XAT

The XAT 2027 answer key is expected to be released between January 6 and January 8, 2027 — approximately 3–4 days after the XAT 2027 exam on January 3, 2027 (expected). XLRI Jamshedpur releases the provisional answer key first, followed by the final answer key after the objection window closes. The exact release dates will be confirmed in the XAT 2027 notification.

No, test centre change requests are not entertained after the XAT 2027 admit card is issued. As per the official XAT Important Instructions PDF, "Request for change of test center will not be considered." Candidates must report only to the test centre allocated on the admit card. Choose your preferred cities carefully during registration.

If you forget your XAT 2027 admit card login password, visit xatonline.in, click on "Forgot Password" below the login form, enter your registered email ID, and click on the password reset link sent to your email. If you do not receive the email within 24 hours, contact XLRI Jamshedpur at [email protected] or call +91 657 665 3203/04/05.

Along with the XAT 2027 admit card, candidates must carry one original photo ID proof: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, valid College ID, or Employee ID. In case of any photograph discrepancy on the admit card, carry a recent passport-size photograph. Biometric details will be captured at the test centre.

To download your XAT 2027 admit card, visit xatonline.in, click on the "Admit Card" tab, log in with your registered XAT ID and password, and click on the download link on your dashboard. Save the PDF and take a clear printout on A4-size paper. Carry the printed admit card along with an original photo ID to the test centre.

Yes, you can edit your XAT 2027 application during the error correction window opened by XLRI Jamshedpur. Editable fields include academic details, work experience, test city, and uploaded documents. However, your registered email ID, mobile number, and application number cannot be changed after submission.

Documents required for XAT 2027 registration include a scanned colour passport-size photograph and signature in JPG format, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, graduation mark sheet, category certificate (if applicable), and online payment method (debit/credit card, net banking, IMPS, or mobile wallet). Email ID and mobile number are also mandatory.

XAT 2027 is expected to be conducted across more than 110 test cities in 26 States and Union Territories across India. Candidates can select up to 6 preferred test cities while filling the XAT application form. The XAT 2026 was conducted in 110 cities including Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad.

The XLRI cutoff for XAT BM programme requires an overall percentile of 96 for Engineer-Male and Non-Engineer-Male candidates, and 91 for Female candidates, based on XAT 2026 cutoffs. For PGDM HRM, Engineer-Male candidates need 95 overall percentile. Final XLRI shortlisting also considers QA, VALR, and DM sectional percentiles.

Top MBA colleges accepting XAT 2027 scores include XLRI Jamshedpur, XIM University Bhubaneswar, IMT Ghaziabad, IMI New Delhi, MICA, FORE School of Management, Great Lakes Chennai, and TAPMI Manipal. Over 250 MBA colleges across India accept XAT scores for MBA, PGDM, and Executive MBA programmes.