XAT 2026 online registration and application process will open at XLRI-Xavier School of Management today, July 10. Candidates who meet the requirements can apply for XAT 2026 on xatonline.in until December 5. Early candidates (those who register on day 1) will receive individualized support and unique access to the XAT ecosystem as part of a first-of-its-kind initiative by XLRI.
Early Access: Join Sessions & Mentorship Groups
Candidates who register today, July 10, will be eligible for:
1. Live interactive sessions with XLRI students (XAT toppers), the XAT staff, and the XAT convenor. This includes two exclusive, closed-door online Q&A sessions, tentatively scheduled for the final week of July and the first week of August. The XAT 2026 Convenor, the XAT exam staff, and XLRI students will participate in each session. It will be open to two hundred applicants chosen at random on the first day.
XLRI said during these sessions, aspirants will be able to:
a) Have direct conversations with the XAT exam convenor, the XAT staff, and XLRI students (XAT toppers)
b) Acquire test-taking advice and preparation techniques
c) Ask questions and receive direct answers from the XAT team.
2. Private Telegram Mentorship Community: One hundred distinct first-day applicants will be asked to join a private Telegram group that is facilitated by the XAT Team and XLRI students. The XAT tem and the students will presumably continue to be active in:
a) Second week of August (1-hour session)
b) Fourth week of August (1-hour session)
In this platform, applicants can:
a) Post questions and receive responses firsthand
b) Get help with prep strategies
Speaking on the initiative, Prof. Rahul Shukla said, “Over the years, we have seen that the most remarkable journeys don’t always begin with loud certainty, but with quiet clarity.”
XAT 2026: Step-by-Step Guide to Register
Step 1: Visit the official XAT website atxatonline.in
Step 2: Click on the "Register" button to create a new account.
Step 3: Fill in your basic details such as name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number. Then set a password and submit to receive your XAT ID and login credentials.
Step 4: Log in using your credentials and begin filling the XAT 2026 application form. Enter your personal information, academic qualifications, work experience (if any), and program/city preferences.
Step 5: Upload scanned images of your passport-size photograph and signature in the specified format and size.
Step 6: Pay the application fee online:
- ₹2,200 for XAT Registration
- ₹200 per XLRI program (if applying)
Payment modes include credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI.
Step 7: Review your application thoroughly. Make sure all the details are correct.
Step 8: Submit the application form and download the confirmation page/receipt for future reference.
“This year, we want to walk alongside the aspirants from Day 1 — not just as an exam body, but as a community that believes in their potential.” Candidates can visit the XAT 2026 website for more details.
