XAT 2027 Registration Deadline Approaches: Final Date Set for December 6

Prospective management students have less than one month remaining to submit their applications for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2027. The registration window, which officially opened on July 15, is scheduled to close on December 6, 2026. Candidates who intend to participate in this national-level entrance examination are advised to complete their submissions well before the final deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

The application process is conducted exclusively through the official website at xatonline.in. To begin the registration, candidates are required to create a unique login ID on the portal. It is essential for applicants to ensure that all details provided in the form are accurate, as the application process is entirely online and serves as the primary gateway for admission into MBA programmes at XLRI Jamshedpur, as well as more than 700 other business schools across India.

Examination Structure and Fee Requirements

XAT 2027 is structured as a computer-based test with a total duration of 180 minutes. The examination paper consists of 95 multiple-choice questions, which are categorised into several key sections: Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VALR), Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation, Decision Making, and General Knowledge.

Regarding the financial requirements, candidates must pay the prescribed examination fees to finalise their registration. The XAT examination fee is set at INR 2,300, with an additional fee of INR 200 for those applying to XLRI Jamshedpur. The deadline for fee payment coincides with the registration closing date of December 6, 2026. Authorities have emphasised that any application submitted without the successful payment of fees will not be accepted. Furthermore, candidates are encouraged to complete their fee payment at their earliest convenience to increase their chances of being assigned their preferred test city.