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QUICK OVERVIEWXAT overview
XAT is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur for admission to MBA/PGDM programs at XLRI and over 160 other B-schools.
- Full form: Xavier Aptitude Test.
- Eligibility: Recognized Bachelor's degree of minimum three years duration or equivalent in any discipline.
- Exam pattern: Online Test. Four sections: Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge. Duration: 3 hours 30 mins.
Evidence note: Exam dates and rules change by cycle; confirm the current information bulletin before applying.
About XAT
XAT is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur for admission to MBA/PGDM programs at XLRI and over 160 other B-schools.
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Eligibility Criteria
Recognized Bachelor's degree of minimum three years duration or equivalent in any discipline.
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Exam Pattern
Online Test. Four sections: Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge. Duration: 3 hours 30 mins.
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Important Dates
Registration Begins
August 2026Exam Date
First Sunday of January 2027Need Help with XAT?
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