The Xavier School of Management (XLRI) on July 10 will start the applications for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026. The last date to register for XAT 2026 is December 5. XAT 2026 will be held on January 4, 2026. Candidates can register at xatonline.in.
This year, XAT is introducing a special initiative designed to reward early applicants with personalised support and exclusive access to the XAT ecosystem, an official statement issued in this regard said.
Applicants who register on the first day of application, July 10, will gain access to a unique support experience aimed at fostering deeper engagement and better preparation.
They will be eligible for two exclusive online Q&A sessions scheduled tentatively for the last week of July and the first week of August. These sessions will feature the XAT 2026 Convenor, the XAT team, and XLRI students who have topped the exam. Participation will be limited to 100 randomly selected Day 1 applicants. These sessions will allow aspirants to engage directly with the XAT Convenor, team, and toppers, gain preparation strategies and test-taking tips, and get their queries answered firsthand.
Additionally, 100 Day 1 applicants will be invited to join a private Telegram mentorship group moderated by XLRI students and the XAT team. This community will remain active during the second and fourth weeks of August, with each week featuring a one-hour session. Within this group, aspirants will be able to post questions, receive responses directly from mentors, and seek help with preparation strategies in a peer-supportive environment.
“Over the years, we’ve seen that the most remarkable journeys don’t always begin with loud certainty, but with quiet clarity. This year, we want to walk alongside the aspirants from Day 1 — not just as an exam body, but as a community that believes in their potential,” Prof Rahul Shukla, Convenor, XAT 2026 said.
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