XAT 2027 Registration Underway: Last Date December 6, Exam on January 3

XLRI Jamshedpur is accepting online applications for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2027 at xatonline.in. The last date to register is 6 December 2026. The exam will be held on 3 January 2027, and the admit card is tentatively due on 20 December 2026. Candidates are advised to apply before the deadline. Test centres are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration may help candidates get their preferred exam city [VERIFY].

XAT 2027 Key Dates

The official website is xatonline.in

How to Apply for XAT 2027

1. Go to xatonline.in.
2. Click the Register/Sign Up option for XAT 2027.
3. Enter your name, email ID and mobile number.
4. Verify your email ID and receive your login credentials.
5. Log in and open the XAT application form.
6. Enter academic and work-experience details.
7. Select your preferred programme.
8. Choose up to six preferred test cities [VERIFY].
9. Upload your photograph and signature.
10. Pay the registration fee.
11. Submit the form and download the confirmation page.

XAT 2027 Registration Fee

A candidate who selects one XLRI programme would pay ₹2,500 in total. Different fee provisions apply to candidates applying through GMAT/GRE and to NRI, foreign, PIO and OCI candidates [VERIFY against the brochure].

Applying to XLRI and Other Institutes

Registering for XAT does not automatically apply you to every participating institute. To be considered for XLRI programmes, select the relevant programme in the XAT application and pay the additional fee. Other participating institutes may run their own admission and application processes, so check each one's requirements.

What Happens Next

• Finish registration and payment by 6 December 2026.
• Download the admit card when released (tentatively 20 December 2026).
• Appear for XAT on 3 January 2027.