XAT 2026 response sheet out for MBA, PGDM; answer key shortly
Suviral Shukla | January 6, 2026 | 02:51 PM IST | 1 min read
The computer-based XAT 2026 was conducted on January 4 in a single shift from 2 pm to 5 pm.
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Download EbookThe Xavier School of Management (XLRI), Jamshedpur has published the XAT 2026 response sheet for MBA, and PGDM admissions. Candidates can download the XAT 2026 response sheet through the official website at xatonline.in using the login credentials such as XAT ID and user password.
The Xavier Aptitude Test 2026 - XAT 2026 response sheet carries exam question paper with section-wise questions and candidate’s response. The sheet does not include a response key, the management school said.
The management institute has only issued the XAT 2026 response sheet because no correct answer was specified. It will release the XAT 2026 answer key soon on its official portal.
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The computer-based XAT 2026 was conducted on January 4 in a single shift from 2 pm to 5 pm. As per the experts, the college entrance test paper was moderately difficult. The difficulty level of the verbal ability and logical reasoning section (LA and VR) was moderate, while decision making was easy.
The quantitative aptitude and data interpretation (QA and DI) were moderate in difficulty level, whereas general knowledge and analytical essay writing were easy.
Candidates were given one mark for each correct answer in the XAT 2026, while 0.25 marks were deducted for each wrong response. Notably, there was no negative marking in the general aptitude section.
XAT 2026 Response Sheet: Steps to download
Candidates can check the steps given below to download the XAT 2026 response sheet.
- Go to the official website at xatonline.in.
- On the homepage, click on the download link.
- A new page will open, enter XAT ID and password.
- Press the submit icon.
- XAT 2026 response sheet will appear on the screen.
- Check your responses and download the XAT 2026 response sheet.
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