XAT Admit Card 2026 release date (20 Dec), how to download @xatonline.in, documents required

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05th December, 2025

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XAT Admit Card 2026 is expected to be released on December 20, 2025. XLRI Jamshedpur will release the XAT hall ticket at xatonline.in. Candidates who registered themselves for the XAT 2026 Exam will be able to download the hall ticket in online mode only. They will have to enter the XAT login credentials i.e. XAT ID and password.

The details mentioned on XAT hall ticket are candidate's name, photograph, signature, roll number, exam centre, exam timing and reporting time. Candidates can download their respective XAT 2025 admit card till the XAT exam date i.e. January 05, 2025.

XAT admit card is an essential document that students must carry to the examination hall. Candidates with no hall ticket will not be allowed to enter the hall. Also, the digital copy of the admit card is not accepted at the exam centre. Candidates must also carry a valid photo ID along with the admit card.

Direct Link to Download XAT Admit Card 2026 (Soon)

To download the XAT Admit Cards candidates will need to login using the credentials created at the time of XAT Registration. Candidates are advised to take at least 2 printouts of the admit card and ensure that the details mentioned on it are correct. It must be noted that only the hard copy of the XAT Hall Ticket will be accepted at the test centre.

Where Can I find my XAT Admit Card 2026?

XAT 2026 Admit Card can be downloaded from the official website once it is released. Alternatively, the candidates can also download the XAT admit card from the direct link that will soon be available on this page, starting December 20.

XAT 2026 Exam Dates and Schedule

The XAT admit card release date 2026 and the exam Schedule has been tabulated below for reference. Candidates are requested to check the dates for reference and keep an eye on this page and the official website for any updates.

XAT Exam Events

XAT 2026 Dates

XAT Online Registration Dates

10 July '25 - 5 December '25

XAT Mock Tests

25 September '25 (tentative)

XAT Admit Card Issue Date 2026

20 December '25

XAT 2026 Exam Date

4 January 2026

Steps to Download the XAT Admit Card

The XAT Admit Card is an important document and must be carried at the time of the main exam. To know how to download XAT Admit Card 2026, candidates must follow the below instructions.

  • Visit the XAT Admit Card official website - xatonline.in
  • Click on the 'Download Admit Card' tab
  • Enter the login details - XAT User ID, and Date of Birth and click 'login'
  • Click on the XAT Admit Card Tab
  • The option to download the 'XAT 2026 Admit Card' will appear on the screen
  • Click on download and save the admit card in PDF Format. Ensure to take at least 2 printouts of the XAT Admit Card for further use, and preserve it until the admission process is completed.

XAT Admit Card Login

Details Mentioned on the XAT Admit Card

Once the admit card is downloaded, candidates must check that all the relevant and necessary details are mentioned on the XAT Admit Card. The information printed on XAT Admit Card is listed below.

  • Candidate's Name
  • Candidate's Photo
  • Candidate's Date of Birth (DOB)
  • Candidate's Category
  • Candidate's XAT ID
  • Exam Date
  • Exam Time
  • Exam Venue
  • Exam Day Guidelines and Instructions
XAT Admit Card

Does the XAT 2026 Admit Card has a route map to the exam center?

Yes, XAT 2026 Admit Card has a route map for the candidates' convenience. Candidates must choose the shortest route to reach on time. They must reach the exam center at least 1 hour before the exam starts.

XAT 2026 Admit Card - Errors to Look For

It must be ensured that all the information that is mentioned on the XAT Admit Card is correct and accurate. In case any errors are found it must immediately be reported to the authorities by contacting the XAT Helpline mentioned below. Following details should be carefully checked:

  • Name of the candidate should not be incomplete or misspelt
  • Registration number must be the same as mentioned in the XAT 2026 Application Form
  • Date of Birth of the candidate should not be incorrect
  • PwD status should be the same as mentioned in the application form
  • Exam Date and Time should be absolutely correct
  • Test City should be as per the cities opted in the XAT application
  • Exam Centre Address & Location should be correct

XAT Helpline Details to Correct Errors in the XAT Admit Card 2026

In case any discrepancy is found in the XAT 2026 Admit Cards it must immediately be reported to the XAT Authorities. The XAT Admit Card Helpline Number and other Helpdesk details are mentioned below.

XAT Helpline

Number

Toll Free

1800 209 0835

Phone

+91 - 617 665 3203/3204/3205

Fax

+91 - 657227814

My XAT Admit Card 2026 is misplaced. What to do now?

In case the XAT admit card gets misplaced, the candidate can simply log in to the XAT Account by entering their application number and password, and download the admit card again. Ensure to keep it safe in a folder so that it can be printed out anytime.

Can I give the exam without showing an ID proof?

No. It is mandatory to carry at least 1 valid Photo ID proof along with the XAT Admit Card. In case the candidate has not bought it, they will not be allowed to appear for the exam. No digital copies will be accepted.

Documents to Carry Along With the XAT Admit Card

Along with the XAT 2026 Admit Card the candidates must carry along at least one valid ID Proof to the XAT Exam Center. Candidates can carry any one of the following documents along with the XAT Admit Card. Candidates are advised to carry both original and a photocopy of the ID Proof.

  • Aadhar Card
  • Voter ID
  • PAN Card
  • Driving License
  • University/College ID
  • Passport

XAT Exam Day Instructions

The XAT Exam is conducted across various cities in the country. Each city is equipped with computer systems on which the candidates have to take the exam. Therefore, the candidates must follow a certain set of instructions to maintain the fair conduct of the test. These exam day guidelines are mentioned below.

  • Reach the XAT 2026 Exam Center at the exact reporting time mentioned in the XAT Admit Card to complete the identification process on time. Carry along all the necessary documents as mentioned.
  • Once inside the exam hall, locate the computer system with your name or ID and take a seat. Do not start the system until asked by the invigilator
  • In case the system malfunctions, report it immediately and do not wait or waste time
  • Read the XAT Exam Instructions carefully and follow them while solving the paper. Any wrong move will affect the XAT Score
  • The XAT Admit Card is a mandatory document which must be carried to the exam center and should be presented at the time of investigation by the invigilator. Digital or photocopy admit cards will not be accepted
  • One copy of the XAT Admit Card will be submitted to the invigilator and the other shall be retained by the candidate once signed by the invigilator
  • After printing out the XAT Admit Card affix a recent passport size coloured photograph on a white background. The photo must be the same as affixed in the application form
  • Admit Card should only be signed in the presence of the invigilator at the exam center and not before hand
  • Carry along a valid Photo ID Proof. Candidates must only carry the original copy of the ID. No digital or photocopy will be accepted
  • Watches and gadgets such as Mobile Phones, Calculators, iPad, or any item having metal are strictly prohibited in the XAT Exam Hall.

What items are not allowed at the XAT Exam Center?

The candidate must not carry any kind of gadgets, watches, or metal items that may be considered as cheating items. Along with this, no calculators or iPads are permitted in the exam hall. Candidate must only use the rough sheet provided by the center to solve the numerical questions.

XAT 2026 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 2026 Exam will be held.

Centre 1

Centre 2

Centre 3

Centre 4

Centre 5

Centre 6

Agra

Ahmedabad

Ajmer

Aligarh

Allahabad

Ambala

Amravati

Amritsar

Anantapur

Arrah

Aurangabad (MH)

Baddi

Balasore

Bareilly

Bhatinda

Bhagalpur

Bhilai Nagar

Bhopal

Bhubaneswar

Bikaner

Bilaspur

Bengaluru

Berhampur

Chandigarh/Mohali

Chennai

Chikkaballapur

Coimbatore

Cuttack

Darbhanga

Davanagere

Dehradun

Delhi-NCR

Dhanbad

Dhenkanal

Dibrugarh

Durgapur/Asansol

Ernakulam

Gandhinagar

Goa

Gorakhpur

Guwahati

Gwalior

Haldwani

Hazaribagh

Hisar

Hooghly

Hubballi (Hubli)

Hyderabad

Indore

Jabalpur

Jaipur

Jalandhar

Jammu

Jamshedpur

Jodhpur

Jorhat

Kalaburagi

Kalyani

Kannur

Kanpur

Karimnagar

Kolhapur

Kolkata

Kota

Kottayam

Kurnool

Kurukshetra

Lucknow

Madurai

Mangalore

Mehsana

Moradabad

Muzaffarnagar

Muzaffarpur

Mumbai

Mysuru (Mysore)

Nagpur

Naharlagun

Nanded

Nashik

Patiala

Patna

Pune

Raipur

Rajahmundry

Rajkot

Ranchi

Roorkee

Rourkela

Salem

Sambalpur

Shimla

Shillong

Sikar

Siliguri

Surat

Tejpur

Thiruvananthapuram

Tiruchirappalli

Tirupathi

Tiruvallur

Udaipur

Udupi

Ujjain

Vadodara

Varanasi

Vellore

Vijayawada

Visakhapatnam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the documents that are to be carried to the examination hall?

Candidates must carry their admit card along with a copy of identity proof and passport sized photograph. The photo identity proof includes voter id card, pan card, driving license, etc.

Will the admit card of XAT be released right after the registration of it?

No. XAT Admit Card is released at least 15 days before the examination is commenced. The registration process of the exam has begun on 10th July and the admit card of the same will be made available on 20th December 2025 as per the official notice. Students can download their respective admit cards from xatonline.in.

Can I carry the photocopy of my admit card on XAT Exam day?

No. The candidates are strictly advised to bring only the original admit card on the exam day. They must also carry one of the photo id proof in original. Xerox copy of any of these documents will not be allowed at the examination center.

How can one change XAT Exam Center?

It is not possible to make changes in exam center at candidate’s end. In case candidates still wish to make any changes, they must reach out to the officials of XLRI at +91- 6576653203.

How to download XAT Admit Card?

Visit the official website of xat once the admit cards are made available on it. Enter you login id and password and download xat admit card by clicking on the link available for downloading the admit card.

What to do after downloading XAT Admit Card?

Candidates will be advised to download their respective admit card from the official website of XAT and then check if the details mentioned on it are correct or not as any incorrect detail will lead to cancelation of their candidature. In case of any discrepancy, candidates must immediately contact the XAT exam authorities.

Do I need to paste my passport sized photograph on XAT Admit Card?

Yes. Candidates must paste a passport sized photograph on their respective admit cards. It should be a recent photograph and as same as that of uploaded at the time of registration.

What to do if I have forgotten my XAT password?

In case you have forgotten your XAT Password, follow the instructions given below: • Visit the official website of XAT. • Click on ‘Forgot Password’. • Enter a valid email id. • A link will be sent on entered email id. • Click on the link i

How do I avail the facility of a scribe?

Candidates who require the facilities of a scribe must submit the scribe affidavit. They must also carry a photo id proof at the exam center on exam day.

What if I lost my XAT Admit Card?

There is nothing to worry about even if you lose the XAT admit card. Candidates can download their admit card from the official website by just logging into their account by entering their application number and password.

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