XLRI Jamshedpur, on behalf of the Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI), has commenced the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2027 registration process. Aspirants seeking admission to MBA and PGDM programmes offered by XLRI and more than 250 participating management institutes across India can now apply online.

According to the official schedule, the online registration window opens on 15 July 2026 and will remain available until 6 December 2026. Candidates are advised to complete the application process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Important Dates

• Registration Begins: 15 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 6 December 2026
• Admit Card Release (Tentative): 20 December 2026
• XAT 2027 Examination: 3 January 2027 (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM)

Day 1 Applicants to Get Preferred Test City

XLRI has introduced a special initiative for XAT 2027, under which candidates who complete their registration on the opening day (15 July 2026) will be allotted their first preferred examination city, with city confirmation expected by 5 August 2026.

XAT Accepted by 250+ Institutes

XAT is one of India's leading national-level MBA entrance examinations and is accepted by XLRI Jamshedpur, XAMI member institutes, and over 250 B-schools across the country for admission to MBA and PGDM programmes.

Candidates should regularly visit the official XAT portal for updates regarding the application process, admit cards, examination schedule, and other important announcements.Click here

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