XAT 2027 Registration: Dates, Eligibility and Application Process

XAT Registration Dates 2027

The XAT registrations 2027 will start on 15 July 2026 for eligible candidates. Candidates must complete their registrations and application fee payment before the last date to avoid disqualification from the examination process. 

XAT 2027 Events	Important Date
XAT 2027 Registration Starts	15 July 2026
XAT 2027 Registration Closes	6 December 2026
XAT 2027 Application Form Correction Window	October 2026 to November 2026 (Tentative)
XAT 2027 Admit Card	20 December 2026 (Tentative)
XAT 2027 Exam Date	3 January 2027 (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM)

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Who is Eligible to Register for XAT 2027?

The candidates must possess the following eligibility criteria as specified by XLRI to register for the XAT exam. Any failure to meet the prescribed eligibility requirements will lead to rejection of the application form. 

Factors	XAT Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit	There is no age limit to appear for XAT 2027. Both fresh graduates and working professionals are eligible.
Educational Qualification	Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognised university. Final-year students awaiting their results can also apply.
Minimum Marks Required	There is no minimum percentage or marks requirement for graduation. Candidates must have passed their bachelor's degree programme.
Working Professionals	Working professionals and candidates with professional qualifications such as CA or CS are eligible to appear for XAT 2027.

How to Register for XAT Exam 2027?

The XAT 2027 application process is conducted entirely online through the official XAT website. Candidates need to complete the registration, fill in the application form, upload the required documents, pay the application fee, and submit the form before the deadline. Here are the steps to complete the XAT registration 2027:

Step 1: Complete the XAT 2027 Registration

Visit the official website and click on the XAT registration link. Create your account by entering your full name, active email ID, mobile number, state, city, and the captcha code. After submitting these details, verify your email address through the activation link sent to your registered email. Once verified, your XAT login credentials will be generated.

Step 2: Log In to Your Candidate Dashboard

Visit the official XAT registration website. Use your registered email ID and password to log in to the XAT candidate portal. From your dashboard, click on the application form to begin filling in your details.

Step 3: Fill the XAT 2027 Application Form

The XAT application form is divided into four major sections. Complete each section carefully, ensuring that all information matches your official documents.

• Basic Details
• Academic Details
• Work Experience
• Programme and Test City Preferences

Step 4: Upload the Required Documents

Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and other documents as per the prescribed size and format mentioned by XLRI. Ensure that all uploaded files are clear and readable.

Step 5: Pay the XAT 2027 Application Fee

Complete the payment using any of the available online payment methods such as debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. Wait until the payment is successfully processed before closing the browser.

Step 6: Review and Submit the Form

Before the final submission, review every section of the application form. Verify your personal details, academic information, uploaded documents, programme preferences, and payment status. Once satisfied, submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

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XAT Registration Fees 2027

The XAT 2027 registration fee is Rs 2,200, which one can pay via an online payment method. One important thing to note is that XAT form fees are not refundable under any circumstances. 

Category	XAT Application Fee 2027
Indian candidates applying for PGDM (GM) through GMAT/GRE	₹2,500
NRI/Foreign/PIO/OCI candidates applying through GMAT (one or more programmes)	₹5,000

Note: The candidates have to pay their XAT application fee via any of the following modes:

• Debit Cards (RuPay / Visa / Master Card / Maestro)
• Credit Cards
• Internet Banking
• IMPS
• Cash Cards
• Mobile Wallets.

Documents Required for XAT Registrations

Candidates must keep certain documents handy while completing the XAT application form 2026. Apart from all the documents, one should keep a signature, a passport-size photograph and ID proof in the scanned format. The maximum size and specification of these documents are 1 MB, and the specified format is JPG, JPEG, or PNG for signature and image. In contrast, the specification for ID proof is PDF, JPG, JPEG, or PNG. 

• 10th Marksheet
• 12th Marksheet
• Graduation Degree or Semester-wise Mark Sheets (for current students)
• Scanned Signature Image
• Recent Passport Size Photograph
• Identity Proof (Aadhaar, Driving License, PAN Card, etc.)

XAT Registration 2027: Document Guidelines

Candidates must upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature while filling out the XAT 2027 application form. The image and signature should follow the specifications prescribed by XLRI to avoid rejection during the registration process.

XAT Photograph Specifications

• Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph.
• The photograph should have a clear view of your face with a light or plain background.
• Look directly at the camera with a natural facial expression.
• If the photograph is taken outdoors, ensure the sunlight is behind you or stand in the shade to avoid harsh shadows.
• If using a camera flash, make sure there is no red-eye effect.
• Candidates wearing spectacles should ensure there are no reflections and that both eyes are clearly visible.
• Caps, hats, and dark sunglasses are not allowed. Religious head coverings are permitted provided the entire face remains visible.
• The scanned image should be in the prescribed format with a file size between 20 KB and 50 KB.

XAT Signature Specifications

• Sign only on plain white paper using a black ink pen.
• The signature must belong to the applicant only. Signatures made by another person will not be accepted.
• The same signature should be used during the examination and admission process.
• The signature uploaded in the application form must exactly match the one used on the admit card and attendance sheet during the examination.
• Any mismatch in signatures during verification may lead to disqualification.
• The scanned signature image should have a file size between 20 KB and 50 KB.

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How to Edit XAT Application Form After Submission?

As per last year's trends, XLRI will enable the XAT application form edit windows twice post-registration. However, not everything in the application form will be open for correction. 

The authorities allow only the following fields, such as basic details, academic details, work experience, test city, documents section and declaration. Fields like email ID, mobile number and application number are not eligible for correction. 

Meanwhile, here are the steps that candidates must follow while accessing XAT application correction portal:

• Visit the official XAT website and log in using your registered email ID and password.
• After logging in, go to your dashboard and click on "Edit Your Application."
• Open your submitted XAT application form.
• Check which fields are available for editing.
• Update the required details with the correct information.
• Review all the changes carefully before proceeding.
• Save the edited application and submit it.
• Download and keep a copy of the updated confirmation page for future reference.

Mistakes to Avoid During XAT Registrations 2027

Avoiding these common mistakes can help you complete your XAT 2027 registration successfully and prevent unnecessary issues during the admission process.

1. Entering Incorrect Personal Details

Fill in your name, date of birth, email ID, mobile number, and academic details carefully. These details should match your official documents, as incorrect information may create problems during verification.

2. Uploading Incorrect Photograph or Signature

Upload a recent passport-size photograph and your signature in the prescribed format, size, and dimensions. Blurred images or files that do not meet the specifications may lead to rejection of the application.

3. Using an Inactive Email ID or Mobile Number

Use an active email address and mobile number throughout the admission process. XAT-related updates, admit card notifications, and important announcements will be sent to these registered contact details.

4. Selecting Incorrect XLRI Programme Preferences

If you are applying to XLRI programmes, choose your preferred courses carefully before making the payment. Additional fees are charged for each programme selected, and preferences cannot always be modified later.

5. Providing Incorrect Academic Information

Enter your Class 10, Class 12, graduation, and work experience details accurately. Incorrect marks, passing year, or university information may lead to discrepancies during document verification.

6. Choosing Exam Cities Without Proper Planning

Select your preferred test cities carefully based on convenience and travel. Although candidates can choose multiple preferences, the final allotment depends on availability.

7. Not Reviewing the Application Before Final Submission

Before submitting the form, use the preview option to verify every detail. Check your personal information, uploaded documents, programme preferences, and payment details to avoid mistakes.

8. Incomplete Fee Payment or Not Saving Confirmation

Complete the application fee payment successfully and verify that the transaction has been confirmed. After submission, download and save the application confirmation page and payment receipt for future reference.

XAT Exam Centres 2027

The XAT 2027 exam will be held in 109 cities, and each city will have at least one exam centre. Candidates will get the option to choose upto six cities for centre allotment. One will be allotted an XAT test centre on the basis of the options chosen in the XAT application form. 

The test cities will be assigned to candidates on the basis of first cum first serve basis. With this, if the seats are full in a particular exam centre, then the allotment will be done in the next city, amongst the preference list. Refer to the table below to know about the XAT city centre list. 

XAT Test Cities 2027
Agra	Ernakulam	Muzaffarpur
Ahmedabad	Gandhinagar	Mumbai
Ajmer	Goa	Mysuru (Mysore)
Aligarh	Gorakhpur	Nagpur
Allahabad	Guwahati	Naharlagun
Ambala	Gwalior	Nanded
Amravati	Haldwani	Nashik
Amritsar	Hazaribagh	Patiala
Anantapur	Hisar	Patna
Arrah	Hooghly	Pune
Aurangabad City (Maharashtra)	Hubballi (Hubli)	Raipur
Baddi	Hyderabad	Rajahmundry
Balasore	Indore	Rajkot
Bareilly	Jabalpur	Ranchi
Bhatinda	Jaipur	Roorkee
Bhagalpur	Jalandhar	Rourkela
Bhilai Nagar	Jammu	Salem
Bhopal	Jamshedpur	Sambalpur
Bhubaneswar	Jodhpur	Shimla
Bikaner	Jorhat	Shillong
Bilaspur	Kalaburagi (Gulbarga)	Sikar
Bengaluru	Kalyani	Siliguri
Berhampur	Kannur	Surat
Chandigarh/Mohali	Kanpur	Tejpur
Chennai	Karimnagar	Thiruvananthapuram
Chikkaballapur	Kolhapur	Tiruchirappalli
Coimbatore	Kolkata	Tirupathi
Cuttack	Kota	Tiruvallur
Darbhanga	Kottayam	Udaipur
Davanagere	Kurnool	Udupi
Dehradun	Kurukshetra	Ujjain
Delhi-NCR	Lucknow	Vadodara
Dhanbad	Madurai	Varanasi
Dhenkanal	Mehsana	Vellore
Dibrugarh	Moradabad	Vijayawada
Durgapur/Asansol	Muzaffarnagar	Visakhapatnam

Benefits of Registering Early for XAT Exam 2027

The candidates who register early for the XAT 2027 examination become eligible for the following benefits.

• The candidates who submit their XAT online form on Day 01 will get their 1st preferred test city, and the confirmation for the same will be available by 05 August, 2026.
• Out of around 200 candidates, a select group will be invited to an interactive session, tentatively scheduled for the last week of July or the first week of August 2026. 
• The students will also get access to a private Telegram group hosted by the XLRI and XAT teams. This group will provide doubt-solving and preparation tips from previous XAT toppers. 

What After XAT Registrations?

Once the XAT registration is over, candidates should resort to the following steps:

Step 1: Preparing an XAT Study Plan

The first step is making an XAT study plan for 2027. Since the exam is 6 months away, a six-month study plan that emphasises a balance of study and practice will work. 

Step 2: Memorising Important Formulas 

According to the XAT exam pattern, 26 questions will be asked from Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning. While there will be 28 questions from Quant & Data Interpretation, one can prepare a formula sheet to memorise all important formulas.

Step 3: Join an Online XAT coaching 

Joining offline or online XAT coaching, such as LPT, is yet another option candidates pursue for structured preparation. Here, they will get guidance from teachers with years of experience along with a weekly GK tracker, mock test strategy, Essay writing classes, doubt solving and much more. 

Step 4: Stay updated with the XAT website for the latest News

Finally, the students must stay updated with the XAT official website for the latest news regarding the release of the admit card, application form correction window, etc.

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XAT 2027 Registration Direct Link

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