XAT registration 2027 is live at xatonline.in, and 16 October is the cutoff to submit your XAT application form 2027 and use the first edit window of XAT 2027. The final XAT 2027 last date to register is 6 December 2026.
- Submit your XAT 2027 application before 16 October to keep the correction window open.
- XAT 2027 edit window will be open on 16 and 17 October 2026.
- XAT 2027 registration fee is ₹2,300, plus ₹200 per XLRI programme.
- XAT 2027 exam will be conducted on 3 January 2027, from 2 PM to 5 PM.
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XAT Registration 2027 Last Date: What Closes on 16 October?
Many MBA aspirants searching assume that the XAT registration 2027 last date is 16 October 2026. However, as per the official website, XAT 2027 registration deadline is 6 December 2026.
- On 16 December 2026, registration will close for those candidates who wish to edit their XAT 2027 application form on 16-17 October 2026.
- For candidates applying after 16 October 2027, XAT 2027 form edit window will open in November 2027.
Ques. Has the XAT 2027 registration deadline been extended to or from 16 October?
Ans. No, the XAT 2027 registration deadline remains 6 December 2026. The 16 October date applies only to the first application edit window, so you can still register after it.
Ques. Should I wait until December to submit my XAT application form 2027?
Ans. No, submitting XAT application form before 16 October lets you fix mistakes in the first edit window and avoids the late-season server rush. Early applicants also get more time to focus on XAT preparation.
XAT 2027 Important Dates
The XAT 2027 registration window runs for about 144 days, from 15 July to 6 December. The 16 October mark falls roughly 93 days in, so about 51 days of registration remain after it.
| Event | XAT 2027 Date |
|---|---|
| XAT registration 2027 starts | 15 July 2026 |
| Submit form for first edit window | Before 16 October 2026 |
| XAT 2027 edit window | 16-17 October 2026 |
| XAT 2027 registration last date | 6 December 2026 |
| XAT admit card 2027 download | 20 December 2026 (tentative) |
| XAT 2027 exam date | 3 January 2027, 2 PM to 5 PM |
| XAT 2027 result | About three weeks after the exam |
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Ques. When will the XAT 2027 admit card be released?
Ans. The XAT 2027 admit card is tentatively available for download from 20 December 2026 on the candidate login. Keep your XAT ID and password safe, because you will need them to download it.
XAT 2027 Registration Fee and Payment Modes
The XAT 2027 application fee is ₹2,300, up ₹100 from ₹2,200 last year, an increase of about 4.5 percent. Each XLRI programme adds ₹200, so a candidate choosing two XLRI programmes pays ₹2,700 in total.
| Fee Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| XAT 2027 registration fee | INR 2,300 |
| Each XLRI programme | INR 200 extra |
| Indian candidates applying to PGDM (GM) via GMAT/GRE | INR 2,600 |
| NRI/Foreign/PIO/OCI applying via GMAT | INR 5,000 |
XAT 2027 fee payment can be made online through debit cards, credit cards, net banking, IMPS, cash cards and mobile wallets. A generated e-receipt confirms success.
Source: Official XAT 2027 Registration Guidelines
Ques. What if my XAT 2027 payment fails or no e-receipt appears?
Ans. No e-receipt means the payment did not go through. Log in again with your registered email and password and retry, using a different card, bank or browser if needed, and avoid pressing back or refresh to prevent double payment.
XAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria for Registration
XAT 2027 eligibility is open to graduates from any discipline. You need a recognised bachelor's degree of at least three years, or an equivalent qualification.
- Final-year students can apply for XAT 2027 if they finish their final exams by 11 June 2027.
- No minimum percentage or age limit applies to the XAT 2027 test.
- Indian candidates must take XAT, while NRI, foreign, OCI, and PIO candidates may apply through GMAT.
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FAQ: Can final-year students register for XAT 2027? Yes, final-year graduation students are eligible provided they complete their final exams by 11 June 2027. Enter the aggregate marks obtained up to your last completed semester or year.
FAQ: Does registering for XAT 2027 automatically apply me to XLRI? No, XAT registration only gets you the test score. You must separately select XLRI programmes in the same form, paying ₹200 for each, and every institute runs its own selection process.
How to Fill the XAT 2027 Application Form
You can follow the steps listed below to apply for XAT 2027 before the 16 October deadline.
- Step 1: Create your login on xatonline.in using an email ID and mobile number you will keep, because these cannot be changed after registration.
- Step 2: Verify your email, log in, and fill out the form in sections. The form auto-saves, so you can resume later.
- Step 3: Enter personal, academic, and work experience details exactly as on your certificates.
- Step 4: Choose up to six preferred XAT test cities.
- Step 5: Select XLRI programmes if you want to apply there.
- Step 6: Upload a recent passport-size colour photo and a signature signed in black ink on white paper, in JPG, JPEG, or PNG format. Keeping both files under 50 KB is the safest way to avoid size errors.
- Step 7: Preview the form, pay the fee, and download the application and e-receipt.
PW-MBA Wallah on YouTube shared a video discussing the step by step process for XAT 2027 form filling. You can follow the steps discussed in the video to submit your application form.
Ques. Does internship or articleship count as work experience in the XAT 2027 form?
Ans. No, only full-time work experience gained after completing graduation counts. Experience before graduation is not considered either.
XAT 2027 Form Correction Steps: How to Edit Your Application
XAT 2027 form correction window lasts only for 48 hours, on 16 and 17 October 2026. That is about 1.4 percent of the 144-day registration period, so timing matters. Only candidates who have already submitted their form can use it, and no fee is charged for editing.
- Log in at xatonline.in with your XAT ID and password.
- Open your application dashboard and click "Edit Your Application".
- Review every section and change only the permitted fields.
- Re-upload your photograph or signature if the earlier files were unclear.
- Check the preview and save your changes.
- Download the updated application form for your records.
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Ques. Can I change my email ID or mobile number in the XAT 2027 correction window?
Ans. No, the email ID and mobile number cannot be changed after registration, so enter them correctly the first time. If a serious error exists, raise a query through the dashboard's "Any Query? Ask Us" option, though a change is not guaranteed.
Ques. What if I miss the 16-17 October XAT 2027 edit window?
Ans. A second window is reported for November for candidates who apply after 16 October. Outside any window, changes are allowed only in necessary cases through the dashboard query option.
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