Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT), conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur, is expected to be held across 100+ cities on January 3, 2027. XAT 2027 exam centres are expected to be spread across more than 100 cities across India, offering candidates a wide range of choices to select a convenient test location. While filling the XAT application form, candidates are required to choose their preferred exam cities in order of preference. The final exam centre is allotted based on availability and candidate preferences. Understanding how exam centres are allocated and how to choose the right city is an important part of the XAT registration process. Read this complete article to know list of XAT exam centres 2027 and how to select your preferred centre.
XAT 2027 exam centres are expected to be located across around 26 states and over 100 cities in India. The exam is conducted in both metro cities and smaller towns to ensure wider reach. Some of the major cities include:
- Delhi NCR
- Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
- Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad
- Kolkata, Bhubaneswar
- Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna
Apart from these, several Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are also included, allowing candidates to choose a test centre close to their home. Check complete list below.
Candidates can select up to six exam cities while filling the XAT 2027 application form. These cities must be chosen in order of preference, with the first preference being the most important. Important points to remember:
- You can select up to 6 cities
- Fill preferences carefully in order
- First preference has highest priorit
- Early registration improves chances of getting preferred city
Selecting the right XAT exam centre requires careful planning. Candidates should choose their preferences strategically to avoid inconvenience on exam day. Key tips to select the right exam centre:
- Choose cities closest to your residence
- Ensure availability of transport (bus, train, metro)
- Avoid selecting only high-demand cities
- Include backup options in lower preferences
- Consider travel time and traffic condition
The allotment of XAT exam centres is done based on two key factors:
- Candidate’s preference order
- Availability of seats in selected cities
While XLRI makes efforts to allot the first preference, it cannot guarantee it. If seats are unavailable, candidates may be allotted a nearby city from their preference list. Early application submission increases the likelihood of getting your preferred exam centr
Once the exam centre is allotted, candidates can check the details on their XAT admit card. Steps to check exam centre are:
- Download XAT admit card from official website
- Check exam city and centre address
- Note reporting time and instructions
The admit card contains all essential details required for exam day.
Candidates should follow these important guidelines to ensure a smooth exam experience:
Reach the exam centre 60–90 minutes before reporting time
Carry admit card and valid photo ID proof
Follow all exam day instructions
Avoid carrying prohibited items
Visit the centre one day before the exam if possible
Read complete XAT Exam Day Guideline
Based on previous year’s exam details, XAT Exam Centres are expected to be located in more than 25 states and 100 cities in India. Check complete XAT state wise exam cities list below.
Overview XAT : XAT Exam Centres 2027 - 2026
| State/UT | Test Cities |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Anantapur, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Tejpur |
| Bihar | Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Patna |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh/Mohali |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur |
| Delhi NCR | Delhi-NCR |
| Goa | Goa |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara |
| Haryana | Ambala, Hisar, Kurukshetra |
| Himachal Pradesh | Baddi, Shimla |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu |
| Jharkhand | Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Chikkaballapur, Davanagere, Hubballi(Hubli), Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Mangalore, Mysuru(Mysore), Udupi |
| Kerala | Ernakulam, Kannur, Kottayam, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Ujjain |
| Maharashtra | Amravati, Aurangabad City, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune |
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Patiala |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruvallur, Vellore |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Warangal |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee |
| West Bengal | Durgapur/Asansol, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri |
XAT 2027 exam centres will be available across more than 100 cities in India, giving candidates the flexibility to choose a convenient location. Candidates can select up to six cities during registration, but the final allotment depends on availability. It is important to choose preferences wisely, register early, and check admit card details in advance to ensure a smooth exam experience.