- XAT or Xavier Aptitude Test is a national-level entrance test for MBA/PGDM admission.
- XAT is conducted by Xavier Labour Relation Institute (XLRI), Jamshedpur, on behalf of XAMI (Xavier Association of Management Institutes).
- It is the most preferred entrance test after CAT for MBA/PGDM admission.
- XAT is considered tougher than CAT and IIFT as the quantitative and decision making sections of XAT is difficult than them.
- You need to secure at least 95 percentile in XAT to be considered and called for an interview at XLRI.
| Name of Exam | XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) |
| For admission to | MBA & PGDM/PGP programmes |
| Level of exam | National |
| Conducted by | XLRI (by Xavier Labour Relations Institute) |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Validity of score | One academic year |
| Periodicity of exam | Once a year |
| Number of chances | Unlimited |
| Date of official notification / Starting of Registration | August 20, 2018 |
| Date of Exam | Sunday, January 6, 2019 |
| Date of Result | January 16, 2019 |
| Eligibility | Graduation (final year students can also apply) No age limit |
| Fee | INR 1700 |
| Duration of exam | 3 hours |
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| Website / helpline | https://www.xatonline.in / 1800 209 0835 |
| Other information | *Dates are tentative |
Eligibility
- The eligibility to apply for XAT is any bachelors degree of 3 years duration.
- Students completing the final year degree exam by 10 -6-2019 are also eligible to apply.
- Indian candidates and those from Dubai & Kathmandu must qualify in XAT exam
- NRIs and foreign candidates may apply through GMAT
- There is no age limit for applying for the test.