XAT Registration 2027 Open: Last Date December 6, Check Fee and How to Apply
Published 24 Oct 20263 min read
XLRI Jamshedpur is accepting applications for XAT 2027 on the official website, xatonline.in. The registration window opened on July 15, 2026, and closes on December 6, 2026. XAT scores are used for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes at XLRI, Xavier's Associated Institutes, and other participating B-schools.
The application is complete only after the fee is paid, so candidates should finish both steps before the last date.
Last updated: October 24, 2026 [update timestamp at publication]
XAT 2027 Registration at a Glance
- Conducting body: XLRI Jamshedpur
- Registration start date: July 15, 2026
- Registration last date: December 6, 2026
- Fee payment last date: December 6, 2026
- Official website: xatonline.in
- Application fee: Rs. 2,300, plus Rs. 200 for each extra XLRI programme preference
- XAT 2027 exam date: January 3, 2027 [VERIFY on xatonline.in]
XAT 2027 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | July 15, 2026 |
| Registration and fee payment last date | December 6, 2026 |
| XAT 2027 exam | January 3, 2027 [VERIFY] |
| Admit card | [VERIFY] |
XAT 2027 Application Fee
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Standard XAT fee (Indian candidates) | Rs. 2,300 |
| Each additional XLRI programme preference | Rs. 200 |
Payment is online by credit card, debit card, or net banking. A successful payment generates an e-receipt. If none appears, the payment has failed, and candidates should log in and pay again.
Who Can Apply
Candidates need a recognised bachelor's degree of at least three years' duration. Check the official brochure for final-year eligibility and other conditions [VERIFY].
How to Apply for XAT 2027
- Go to xatonline.in. Avoid unverified third-party sites.
- Register with your name, active mobile number, and email ID, and create a password.
- Enter personal, contact, and academic details. Match them with your photo ID.
- Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed dimensions.
- Select test cities. The source says up to six preferences are allowed [VERIFY]. The choice cannot be changed after submission.
- Choose programme preferences. Each extra XLRI programme adds Rs. 200.
- Pay the fee online.
- Print and save the payment confirmation page for future communication with the XAT office.
Direct link: XAT 2027 application link [VERIFY; the source link carries tracking parameters]
Mistakes to Avoid
- Test city: Review it before submitting. It cannot be changed afterwards.
- Fee: The form is incomplete until payment is made.
- Payment proof: No e-receipt means the payment failed.
- Browser: Check the current technical requirements on xatonline.in. The source lists older versions [VERIFY].
- Details: Keep names and details consistent with your photo ID.
- Contact details: Use an email and mobile number that will stay active. Official communication, including the admit card and scorecard, goes there.
- Last-minute rush: Apply early to leave time to fix payment or upload problems.
What Happens Next
After registration closes, watch xatonline.in for the admit card and exam notices. Any change to the deadline will be announced on the official website [VERIFY].