XAT 2027 Mock Test on August 30; Registration Deadline Today
The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2027 official mock test is scheduled to be conducted on August 30, 2026, giving MBA aspirants an opportunity to experience the exam pattern before the actual XAT 2027 examination
The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2027 official mock test is scheduled to be conducted on August 30, 2026, giving MBA aspirants an opportunity to experience the exam pattern before the actual XAT 2027 examination. According to the official XAT website, candidates must complete their XAT 2027 application by August 27, 2026, to become eligible for the August mock test.
Candidates planning to appear for the first official XAT 2027 mock test should complete the registration and payment process today. While the overall XAT 2027 registration deadline is December 6, 2026, the August 30 mock test has a separate eligibility deadline of August 27.
XAT 2027 Mock Test on August 30
XLRI Jamshedpur, which conducts XAT on behalf of XAMI member institutes, will conduct the first XAT 2027 mock test on August 30. The mock test is designed to help candidates understand the structure and challenges of the actual examination.
The official mock test covers the major sections of the XAT paper, including Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation, and General Awareness. The official mock test portal will be enabled in the candidate's application dashboard after the XAT 2027 application is submitted.
The XAT 2027 exam is scheduled for January 3, 2027, from 2 PM to 5 PM. The official website currently lists 95 questions across the four sections, with 170 minutes allotted to the first three sections and 10 minutes for General Knowledge.
XAT 2027 Registration: How to Apply
Candidates who want to become eligible for the August 30 mock test must complete their XAT 2027 application through the official website. The registration process involves creating an account, entering personal and academic details, selecting preferred test cities, uploading the required documents and completing the fee payment.
To register, candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official XAT website at xatonline.in.
- Click on the registration option and create a login using the required details.
- Verify the registered email ID and complete the application form.
- Enter academic and work experience details, wherever applicable.
- Select up to six preferred XAT test cities.
- Upload the photograph and signature according to the prescribed specifications.
- Review the application carefully before final submission.
- Pay the XAT registration fee and complete the application process.
The standard XAT 2027 registration fee is ₹2,300. Candidates applying for XLRI programmes need to pay an additional ₹200 for each programme selected.
XAT Mock Test 2027: Why Candidates Should Attempt It
The official mock test can help candidates become familiar with the XAT interface, question structure and time management requirements. It can also help aspirants identify weaker areas before beginning more intensive preparation for the January examination.
Candidates who complete their XAT 2027 application by August 27, 2026, will be eligible for the August 30 official mock test. The mock test portal will be made available through the application dashboard after submission of the application.
With the August 27 deadline falling today, candidates interested in attempting the first official XAT 2027 mock test should complete their application and payment without waiting for the final hours.