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Updated on 15th July, 2024 , 6 min read
XAT 2024 Latest Updates
XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by XLRI (Xavier Labour Relations Institute) Jamshedpur for admission to various management programs offered by its member institutes and other participating B-Schools in India. XAT is considered one of the most prestigious MBA entrance exams in India, and it is taken by thousands of candidates every year.
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Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of XAT 2024 exam
Events | Dates (Tentative) |
Start Date for XAT 2024 Exam Registration | Sept '23 - Dec '23 |
Release Date of XAT 2024 Admit Card | Dec '23 |
XAT 2024 Exam | 7 Jan '24 |
Candidates must check their eligibility criteria before completing the XAT 2024 registration form. The XAT 2024 eligibility criteria will include minimum qualifying marks, previous academic qualifications, age limit, and so on. Check out the highlights of the XAT 2023 eligibility criteria.
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The table below shows the XAT exam application fee that must be paid when filling out the application form:
Category | XAT Exam Fees |
Unreserved category students | INR 2,000 (+ INR 200 for those who are interested in XLRI programmes) |
Reserved category students | INR 2,000 (+ INR 200 for those who are interested in XLRI programmes) |
Follow the steps below to upload a scanned photograph, signature, and class 10, class 12, and graduation marksheets:
Instructions regarding scanned documents to be uploaded during XAT application process:
Photograph | Signature |
The photo must be current passport size, color, and taken against a light background, preferably white. | Ensure that you sign correctly because your signature will be used on the XAT admit card and elsewhere. |
If you wear glasses, make sure there are no reflections and that your eyes can be seen clearly. Religious headgear is permitted, but it must not obscure your vision. Caps, hats, and dark glasses are not permitted. | The applicant must sign with a black ink pen on white paper. |
The photo's dimensions must be 200 x 230 pixels (preferred). | The dimensions of the scanned signature file must be 140 x 60 pixels (preferred). |
The file size should be between 20kb and 50kb. | The signature file should be between 10kb and 20kb in size. |
The file size of the scanned image cannot exceed more than 50kb | The scanned image shouldn't be larger than 20kb |
The following are the documents required for XAT registration:
Required Documents | Specifications |
Scanned photograph | A recent passport-size color photograph in JPEG/JPG format with a maximum file size of 50 KB. |
Scanned signature | Your signature on white paper in black ink in JPEG/JPG format with a maximum file size of 50 KB. |
Educational qualification details | You will be required to provide details of your academic qualifications, such as marksheets and certificates of Class 10, Class 12, and graduation/post-graduation (if applicable). |
Work experience details | If you have work experience, you will need to provide details of your employer(s), job title, work duration, and job responsibilities. |
Category certificate (if applicable) | If you belong to any reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/PwD), you will need to upload a scanned copy of the category certificate. |
It is important to ensure that all the documents uploaded are in the specified format and size. If the documents are not uploaded correctly, the application may be rejected or considered incomplete. Therefore, it is recommended to check the XAT website for the detailed instructions and guidelines for uploading documents.
In the event that a candidate forgets their XAT login credentials, they can retrieve them by following the steps below.
The XAT registration process for 2024 is likely to begin in August 2023.
The last date to register for XAT 2024 is expected to be in December 2023.
The mode of registration for XAT 2024 is expected to be online through the official website of XLRI.
The application fee for XAT 2024 is likely to be around Rs. 1750 for General/OBC candidates and Rs. 1000 for SC/ST candidates.
The documents required for XAT registration 2024 include a scanned copy of photograph and signature, category certificate (if applicable), and educational qualification certificates.
No, there is no age limit to apply for XAT 2024.
No, candidates cannot edit their XAT application form after submission. However, they can make minor corrections during the correction window, if provided.
No, candidates can only pay the application fee for XAT 2024 through online mode using a credit card, debit card, or net banking.
No, candidates must pay the entire application fee for XAT 2024 at the time of registration.
If you face any technical issues during XAT registration 2024, you should contact the XAT Helpdesk for assistance. The contact details for the Helpdesk will be provided on the official website.