XAT 2026 Exam Completed: Scorecard, XLRI Application and Admission Next Steps
XAT 2026 was conducted on 4 January 2026. Candidates should use the official XAT account and each institute’s admission page for scorecards, shortlists and programme-specific selection stages.
Verified 2026 status: 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
- Exam: 4 January 2026
- Scorecard and institute shortlisting: check the candidate login
- Interview and final selection: institute-specific
Who this update is for
Graduates and final-year degree students who applied for XAT-linked MBA/PGDM programmes.
Exam and admission structure
- Computer-based aptitude test
- Verbal and logical ability
- Decision making
- Quantitative ability and data interpretation
- General knowledge component
What candidates should do now
- Download and preserve the scorecard
- Check every selected institute separately
- Keep degree, category and work-experience records ready
Preparation and planning
Candidates planning another attempt should analyse section-level performance and practise decision-making sets along with regular quantitative and verbal mocks.
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.