XAT Registration Big Update: XLRI to open Registration window on THIS Date at xatonline.in, Check Details Here

New Delhi: The Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI), Jamshedpur, is all set to open the registration window for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026 on Wednesday, July 10. The candidates who are interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official website, xatonline.in. The last date to submit the application form is December 5. The admit card is expected to be released on December 20. The exam is scheduled to be held on January 4, 2026, in a single shift from 2 PM to 5 PM. XAT is known to be one of the most significant national-level entrance exams administered by Xavier School of Management on behalf of the Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI).

It is important to note that the fee to apply for XAT 2026 is Rs 2,200. However, the candidates will have to pay an additional fee of Rs 200 while applying for XLRI programs. Indian candidates applying for PGDM (GM) program through GMAT/GRE have to pay Rs 2500 and NRI/Foreign/PIO/OCI candidates who wish to apply for more than one program via GMAT have to pay Rs 5000.

XAT Registrations: Cities expected to conduct XAT

For more than 75 years, XLRI has been conducting XAT at a national level to identify the most suitable candidates for management education. Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Agra, Varanasi, Chennai, and Hyderabad are some of the cities where XAT examination will be held. It is advisable for the aspirants to attempt multiple mock tests available at the official website to thoroughly prepare for the exam.

XAT Registrations: Steps for Registration

For the convenience of the candidates, we have mentioned the steps via which the candidates can complete the registration process:

Step 1. Go to the official website – xatonline.in.
Step 2. On the homepage, click of the “register” link.
Step 3. Enter all the required details and upload all necessary documents.
Step 4. Verify your email address after completing the registration process.
Step 5. Pay the required registration fee.
Step 6. Download a copy of the form submitted for future reference.

Candidates who complete their XAT 2026 registration on Day 1 will be eligible for exclusive preparation-related opportunities.

  • Interactive Q&A Sessions with XLRI Students and XAT Team
  • Tentative Dates: Last week of July & first week of August
  • Details: 200 randomly selected Day 1 applicants will be invited to two-way interactive sessions led by XAT toppers and the XAT Convenor.

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