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Here are the step-by-step instructions to download the hall ticket:

• Go to xatonline.in
• Click on the admit card download link
• Enter required login credentials
• Click the submit tab and download it

There will be only one exam session from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

1. Institute of Management Studies, Ranchi
2. Nalanda University
3. NIT, Rourkela
4. National Power Training Institute, Faridabad
5. IIEST, Shibpur

1. Bharatidasan Institute Of Management, Trichy
2. Jamnala Bajaj Institute Of Management, Mumbai
3. Chandragupt Institute Of Management, Patna
4. IIIT, Ahmedabad
5. Indian Institute Of Social Welfare and Business Management, West Bengal

Candidates with 95+ percentile in XAT can easily secure seats in XLRI. 

No, IIMs do not accept XAT for admission in their main MBA/PGP programs. They typically consider CAT scores. 

Yes, XAT scores are applicable in most of the government and public-sector management colleges in India.

This year, the XAT Exam will be conducted in 109 cities.

No, there is no internal sectional time limit in part 1. Candidates are allotted 170 minutes in total to complete all sections of PART - 1. 

• Contact Number - 06576653203 / 04 / 05
• Emain ID - admis@xlri.ac.in

After downloading the XAT 2026 Admit Card candidate should check the details carefully. Any error might create a hassle at the examination centre.

• Read regularly and include a variety of materials like business magazines, novels, news articles and journals.
• Work on vocabulary and try to maintain a journal.
• Do not skip common roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

Candidates are advised to keep their admit card safe until the entire process of examination, interview, and admission is complete. 

There is a specific space for the invigilator’s signature on the XAT Hall Ticket. Therefore, candidates are advised to avoid laminating their admit card.

Yes, candidates can switch between sections (example - QA to VALR) at any time during the examination. 

The PwD candidates are strictly advised to carry their disability certificate and scribe permission (if applicable) along with other common documents.

No, candidates must carry their original, valid photo ID proof issued by the government. 

If the date of birth mentioned in the admit card is wrong, candidates are advised to immediately contact the authorities through the helpdesk. 

In such a case, candidates are advised to re-print their XAT Admit Card 2026. Clear scanning of code is essential to avoid delays.

There is no provision to change the test city after the release of the admit card. 

Biometric attendance of candidates is mandatory. Therefore, candidates are advised to visit early and clear the verification on time. Also, candidates must keep their fingers safe from any cuts and keep them dry.

No, the GK score is only counted during the final selection stage for XLRI.

No, candidates are not allowed to carry any rough sheet to the examination hall.

No, candidates are strictly advised to carry their physical photo ID proofs. 

• 4 Passport-size photograph
• 2 copies of the hall ticket
• Original and copies of valid photo ID

Here are some of the mistakes to avoid during the examination to score better:

• Stop spending too much time on one question.
• First, solve the section you are most confident in.
• Do not panic after skipping the questions.
• Keep in mind that there is negative marking.
• Attempt all questions of GK because there is no negative marking for it.
• Read the questions and especially the data carefully.

Candidates can improve their time management by following these tips:

• Taking mock tests regularly
• Analysing mock tests to find the weaker sections
• Focus on accuracy while maintaining the speed

Yes, the General Knowledge section is more important than any other section because it is considered during the final selection process at XLRI.

Here are some of the mistakes to avoid while preparing for XAT 2026:

• Not having a structured plan.
• Not being aware of the syllabus
• Unaware of the marking scheme
• Ignoring the decision-making section
• Ignoring the General Knowledge section
• Relying on only a single study material

To prepare for the General Knowledge, candidates are advised to include newspapers and journals in their daily routine. 

There is no provision to change the XAT Exam Test centre after the admit card is released.

Candidates will need the following credentials to log in and download the XAT Admit Card 2026:

• XAT ID
• Password

No, there is no difference in the hall tickets of XLRI/Non-XLRI candidates.

In the event of any query, candidates can contact the authorities through admis@xlri.ac.in.

No, the XAT Exam 2026 will only be conducted in English.

PwD Candidates must ensure that their Scribe Declaration is attached to the Admit Card.

The XAT 2026 Mock Test links are usually activated with the release of the admit card.

After downloading the XAT Hall Ticket 2026, candidates must not sign the admit card yet; it must be done in front of the invigilator.

The reporting time will be 12:30 PM for the 2:00 PM exam. 

No, XLRI specifically requests colour printouts of the XAT Admit Card for clarity.

Candidates must complete the photograph verification. The photo on the admit card must match the one uploaded during the registration. 

Candidates need to visit the official website of XAT - xatonline.in to check and download the hall ticket.

Yes, candidates can download the hall ticket on their mobile phones. However, it is recommended to use the desktop to save a clear PDF.

Candidates awaiting the XAT Hall Ticket may experience a slow server due to traffic once the hall ticket is released on the official portal. 

The XAT Admit Card 2026 download link has not been activated yet.

• Static GK - History, geography, business, economy
• Current Affairs - Indian economy, budget, international organizations, awards, books & authors, politics, science.

• Arithmetic: Percentages, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Speed, Time & Distance
• Algebra: Equations, Functions, Progressions
• Data Interpretation: Graphs, charts, and tables requiring insightful analysis
• Geometry & Mensuration: Lines, Circles, Polygons, 3D Figures
• Modern Math: Probability, Permutations & Combinations

• Ethical dilemmas in the workplace 
• Managerial shirt passage
• Business decision scenarios
• Situations involving fairness, distribution and prioritization

• Reading comprehension passages (including poems and cartoons)
• Critical and analytical reasoning
• Para-completion and jumbled sentences
• Vocabulary, analogies
• Idioms & phrases
• Grammar
• Cloze tests

• Questions - 8 Static + 12 Current Affairs
• Negative Marking - No
• Important Topics - Economy, world events, politics, business, sports, awards, science, and the Indian Constitution.

• Questions: 28
• Negative Marking - Yes
• Important Topics - Arithmetic, geometry, algebra, mensuration, modern math, and data interpretation.

• Questions - 21
• Negative Marking - Yes
• Important Topics - Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

• Questions - 26 (Approx)
• Negative Marking - Yes 
• Important Topics - Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Critical and Analytical Reasoning.

No, there is no negative marking for wrong answers in Part 2 (GK).

Yes, there is a negative marking of -0.10 marks per unattempted question beyond 8 in Part 1. 

• Mode of Exam: Online (CBT)
• Section-Wise Duration: Part 1 - 170 minutes; Part 2 (GK) - 10 minutes
• Total Duration 180 minutes
• Number of Questions: Around 95 in total
• Total Sections: 3 in Part 1 and 1 in Part 2

• Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning - 26
• Decision making - 21
• Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation - 28
• General Knowledge - 20

XLRI often releases a final mock test link on the official portal alongside the admit card.

• Awards
• Business
• Constitution of India
• Economy
• Politics
• Sports
• Science
• World events

• Go through the section-wise syllabus thoroughly.
• Check the section-wise important topics available on the official portal.
• Attempt mock tests.
• Solve PYQs regularly.

Candidates must report to the examination centre by 1:00 PM to avoid any hassle or delay in the verification. 

The XAT Exam 2026 will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on January 4, 2026.

Candidates are free to choose the order of sections. All sections will be freely accessible throughout the examination.

Candidates will be provided a scientific calculator within the exam interface. 

Candidates are advised to wear loose clothes with no big buttons and multiple pockets. Female candidates are advised not to wear jewelry. It is also recommended to avoid wearing footwear with thick soles. 

The Xavier Aptitude Exam is scheduled for January 4, 2026. 

Yes, XAT aspirants must carry other documents like a valid photo ID, such as an Aadhaar card, PAN Card driving license, passport, voter ID card, or College/University ID for verification. Candidates may not be allowed to enter the examination hall without complete verification. 

Candidates cannot leave the examination hall early even if they have completed their test before the time duration. 

Here’s an overview of the marking pattern that will be followed:

No, there is no sectional time limit allotted. Candidates can move freely within the sections and complete part 1 within the total allotted time of 170 minutes. 

• Candidates are advised to reach the exam centre at/before the reporting time.
• It is compulsory to carry the XAT Admit Card 2025.
• Carry 2 hard copies of the hall ticket.
• Carry the passport-sized photograph and a valid photo ID proof.
• Do not carry any rough sheets to the exam centre.
• Carrying any electronic gadgets to the examination centre is strictly prohibited.
• Candidates cannot leave the exam hall before the exam ends.

The Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 will be conducted for 180 minutes. However, PwD candidates will be granted an additional 20 minutes for every hour.

• Carry 2 colour hard copies of hall tickets.
• Soft copies of photocopies are not allowed.
• Candidates without an XAT Admit Card will not be allowed to enter the examination centre.
• Affix a coloured passport-sized photograph on the XAT Admit Card 2026.

Candidates are advised to arrive at least 90 minutes before the exam starts to complete the verification process without any hassle.

In case there is an error in the XAT 2026 Admit Card, candidates must contact the exam authorities through:

• Contact number - 06576653203 / 04 / 05
• Email ID - admis@xlri.ac.in

The XAT Hall Ticket 2025 will be available for download till exam day, January 4, 2026.

If any candidate loses their hall ticket, they must immediately download it again from the official website. 

After downloading the XAT Admit Card, candidates are advised to affix the coloured recent passport-sized photograph on their hall ticket.

For Part 1, candidates will be given 170 minutes in total, and for part 2, candidates will get 10 minutes. 

There will be two sections in the questions. Section 1 will include VALR, DM, and QA & DI, whereas Section 2 will include GK questions. 

Candidates must carry two hard copies of their XAT Admit Card 2026 to the examination centre.

The exam is most likely to take place between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. However, candidates must wait for the admit card to be released for official confirmation.

Earlier, the XAT Admit card 2026 was scheduled to be released on December 20, 2025. However, due to an uncertain event, the release has been delayed, and candidates can expect the admit card download link anytime soon on the official portal.

The XAT Admit Card 2026 is a crucial document, and candidates are advised to keep the hall ticket safely even after the exam is over.

• Passport-sized photograph
• Valid photo ID proof
• PwD certificate (If Applicable)

The Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 will be conducted in 109 cities. 

The authorities have not stated the exact release date. However, candidates can expect the hall Ticket link to be activated soon. 

No, candidates must only carry the coloured hard copy of the XAT Hall Ticket 2026 to the examination centre. 

Yes, the XAT Admit Card 2026 is a crucial document, and now candidates will be allowed to enter the test centre without it.

According to the official website, the Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 is scheduled for January 4, 2026.

Candidates must cross-check the following details on their XAT Admit Card 2026:

• Spelling of the candidate’s full name
• Registration number
• The photograph and signature should be clear.
• Candidate’s date of birth.
• The exam centre should be in the selected city.

• Candidate's name
• Candidate’s roll number
• Registration number
• Photo and signature
• XAT exam centre address
• Exam timings
• Reporting time
• Guidelines related to the XAT exam day

• Visit the xatonline.in.
• Click on the ‘admit card’ link.
• Enter XAT 2026 login credentials.
• Go to the admit card tab.
• Click on the download icon and save it as a PDF.

Yes, candidates will need their XAT ID and password to check and download the XAT Hall Ticket 2025.

The XAT 2026 Admit Card will be released on the official website - xatonline.in.

No, the XAT Admit Card 2026 official download link has not  been activated yet.