The registration window for XAT 2026, one of India’s leading management entrance exams, will close on 5 December 2025. Candidates aiming for MBA/PGDM programmes across more than 250 top institutes in India are urged to complete their applications soon. Registration began on 10 July 2025, and with thousands already enrolled, applicants must fill the form, upload documents, select test cities and pay the fee without delay.
XAT 2026, scheduled for 4 January 2026 (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM), tests verbal ability, decision-making, quantitative aptitude, data interpretation and general knowledge through a computer-based exam conducted nationwide. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline or final-year students are eligible to apply, though individual institutes may have additional criteria.
With just days remaining, aspirants are advised to register early, avoid last-minute technical issues and stay updated on exam-related notifications. XAT 2026 offers a crucial gateway to premier management programmes, and the final date to apply remains 5 December 2025.