XAT 2025 registration begins from July 15 for MBA admissions in over 160 colleges

NEW DELHI: The registration for Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT 2025), a national-level MBA entrance exam, will begin from July 15. The MBA entrance exam will be administered in more than 100 test centres across the country. The XAT exam date 2025 will be announced soon. Interested candidates will have to submit their applications through the official website, xatonline.in.

Application process includes registration, payment of fees, uploading of necessary documents such as photograph, signature, educational certificates. Candidates will have to pay Rs 2,200 as application fee and those opting for XLRI programmes will have to pay an additional sum of Rs 200 each. Payment can be made offline or online using credit, debit cards, net banking, or IMPS.

“XAT 2025 exam centres include Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram and many more, encompassing a total of 100+ test centers. This expansive reach underscores XAT's commitment to providing equal opportunities for aspiring management professionals nationwide,” it said.

For XAT 2024, around 135,000 applicants had signed up, marking a significant increase compared to previous years

Rahul Shukla, convenor admissions of XAT said: “We are committed to empowering candidates with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their management careers. With over 160 XAMI and XAT Associate colleges accepting XAT scores, the opportunities are vast and diverse.”

XAT exam assesses students’ aptitude, logical reasoning, language proficiency, and decision-making abilities. The exam is held for a total duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes. The marks obtained in general knowledge and analytical essay writing (AEW) sections will be utilised by XLRI for its final selection.