XAT 2026 Admit Card LIVE: XLRI MBA hall ticket at xatonline.in soon; exam date, direct link, updates
Deepanshi Pant | December 21, 2025 | 02:14 PM IST | 5 mins read
The XLRI Jamshedpur will declare the XAT 2026 admit card soon. Get the latest updates on the XAT 2026 exam date, pattern, syllabus, admit card, direct link, latest updates, and more.
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Download EBookThe XLRI Jamshedpur is expected to issue the XAT 2026 admit card today, December 21, on the official website. Candidates who registered for this MBA exam will be able to download their XAT admit card at xatonline.in. The XAT 2026 hall ticket can be downloaded by entering the login credentials on the portal. The authority will conduct the XAT 2026 examination on January 4.
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Previously, the XAT admit card release date was scheduled for December 20. However, it has been delayed. The XAT 2026 is held for candidates seeking admission to the MBA programmes at XLRI and other top MBA colleges across the country. The XAT exam 2026 is administered annually in over 70 cities, designated test centres, in a computer-based test (CBT) mode.
The authority conducted the XAT 2026 registration process from July 10 to December 11, 2025.
XAT 2026 Admit Card: Steps to download
The XAT 2026 Admit Card will be issued soon by the authority. Candidates can check the steps given below to download the admit card.
- Go to the official XAT website and open the “Login” link.
- Log in using your XAT user ID and password to complete the process.
- After logging in, candidates can check and download their XAT admit card 2026.
- Download and take a printout of the XAT 2026 admit card.
XAT 2026 Admit Card: Schedule
Aspirants can check the XAT 2026 schedule below. The admit card for XAT 2026 will be made available soon on the official website.
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XAT 2026 Notification
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July 9, 2025 |
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XAT 2026 Registration
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July 10, 2025
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XAT 2026 Registration Last Date
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December 11, 2025
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XAT 2026 Admit Card
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XAT 2026 Exam
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January 4, 2026
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XAT 2026 Result
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December 21, 2025 | 02:14 PM IST
XAT 2026 Admit Card: Steps to download
Candidates can follow the steps given below to download the XAT 2026 admit card.
- Visit the official website, xatonline.in.
- Click on the ‘XAT admit card 2025 link’.
- Enter email ID and password to log in.
- XAT admit card 2025 will open on your screen.
- Download XAT 2025 admit card.
December 21, 2025 | 01:37 PM IST
XAT 2026: Accepting colleges
XAT 2026 scores will be accepted by 250+ B-schools across the nation.
- XLRI Jamshedpur
- XIM Bhubaneswar
- MICA Ahmedabad
- Great Lakes Chennai
- IMI New Delhi
- IMT Ghaziabad
- GIM Goa
- TAPMI Manipal
- FORE New Delhi
- IRMA Anand
- Great Lakes Gurgaon
- K J Somaiya
- BIMTECH Greater Noida
- LBSIM New Delhi
- IFMR Chennai
- LIBA Chennai
December 21, 2025 | 12:54 PM IST
XAT 2026: Question paper sections
The XAT question paper will comprise four sections: Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VA and LR), Decision-making (DM), Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (QA and DI), and General Knowledge (GK).
December 21, 2025 | 12:09 PM IST
XAT Admit Card 2026: Details mentioned
The XAT admit card 2026 will include the following details:
- Name
- Photo
- Date of birth
- Candidate's category
- Exam date
- Exam time
- Exam venue
- Exam day guidelines.
December 21, 2025 | 11:34 AM IST
XAT 2026 Admit Card Soon: Prohibited items in the exam centre
Candidates can check the list of items not allowed inside the XAT 2026 exam hall:
- Mobile phones, smartwatches, and other electronic gadgets.
- Calculators, pagers, or digital watches with calculators.
- Any printed or handwritten material, such as notes or books.
- Bags, wallets, or purses.
- Food items or beverages
- Heavy jewellery, ornaments, or any metallic items.
- Headphones, earplugs, or any communication devices.
- Any sharp objects or tools.
December 21, 2025 | 10:34 AM IST
XAT 2026 Admit Card: Sectional time limit
The XAT exam is divided into two parts. The first part lasts for 170 minutes, during which candidates will answer questions from the VALR, DM, and QA–DI sections. The second part lasts for 10 minutes and is dedicated to general knowledge (GK) questions.
December 21, 2025 | 10:10 AM IST
XAT Admit Card 2026: Exam duration
The XAT 2026 exam will be conducted for 180 minutes, and there is a time limit for each section. Test-takers must manage their time carefully to ensure they answer a sufficient number of questions.
December 21, 2025 | 09:02 AM IST
XAT 2026 admit card download link
The XLRI Jamshedpur will activate the XAT 2026 admit card download link on its official website, xatonline.in. Candidates can download it by entering the valid email ID and password.
December 21, 2025 | 08:10 AM IST
How to get XAT admit card?
To download the XAT 2026 admit card, candidates must visit the official website, xatonline.in, and log in using their XAT ID and date of birth.
December 21, 2025 | 07:11 AM IST
XAT admit card release date
XLRI Jamshedpur had tentatively scheduled the issue of the XAT 2026 admit card on December 20, but it has been delayed. The hall ticket is expected to be issued soon.
December 20, 2025 | 07:28 PM IST
XAT 2026 Exam: Hall ticket download link
The XLRI Jamshedpur will declare the XAT 2026 admit card soon on December 20, 2025, on the official website. xatonline.in is the link to download the XAT 2026 hall ticket.
December 20, 2025 | 06:37 PM IST
XAT 2026 Admit Card LIVE: Number of test cities
The XAT 2026 examination will be conducted in around 109 cities across India. The test city has been assigned to candidates as per their preference.
December 20, 2025 | 05:22 PM IST
How many colleges are accepting XAT score for admission?
More than 800 colleges apart from XLR are accepting the XAT 2025 scores for admission. The XAT 2026 admission process includes Group Discussions (GD), Analytical Essay Writing (AEW), and Personal Interviews (PI).
December 20, 2025 | 04:22 PM IST
XAT previous year question paper
Candidates can find the XAT previous year question paper on the official website of the XAT, i.e., xatonline.in
December 20, 2025 | 03:50 PM IST
XAT 2026 admit card download
The XLRI will publish the XAT 2026 admit card shortly on the official website, xatonline.in. Candidates can download the admit card once it is out.
December 20, 2025 | 02:30 PM IST
XAT exam date 2025
The XAT examination for the year 2025 was conducted on Sunday, January 5, 2025, by XLRI Jamshedpur. The authority will conduct the XAT 2026 examination on January 4, 2026.
December 20, 2025 | 01:39 PM IST
XAT 2026 Admit Card: Login credentials required
To check the XAT 2026 admit card 2026, candidates need to enter their login credentials -
- XAT ID
- Password
December 20, 2025 | 12:58 PM IST
XAT 2026 Admit Card: Validity
The XAT 2026 admit card will be valid for the January 4, 2026, exam only. The admit card is likely to be issued soon by the authority.
December 20, 2025 | 11:20 AM IST
XAT 2026 Admit Card Today?
The XLRI Jamshedpur is expected to declare the XAT 2026 admit card today, on December 20, on the official website. Candidates are advised to keep checking the website for latest updates.
December 20, 2025 | 10:08 AM IST
XAT 2026: 28 questions in Quant section
The Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (QA and DI) section will have approximately 28 questions, the highest among all four sections.
“The questions are designed to assess the quantitative aptitude of candidates who possess foundational understanding of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, modern Maths, etc. The questions on DI are about clear interpretation, summarization, and insightful analysis of the data,” XLRI said.
December 20, 2025 | 09:15 AM IST
XAT Question Paper 2026: Topics under decision making section
The Decision Making section in XAT 2026 question paper will present scenarios drawn from both personal and professional contexts. As per the exam pattern, XLRI Jamshedpur said candidates are expected to apply critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and prioritisation to make informed decisions.
December 20, 2025 | 08:32 AM IST
XAT 2026: Important topics of VALR section
The verbal ability and logical reasoning (VALR) section in XAT question paper 2026 will have approximately 26 questions. The important topics in VALR section is:
- Critical and analytical reasoning,
- Reading comprehension, including poems, cartoons, and passages etc,
- Vocabulary,
- English grammar,
- Para jumbles,
- Cloze tests
- and other related exercises.
December 20, 2025 | 07:55 AM IST
XAT hall ticket to be issued today
XLRI Jamshedpur is expected to issue the XAT admit card 2025 on the official website, xatonline.in. However, the XAT hall ticket is likely to be delayed and released on December 26, as per previous years' trends.
December 19, 2025 | 10:49 PM IST
XAT Admit Card 2026: Marking scheme
As per the XAT 2026 marking scheme, candidates will be given 1 mark for each correct response, and 0.25 marks will be deducted for wrong answer. However, if more than 8 questions are left unanswered, 0.10 marks will be deducted. Also, there's no negative marking in the GK section of the paper.
December 19, 2025 | 10:15 PM IST
XAT Admit Card 2026: How to download?
The steps to download the XAT admit card 2025 are as follows.
December 19, 2025 | 09:43 PM IST
XAT Admit Card 2025 Date
XLRI Jamshedpur will issue the XAT admit card 2026 tomorrow, as per update on the official website.
December 19, 2025 | 07:42 PM IST
Information mentioned on the XAT 2026 admit card
The list of information mentioned on the XAT 2026 admit card is given below:
- Candidate's name and roll number
- Registration number
- Photo and signature
- XAT exam centre address
- Exam timings
- Reporting time
- Guidelines related to XAT exam day
December 19, 2025 | 07:35 PM IST
XAT 2026 Admit Card: Selection Process
The XAT 2026 selection process consists of Group Discussion and Personal Interviews. Shortlisted candidates will have to appear in the XLRI selection criteria, which includes Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).
December 19, 2025 | 06:40 PM IST
XAT 2026 Admit Card: Schedule
Candidates can check the XAT 2026 schedule below:
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Dates
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XAT 2026 Notification
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July 9, 2025 |
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XAT 2026 Registration
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July 10, 2025
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XAT 2026 Registration Last Date
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December 11, 2025
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XAT 2026 Admit Card
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December 20, 2025 (Tentative)
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XAT 2026 Exam
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January 4, 2026
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XAT 2026 Result
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TBA |
December 19, 2025 | 05:59 PM IST
XAT 2026 Admit Card: Details Mentioned
The XAT 2026 admit card will consist of important candidature details like name, gender, roll number, XAT 2026 exam centre, XAT 2026 exam shift, and XAT 2026 exam timing.
December 19, 2025 | 05:57 PM IST
XAT 2026 Admit Card Tomorrow?
The XLRI Jamshedpur will announce the XAT 2026 admit card tomorrow, i.e., December 20, 2025. Candidates can check the result once it is out on the official website.
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