The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026, a national-level entrance exam conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur, is scheduled to take place on January 4, 2026, in a single Computer-Based Test (CBT) session.
The exam serves as a gateway for admission to MBA and PGDM programs at XLRI, its member institutes, and over 160 B-schools across India.
As per the official announcement, the XAT 2026 Admit Card will be available for download from December 20, 2025, onwards. Only candidates who complete the XAT 2026 registration and pay the application fee within the stipulated timeline will be eligible to download the hall ticket.
Registered candidates can access their XAT Admit Card 2026 from the official website - www.xatonline.in - using their login credentials (XAT ID and Password). The admit card will contain essential details such as the candidate's name, photograph, roll number, exam center address, reporting time, and exam instructions.
It is mandatory for candidates to carry two printed copies of their XAT admit card along with a valid photo ID proof on the exam day. Entry to the examination hall will not be permitted without these documents.
Step 1: Visit the official website of XAT - www.xatonline.in
Step 2: Click on the XAT Admit Card link on the homepage.
Step 3: Enter the XAT ID and password & click on Sign In.
Step 4: The XAT Admit Card will be displayed on the Screen.
Step 5: Download and take a printout of the XAT Admit Card for future reference.
Candidates who have downloaded the XAT admit card are advised to check the details on it thoroughly that include personal information. In case of any mistake in the XAT admit card, candidates can contact the XAT officials to rectify the same. Some of the key details that the candidates need to check on the XAT admit card are mentioned below.
Candidates should carry a valid identity proof along with the XAT admit card to the examination centre.
Some of the accepted identity proofs are.
Candidates who have found any mistake in the XAT admit card should reach the respective authorities immediately.
Address:
XLRI Xavier School of Management
C.H.Area (East)
Jamshedpur - 831001
Jharkhand, India
Phone: +91 657 665 3203 / 3204
Toll Free: 18002674008
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Question: Where to download XAT admit card?
Answer: XLRI Jamshedpur will release the XAT admit card only on its official website. Candidates need to visit the website regularly to track the latest updates regarding XAT admit card.
Question: How to download XAT admit card?
Answer: Candidates need to visit the official website and enter their XAT ID and password to download the admit card.
Question: Can I carry a photocopy of my identity card to the exam centre?
Answer: No. Candidates should carry an original ID card issued by the state/centre government.
Question: What to do if I forgot my XAT password?
Answer: Candidates need to visit the official website and click on forgot password. The password reset link will be sent to the respective email.
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