XAT 2026 Application Form: Last Date (Dec 11); Check Fees, Form Filling Process, Download PDF

XAT Application Form 2026 is open to register for the XAT 2026 exam. XAT application form 2026 last date is extend from December 5 to December 11, 2025. XAT application form 2026 fee is Rs 2,200. XAT 2026 will be held on January 4, 2026. Read step by step guide on how to fill XAT Application Form 2026. 

XAT 2026 Application Form

XAT 2026: Exam Date (Jan 4), Registration (Last Date), Fees, Preparation

XAT 2026 exam date is January 4, 2026, 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM. XAT 2026 Registration last date and time is extended to December 11, 2025 till 11.59 PM. XAT 2026 registration fees is Rs 2,200. XAT exam duration is 3 hours from 2.00-5.00 PM. There is no change in XAT exam pattern 2026, which will comprise of 95 questions spread across four sections. XAT exam duration is 3 hours (180 minutes). XAT full form is Xavier Aptitude Test, and it is the mandatory exam for admission in XLRI Jamshedpur and Delhi campuses.

PGDM Business Analytics

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/hyderabadmba/institute-of-public-enterprise-ipe-hyderabad/pgdm-business-analytics
Seats
60
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24
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16
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PGDM Business Analytics
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Placement Reports URL
https://www.ipeindia.org/placements-ipe/
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IPE Hyderabad PGDM Business Analytics: Curriculum, Placements, Admissions 2026

Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) Hyderabad is one of the best MBA colleges in India that offers PGDM General and Sectoral PGDM programs in Marketing, Banking, IB, Analytics and HRM. IPE Hyderabad Admission 2026 is open for all PGDM programs. Apply Now. Check IPE Hyderabad PGDM Curriculum, Fees, Placements, Admission 2026 details in this article. 

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915000
Admission Process Title
IPE Hyderabad PGDM Business Analytics
Admission Process

IPE Hyderabad Admission 2026 process is explained here. 

Step 1: Register for IPE Admissions online and submit the application.

Step 2: Candidates have to appear in any one of the admission tests (CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT/GMAT) and submit the valid test score necessary for admission.

Step 3: Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview to be held at IPE Hyderabad and in major cities by IPE both in physical form or in online form. Timely updates will be posted on the website and communicated to the applicants.

Step 4: The selection of candidates will be based on Management Aptitude Test Scores, Academic Record, Personal Interview, Weightage in Sports, Extracurricular, Academic Diversity, Gender Diversity. 

How to Apply Title
IPE Hyderabad PGDM Business Analytics How to Apply
How to Apply Description

To apply for IPE Admissions, candidates should register online and submit the application. IPE Application Form can be easily filled in a few minutes. IPE Application Fees is Rs 500. Apply Now. 

Eligibility
Eligibility Title
IPE Hyderabad PGDM Business Analytics Eligibility
Eligibility Description

Eligibility Criteria have following key requirements:

  • The candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. (45% in case of SC/ ST/PC candidates), from a UGC recognized university / deemed university recognized by the Ministry of HRD, GoI. 

  • Candidates must also appear in any one of the National Level Management Tests like - CAT,MAT,XAT,CMAT,ATMA,GMAT

Eligibility Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
Exams and Cutoff
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Score
50
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Exam
Score
50
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Exam
Score
60
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Exam
Score
60
Percentile(%)
Exam
Score
70
Percentile(%)
Exam
Score
480
Percentile(%)
Selection Process
Selection Process Description

IPE Hyderabad selection process is based on MBA entrance exam scores, Academic Record, Personal Interview, Weightage in Sports, Extracurricular, Academic Diversity, Gender Diversity. Check IPE selection process weightages in the table below.

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IPE Hyderabad PGDM Business Analytics Selection Process
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Batch Year
2024
Salary term available
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Total fees
702000
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Total fees
1413000
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Total fees
91
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IPE Hyderabad PGDM Business Analytics
Exam Accepted
Average Salary
Rs. 7.02 LPA
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On
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On
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On
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Off
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On
Total fees
Rs. 9.15 Lakhs
Scholarships

IPE offers many excellent scholarships for deserving students with varied backgrounds. There is separate merit scholarship’s criteria for students of SC/ST/OBC /Minority backgrounds. There are also scholarships for students from designated states such as Northeastern States, Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional talent in sports / arts at graduate level. Students representing any sports at the National / International level with certificates issued by Sport Associations authorized by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) are only eligible for scholarships. All the scholarship applications will be scrutinized by the Internal Committee and the scholarship list will be finalized. The decision of the committee is final and binding. There is no upper limit on the number of Scholarships offered and they range in value from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 4,00,000.

Generic : Is GK important in XAT?

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XAT GK section marks are not considered when calculating the XAT percentile, and used only for XLRI Jamshedpur admission process. So, if you are aiming for admission in XLRI Jamshedpur or Delhi campus, then GK is very important. But if you are targeting other XAT accepting colleges like XIMB, IMI or others, then it is not very important.
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Is GK important in XAT?

Generic : How long does it take to prepare for the XAT exam?

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If can do XAT preparation in 30 if you have prepared for CAT or other MBA entrance exams like SNAP or NMAT. To do well in XAT exam, you should have a good understanding of fundamental concepts in Verbal, Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation areas. XAT Decision Making section is the only section that is unique and requires additional preparation. After brushing up fundamental concepts, practice using Mock Tests and PYQs for high scores in XAT exam.
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How long does it take to prepare for the XAT exam?

Generic : Is 1 month enough for XAT?

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Yes. If you have prepared for CAT or other MBA entrance exams, and have good understanding of fundamental concepts in Verbal, Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation areas, you can prepare for XAT exam in 30 days. XAT Decision Making section is the only section that is unique and requires additional preparation. After brushing up fundamental concepts, targeted practice using Mock Tests and PYQs is a must for high scores in XAT exam.
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Is 1 month enough for XAT?

Generic : How do I prepare for XAT?

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Effective XAT preparation demands two things: a good grasp of the official exam pattern and fundamental concepts, followed by targeted practice using Mock Tests and PYQs. The key differentiator for a top percentile is successfully cracking the XAT Decision Making section.
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How do I prepare for XAT?