Key Highlights
XAT 2027 registration starts tomorrow, July 15, 2026. This XAT 2027 update is important for MBA students.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | XLRI Jamshedpur |
| Article Group | Admission |
| Session Year | 2027 |
| Registration | July 15, 2026 |
| Exam Date | January 3, 2027 |
Application Mode and Start Time
The XAT 2027 news confirms that registration is online only, through xatonline.in. You need to register, fill out the form, upload documents, and pay the fee there.
The application window is expected to open around 10:00 AM tomorrow.
Important Dates
Here are the key dates for XAT 2027:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| XAT 2027 Notification | July 9, 2026 |
| XAT 2027 Registration Start | July 15, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | December 6, 2026 |
| Admit Card | December 20, 2026 |
| XAT 2027 Exam Date | January 3, 2027 |
| Answer Key | Second week of Jan |
Sign-up fees
The base sign-up fee for XAT 2027 is INR 2,200. If you pick XLRI programs, it's an extra INR 200 for each.
The sign-up fee is not refundable, so double-check everything before paying.
College marks
There's no minimum mark needed to apply for XAT 2027. But many colleges that accept XAT scores need at least 50% marks in graduation for admission.
Final year students can apply, but their degree needs to be confirmed by the date in the official notification.
Choosing Test Cities
You can pick up to six preferred test cities in your form. They will try to give you your first choice.
If your first choice is full, they will look at your next preferred city for allotment.
Top MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Scores
| Expected XAT Percentile | Top MBA Colleges Accepting XAT |
|---|---|
| 95+ Percentile | XLRI Jamshedpur, XLRI Delhi-NCR |
| 91+ Percentile | XIM University Bhubaneswar |
| 90+ Percentile | IMT Ghaziabad, MICA Ahmedabad, IMI New Delhi |
| 80–90 Percentile | GIM, TAPMI Manipal, FORE, Great Lakes, IRMA |
| 70–80 Percentile | K J Somaiya, BIMTECH, IFMR GSB, KIIT, Welingkar |
