XAT 2027 application fee is expected to be INR 2,000 for the base registration, based on the fee structure followed in previous years including XAT 2026.

Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur and is accepted by over 250 B-schools across India. Unlike government-run entrance exams, XAT does not offer any fee concession for SC, ST, OBC, or PWD students — the fee is uniform for all applicants. Students applying to XLRI Jamshedpur programmes pay an additional INR 200 per programme over the base fee. XAT 2027 registration is expected to open in August 2026 on the official portal xatonline.in.

  • Base XAT 2027 registration fee: INR 2,000 (expected, based on XAT 2026 trends)
  • Additional fee per XLRI programme: INR 200 per programme (expected)
  • Late registration surcharge: INR 500 extra over base fee (expected)
  • No fee concession for SC, ST, OBC, PWD, or any other category
  • Payment accepted via Debit/Credit Cards, Net Banking, UPI, and Wallets
  • Fee is non-refundable once submitted
Direct Link to XAT 2027 Registration (Expected: August 2026)xatonline.in

XAT 2027 Application Fee Structure

The XAT application fee has been consistent over recent years. Based on XAT 2026 trends, the expected XAT 2027 base registration fee is INR 2,000 for all students regardless of category, gender, or nationality (except international students). There is no category-based waiver — the fee is the same for General, OBC, SC, ST, and PWD applicants. A late registration window typically opens in November and carries an additional surcharge of INR 500.

Applicant Category Expected XAT 2027 Fee (INR)
General / OBC / SC / ST / PWD (Regular Window) 2,000
All Categories — Late Registration Window 2,500 (INR 2,000 + INR 500 late surcharge)
International Students USD 50 (expected)

All fee figures above are expected based on XAT 2026 trends. XLRI will announce the official XAT 2027 fee on xatonline.in when registration opens in August 2026.


XLRI Programme-Wise Additional Fee

Students who wish to apply to XLRI Jamshedpur programmes must pay an additional INR 200 per programme over the base XAT registration fee. XLRI offers three flagship full-time programmes. You can select one, two, or all three by paying the corresponding additional amount at the time of registration on xatonline.in.

XLRI Jamshedpur Programme Additional Fee Per Programme (Expected) Total Fee If Selected Alone
Business Management (BM) INR 200 INR 2,200
Human Resource Management (HRM) INR 200 INR 2,200
General Management Programme (GMP) INR 200 INR 2,200
BM + HRM (both selected) INR 400 INR 2,400
All Three XLRI Programmes INR 600 INR 2,600

The fee for other XAT associate institutes (non-XLRI) is not collected through xatonline.in. Those institutions have their own separate application processes and fee structures.


Payment Modes for XAT 2027

XAT 2027 application fee can only be paid through online modes on xatonline.in. No offline payment — such as demand drafts, cash, or bank challans — is accepted. The portal supports the following payment options:

Payment Mode Supported Networks / Apps
Debit Card Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay
Credit Card Visa, MasterCard, American Express
Net Banking All major Indian banks (SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Axis, and others)
UPI GPay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM UPI
Mobile Wallets Paytm and other supported wallets

The XAT 2027 application fee is non-refundable once the payment is successfully processed. If a payment fails after the amount is deducted from your account, the amount is typically reversed to your account within 5 to 7 working days by your bank.


How to Pay XAT 2027 Application Fee

Fee payment is the final step of the XAT 2027 online registration process on xatonline.in. Complete your profile before reaching the payment screen. Follow these steps to pay without errors:

  1. Visit the official XAT 2027 registration portal at xatonline.in and click New Registration.
  2. Create your login ID using a valid email address and set a strong password.
  3. Fill in your personal details, date of birth, contact information, and academic qualifications accurately.
  4. Enter your work experience details if applicable.
  5. Select your preferred XAT 2027 exam city and choose any XLRI Jamshedpur programmes you wish to apply to.
  6. Upload your photograph and signature as per the prescribed specifications.
  7. Review all entered details carefully on the preview screen before proceeding.
  8. Click Proceed to Pay and select your preferred payment mode (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Wallet).
  9. Complete the transaction and save the payment confirmation number and receipt immediately.
  10. Download your XAT 2027 registration confirmation / acknowledgement from your dashboard.

Do not close the browser or press the back button while payment is being processed. This may cause a payment failure or duplicate deduction.


XAT 2027 Important Registration Dates

XAT 2027 registration dates are expected to follow the same timeline as XAT 2026. The dates below are based on previous year trends and will be confirmed by XLRI on xatonline.in.

Event Expected Date (Based on XAT 2026 Trends)
XAT 2027 Registration Opens August 2026
Last Date to Register Without Late Fee November 2026
Late Registration Window Closes Late November 2026
XAT 2027 Admit Card Download December 2026
XAT 2027 Exam Date First Sunday of January 2027
XAT 2027 Result Declaration January 2027

XAT 2027 Application Fee FAQs

Ques. What is the XAT 2027 application fee?

Ans. The XAT 2027 application fee is expected to be INR 2,000 for the base registration, based on XAT 2026 trends. Students who also apply to XLRI Jamshedpur programmes pay an additional INR 200 per programme. The official fee will be confirmed on xatonline.in when registration opens in August 2026.

Ques. Is there any fee concession for SC, ST, OBC, or PWD students in XAT 2027?

Ans. No. XAT does not offer any fee concession or waiver for SC, ST, OBC, PWD, or any other category. The application fee of INR 2,000 is uniform for all students irrespective of category, gender, or state.

Ques. What is the XAT 2027 late registration fee?

Ans. Students registering during the late window are expected to pay INR 2,500 in total — INR 2,000 as the base fee plus an INR 500 late surcharge. This is based on XAT 2026 trends and will be confirmed by XLRI on xatonline.in.

Ques. Can I pay the XAT 2027 application fee through UPI?

Ans. Yes. XAT accepts payment via UPI apps such as GPay, PhonePe, Paytm, and BHIM UPI, along with Debit/Credit Cards and Net Banking. All payments are made online through xatonline.in.

Ques. Is the XAT 2027 application fee refundable?

Ans. No. The XAT application fee is non-refundable once the payment is successfully processed. Students should verify all registration details before completing the payment.

Ques. How much extra do I pay to apply to XLRI programmes through XAT 2027?

Ans. You pay an additional INR 200 per XLRI programme at the time of XAT registration. Applying to all three XLRI programmes (BM, HRM, GMP) adds INR 600 to the base fee, making the total expected fee INR 2,600.