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XAT registration 2024 last date was December 10, 2024. Candidates interested in pursuing MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur or other 250+ XAT accepting colleges can register for the exam. The XAT 2025 application form was available at xatonline.in website through login. The XAT 2025 application form correction window was open from December 7 to December 8, 2025. Candidates could edit their email ID, phone number, test city and XLRI course options.
This year, the XAT fee is INR 2200 for all candidates. The XAT 2025 exam will be held on January 5, 2025. The exam will be held in 110 cities. Candidates can select their preferred test city in the XAT application form 2025 for exam centre allotment. XAT score is valid for admission to MBA/PGDM course at XLRI-Jamshedpur, XAMI institutes 250 B-schools accepting XAT score. Read below, all about XAT registration in detail.
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Q: Do I need to fill XLRI form separately for admission through XAT?
Candidates planning to take admission to XLRI Jamshedpur need not fill a separate form. The XAT application form 2025 will include a field in which the candidates have to select XLRI course in which they want to take admission.
However, candidates can select only XLRI Jamshedpur as a preferred college in the XAT 2025 application form. There is no option of selecting other XAT accepting colleges in the application form. For XAMI member institutes or other MBA colleges accepting XAT score for admission, you will be required to register separately on their respective official websites when the applications open. Most of the XAMI institutes start MBA application process after XAT result declaration. However, keep a check on the admission schedule of your target college, so that you don’t miss the application deadline.
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Q: What is the XAT eligibility criteria?
Since XAT is a post-graduation course exam, the minimum eligibility criterion is bachelor’s degree. There is no minimum marks requirement in graduation for XAT. All that a candidate need is a bachelor’s degree of minimum three-year duration or equivalent in any discipline from a university recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Students in their final year of bachelor's degree or awaiting their results are also eligible to appear for the XAT exam. Working professionals having graduation or post-graduation degree and candidates with professional degrees (CA/CS) are also eligible to apply.
However, candidates must note that colleges accepting XAT score for admission have the eligibility criteria of minimum 50 per cent in graduation (45 per cent for Reserved category students). Thus, aspirants, must aim to score above 50 percent in their bachelor’s degree programme.
Upvote Q: What is the XAT application fee?
The XAT application fee 2025 is INR 2,200. The XAT fee is to be paid online at the time of forms submission. The fee is same for candidates belonging to all categories. Unlike other MBA entrance exams, there is no rebate for Reserved category candidates in XAT. If you select XLRI in the application form for admission, you will have to pay INR 200 additionally.
The fee can be paid via debit/credit card, cash card, mobile wallets, or net-banking. It is mandatory to pay the application fee before deadline for successful registration. Candidates can fill the application form and pay the fee later, however they will need to make the fee payment before the registration deadline so that their form is accepted by the examination authority. Until the fee is paid, the XAT application form will remain pending acceptance. Candidates must note that the registration fee is non-refundable. So, they should fill the form without error, otherwise they will have to fill the form again and pay the fee again.
Upvote Q: When will XAT 2025 application form be available?
XAT 2025 registration cum application process began on July 15, 2024. The application window will remain open till November 30, 2024. Candidates will have to fill the online application form and submit the fee in this duration to be eligible to appear for the XAT exam.
The form filling process is online and the candidates are required to create a login ID for filling the XAT application form at the xatonline website. There is no option of submitting the XAT form offline. Candidates will be eligible to appear for the XAT exam only if they will submit the application form error free and before the deadline. The application fee is also to be paid before the deadline.
Upvote How to fill XAT Application Form 2025?
Candidates of XAT 2025 exam will have to apply by filling the online application form. They should ensure that they do so before the XAT 2025 registration last date which is November 30, 2025. Given below is the step-by-step procedure to fill the XAT 2025 application form:
Step by Step Process
XAT 2025 Registration Process
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Open XAT 2025 website in a new window or click here: https://xatonline.in/
- Click on 'Registration'
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Enter details like name, phone number, email ID, password and captcha code
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A unique XAT ID and registration link is shared on the verified email ID
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Click on the link to verify registration
If you do not receive the registration confirmation mail, with your XAT ID & Password, within 24 hours of signing up, please check your spam/junk folder or you can write to admis@xlri.ac.in or call up on 1800-209-0835 between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM (IST). The exam authorities will get back to you in 48 hours (excluding holidays).
Submit the XAT Application Form 2025
After XAT 2025 registration verification, follow the steps given below to fill the application form:
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Go to XAT 2025 homepage
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Click on ‘login’
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Enter email ID and password
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The XAT 2025 application form will be displayed
- Add academic details, personal details and work experience
- Upload passport size photo, scanned signature and a photo ID
- Select test cities for exam centre allotment
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Cross check the information and check declaration box
- Pay XAT exam fees to complete the application process
XAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of XAT 2025 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
05 Jan '25 | XAT 2025 Exam |
26 Dec '24 | XAT 2025 admit card download starts |
10 Nov '24 | XAT 2025 mock test - 3 |
XAT Exam Fees 2025
The table below indicates XAT 2025 application fee. Candidates must note that the application fee is non-refundable. If they wish to apply for XLRI Jamshedpur, then they need to pay additional amount of INR 200, as college registration. The fee is to be paid by the XAT 2025 registration last date.
| Category |
XAT Exam Fees |
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| XAT registration fee for Unreserved category students |
INR 2,200 (+ INR 200 for those who are interested in XLRI programmes) |
| XAT registration fee for Reserved category students |
INR 2,200 (+ INR 200 for those who are interested in XLRI programmes) |
Mode of Payment
Online Payment Gateway: Through Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets/Debit Cards (RuPay, Visa, Mastercard or Maestro), Credit Cards and Net Banking.
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What are the Documents Required for XAT 2025 Registration?
Certain documents are needed to fill the XAT 2025 application form for furnishing valid details. Give below is the list of documents you should keep by your side for filling the XAT form. Apart from the signature, photograph and the photo ID, no other document is to be uploaded with the form. Rest of the documents are needed for making correct entries in the XAT application form.
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Class 10 marksheet
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Class 12 marksheet
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Graduation marksheet
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Email ID and mobile phone number
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Date of Birth proof
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Address proof
- Aadhaar card
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Category certificate (if applicable)
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Scanned digital photograph of less than 1 MB
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Scanned signature of less than 1 MB
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Debit/credit card for application fee payment
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XAT 2025 Registration: Key Points to Remember
Candidates must keep the following in mind while filling up the XAT 2025 application form:
- Candidates can select up to six cities for allotment of XAT exam centre
- Once selected, the test city options cannot be edited.
- The XAT application form 2025 will not get submitted until the fee payment is done.
- It is not mandatory to pay the fee on the same day as form filling, but the payment is to be done before the last date, otherwise the form will not be accepted.
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On successful payment of XAT exam fees, an e-Receipt will be generated. Non-generation of 'E-Receipt' indicates PAYMENT FAILURE
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On failure of XAT fee payment, candidates are advised to login again and repeat the process of payment
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Take a printout of the e-receipt and the duly filled XAT application form. If the same is not generated, online transaction may not have been successful
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The facility to download/print application form containing fee details after payment of fees, is also available on the website
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Candidates should take a print out of the payment confirmation page for future correspondence with XAT office
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Preferred Web browsers to fill XAT 2025 application form are Internet Explorer (version 11 and above), Mozilla Firefox (version 50 to 61) and Google Chrome (version 50 to 69)
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XAT Application Process 2025: How to Scan Photograph and Signature?
To scan the passport size photograph and signature for uploading during XAT registration process 2025, check the steps mentioned below:
- Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch)
- Set colour to true colour
- Set file size as specified in the below table
- Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/signature, then use the upload editor to crop the image
If using MS Windows/MS Office, you can obtain photo and signature in .jpeg format not exceeding 50 kb & 20 kb respectively by using MS Paint or MS Office Picture Manager. You just have to use the 'Save As' option in the File menu to save the photo and signature in .jpeg format. The file size can be reduced below 50 kb (photograph) & 20 kb (signature) by using 'crop and resize' option.
Instructions regarding scanned documents to be uploaded during XAT application process:
| Photograph |
Signature |
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| The photo must be a recent one in passport size, in colour and against a light background, preferably white |
The signature will be used to put on the XAT admit card and wherever necessary, so please make sure you sign correctly |
| If you wear glasses make sure that there is no reflection and your eyes can be clearly seen Religious headgear is allowed but it must not cover your face Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable |
The applicant has to sign on white paper with black ink pen |
| Dimensions of the photo must be 200 x 230 pixels (preferred) |
Dimensions of the file of the scanned signature must be 140 x 60 pixels (preferred) |
| Size of file should be between 20kb-50kb |
Size of signature file should be between 10kb-20kb |
| The size of the scanned image must not be more than 50kb |
The size of the scanned image should not be more than 20kb |
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Procedure of uploading documents in XAT application form 2025
To upload scanned photograph and signature in the XAT 2025 application form, follow the steps given below:
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There will be separate fields for uploading photograph and signature
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Click on the respective link 'Upload Photograph/Signature'
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Browse and select the location where the scanned document has been saved
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Select the file by clicking on it
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Click the 'Upload' button
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