XAT 2027 Registration: XLRI – Xavier School of Management has opened the registration process for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2027. Candidates planning to appear for the management entrance examination can submit their applications through the official XAT portal. The registration window, which opened on July 15, 2026, will remain available until December 6, 2026.
As per the official schedule, XAT 2027 will be conducted on January 3, 2027, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The examination is conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur on behalf of XAMI for admission to MBA and PGDM programmes.
XAT 2027 Important Dates
Candidates planning to apply should keep track of the key dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| XAT 2027 registration started | July 15, 2026 |
| Last date to register | December 6, 2026 |
| Admit card availability | December 20, 2026 (Tentative) |
| XAT 2027 exam date | January 3, 2027 |
| Exam timing | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date to complete the application process.
XAT 2027 Registration Fee
The XAT 2027 registration fee is ₹2,300. Candidates interested in applying to XLRI programmes are required to pay an additional ₹200 for each programme selected.
Indian candidates applying for PGDM (GM) through the GMAT/GRE route need to pay ₹2,600. The application fee for NRI, Foreign, PIO and OCI candidates applying for one or more programmes through GMAT is ₹5,000.
Who Can Apply for XAT 2027?
Candidates seeking admission through XAT should check the programme-specific eligibility requirements before submitting their applications. Applicants generally need a recognised bachelor's degree, while final-year graduation students can also apply subject to the applicable admission requirements.
Candidates should carefully verify eligibility for individual XLRI and participating institute programmes, as admission requirements may vary.
How to Apply for XAT 2027?
Candidates can complete the XAT 2027 application online by visiting the official XAT website. They need to create an account using a valid email address and mobile number, fill in the required personal and academic information, upload the prescribed photograph and signature, select the relevant programme details and complete the application fee payment.
Applicants should preview the entire form carefully before final submission. According to the official registration instructions, applicant details cannot be edited after the application has been submitted following payment.
XAT 2027 Exam
The Xavier Aptitude Test is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur. According to the official XAT website, the examination is conducted across 100+ test cities, and XAT scores are accepted by 250+ B-schools.
Candidates preparing for MBA and PGDM admissions should complete their registration before December 6, 2026 and keep checking official updates regarding the admit card and examination.
Official registration portal: xatonline.in
