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XAT admit card 2025 was scheduled to be released on December 20, 2024 but it has been delayed. The new date XAT 2025 admit card download will be announced soon. Candidates who have registered for the exam will be able to download their XAT 2025 admit card through login. Every candidate's XAT exam 2025 admit card will contain candidate's name, photo, roll number, test venue and reporting time. The admit card will be available for download till the XAT 2025 exam day, January 5, 2025.Â
XAT 2025 admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam centre. Digital copy of the admit card will not be accepted as a valid document. The admit card will be available for download until the XAT exam day 2025. Read here all about XAT admit card 2025:
Q: Â What if I misplace my XAT admit card?
If you misplace your XAT admit card, you don’t need to panic. You can download another copy of the same from your XAT account. You can simply log in to your XAT account with application number and password to download it again. After downloading it, save it in a folder or in email so that you can take a print out anytime you want. The XAT admit card download link will be available for download till the exam day only so candidates must ensure that they have save a copy. If they need to download the XAT admit card after the exam for any reason, they will not be able to do it. Thus, they should save the PDT file of the XAT admit card in a folder or email.
Q: Â How and from where to download XAT admit card?
XAT admit card is released in online mode at the xat online website. Candidates have to download it by using their login ID and password created at the time of form filling. The XAT admit card 2024 will be available for download till the exam day however, candidates must download a copy as soon as it is released. Given below is the process to follow to download the XAT admit card:
- Log on to the XAT website
- Click on the tab indicating XAT admit card
- Enter XAT ID and password
- Click on submit to log in
- In the student dashboard locate the admit card tab
- Click on the tab to open the admit card
- Download and save it in a folder
After downloading the XAT admit card, check for the details mentioned on it. All the details should be correct and clearly visible. If there is any error, candidates must contact examination cell.
Q: Â Can I change my test centre after XAT admit card is released?
There is no provision to change the test centre after the XAT admit card has been released. You can change your XAT test centre only once at the time of filling up the XAT application form. Once submitted, the XAT application form is not editable. There is no other way a candidate can change the test city option. They will have to appear for the exam in the city and at the test centre mentioned in their XAT admit card. They cannot even seek entry in another test centre for appearing in the exam. Insisting on doing so may get them disqualified.
Thus, candidates must fill the test city options in the XAT application form very carefully or arrange for travel and stay in the city where you have been allotted the exam centre.
Q: Â Does the XAT admit card have a route map of the exam centre?
Yes, the XAT admit card has a google map and address of the exam centre for candidates convenience. The candidates must find out the shortest route to the XAT exam centre via the google map a day before the test day because they are expected to be present at their respective test centre at the reporting time mentioned in the XAT admit card.
If the XAT exam timing is 2 pm to 5:10 pm then the reporting time for candidates will be 1:00 PM. Candidates must use the route map to reach their respective test centre on time to avoid delayed entry inside the exam hall for identification process. Candidates reaching the XAT test centre after the gates have been closed will not be allowed to enter the premises under any circumstances. They will have to seek special permission in case of unexpected reasons.
How to Download XAT Exam 2025 Admit Card?
XAT exam admit card will be released online only. Test-takers should take two printouts of their respective XAT admit card 2025. Check below, the steps to download the XAT admit card 2025:
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Visit the official website of XAT 2025
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Click on ' download admit card' tab: https://xatonline.in/
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Enter details like XAT User ID and date of birth and click on 'login'
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Click on 'XAT admit card' tab
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Option to download XAT admit card 2025Â will appear
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Click on download and save the admit card in PDF format
Q: Â Is the digital copy of XAT admit card acceptable at the exam centre?
A digital copy of the admission card is not accepted at the testing location for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT), which is administered by XLRI. Typically, applicants must provide a printed copy of their XAT admission card to the testing location. Regarding the admission card and its format, it's crucial to adhere to the guidelines given by XLRI and the organisation in charge of administering the XAT. Please keep in mind, though, that regulations and processes are subject to change, therefore for the most recent information about the acceptance of digital copies of the admission card at the exam center, it is advised to check the XAT official website or get in touch with XLRI directly.
Q: Â What if I misplace my XAT admit card?
If you misplace your XAT admit card, you don’t need to panic. You can download another copy of the same from your XAT account. You can simply log in to your XAT account with application number and password to download it again. After downloading it, save it in a folder or in email so that you can take a print out anytime you want. The XAT admit card download link will be available for download till the exam day only so candidates must ensure that they have save a copy. If they need to download the XAT admit card after the exam for any reason, they will not be able to do it. Thus, they should save the PDT file of the XAT admit card in a folder or email.
Q: Â Can I show a photocopy of my XAT admit card at the exam center?
XAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of XAT 2025 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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05 Jan '25 | XAT 2025 Exam |
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
Dec '24 | XAT 2025 admit card download starts |
10 Nov '24 | XAT 2025 mock test - 3 |
20 Oct '24 | XAT Mock Test 2 |
Details Mentioned on XAT Admit Card 2025
Each candidate's XAT admit card 2025 will contain the following information:
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Candidate’s name
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Candidate’s photo
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Candidate's date of birth
- Candidate's category
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Candidate’s XAT ID
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Exam date
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Exam time
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Exam venue
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Instructions regarding exam/exam day
XAT Admit Card 2025: Errors to Check
Check all the information mentioned on the XAT admit card 2025 as soon as you download it. In case of any error, contact the exam authorities at XAT helpline mentioned below and get it rectified before the exam day. The following information on the admit card should not have any mistake:
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Name of the candidate should not be incomplete or misspelt
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Registration number must be the same as in the XAT 2025 application form
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Date of birth of the candidate should not be incorrect
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PwD status should be as per mentioned in the application form
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Date and timings of exam should be mentioned correctly
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Test city should be as per cities opted in the application form
- Exam centre address and location should be correctÂ
How to Correct Errors in XAT Admit Card 2025
In case there is an error in your XAT 2025 admit card, immediately contact the XAT 2025 helpdesk for assistance.
Contact XAT helpdesk on:
Toll free: 1800 209 0835 (Monday to Sunday 08:00am - 08:00pm)
Phone: +91 657 665 3203 /3204 / 3205
Fax: +91-657-2227814
Q: Â Which important documents are to be carried with XAT admit card?
At the examination centre, candidates will have to undergo identification process which will include frisking and examination of documents. Along with the two original copies of the XAT admit card with passport size photo affixed, candidates must carry any one of the following photo IDs:
- Aadhaar Card
- E-Aadhaar card
- Voter ID card
- Passport
- ·Driving License
- University ID card
Candidates must also carry a few copies of their passport size photo (preferably the same as uploaded in the XAT application form). PwD candidates must carry relevant certificates such as PwD affidavit and scribe certificate for appearing in the exam and availing the facilities provided to them.
In case a candidate is not carrying the relevant document, they will not be allowed to enter the examination centre. Candidates should thoroughly read exam related guidelines mentioned on the XAT admit card so that they don’t miss out on anything.
Q: Â What are the XAT exam day guidelines?
Detailed guidelines will be mentioned in the XAT admit card. Here are a few general guidelines for you to know:
- Candidates are supposed to be at the centre at least an hour before the commencement of exam. Reach the XAT exam centre at the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
- Affix your recent passport size photo in colour with preferable white background on the admit card.
- Do not carry electronic items, valuables and bags to the exam centre. These items are prohibited.
- Carry two copies of the XAT admit card and the original copy of a valid ID proof such as Aadhaar card, Voter ID card, Passport, PAN card, Driving License or University ID card.
- After entering the test lab, locate your seat and computer system. Do not start the computer system until the invigilator makes an announcement for the same.
Q: Â In which cities is XAT exam held?
XAT exam is held in several cities across India. The XAT test cities include all state capitals, metropolitan, tier 2 and tier 3 cities of India. Here are the cities in which the XAT exam was conducted last year: Agra, Ahmedabad, Aurangabad City (Maharashtra), Allahabad, Ambala, Amravati, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Berhampur, Bhatinda, Bhilai Nagar, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bokaro Steel City, Chandigarh/Mohali, Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi-NCR, Dhanbad, Dibrugarh, Durgapur/Asansol, Ernakulam, Gandhinagar, Goa, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hooghly, Hubballi, Hyderabad, Indore, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Jorhat, Shillong, Naharlagun, Kannur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Kota, Kottayam, Kurnool, Kurukshetra, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Mysuru, Nagpur, Nashik, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Rajahmundry, Ranchi, Roorkee, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Siliguri, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Tirupathi, Tiruvallur, Udaipur, Udupi, Vadodara, Varanasi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Warangal, Tejpur, Rajkot, Anantapur, Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Bilaspur, Mehsana, Baddi, Chikkaballapur, Davanagere, Hazaribagh, Hisar, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Kurukshetra, Shimla, Ajmer, Balasore, Bikaner, Dhenkanal, Jodhpur, Kolhapur, Nanded, Patiala, Sikar, Ujjain, Karimnagar, Salem, Vellore, Aligarh, Bareilly, Haldwani, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, and Kalyani.
XAT Exam Day Instructions
XAT is conducted at various examination centres across India. The XAT test centres are equipped with computer systems on which candidates have to take the exam. There are certain guidelines that the candidates have to follow for the exam. Check below key XAT exam day instructions.
- Reach the XAT 2025 exam centre at the reporting time mentioned on the admit card to complete identification process. Present documents at the time of identification and follow the procedure.
- Once inside the XAT exam hall, locate your computer system and take a seat. Do not start the computer system until asked by the invigilator.
- If your computer malfunctions, inform the invigilator immediately. Do not wait and waste time.Â
- Read the XAT exam instructions carefully and follow them while solving answers. Any confusion on misperception can affect your score.
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The XAT admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to the examination hall and must be presented for inspection by the invigilator. Digital or photocopy of the admit card will not be accepted.
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One copy of the XAT admit card 2025 will have to be submitted to the invigilator and the second copy (signed by invigilator) will have to be retained by the candidate.
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After taking the print outs of the XAT admit card, affix recent passport size photo in colour with preferable white background. The photo must be same as the one uploaded with the XAT application form 2025.
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DO NOT sign the admit card beforehand. It has to be signed only in the presence of the invigilator, at the exam centre.
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Candidates are advised to carry a secondary ID proof for identification purpose. Only the original copy of the photo ID will be accepted as valid. Digital or photo copy will not be accepted.
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Watches and gadgets such as mobile phone, calculator, iPad and items having metal are not allowed inside the test centre premise.
Q: Â What are the dos and don'ts for the XAT exam day?
XAT aspirants must follow the guideline as mentioned in the XAT admit card and the exam day instruction document
XAT Dos
- Carry a ballpoint pen, two copies of admit card, photo ID and a passport size photos.
- Be present at the XAT exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
- Wear simple outfits like cardigans and sweaters without pockets.
- Submit a copy of XAT admit card and rough sheets to the invigilator before leaving the test lab.
XAT Don’ts
- Don’t carry paper, notebook, book or such items.
- Don’t carry electronic items such as mobile phones, pager, watch, ipad and calculator.
- Don’t carry eatables inside the exam venue (allowed for diabetic students with permission).
- Don’t reach the exam centre late. Gates will be closed 30 minutes before the commencement of exam.
- Don’t wear jewellery or any meta accessory on the exam day.
- Don’t carry leave the test lab before time or without permission.
- Don’t resist frisking or identification procedures at the exam centre.
Q: Â What are the items not allowed inside XAT exam centre?
XAT exam is conducted in online mode so you don’t have to carry any stationary item apart from a blue/black ball point pen which is to be used for signing the attendance sheet.
Candidates should not carry to the examination centre, electronic items such as phone, watch, IPad, calculator, pager, etc. They should also not carry any metal items. Clothes and accessories having metal and metal jewellery are also prohibited inside the examination centres. Caps, headgears, sunglasses, clothes with pocket and hoodies are not allowed at the XAT exam centre. Candidates must also not carry bags and any other valuable item as candidates will not be allowed to carry anything inside the exam centre apart from a pen and documents. There will be no arrangement for depositing the bag at the exam centre.
Documents to Carry Along with XAT Admit Card 2025
Candidates will have to carry one of the following ID proofs along with XAT 2025 admit card to the exam hall for identification process. Candidates are advised to carry both original and photocopy of the ID proof.
List of ID Proofs to Carry on XAT exam day |
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Aadhar card |
College/University ID |
Voter ID |
Driver's license |
Passport |
PAN Card |
XAT Exam Centres and Test Cities
The address of XAT exam centres will be mentioned in each candidate’s admit card. They are advised to visit the exam centre a day before to check the distance and time taken from home to reach there. Given below is the list of cities where XAT 2025 exam will be held:
XAT Test Cities |
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Agra |
Gandhinagar | Mumbai |
Ahmedabad |
Goa | Mysuru(Mysore) |
Aurangabad City (Maharashtra) |
Gorakhpur | Nagpur |
Allahabad |
Guwahati | Nashik |
Ambala |
Gwalior | Patna |
Amravati | Hooghly | Pune |
Amritsar | Hubballi(Hubli) | Raipur |
Bengaluru | Hyderabad | Rajahmundry |
Berhampur | Indore | Ranchi |
Bhatinda | Jabalpur | Roorkee |
Bhilai Nagar | Jaipur | Rourkela |
Bhopal | Jammu | Sambalpur |
Bhubaneswar | Jamshedpur | Siliguri |
Bokaro Steel City | Kannur | Surat |
Chandigarh/Mohali | Kanpur | Thiruvananthapuram |
Chennai | Kolkata | Tiruchirappalli |
Coimbatore | Kota | Tirupathi |
Cuttack | Kottayam | Tiruvallur |
Dehradun | Kurnool | Udaipur |
Delhi-NCR | Kurukshetra | Udupi |
Dhanbad | Lucknow | Vadodara |
Dibrugarh | Ludhiana | Varanasi |
Durgapur/Asansol | Madurai | Vijayawada |
Ernakulam | Mangalore | Visakhapatnam |
Tejpur | Shillong | Warangal |
Naharlagun | Naharlagun | Rajkot |
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FAQs Regarding XAT Admit Card 2025
Check below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to XAT admit card 2025:
Q: Â Does the XAT admit card have a route map of the exam centre?
Yes, the XAT admit card has a google map and address of the exam centre for candidates convenience. The candidates must find out the shortest route to the XAT exam centre via the google map a day before the test day because they are expected to be present at their respective test centre at the reporting time mentioned in the XAT admit card.
If the XAT exam timing is 2 pm to 5:10 pm then the reporting time for candidates will be 1:00 PM. Candidates must use the route map to reach their respective test centre on time to avoid delayed entry inside the exam hall for identification process. Candidates reaching the XAT test centre after the gates have been closed will not be allowed to enter the premises under any circumstances. They will have to seek special permission in case of unexpected reasons.
Q: Â Is the digital copy of XAT admit card acceptable at the exam centre?
A digital copy of the admission card is not accepted at the testing location for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT), which is administered by XLRI. Typically, applicants must provide a printed copy of their XAT admission card to the testing location. Regarding the admission card and its format, it's crucial to adhere to the guidelines given by XLRI and the organisation in charge of administering the XAT. Please keep in mind, though, that regulations and processes are subject to change, therefore for the most recent information about the acceptance of digital copies of the admission card at the exam center, it is advised to check the XAT official website or get in touch with XLRI directly.
Q: Â What are the XAT exam day guidelines?
Detailed guidelines will be mentioned in the XAT admit card. Here are a few general guidelines for you to know:
- Candidates are supposed to be at the centre at least an hour before the commencement of exam. Reach the XAT exam centre at the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
- Affix your recent passport size photo in colour with preferable white background on the admit card.
- Do not carry electronic items, valuables and bags to the exam centre. These items are prohibited.
- Carry two copies of the XAT admit card and the original copy of a valid ID proof such as Aadhaar card, Voter ID card, Passport, PAN card, Driving License or University ID card.
- After entering the test lab, locate your seat and computer system. Do not start the computer system until the invigilator makes an announcement for the same.
Q: Â What are the details mentioned in XAT admit card?
XAT admit card is a proof of identity of the applicant. It is the main document required for appearing in the XAT exam thus it should be error free. Candidates must check the information mentioned on their admit card as soon as they download it and check for errors. Usually, there is no error in the XAT admit card but you should still check the details. Every XAT admit card contains the following information:
- Candidate’s name
- Candidate’s photo
- Candidate's date of birth
- Candidate's category
- Candidate’s XAT ID
- Exam date
- Exam time
- Exam venue
- Instructions regarding exam/exam day
In case of an error or misprint, you can get it rectified by the exam authorities by contacting the XAT helpdesk. However, you cannot change or update the XAT test centre and city. The allotment will be made according to your choice filled in the XAT application form, so in case you filled the test city which you didn’t intent to, you will need to make arrangement for appearing for the exam in that city.
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