The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a national-level management entrance exam conducted annually by XLRI Jamshedpur. It is one of the most prestigious MBA entrance exams in India, used for admission into XLRI and over 150 other B-schools across India.

Details:

National-level MBA Entrance Test

Eligibility:

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year graduation students are also eligible to apply. No minimum percentage of marks is required to appear for XAT.

Age Limit:

There is no age limit to appear for the XAT exam.

Exam Pattern:

The XAT exam consists of the following sections:

Verbal and Logical Ability

Decision Making

Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation

General Knowledge (GK)

Essay Writing (Considered during the final selection round)

Exam Duration: 

Total time duration: 3 hours 

Top Institutes Accepting XAT Scores:

XLRI, Jamshedpur

SPJIMR, Mumbai

XIMB, Bhubaneswar

IMT, Ghaziabad

TAPMI, Manipal

and 150+ other top B-schools across India

How to Apply:

Candidates must apply online through the official XAT website.

Fill in personal, academic, and work experience details.

Upload a recent photograph and signature.

Pay the application fee of Rs.2,200 (extra charges apply for applying to specific XLRI programs).

Important Dates:

Last Date for Online Application: 05-12-2025.

Admit Card Download Start from: 20.12.2025.

Exam Date: 04-01-2026.

Website:https://xatonline.in/xlri