XAT 2027 registration opened on 15 July and closes on 6 December 2026. The admit card is tentatively due from 20 December; the exam is scheduled for 3 January 2027 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Upcoming official schedule: Checked against the linked official sources on 3 September 2026. Dates can be revised; the newest signed notice or candidate login always takes priority.
Key timeline
- Registration: 15 July–6 December 2026
- Admit card: from 20 December 2026, tentative
- Exam: 3 January 2027, 2:00–5:00 PM
Who this update is for
Graduates and final-year students applying to XLRI and other institutions that accept XAT 2027.
Exam and admission structure
- Verbal and logical ability
- Decision making
- Quantitative ability and data interpretation
- General knowledge
What candidates should do now
- Register before 6 December
- Apply separately to XLRI programmes where required
- Download the admit card and verify the test city
Preparation and planning
Decision-making practice should accompany regular quantitative, reading and full-mock work throughout preparation.
Documents to keep ready
- Name and date-of-birth proof
- Qualifying-examination marksheets/certificate
- Recent photograph, signature and valid photo ID
- Category, EWS, PwD, domicile or experience certificate where applicable
- Application confirmation, fee receipt, admit card, scorecard and allotment records
Official sources
Editorial note: This is a factual update, not an official notification. Never rely on an old date, third-party payment link or predicted schedule.
