XAT 2026 Registration: The Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI), Jamshedpur, will open the registration window for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026 on Wednesday, July 10. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official website, xatonline.in. The last date to submit the application form is December 5. The admit card is expected to be released on December 20. The exam is scheduled to be held on January 4, 2026, in a single shift from 2 PM to 5 PM.
XLRI conducts XAT on behalf of the Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI). Over 250 institutes across India accept XAT scores for admission to MBA and other full-time management programmes.
XAT 2026: Here's How To Apply
- Register on the official portal
- Fill out the application form
- Upload the required documents and pay the application fee
- Submit the application form
Candidates who complete their XAT 2026 registration on Day 1 will be eligible for exclusive preparation-related opportunities.
- Interactive Q&A Sessions with XLRI Students and XAT Team
- Tentative Dates: Last week of July & first week of August
- Details: 200 randomly selected Day 1 applicants will be invited to two-way interactive sessions led by XAT toppers and the XAT Convenor.
Benefits:
- Ask questions directly to XAT toppers and the exam convenor
- Get preparation tips, test-taking strategies, and admission insights
Private Telegram Group Access
- Tentative Active Dates: Second and fourth week of August (1-hour sessions each)
- Details: 100 randomly selected Day 1 applicants will gain access to a private Telegram group moderated by XLRI students and the XAT team.
Benefits:
- Post doubts and receive expert responses in real time
- Get first-hand insights from XLRI mentors and exam officials
For more than 75 years, XLRI has been conducting XAT at a national level to identify the most suitable candidates for management education.