About XAT: The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a national-level management entrance exam conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur, for admissions to MBA and PGDM programs. It’s a crucial exam for aspiring business leaders and is accepted by over 250 B-schools in India, including XLRI and XIM University. The exam is typically conducted in January and is computer-based.
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XAT is considered the second most important and major entrance exam for management studies – MBA / PGDM by aspiring students looking for the best MBA colleges in India.
READ : “XAT has established the tag of the second most popular management entrance test after CAT – Common Admission Test which is held by the IIMs. CAT Registration this year also went up to 3.3 lakh registrations, again the highest ever for CAT.”
Last year when Team Campusutra reached out to Fr. S George, Director XLRI Jamshedpur, said that the comprehensive testing framework at XAT not only evaluates a wide range of skills but also opens doors to over 250 leading MBA programs. This unique combination has driven the remarkable increase in registrations for XAT 2025, as more students recognize the value of a versatile and widely accepted qualification.
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XLRI Xavier School of Management, XIM, FORE School, IMI, Amity University Noida, Great Lakes Institute of Management, GIM, IMT Ghaziabad, etc, are some of the top MBA colleges accepting XAT scores in India.
XAT Eligibility
- Candidates need a bachelor’s degree of at least three years from a recognized university
- Final year students are also eligible to apply given they complete their degree by the specified deadline
- There is no minimum percentage requirement for the Bachelor’s degree. Candidates only need to pass their Bachelor’s degree.
- There is no upper age limit for XAT and work experience is not mandatory.
XAT Registration
Visit the official website: xatonline.in- Click on the “Register” or “New Registration” link to create an account by providing email ID and phone number
- Candidates with receive a unique XAT ID and a link to verify their email address
- Fill up the application form after logging in with the credentials with all the required personal, academic and professional information
- Upload the required scanned copies of the candidates’ photographs, signature and other requisite documents
- Choose the preferred exam cities for XAT exam
- Pay the required fee online through various payment methods
- Review all the information and submit the application.
