XAT 2026 Registration Closes on December 5: Only One Day Left to Apply at xatonline.in

The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ time to prepare for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026, an India top management entrance exam, is running out. XLRI Jamshedpur will be ending the online application process on December 5, 2025, and it is highly recommended to candidates that those who have not done their submission should complete their process without delay.

XAT is a test at the national level for admission to 800+ B-schools that are spread all over India and are the following: XLRI, XIMB, IMT Ghaziabad, TAPMI, and a large number of private universities of good repute offering MBA/PGDM programmes. To be late for the deadline is to be out for the whole admission ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌cycle.

XAT 2026 Registration Deadline

• Last date to apply: December 5, 2025
• Registration began: July 10, 2025
• Mode of application: Online only
• Official portal: xatonline.in
• Application fee: ₹2,200

Officials have indicated no likelihood of an extension beyond December 5, so candidates should finish their applications before the servers get busy close to the deadline.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for XAT 2026

A clear and simple breakdown of the process:

• Visit the official website — xatonline.in
• Click on “New Registration”
• Provide basic details — name, email ID, phone number, password and captcha
• Verify the email using the confirmation link sent to the registered email ID
• Log in to access the XAT 2026 application form
• Enter personal and academic information and professional experience (if any)
• Upload documents — passport-size photograph, signature and valid ID proof
• Choose preferred XAT 2026 test cities
• Review all details carefully and agree to the declaration
• Pay the ₹2,200 registration fee online through credit/debit card or net banking

Registration and payment can be completed in separate sessions, but both must be completed before the deadline for the form to be valid.

Why XAT 2026 Aspirants Should Not Delay

• XAT is one of the few exams that gives another chance after CAT
• Accepted by India’s leading private MBA institutes
• Known for testing decision-making ability, which many B-schools value
• Strong opportunity for aspirants aiming for HR and Business Leadership programmes