XAT Admit Card 2025 Live Updates: The XAT Admit Card Release Date was scheduled for December 20, 2025. However, as per the latest update, XLRI Jamshedpur will not release the admit card on December 20, confirms officials. The XAT admit card release date will be declared soon on the official website. Candidates who registered to take admission to MBA courses can download the hall ticket from — xatonline.in.
XAT is scheduled to take place on January 5, 2026. Applicants can download their XAT admit cards using their login credentials, which include their registration number and password.
- The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) has registered a surge in registrations this year, reaching an all-time high of 142,235 applications.
- Last year, the number of applications had increased from 96,438 in 2023 to 1.35 lakh in 2024.
- This year, a new change in XAT 2025 is that scientific calculators are now allowed in the exam hall.
The XAT score is accepted by more than 160+ management institutes across the country, including Kalinga University, BIMTECH Birla Institute, Flame University, GITAM, LPU, IMI, among others.
Details Mentioned on XAT Admit Card 2025
The following details will be mentioned on the candidate’s XAT admit card 2025.
- Name
- Date of birth
- Gender and category
- Candidate’s XAT ID/roll number
- Photo and signature
- Exam date, time and venue
- Reporting time
- Instructions regarding the exam/exam day
XAT Admit Card Release Date 2026: Errors to Check
XAT 2026 admit cards with mistake will not be accepted at valid ID proof at the XAT test centre. So, candidates must check for errors after downloading it:
- Candidate's name should not be incomplete or misspelt
- Registration number must be correct
- Date of birth of the candidate should not be incorrect
- PwD status should be as per the application form
- Date and timings of exam should be mentioned correctly
- Test city should be as per cities opted
- Exam centre address and location should be correct
XAT 2025 New Test Cities Added
On September 26, 34 new test cities were added to the XAT exam centre list for its 2025 edition. This decision was taken to accommodate the increasing demand for XAT 2025. Among these newly added locations are:
| Anantapur | Hazaribagh | Sikar |
|---|---|---|
| Arrah | Hisar | Ujjain |
| Bhagalpur | Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) | Karimnagar |
| Darbhanga | Kurukshetra | Salem |
| Muzaffarpur | Shimla | Vellore |
| Bilaspur | Ajmer | Aligarh |
| Mehsana | Balasore | Bareilly |
| Baddi | Bikaner | Haldwani |
| Chikkaballapur | Dhenkanal | Moradabad |
| Davanagere | Jodhpur | Muzaffarnagar |
| Patiala | Kolhapur | Kaly |
| Nanded |
XAT Exam Day Guidelines
The XAT Exam day guidelines are commonly shared by students and coaching institutes on platforms like X/Twitter, Telegram, and forums.
| Time/Aspect | XAY Exam Day Guidelines |
| Reporting Time | Reach the exam center at least 1 hour 30 minutes before the exam start time (Example: If exam starts at 9 AM, reach by 7:30 AM) |
| Entry Closing Time | Gates close 30–45 minutes before the exam. Late entry = NOT ALLOWED (strict rule) |
| Documents to Carry | 1. XAY Admit Card (printed, colored preferred) 2. Original Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, etc.) 3. 2 Passport-size photos 4. PwD certificate (if applicable) |
| Allowed Items | • Transparent water bottle (no labels) • Transparent pen (black/blue) • Face mask & sanitizer (small) • Analog watch (smartwatches banned) |
| Strictly Prohibited Items | ✘ Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators ✘ Any electronic gadget ✘ Study material, notes, bags ✘ Ornaments/jewelry (even small ones) ✘ Food items (except for diabetics with medical proof) |
| Dress Code | • Light clothes with half/full sleeves • Slippers or open sandals preferred (shoes may be checked) • Avoid clothes with too many pockets, buttons, or metal |
| Morning of Exam | • Wake up early • Light breakfast (avoid heavy/oily food) • Leave home early (account for traffic) |
| At the Exam Center | • Stand in queue calmly • Don’t discuss syllabus or get anxious talking to others • Use washroom before entering |
| Inside Exam Hall | • Verify your details on screen • Rough sheets will be provided (write your name & roll no. on each) • Raise hand if any system issue |
| Golden Rule | Stay Calm & Confident – You’ve prepared for months, this is just the final step! |
XAT 2025 Admit Card Live: Digital Copy Not Accepted at Exam Center
You must bring a printed copy of your XAT admit card to the exam center, as digital copies are not accepted.
XAT 2025 Admit Card Live: Where are the exam centres?
XAT 2025 is scheduled to be conducted across numerous cities in India. The test centres include Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram and many more, encompassing a total of 100 plus test centers.
XAT 2025 Admit Card Live: Are hall tickets releasing today?
No, the admit cards will not be released today. Candidates have to wait for the confirmed date on the official website.
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