XAT Exam Dates

XAT Exam Dates 2025 have been released on the Xavier School of Management's official website. The XAT entrance exam for 2025 is slated for January 7th. On July 15, 2023, the XAT 2025 registration period became live online at xatonline.in. By November 30, 2023, candidates can complete and submit the XAT 2025 registration form. To learn more about the XAT exam dates 2025 and other significant XAT-related events, keep reading the entire article.

XAT Exam Dates 2025

The participating institutes will publish the XAT cut-off 2025 on their websites. The XAT 2025 will be conducted by computers. More than 1000 B-schools across India will provide MBA/PGDM admissions through the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT). Candidates who want to take the XAT exam can use the table below to find out the crucial dates for upcoming XAT events.

XAT 2025 Dates

XAT Particulars

XAT Dates

XAT notification date 2025

July 14, 2025

XAT 2025 Form filling Starting

July 15, 2024

XAT's last date for registration

November 30, 2024

 Last date for XAT 2025 Registration and application submission online without a late fee 

 November 30, 2024 (Till Midnight) 

XAT 2025 Registration Last date with a late fee

Not Announced

XAT 2025 Admit Card

20 December, 2025

XAT exam date 2025

January 5, 2025

Response sheet of XAT 2025

10th January 2025

Release of XAT 2025 answer key

Second week of January 2025

Deadline to file an objection against the XAT answer key

14th January, 2025 (Tentative)

XAT 2025 result date

Third week of January, 2025

 

XAT Registration Date 2025

On July 15, 2024, XLRI Jamshedpur enabled the XAT 2025 registration link and published other crucial exam dates online at xatonline.in. Candidates must submit the online XAT application form 2025 before the deadline, which is November 30, 2024, on the official website. The anticipated registration fee for the  iXATn 2025 is Rs. 2200 for all categories, plus Rs. 200 for each additional program.

Following is a description of the XAT 2025 registration and application process:

1.      Go to xatonline.in to access the XAT 2025 website.

2.      Enter the necessary information by clicking on "New Registration"

3.      The candidate receives a special XAT ID and a registration link via their confirmed email address.

4.      To confirm your registration, click the link.

5.      Visit the XAT 2025 homepage and select "login."

6.      Type your email address and password to access the application form.

7.      Fill out every field on the XAT 2025 application form that is necessary.

8.      Before pressing the submit button, double-check the information.

9.      Pay the INR 2,200 XAT 2025 application fee with a credit/debit card, UPI, or online banking.

Candidate selections for the XAT application form 2025 are limited to four cities. Based on availability, the testing authority assigns the candidate's top-choice city as the exam location. The test centre will be assigned in the following city that has been chosen if a seat is not available at the test centre in the first location of preference.

XAT Admit Card Date 2025

In the final week of December 2024, the XLRI Jamshedpur official website will host the publication of the XAT 2025 admit card. It contains all information relevant to the entrance exam, including the candidate's roll number, information on the XAT exam centre, reporting hours, and instructions for exam day.

From the time of release till the day of the test, XAT 2025 admit cards will be made accessible for download. Check out the instructions for downloading the XAT 2025 admit card, which must be brought to the testing location:

1.      Visit the official XAT 2025 website.

2.      Press the "Download admit card" button.

3.      After providing information such as your XAT User ID and birthdate, click "login."

4.      Simply select the "admit card" tab, download the PDF, and print it off. 

XAT Exam Date 2025

The Xavier School of Management (XLRI) annually administers the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT), a national entrance exam, to candidates wishing to enroll in MBA and PGDM programs at more than 1000+ Indian colleges and universities. The XAT 2025 exam will be administered online as a computer-based test, on January 5, 2025.

XAT Answer Key Dates 2025

According to the plan, XLRI will publish the XAT 2025 answer key and response sheet shortly after the test. Candidates can use the objection window to contest the XAT answer key by logging in with their XAT ID and password.

The candidate response sheet and the preliminary XAT answer key will be made available in response sheet form. Check the steps for downloading the XAT 2025 answer key and response sheet:

1.      Open this link or go to the XAT 2025 website: https://xatonline.in/

2.      Go to the "response sheet" tab.

3.      Username and password

4.      'Candidate response to produce answer key and question paper' should be clicked.

5.      The XAT answer key will be shown.

6.      Click the download icon, then choose "Save Link As"

XAT Results Dates 2025

On third week of January, 2025, the Xavier School of Management (XLRI) will make the XAT exam 2025 results available online. By March 31, 2025, applicants will be able to download their XAT 2025 Scorecard and view their sectional and overall percentile. Additionally, XLRI will mail the candidate's address a physical copy of their XAT 2025 scorecard in exchange for a Demand Draft (DD) for Rs. 300 made out to XLRI Jamshedpur, payable in Jamshedpur.

Shortlisted candidates will get invitations to the final selection rounds, which include the Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), and Written Aptitude Test (WAT), following the announcement of the results.

A quick explanation of the XAT result download process is provided below:

1.      Go to xatonline.in to access the XAT ONLINE website

2.      Select the "Scorecard" tab.

3.      After entering your XAT User ID and birthdate, click "login."

4.      Save a copy of the XAT result cum scorecard as a PDF by downloading it.

For admission to XLRI Jamshedpur, the XAT result and scorecard would be valid for just one year. An applicant will need to retake the exam if they want to skip a year.

XAT Cut-off Dates

In the first week of February 2025, XLRI Jamshedpur is anticipated to disclose the XAT 2025 cut-off for each program. Candidates asked to participate in further selection stages, such as group discussions, written ability tests, and personal interview rounds, must satisfy the specified cut-off.

XAT Selection Process 2025

Based on their XAT 2025 result, applicants will be shortlisted for the selection process and invited to take the Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), and Written Ability Test (WAT) rounds. All participating institutes will execute the XAT selection process nationwide, perhaps in February or March 2025.

XAT Cut-offs: Top MBA Colleges

Top MBA Colleges that participate in the XAT release admission cut-offs to narrow down the field of candidates for interviews and personal interviews on their websites. Look at some of the top XAT institutes' predicted cut-off scores and percentiles for MBA admission:

XAT colleges

XAT cut-off score

XAT cut-off percentile

XLRI-Jamshedpur

35.5-38.5

94-92

XIMB-Bhubaneswar

30.5-32.5

90-93

SPJIMR-Mumbai

32.5-34.5

93.50-95

IMT-Ghaziabad

30.5-32

90-92

GIM-Goa

27.5-30.5

85-90

TAPMI-Manipal

26-27.5

80-85

IRMA-Anand

26-27.5

80-85

MICA-Ahmedabad

26-27.5

80-85

Great Lakes Institute of Management

26-27.5

80-85

LIBA-Chennai

26-27.5

80-85

KJ Somaiya-Mumbai

27.5-30.5

85-90

 

XAT 2025 EXAM FAQs

Q1. In what format will the XAT 2025 be administered?

The XAT exam 2025 will be a computer-based test that will be delivered online.

Q2. When will XAT registration for 2025 begin?

On July 15, 2024, XAT enrolment for the year 2025 began online.

Q3. When is the last day to apply for the XAT 2025?

Candidates have until November 30, 2024, to submit their XAT 2025 application.

Q4. When is the XAT exam in 2025?

The XAT exam is scheduled for January 5, 2025.

Q5. Is the XAT administered twice yearly?

XAT is a once-a-year national-level MBA entrance exam.

Q6. Is the XAT a difficult test?

Compared to the CAT exam, the XAT is a less challenging MBA entry exam. Candidates who are preparing for the CAT exam can also take the XAT 2025 exam because the syllabi for both of these MBA exams are identical.

Q7. What month is the XAT exam held each year?

Every year in the month of January, the XAT exam is given online.

Q8. Is there a yearly XAT?

Yes, the XAT exam is only given once a year.

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