Noida: The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026, one of India’s most trusted management entrance exams, is approaching its registration deadline on December 5, 2025. Candidates aspiring to pursue MBA/ PGDM programmes at over 250 reputed institutes across India are encouraged to complete their applications before the closing date.
Registration for XAT 2026 opened on 10 July 2025, and thousands of candidates are already in the race for admission. With the countdown on, it’s essential to complete the online form, upload required documents, finalise test-city preferences and pay the fee well ahead of the deadline.
Missing the deadline means losing eligibility to appear in the XAT exam, scheduled for 4 January 2026 (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM).
Eligibility criteria
Candidates applying for XAT 2026 must hold a bachelor’s degree of at least three years’ duration in any discipline from a recognised university. Final-year students can also apply. While XAT does not specify a minimum percentage requirement, applicants should note that individual MBA/PGDM institutes may have their own academic eligibility criteria.
How to Apply:
- Visit the official website: xatonline.in
- Click Registration to create your login credentials. XAT Online
- Complete the application form: personal details, academic/work experience, test-city choices.
- Upload photo, signature and valid ID proof.
- Review all entries carefully and submit before the deadline, edits after final submission may not be permitted.
What the Exam Covers
XAT 2026 is designed to assess a balanced mix of aptitude, reasoning, and general knowledge through four key sections – Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge. The exam will be conducted in a computer-based format across various cities, with a total duration of three hours.
Your Next Step
- Don’t delay – Register today to avoid last-minute website load.
- Prepare with full intensity – Make full use of mock tests, sample questions and last minute revision.
- Stay updated – Keep logging into your dashboard for changes, admit-card notification and exam-day instructions.
- Check eligibility and deadlines carefully – With the correction window over, there’s no room for delays.
Final Call
With just weeks left until the registration deadline, XAT 2026 stands as a critical door to over 250 MBA/ PGDM programmes across India. Applications close on 5 December 2025. Take action now to register, submit and prepare with confidence.Visit xatonline.in for full details, deadlines and application support.
