Xavier Aptitude Test
XAT supports admission to MBA, PGDM. Check qualification, the relevant paper and institution registration before applying for the 2027 intake.
About
Courses: MBA, PGDM. Exam scope: National. Accepting institutions: XLRI and participating business schools. Application month: 07/26 to 12/26. Exam month/first phase: 01/27. 2027 schedule fully or partly confirmed; see detail sheet. Mode: CBT. Subjects: Verbal/Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative/Data Interpretation, GK. MBA/PGDM. XAT registration does not replace institute applications.
Prepare consistently and choose the programme that matches your goals.
Application starts: 15 Jul 2026
Application deadline: 06 Dec 2026
Exam date: 03 Jan 2027
Eligibility
Recognised bachelor's degree of at least three years/final year; programme-specific requirements apply
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