XAT 2027 – Expected Dates
XAT 2027 Exam Registration Start Date	Monday, 13 July 2026
XAT 2027 Last Date to Apply	Thursday, 10 December 2026
XAT Admit Card Download	From Friday, 18 December 2026 (tentative)
XAT 2027 Exam Date	Sunday, 3 January 2027
XAT 2027 Result Date	Sunday, 31 January 2027 (tentative)
XAT Score Card Release Window	31 January – 31 March 2027
XLRI PI / GD Process	March – April 2027
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration	3 Hours (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

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XAT 2027 Registration Process 

The XAT 2027  Notification has been released by XLRI (Xavier School of Management) for admission into management courses in India. Here are the steps you need to follow to qualify for the XAT exam registration:

1. Visit the official website of XLRI & fill out the XAT online application form

• Visit www.xatonline.in and click "Register" to complete the XAT application form.
• Enter your Name, email address, and contact details, and then set a password. You will receive a system-generated email/message. 
• A candidate must verify their email by clicking the link and completing the application procedure.

2. Upload the Photo and Documents

The candidate is supposed to upload a photo, signature, and proof of ID. Click on the declaration and verify the XAT exam details thoroughly before submitting the XAT 2026 application form.

Photograph Image

• Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred).
• The file should be between 20 KB and 50 KB.
• Ensure that the scanned image is no larger than 50KB. 

3. Pay the registration fee using online payment modes

Payment of Fees

• The XAT Registration Fee is INR 2200/- for all the candidates.
• Candidates who wish to apply to XLRI programs must pay an additional fee of INR 200/- per program.
• Indian Candidates are applying for GMP through GMAT INR 2500/-
• NRI/Foreign Candidates are applying for one or more programs through the GMAT, with a fee of INR 5000/-.

4. Receive the XAT Entrance Exam Admit Card and take a printout for future reference

Candidates may download the XAT exam admit Card for 2027 from www.xatonline.in starting from December 20, 2026.

When will XAT 2027 registration start and what is the last date to apply?

XAT 2027 registrations are expected to begin in July 2026. Going by recent timelines, the last date to apply is likely to fall in early December 2026, with a possible short extension if announced later. Candidates should apply early to avoid server rush and fee deadline issues.

XAT 2027 Exam Fees

As per the official XAT exam details, the following is the XAT 2027 exam form fee for fresh registrations.

Description	Fee
XAT exam Registration Fees (without late fee)	Rs. 2200/-
Additional XAT fees for the XLRI program (per program)	Rs. 200/-
Indian candidates applying for PGDM (GM) through GMAT/GRE	Rs. 2500/-
NRI/Foreign candidates applying for one or more programs through GMAT	Rs. 5000/-

Note:

• Indian candidates can apply to the PGDM (GM) program via GMAT/GRE, whereas NRI/foreign nationals can apply via GMAT for all programs. Please note that GRE scores are only valid for PGDM (GM). 
• Candidates need to apply to the XAT Associate Institutes using their XAT entrance exam score by obtaining their 2027 Application Form separately (as and when available) after registering online by making the appropriate payment.

What is the XAT 2027 application fee and are there extra XLRI program charges?

The expected XAT 2027 application fee is ₹2,200 for all candidates. If you also apply to XLRI Jamshedpur programs through the same form, an additional ₹200 per program is usually charged. Final fee details will be available in the official brochure.

XAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the XAT exam 2027, as per the official XAT exam details, the candidates need to fulfil the following basic requirements:

• You must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognised university or institution.
• There is no minimum percentage or mark criteria for the XAT Exam 2027.
• Candidates in their final year are also eligible to appear for the XAT 2027 exam.
• There is no specific age limit to register for the XAT Exam 2027. 

Does that short list of XAT eligibility requirements surprise you? The XAT exam eligibility criteria are probably the simplest among all the national-level management entrance exams!

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XAT 2027 Exam Pattern (Major Updates)

The XAT exam pattern will be similar to last year's. There will be no sectional time limit; thus, candidates will have 180 minutes to solve the entire paper.

The XAT exam 2027 is divided into two parts: PART A (170 Minutes) and PART B (General Knowledge only -10 minutes). 

The XAT exam timing is 180 minutes. Let's review the detailed XAT exam pattern for 2027 so you can start preparing.

XAT Syllabus and Exam Pattern	No. of Questions	Total marks	Good Attempts
PART – A (170 minutes) No Sectional Timing within Part – A
Verbal and Logical Ability	26	26	14-15
Decision Making	21	21	12-13
Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation	28	28	19-20
Total	75
PART – B (10 Minutes)
General Awareness	20	20

Is there a sectional time limit in XAT 2027? What is the latest exam pattern?

XAT generally has an overall duration of 180 minutes. In recent editions, the paper has included sections such as Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge. Exact sectional time limits and total questions may change slightly each year, so always check the official notification for the latest pattern.

XAT 2027 Syllabus

XAT syllabus generally consists of 3 parts, as seen in the above table. Let's summarise the three parts again:

• Part 1: XAT Decision Making, Verbal and Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability, and Data Interpretation (175 minutes)
• Part 2: Mock keyboard testing in part two (5 minutes)
• Part 3: Essay writing and general knowledge (30 minutes).

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Now, let's briefly look at the XAT exam syllabus for each of the sections of each part in the following table.

XAT Syllabus	Important Topics for the XAT Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Verbal and Logical Ability	Reading Comprehension Vocabulary, Analogy Para jumble, Grammar Critical Reasoning Fill in the Blanks, etc.
Decision Making	Data Arrangement Conditioning Grouping Complex Arrangement Caselets Assumptions Premises Conclusions, etc.
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation	Arithmetic Geometry Mensuration Percentage Surds and Indices Algebra Mensuration Bar Diagrams Pie Charts Tables Data Interpretation, etc.
General Knowledge	Science Economy Business Politics Static GK Sports Prize and Award World Government Constitution of India, etc.

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XAT 2027 Exam Centres

The XAT 2027 has introduced 34 new cities. Here is the complete list of the XAT 2027 test cities:

XAT Exam Centres	XAT Centre States
Agra	Uttar Pradesh
Ahmedabad	Gujarat
Aurangabad City (Maharashtra)	Maharashtra
Allahabad	Uttar Pradesh
Ambala	Haryana
Amravati	Maharashtra
Amritsar	Punjab
Bengaluru	Karnataka
Berhampur	Odisha
Bhatinda	Punjab
Bhilai Nagar	Chhattisgarh
Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh
Bhubaneswar	Odisha
Chandigarh/Mohali	Punjab and Chandigarh
Chennai	Tamil Nadu
Coimbatore	Tamil Nadu
Cuttack	Odisha
Dehradun	Uttarakhand
Delhi-NCR	Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon
Dhanbad	Jharkhand
Dibrugarh	Assam
Durgapur/Asansol	West Bengal
Ernakulam	Kerala
Gandhinagar	Gujarat
Goa	Goa
Gorakhpur	Uttar Pradesh
Guwahati	Assam
Gwalior	Madhya Pradesh
Hooghly	West Bengal
Hubballi (Hubli)	Karnataka
Hyderabad	Telangana
Indore	Madhya Pradesh
Jabalpur	Madhya Pradesh
Jalandhar	Punjab
Jaipur	Rajasthan
Jammu	Jammu and Kashmir
Jamshedpur	Jharkhand
Kannur	Kerala
Kanpur	Uttar Pradesh
Kolkata	West Bengal
Kota	Rajasthan
Kottayam	Kerala
Kurnool	Andhra Pradesh
Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh
Madurai	Tamil Nadu
Mangalore	Karnataka
Mumbai	Maharashtra
Mysuru (Mysore)	Karnataka
Nagpur	Maharashtra
Nashik	Maharashtra
Patna	Bihar
Pune	Maharashtra
Raipur	Chhattisgarh
Rajahmundry	Andhra Pradesh
Ranchi	Jharkhand
Roorkee	Uttarakhand
Rourkela	Odisha
Sambalpur	Odisha
Siliguri	West Bengal
Surat	Gujarat
Thiruvananthapuram	Kerala
Tiruchirappalli	Tamil Nadu
Tirupathi	Andhra Pradesh
Tiruvallur	Tamil Nadu
Udaipur	Rajasthan
Udupi	Karnataka
Vadodara	Gujarat
Varanasi	Uttar Pradesh
Vijayawada	Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam	Andhra Pradesh
Warangal	Telangana
Tejpur	Assam
Jorhat	Assam
Rajkot	Gujarat
Shillong	Meghalaya
Naharlagun	Arunachal Pradesh

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How many times can I attempt XAT and is there any age limit for XAT 2027?

There is no fixed limit on the number of XAT attempts. You can appear multiple times as long as you meet the eligibility criteria each year. There is also no age limit for XAT 2027. Candidates with a recognised bachelor’s degree (or those in the final year, subject to rules) can apply.

Conclusion

The XAT 2027 registration process begins on 10th July 2026 and will continue until 11th December 2026. Aspirants interested in applying for the XAT 2027 entrance exam can register on the official website or through the direct link provided in this blog. For any query, visit the official website.

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