XAT 2026 Registration: The official notification states that the XAT 2026 registration process will begin on July 10. Applicants can apply at xatonilne.in if they intend to take the test. The XAT exam date for 2026 is set for January 4, 2025, and XLRI, Jamshedpur, has released the official XAT 2026 announcement. The institute will later disclose any changes (if any) to the XAT exam format.
Candidates will be able to fill out the XAT 2026 application form by creating a login ID on the official website. Graduation is the bare minimum requirement to be eligible to take the XAT. Applicants may potentially be in their last year of a bachelor's degree program.
XAT 2026 Registration: Important details
Registration Starts: 10 July, 2025
Registration Closes: 5 Dec, 2025
Admit Card Download: December 20, 2025 (Tentative)
XAT 2026 Exam Date: January 4, 2026
Exam Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
XAT 2026 Registration: Eligibility criteria
- Candidates must have earned a bachelor's degree in any field after completing at least three years of coursework.
- As long as they finish their final examinations by June 10, 2026, final-year students are also eligible to apply.
- To take the XAT in 2026, there is no minimum graduation % required.

XAT 2026 Registration: Steps to registered
Step 1: Go to xatonline.in to access the XAT 2026 website.
Step 2: The 'Registration 2026' option should be clicked.
Step 3: Enter details such as your name, password, email address, phone number, and captcha code.
Step 4: The validated email address will receive a special XAT ID and registration link.
Step 5: Select the link to confirm your registration.
Step 6: Navigate to the student dashboard, then choose Application.
Step 7: Include your employment history, personal information, and academic background.
Step 8: Upload a photo ID, a passport-size photo, and a scanned signature.
Step 9: Choose test cities and optional XLRI.
Step 10: Check the declaration box and go over the data that was entered.
Step 11: Pay application fees and submit
Step 12: Download and save a printout of the confirmation page for your records.
For more information candidates are advised to visit the official website.