Students applying for XAT 2026 must have all the required documents to submit/upload as per the authority’s norms. Anyone who fails to submit all the required documents for XAT registration will not be allowed to participate in the exam. Some of the crucial and required documents for XAT 2026 registration are your passport size photographs, ID proof, scanned signature, academic certificates, category certificate (if applicable), etc. Students must keep these documents handy to avoid last minute hassle while filling out the XAT application form 2026.
The XAT 2026 is conducted for XLRI Jamshedpur and other top B-schools to select applicants to offer MBA and other management programs. Students are advised to go through the XAT 2026 brochure provided on the official website of the XAT (xatonline.in) before applying for the same to know all eligibility requirements. Students can find the information about all the required documents for XAT registration below.
XAT Required Documents
The following table contains details of each required document for the XAT 2026 registration process.
Document | Details | Format | Size/Remarks |
Passport-Size Photograph | Recent, clear photo with light background | JPG/JPEG | 20 KB – 50 KB |
Scanned Signature | On white paper using black ink | JPG/JPEG | 10 KB – 20 KB |
Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets | For entering accurate academic details | Not uploaded | Keep handy for reference |
Graduation Mark Sheets/Degree | Required for academic qualification section | Not uploaded | Keep handy for reference |
Work Experience Details | Company name, role, duration (if applicable) | Not uploaded | No proof needed at registration stage |
Government Photo ID | Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID/Passport/Driving License | Not uploaded | Required during exam/admit card verification |
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) | If claiming reservation | Must be valid as per government norms | |
EWS Certificate | For General-EWS candidates | Should be current and valid | |
PwD Certificate | For Persons with Disability category | Must be issued by a competent medical authority |
How to Fill Out XAT Application Form?
- Visit and login to the official XAT website
- Click on the 'New Registration' link on the homepage and enter the required details
- A unique XAT ID and Registration link will then be shared to the candidate's registered email ID
- Click on the link to verify the registration
- Login using the credentials shared on the registered email ID
- Fill in the mandatory details like personal details, academic details, work experience details, XLRI program and Exam City Preference details
- Once done, the candidate needs to upload their documents - Photograph and Signature as per the specifications given
- The final step is to pay the XAT application fees. Once the fees are submitted, the application is considered complete.
XAT Registration Important Dates
Refer to the following table to know all crucial events and their dates related to XAT 2026 as per the official website.
Procedure | Dates |
Registration opens | July 10, 2025 |
Registration closes | December 05, 2025 |
Admit card download | December 20, 2025 (Tentative) |
XAT Exam date | January 04 , 2026, 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm |
Note: Students planning to fill out XAT application form are recommended to visit the official website of the XAT to learn all latest updates regarding their registration process, application link, important dates and more.
