XAT 2027 is expected to be conducted on January 3, 2027, as a single-slot, computer-based test from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
You can track the official notification and apply through the XAT Official Website
- XLRI Jamshedpur conducts the exam every year, usually on the first Sunday of January.
- The duration of the XAT 2027 is going to be 3 hours.
- XAT 2027 registration is expected to open between July 10-15, 2026, and could continue until 1st week of December 2026.
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XAT 2027 Full Schedule
We can expect the XAT 2027 full schedule to be notified around the 10-15th of July 2026.
- Registration may start around the same time, and the last date for the application might be around 1st week of December.
- XAT 2027 is more likely to be scheduled for January 3, 2026 and we can expect the result by the last week of January
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Notification & Registration Start | July 10-15, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | First week of December 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Third week of December 2026 |
| XAT 2027 Exam Date | January 3, 2027 (Sunday) |
| Answer Key & Response Sheet | Second week of January 2027 |
| Result Declaration | Last week of January 2027 |
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Ques. What is the XAT 2027 exam date?
Ans. XAT 2027 is expected on Sunday, January 3, 2027, in a single slot from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The date will be confirmed in the official notification.
Ques. Is XAT 2027 conducted in a single slot or multiple slots?
Ans. XAT is held in a single slot. Unlike CAT, there are no multiple sessions, so your percentile is based on your raw score directly.
Previous Year XAT Exam Dates
The XAT exam is usually held on the first Sunday of January. Previous exam dates confirm that.
- XAT 2026 was conducted on January 4th, 2026, whereas XAT 2025 was on January 5th.
- January 7th 2024, was the exam date for XAT 2024.
- Based on these trends, we can expect the XAT 2027 to be conducted on January 3rd 2027, which is the first Sunday of January 2027.
| Exam Year | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| XAT 2027 | January 3, 2027 (Expected) |
| XAT 2026 | January 4, 2026 |
| XAT 2025 | January 5, 2025 |
| XAT 2024 | January 7, 2024 |
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XAT 2027 Exam Date: Reddit Discussion
A user on the r/CATPreparation subreddit gave some practical tips for XAT preparation. User suggests focus on scoring 90 percentile in each section, as some colleges consider sectional cutoffs in XAT.
A user was also emphasized on the focus on VALR to boost your score and solve PYQs regularly.
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