XAT 2026 Response Sheet: Official Download Link, Release Date & Steps

Overview: The XAT response sheet 2026 to be expected on January 2026 (Week 2) – tentative. The XAT answer key will be available 2-3 days after the XAT exam. Read on to know how to download the XAT 2026 response sheet.

XAT Response Sheet 2026: Live Status

Status	Not released yet (as of now)
XAT 2026 Exam Date	4 January 2026 (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Expected Response Sheet + Answer Key	January 2026 (Week 2) (tentative)
Official Portal	Open XAT Official Website (xatonline.in)

XAT 2026 response sheet release: XLRI typically activates the response sheet on the official XAT portal after the exam. XAT 2026 is scheduled for 4 January 2026, so the response sheet is expected in January 2026 (tentative). Keep checking the candidate dashboard for the live link.

XAT 2026 Key Dates (Official + Expected)

Event	Date
Registration closes	11 Dec 2025 (deadline extended)
Admit card download	20 Dec 2025 (tentative)
XAT 2026 exam date	04 Jan 2026 (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Response sheet + provisional answer key	Jan 2026 (expected, date TBA)
XAT 2026 result	~3 weeks after the exam (official guidance)

Check Direct Link: XAT 2026 Response Sheet (Official)

• Candidates appearing for XAT 2026 can download their response sheet from the official portal once it is released.
• The response sheet shows your question-wise marked answers, which you can match with the provisional key to estimate your score.
• We’ll keep this page updated with the live download link as soon as XLRI activates it.

Quick Links: XAT Application Form 2026 | XAT Exam 2026 | XAT Exam Date 2026 | XAT Eligibility 2026

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Scroll down to know how to download the XAT exam response sheet 2026!

How to Download XAT Response Sheet 2026 (Step-by-Step)

What you need: XAT ID + Password (or reset access)

Official portal: xatonline.in

1. Visit the official XAT portal and open the candidate login.
2. Enter your XAT ID and password (use “Forgot Password” if required).
3. Go to your dashboard and find the tab for Response Sheet / Candidate Responses (label may vary).
4. Click “Download” to save the XAT response sheet 2026 as a PDF.
5. Open the file and verify your marked responses section-wise.

Tip: If the portal is slow, try again after a few minutes or switch to another browser/device.

XAT Response Sheet 2026: Common Issues & Fixes

• Link not showing: Response sheet may not be live yet or portal is under load. Re-check later and refresh dashboard.
• Login failed: Use “Forgot Password”, reset credentials, then log in again.
• PDF not opening: Re-download the file and open with an updated PDF reader.
• Blank/partial download: Avoid mobile browsers; try Chrome/Edge on desktop and re-download.

What Details Are Mentioned on the XAT 2026 Response Sheet?

Once you have downloaded the XAT response sheet, you provide the following details:

• Candidate's name and XAT ID 
• Questions and their correct answers 
• Candidate's response to each question
• Questions not attempted
• Correct and incorrect options

Also Read | XAT Exam Eligibility 2026: Registration & Many more

How to Download the XAT Answer Key 2026: Steps to Follow

To download your XAT answer key and XAT exam response sheet 2026 by following the steps:

Steps	Process to Follow
Step 1	Visit the official website of XAT (xatonline.in)
Step 2	Click on the “Response Sheet” tab
Step 3	Login using the XAT User ID and password.
Step 4	The combined Provisional and Response Sheet can be generated by clicking the respective button.
Step 5	The generated combined document of the Provisional and Response Sheet can be downloaded using the download option.

The downloaded Provisional XAT Answer Key will have the following details:

• Registration ID & name of the candidate
• Section-wise questions and the candidate's response to those questions
• The correct answer to all questions

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XAT Answer Key 2026 (Provisional): Download Link & Objection Window

Once released, the provisional XAT answer key 2026 will be available on the official portal. Use it with your XAT 2026 response sheet to estimate your score and decide whether to raise an objection (if the objection window is provided).

How to Calculate XAT Score 2026?

After downloading the XAT response sheet 2026, you should match your marked answer with the XAT answer key and calculate your XAT score.

To calculate your XAT score, add your marks in all four sections: Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge.

The XAT marking scheme includes 

Type of response	Marks allotted
Correct answer	+ 1 mark
Wrong answer	- 0.25 marks
Skipping more than 8 questions	-0.1 marks for each unattempted question beyond 8

Also Read | State Wise XAT Exam Centers in India

XAT Response Sheet 2026: How to Challenge the Answer Key?

While calculating your XAT exam score, if you find any mistake in either the question or answer, you can object to that. Here are the simple steps to object the XAT answer key you can follow:

Step 1: Visit the official website: xatonline.in

Step 2: Log in using the XAT user ID and password.

Step 3: Click on the “Raise Objection” tab.

Step 4: Enter the required details like question paper ID, question ID, etc.

Step 5: Upload the document with the correct answer and the proof of explanation.

Step 6: Pay the required fee for objecting.

Step 7: Click on the submit button.

Note*: The candidate can raise objection to the XAT answer key only for a limited time period. No requests will be entertained after XAT exam results are released.

XAT Response Sheet Release Date: Past Trends (For Reference)

Important: These are past-year trends only. XLRI can change timelines any year. Always verify the live link on the official portal.

Year	Exam Date	Response Sheet Release	Gap
XAT 2025	05 Jan 2025	07 Jan 2025	~2 days
XAT 2024	07 Jan 2024	11 Jan 2024	~4 days

What this suggests for XAT 2026: the response sheet is typically activated a few days after the exam, but the exact date is announced on the official portal.

Conclusion

The XAT 2026 response sheet will be available on the official portal after the exam. Once released, download it using your login to verify your marked responses and estimate your score using the provisional answer key. Keep checking this page for the live official link and the latest updates on the response sheet and answer key timeline.