All About XAT Exam 2027. XLRI Admission and Registration

XAT Exam 2027: The XAT ( Xavier Aptitude Test) 2027 is a national-level entrance exam. The XAT conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur on behalf of XAMI members for over 75 years, is one of India’s most trusted national-level entrance exams for admission to MBA/PGDM/ Executive MBA/ GMP/ PGDM BM, PGP & PGPX programs. It is the gateway for admission into XLRI and over 250+ B-schools across India. Apply to any top 250 B Schools from one window. Shortlist, save. CLICK XAT 2027 Important Dates (Tentative) Event Tentative Dates Notification Release Jul 15, 2026 Registration Period Jul 15, 2026 – Dec 05, 2026 Admit Card Release Dec 20, 2026 XAT 2027 Exam Date Jan 3, 2027 Result Declaration Jan 15, 2027 Evaluate, Select, APPLY - Entire List of 200+ Top B Schools : CLICK HERE ! https://campusutra.com/iim-ranchi-placements-mba-business-analytics-average-package/ XAT Eligibility Criteria Academic Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline from a recognized university. Minimum Marks: Unlike CAT, XAT has no minimum percentage requirement for application. As long as you have passed your degree, you are eligible. Final Year Students: If you are in your final year of graduation, you are eligible to apply, provided you complete your final exams by June 10, 2027. Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for XAT 2027. MBA for Life, Not Just Living: Transforming into Cultivating the 'Solution Mindset' XAT Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme: Section No. of Q Duration Part 1: VILR, DM,QA-DI ~75 170 Minutes Part 2: Mock Keyboard Testing - 5 Minutes Part 3: General Knowledge (GK) ~20 10 Minutes Marking Scheme: Correct Answer: +1.00 Wrong Answer: -0.25 Unattempted Questions: After 8 consecutive unanswered questions, a penalty of -0.10 per question is applied. GK Section: No negative marking in Part 3. MDI Gurgaon Summer Placement for PGDM 2024-26 Batch https://campusutra.com/iim-bangalore-conclude-mba-placements-for-the-2026-batch/ How to Apply for XAT 2027 The application process is entirely online via the official website, xatonline.in. Registration: Create an account using your name, email, and mobile number to receive your XAT ID and password. Fill Application: Log in and enter your personal, academic, and professional details. Choose Programs: You can apply for XLRI programs (Business Management or HRM) directly within the XAT form. Upload Documents: You will need a digital passport-size photo and a scanned signature (Black ink on white paper). Payment: The base registration fee is expected to be ₹2,200. If you apply for XLRI programs, an additional ₹200 per program is charged. MBA Entrance Exam . CAT, XAT, NMAT & SNAP Test https://campusutra.com/nmat-vs-xat-is-nmat-easier-than-xat/ Tier 1: Top 10 B-Schools (90+ Percentile) Sl No Institute Cut offs Avg. Salary (LPA) 1 XLRI Jamshedpur 98.5+ 31.40 2 XLRI Delhi NCR 98+ 31.40 3 XIMB 91+ 18.25 4 MICA 90+ 19.22 5 IMT Ghaziabad 90+ 18.89 6 IMI New Delhi 90+ 17.01 7 XAHR XIM Uni 85+ 17.5 8 GIM 85+ 15.13 9 GLIM Chennai 85+ 17.30 10 TAPMI Manipal 85+ 14.00 Tier 2: (80–90 Percentile) Rank Institute Approx. Cutoff Avg. Salary (LPA) 11 FORE School 85 16.8 12 K J Somaiya 83 12.5 13 LBSIM, Delhi 80+ 12.24 14 IFMR GSB 80 12 10 IRMA, Anand 80+ 15.50 16 NIBM, Pune 80+ 14.5 17 IMT Hyderabad 80 12.5 18 LIBA, Chennai 80 10 19 NIA Pune 80 12.74 20 BIM, Trichy 80 10 Tier 3: (70–80 Percentile) Rank Institute Location Avg. Salary (LPA) 21 IMT Nagpur 75 11 22 Welingkar (WeSchool) 75 ₹12.5 23 XIME, Bangalore 75+ 10.5 24 JAGSoM 75 12 25 IMI Kolkata 75 12 26 IMI Bhubaneswar 70 12 27 Amrita School of Business 65 8.34 28 XIME Chennai 65 9.5 29 IMDR Pune 60 6.4 30 VVSIM 60 5.04 Selection Strategy for 2027 When narrowing down your top choices, consider these three factors: Sectional Cutoffs: Unlike CAT, XLRI and XIMB have strict sectional cutoffs (VA, DM, QA). Even with a high overall score, missing a sectional target can prevent an interview call. Specialization: If you are certain about Marketing, MICA should be your priority alongside XLRI. For Finance, NIBM and SPJIMR are top contenders. Application Deadlines: Many Tier 2 colleges (like MICA and IMT) require you to apply before the XAT exam is conducted in January.