XAT Registration 2025 (Started) - How to Apply @xatonline.in, Last Date, Fees, Eligibility
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XAT Registration 2025 (Started) - How to Apply @xatonline.in, Last Date, Fees, Eligibility

Xavier Aptitude Test

Registration End Date
30th Nov 2024

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New Update About XAT 2025

IIM Lucknow has revised CAT Admit Card 2023 release date. CAT Admit Card will now be released on 7 November 2023 @iimcat.ac.in. The release date of CAT Admit Card was previously set to be 25 October. Candidates will be able to download their respective CAT Admit Cards until the exam day by using their CAT login ID and password. The CAT 2023 Exam will be held on November 26 at approximately 400 test centres across 150 cities. The exam will be divided into three slots and will last two hours. Candidates will be able to take the test at the centre only if they bring a hard copy of their CAT 2023 Admit Card.

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The XAT Registration has started on 15th July 2024 on the official website. To appear and register for the upcoming XAT Exam the candidates must fill an online application form and pay the requisite fee. The XAT Application Fee is INR 2200 for all the candidates and the application window shall remain open till 30th of November 2024. As per XAT official notification, the admit card will be released on 20th December 2024.

The XAT 2025 Exam is scheduled for January 5, 2025 via online mode and will be conducted across 72 cities in India. The XAT Score is only valid for the current academic year and is valid for admission to MBA/PGDM courses at XLRI Jamshedpur, XIMB, and 1000 Top B - Schools in India. Read all about the XAT Registration Process here.

 

XAT Application process

Check the related XAT Information:

XAT Selection Process | XAT 2025 Exam Dates

Steps to fill the XAT Application Form

In order to fill out the XAT Application Form the candidates must first register themselves on the XAT website - xatonline.in. Once the registration part is completed, the candidates can move on to filling out the application form. The step by step procedure for XAT Application can be understood from the picture below. The detailed procedure has also been explained below.

Step 1: XAT Registration Process

The first step in the XAT Application form is to register for the exam. To register for the XAT Exam aspirants need to do follow the below set of instructions.

  • Visit the XAT official website - xatonline.in
  • Click on the register button available on the home screen on top

 

XAT Register

  • Enter required details like Name, Email Id, Phone Number, Password, etc.

XAT Registration

  • Click the Register button at the end
  • A unique XAT ID and Password will be shared to the registered email
  • Verify the same to complete XAT Registration

Must Read:

XAT Admit Card | XAT Cutoff

Step 2: Filling out the XAT Application Form

Once the registration is completed, the candidates can move forward with their application. Follow the below steps to fill out the application form.

  • Visit the official website and click on the login button at the top

 

XAT Login

  • Login using the credentials created in step 1 - Registration
  • On this page, click on the 'Apply Now' optionXAT Apply Now
  • Now start filling out the XAT application form as shown in the images below.

Step 2.1: Adding Basic Details, Parents Details, and Communication Address

Add the basic, parents, and communication details as represented and click on the next option.

 

XAT Basic Details

 

XAT Parents DetailsXAT Comm. Details

Step 2.2: Add High School & Graduation Details

Add the schooling and graduation details, and click on the next option

XAT School Details

 

XAT Grad Details 1XAT Grad Details 2

Step 2.3: Add Work Experience and Program to opt for Details

Add the details of your work experience along with the program you wish to apply for in case you want to apply at XLRI, and click on the next option

XAT WEXAT Program Details

Step 2.4: Add Test City Details

Under this step, add 6 preferences of the test cities you want to give the exam in. Enter in order of preference only, and then click on the next option.

 

XAT Test City

Step 2.5: Uploading Documents

Upload the documents, scanned photograph and signature as per the specific dimensions, along with one identity proof like PAN or Aadhaar card, and click on the next option.

XAT Image

XAT Identity

Step 2.6: Fill the Declaration Form

Fill the declaration form and click on the continue option at the bottom of the page.

XAT DeclarationXAT Declaration 2

Check the XAT Eligibility Criteria

Document Uploading Guidelines

Candidates can utilize the below pointers to scan the photograph and signature correctly.

  • Set the scanner to a resolution of 200 dpi (dots per inch)
  • Set colour to true colour
  • File size should be as per specified dimensions in the table below
  • Crop the image so that only photograph and signature are visible

If using MS Windows/MS Office, you can obtain photo and signature in .jpeg format not exceeding 50 kb & 20 kb respectively by using MS Paint or MS Office Picture Manager. You just have to use the 'Save As' option in the File menu to save the photo and signature in .jpeg format. The file size can be reduced below 50 kb (photograph) & 20 kb (signature) by using 'crop and resize' option.

Instructions regarding scanned documents to be uploaded during XAT application process:

Photograph

Signature

The photo must be a recent one in passport size, in colour and against a light background, preferably white

The signature will be used to put on the XAT admit card and wherever necessary, so please make sure you sign correctly

If you wear glasses make sure that there is no reflection and your eyes can be clearly seen

Religious headgear is allowed but it must not cover your face

Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable

The applicant has to sign on white paper with black ink pen

Document Specifications

Document

Size

Format

Dimensions

Instructions

Photograph

20 - 50 kb

JPG/JPEG

200 x 230 pixels

Passport size colour photo in a white background

Signature

10 - 20 kb

JPG/JPEG

140 x 60 pixels

Sign on white paper with black ink

Procedure of uploading documents in XAT application form 2025

To upload scanned photograph and signature in the XAT 2025 application form, follow the steps given below:

  • There will be separate fields for uploading photograph and signature
  • Click on the respective link 'Upload Photograph/Signature'
  • Browse and select the location where the scanned document has been saved
  • Select the file by clicking on it
  • Click the 'Upload' button

Step 3: Payment of the XAT Application Fee

The third and final step in the XAT application process is paying the XAT application fee. It is to be noted that the XAT 2025 application form is deemed incomplete without the fee payment. Students who do not pay the XAT registration fee will not be allowed to appear for the examination. Check the XAT application fee to be paid below.

Particulars

Application Fee

Registration Fee

INR 2200 (+200 for candidates interested in XLRI programs)

Indian Candidates applying for GMP through GMAT

INR 2500

NRI/Foreign Candidates applying for one or more programs through GMAT

INR 5000

XAT Application Fee - Accepted Modes of Payment

Candidates can pay the XAT application fees using any one of the methods listed below.

  • Credit card
  • Debit card
  • Net Banking
  • PayTm
  • Other wallets

Step 3.1: Review the Payment Details

Under this step, candidates will review the payment details, and then click on the Make Payment option.

XAT Payment Confirmation

Step 3.2: Pay the XAT Fee

Finally, pay the XAT Application Fee by using any of the methods available and click on pay now option.

XAT Pay

XAT Registration - Key Pointers

When filling out the XAT Application Form, the following pointers must be kept in mind:

  • Candidates can choose upto 3 test cities for the XAT Exam
  • Once the preferences are entered and submitted, no changes can be made
  • The XAT Application Form will not be submitted until the fee payment is completed
  • It is not necessary to pay the fee on same day, but must be paid before the last date as the application form will not be considered without payment
  • Upon successful payment, an E-Receipt for payment must be generated automatically. if the receipt is not generated it indicates a payment failure
  • In case of failed payment, candidates should login again and complete the payment process
  • Ensure to take a printout of the e-receipt for safety and future purposes
  • Preferred Web Browsers for XAT Application - Internet Explorer (V11 and above), Mozilla Firefox (V50 to V61), and Google Chrome (V50 to V69) 

Documents Required for XAT 2025 Registration

Certain documents are needed to fill out the XAT 2025 application form to furnish valid details. Below is the list of documents you should keep by your side for filling out the XAT form. Apart from the signature, photograph, and photo ID, no other document is to be uploaded with the form. The rest of the documents are needed to make correct entries in the XAT application form.

  • Class 10 marksheet
  • Class 12 marksheet
  • Graduation marksheet
  • Email ID and mobile phone number
  • Date of Birth proof
  • Address proof
  • Aadhaar card
  • Category certificate (if applicable)
  • Scanned digital photograph of less than 1 MB
  • Scanned signature of less than 1 MB
  • Debit/credit card for application fee payment

How to Retrieve the XAT Registration Password?

In case a candidate forgot their XAT login credentials, they can follow the below steps to retrieve their XAT credentials.

  • Click on the XAT 2025 registration tab
  • Click on the 'Forgot Password' tab
  • Provide the registered email ID and phone number
  • Enter the CAPTCHA Code
  • Now, click on the 'Get Password' tab
  • The XAT 2025 registration ID and Password will be sent on the registered email ID

What After the XAT Registration?

Once the XAT registration is completed, candidates will be able to make corrections in their XAT application form if required. XLRI will open the application correction window on a certain date for a set time. Candidates can then make edits to the application during that window. Once the application form is corrected, candidates will be able to download their XAT 2025 admit card online. It must be noted that the complete XAT application process shall be completed through online mode only. Candidates can download their admit card for XAT 2025 using their XAT ID and Password.

XAT 2025 Test Cities

The XAT Exam Center will be mentioned on each candidate's admit card. It is advised that the candidates reach the exam hall well in time or before time to avoid any kind of last minute rush. Below listed are all the test centers where the XAT 2025 Exam is to be held.

XAT 2025 Test Centres

Agra

Gandhinagar

Mumbai

Ahmedabad

Goa

Mysuru (Mysore)

Aurangabad City (Maharashtra)

Gorakhpur

Nagpur

Allahabad

Guwahati

Nashik

Ambala

Gwalior

Patna

Amravati

Hooghly

Pune

Amritsar

Hubballi (Hubli)

Raipur

Bengaluru

Hyderabad

Rajahmundry

Berhampur

Indore

Ranchi

Bhatinda

Jabalpur

Roorkee

Bhilai Nagar

Jaipur

Rourkela

Bhopal

Jammu

Sambalpur

Bhubaneswar

Jamshedpur

Siliguri

Bokaro Steel City

Kannur

Surat

Chandigarh/Mohali

Kanpur

Thiruvananthapuram

Chennai

Kolkata

Tiruchirappalli

Coimbatore

Kota

Tirupathi

Cuttack

Kottayam

Tiruvallur

Dehradun

Kurnool

Udaipur

Delhi-NCR

Kurukshetra

Udupi

Dhanbad

Lucknow

Vadodara

Dibrugarh

Ludhiana

Varanasi

Durgapur/Asansol

Madurai

Vijayawada

Ernakulam

Mangalore

Visakhapatnam

Tejpur

Shillong

Warangal

Naharlagun

Naharlagun

Rajkot

Related & Important Reads:

XAT Syllabus | XAT Exam Pattern | XAT Preparation Tips

Colleges Accepting XAT Score

XLRI Jamshedpur4.3

XLRI Jamshedpur

Jharkhand

MBA

₹28.60L (2 Yrs)

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Institute of Management Technology

Uttar Pradesh

MBA

₹21.53L (2 Yrs)

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Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE)4.1

Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE)

Telangana

MBA

₹8.30L (2 Yrs)

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Manipal University - Jaipur4.2

Manipal University - Jaipur

Rajasthan

MBA

₹8.27L (2 Yrs)

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TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI)5

TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI)

Karnataka

MBA

₹14.00L (2 Yrs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if my application is registered or not??

Once you completed the registration procedure, a separate page displays your successful registration. Besides, candidates will be receiving a confirmation email on the email id registered by them while filling the application from.

I didn’t receive the confirmation email for registration of my application. What do I do??

In this case, candidates must ensure that they entered the correct email id and mobile number during the registration process. They would also be advised to check their spam mails.

I have forgotten my XAT password. How do I get it back??

Visit the official website of XAT and click on ‘Login’ and then ‘Forgot Password’. Follow the mentioned steps to retrieve the password.

I want to change or correct the details I entered during registration procedure. How do I do that??

It is not possible to make changes in the duly filled application form. In that case, candidates will be required to raise a query by navigating to clicking on ‘Any Query? Ask Us’ on your dashboard.

I am in the final year of my graduation. What should be the minimum percentage marks I should mention while filling application form??

Candidates must mention the marks obtained by them in the last semester at the time of filling XAT application form.

I have done integrated course of 5 years. How will I enter my percentage??

Candidates with 5 years of integrated course can fill up the same percentage for graduation and post-graduation.

My computer screen went black after I submitted the duly filled application form. How do I know if my registration is saved or not??

It happens very rare that the screen goes blank after filling the form. In that case, candidates will be required to re-register themselves and take the printout through ‘re-print application’ option.

Does the registration process of XAT Exam include registration for institutes such as XLRI and XAMI??

Yes. However, candidates will be required to register separately for these institutes apart from registering for the exam.

Is XAT Application Form available offline??

No. The application form of XAT exam can only be filled on the official website of XAT and is not available offline.

How many participating colleges that accept XAT Score can I choose in XAT Application Form??

Candidates appearing in XAT Exam will be allowed to choose only XLRI in XAT Application form. In case they want to choose any other participating institute, they will be required to fill their form separately.

Can I register for the exam first and then fill the application form later??

Yes. The candidates can register themselves and fill the application form any time before the application window of XAT exam closes.

Does the application fee of XAT Exam get refunded??

No. The application fee of XAT Exam is INR 1750 and it is not refunded in any case.

What is the XAT Exam 2025 Fee??

The XAT Registration Fee has been increased to INR 2200 from INR 1800.

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