XLRI Jamshedpur has released the XAT 2027 notification, opening registrations from July 15, 2026, with the exam scheduled for January 3, 2027.
The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2027 is conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur and accepted by over 150 management institutes across India, including XLRI, XIMB, SPJIMR, and IMT Ghaziabad. Students targeting top MBA and PGDM programmes must register before December 6, 2026 on the official website xatonline.in. The exam is held entirely in computer-based mode.
- Conducting Body: XLRI Jamshedpur
- XAT 2027 Exam Date: January 3, 2027
- Registration Window: July 15 to December 6, 2026
- Application Fee: INR 2,200
- Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Total Questions: 95 (75 in Part 1 + 20 GK in Part 2)
- Accepted By: 150+ management institutes
| Direct Link to XAT 2027 Official Notification (OUT) |
XAT 2027 Important Dates
The XAT 2027 notification outlines the following key dates for registration, admit card download, and examination. Students must plan their preparation timelines around these official deadlines.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| XAT 2027 Notification Release | July 8, 2026 |
| XAT 2027 Registration Opens | July 15, 2026 |
| Last Date to Register for XAT 2027 | December 6, 2026 |
| Last Date to Register for XLRI Programmes | December 6, 2026 |
| XAT 2027 Admit Card Release | December 20, 2026 |
| XAT 2027 Exam Date | January 3, 2027 |
| XAT 2027 Result Declaration | January 2027 (tentative) |
XAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Students from all academic backgrounds can apply for XAT 2027. There is no minimum percentage or age restriction to appear for the exam, though individual B-schools may apply their own shortlisting norms.
- Students must hold a recognised Bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration in any discipline.
- Final-year graduation students who have not yet received their degree are also eligible to apply.
- There is no minimum percentage requirement for appearing in XAT 2027.
- Students of any nationality, including international students, can register for XAT 2027.
- There is no upper age limit to appear for XAT 2027.
XAT 2027 Exam Pattern
XAT 2027 is conducted in two parts. Part 1 contains three aptitude sections and Part 2 contains a General Knowledge section. Only the Part 1 score is used to calculate the overall XAT percentile for shortlisting by most institutes.
| Part | Section | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Verbal and Logical Ability (VLA) | 26 | 170 minutes (combined) |
| Part 1 | Decision Making (DM) | 21 | — |
| Part 1 | Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation (QADI) | 28 | — |
| Part 2 | General Knowledge (GK) | 20 | 10 minutes |
| Total | All Sections | 95 | 180 minutes |
XAT 2027 marking scheme:
- Each correct answer in Part 1 carries +1 mark.
- Each wrong answer in Part 1 attracts a penalty of -0.25 marks.
- Leaving more than 8 questions unattempted in Part 1 incurs an additional penalty of -0.10 marks per extra unattempted question.
- The GK section carries no negative marking and its score does not count towards the overall XAT percentile.
How to Apply for XAT 2027
The XAT 2027 application process is fully online at xatonline.in. Registrations are open from July 15 to December 6, 2026. Follow the steps below to complete your application.
- Visit xatonline.in and click on "New Registration" to create a new account.
- Enter your email address and mobile number to receive your login credentials.
- Log in and complete the application form with your personal, academic, and work experience details.
- Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format and file size.
- Pay the application fee of INR 2,200 via net banking, credit card, or debit card. Students applying to XLRI programmes pay an additional INR 200 per programme.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
XAT 2027 Key Highlights
The table below covers all the essential details about XAT 2027 as released in the official notification by XLRI Jamshedpur.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Exam Name | Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2027 |
| Conducting Body | XLRI Jamshedpur (on behalf of XAMI) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| XAT 2027 Exam Date | January 3, 2027 |
| Total Duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| Total Questions | 95 (75 in Part 1 + 20 GK in Part 2) |
| Sections | VLA, DM, QADI (Part 1); GK (Part 2) |
| Negative Marking | -0.25 per wrong answer in Part 1 |
| Application Fee | INR 2,200 |
| Registration Closes | December 6, 2026 |
| Official Website | xatonline.in |
| Accepted By | 150+ management institutes |
XAT 2027 Notification FAQs
Ques. When was the XAT 2027 notification released?
Ans. The XAT 2027 notification was released on July 8, 2026, by XLRI Jamshedpur. Registrations officially opened on July 15, 2026 at xatonline.in.
Ques. What is the XAT 2027 exam date?
Ans. XAT 2027 is scheduled for January 3, 2027. The exam will be conducted in computer-based mode across multiple cities in India.
Ques. What is the last date to register for XAT 2027?
Ans. The last date to register for XAT 2027 is December 6, 2026. Students should complete their application at xatonline.in well before this deadline.
Ques. What is the XAT 2027 application fee?
Ans. The XAT 2027 application fee is INR 2,200. Students who also apply to XLRI programmes pay an additional INR 200 per programme over and above this fee.
Ques. Who is eligible to apply for XAT 2027?
Ans. Any student who holds or is in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree of at least three years from a recognised university is eligible to apply for XAT 2027. There is no minimum percentage or age limit.
Ques. How many sections are there in XAT 2027?
Ans. XAT 2027 has four sections across two parts. Part 1 includes Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making, and Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation. Part 2 has a General Knowledge section whose marks are not counted in the overall XAT percentile.
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