Complete XAT registration
Review your personal and academic details before submission. Keep the application number and payment acknowledgement.
MBA ENTRANCE EXAMS · SOURCE CHECK 3 November 2026
XAT 2027 registration, exam dates and accepting colleges
Track Xavier Aptitude Test registration, the tentative admit-card date and the exam schedule. Compare selected XAT-accepting PGDM programmes and check their separate application requirements.
Important XAT dates
| Milestone | Date | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration opens | 15 July 2026 | Published | Official reference |
| Registration closes | 6 December 2026 | Published deadline | Official reference |
| Admit card download | 20 December 2026 | Tentative on the XAT website | Official reference |
| XAT 2027 exam | 3 January 2027, 2:00–5:00 p.m. IST | Published exam date | Official reference |
MBA and PGDM colleges accepting XAT
Check the programme, campus and applicant category on the institute’s website. Where a college requires a separate form, submit it by that college’s deadline.
| Institute and programme | Entrance route | Application deadline | Official source and next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Chennai PGDM · Cycle 1 | CAT / XAT / GMAT | 26 November 2026 Published deadline | Official admissions information Cycle 1 deadline. Check eligible test years and later rounds on the official page. |
| BIMTECH Greater Noida Core PGDM | CAT / XAT / GMAT / CMAT | Check current notice | Official admissions information Check the application portal for the current closing date. The core PGDM lists CMAT among its accepted exams. |
| BIMTECH Greater Noida (Insurance) PGDM Insurance Business Management | CAT / XAT / GMAT / CMAT / MAT | Check current notice | Official admissions information This specific programme lists MAT. Check the official form for current closing dates. |
| IMT Ghaziabad Full-time PGDM | CAT / XAT / GMAT | 27 November 2026 Published deadline | Official admissions information Use the IMT common application. Check the accepted exam rules for your chosen campus. |
| MDI Murshidabad Full-time PGDM | CAT / XAT / GMAT | 28 November 2026, 5:00 p.m. IST Published deadline | Official admissions information Select the Murshidabad campus in the common application. The accepted tests differ from the Gurgaon PGDM. |
| XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM in Business Management | XAT | Check current notice | Official admissions information XAT registration closes on 6 December 2026. Choose the relevant XLRI programme in the XAT form and verify the programme application instructions. |
Plan your next steps
Select XLRI programmes in the form
Check the programme choices and fees for each XLRI programme you select. Confirm your preferences before paying.
XLRI admission instructionsCheck each college’s closing date
A college can close its own application before XAT registration closes. Check the institute form and the procedure for submitting your score.