XAT 2027 Registration Closes on December 6: Check How to Apply, Exam Fees and Important Details

Published 10 Nov 20265 min read

The registration window for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2027 will close on December 6, 2026. Candidates planning to appear for the national-level MBA entrance examination must complete the online application process before the deadline. The XAT 2027 registration form is available on the official website, xatonline.in. Interested candidates can register by creating a login ID on the official portal and completing the application form with the required personal and academic details. Applicants must also upload the necessary documents, select their preferred test cities and pay the prescribed examination fee to complete the registration process.
Conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur, XAT is an important entrance examination for candidates seeking admission to MBA and other management programmes. Apart from XLRI, XAT scores are accepted by more than 700 B-schools across India, making it one of the popular management entrance examinations in the country. XAT 2027 will be conducted as a computer-based test (CBT) for a duration of 180 minutes. The question paper will comprise 95 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VALR), Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (QA & DI), Decision Making and General Knowledge (GK).
XAT 2027 Registration: How to Fill the Application Form?
Candidates can complete the XAT 2027 registration and application process online by following the steps mentioned below:
- Visit the official website at xatonline.in.
- Click on the 'Registration' option available on the homepage.
- Enter the required details, including name, date of birth, email ID, mobile number, nationality and state.
- An OTP will be sent to the registered email ID or mobile number for verification.
- Enter the OTP to complete the registration process.
- Log in using the credentials shared through email.
- Fill out the application form with the required personal and academic details.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature.
- Select four preferred test cities for examination centre allotment.
- Select an XLRI campus, if applicable.
- Pay the XAT 2027 examination fee through the available online payment options, including debit card, credit card or net banking.
- Submit the application form and save the confirmation for future reference.
Candidates are advised to review all the information carefully before submitting the application form.
XAT 2027 Application Fee
Candidates must pay the prescribed examination fee before the registration deadline to complete their application successfully. The fee structure for XAT 2027 is as follows:
| Particulars | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| XAT 2027 Examination Fee | Rs 2,300 |
| XLRI Jamshedpur Programme Fee | Additional Rs 200 |
Candidates opting for XLRI programmes are required to pay an additional Rs 200 along with the XAT examination fee. The fee payment window will close on December 6, 2026, along with the registration deadline. Applications submitted without successful fee payment will not be accepted.
XAT 2027: Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates planning to appear for XAT 2027 should keep the following instructions in mind:
- Complete the online registration before December 6, 2026.
- Ensure that the email ID and mobile number provided during registration are active.
- Verify all personal and academic details before final submission.
- Upload the photograph and signature according to the prescribed specifications.
- Select four preferred examination cities carefully.
- Complete the application fee payment before the deadline.
- Save the application confirmation and payment receipt for future reference.
Candidates are advised to visit the official XAT website regularly for the latest updates regarding registration, examination guidelines and admission-related information.
