XLRI Jamshedpur has released the XAT 2026 response sheet and official answer key today, January 6, 2026 . Students who took the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) on January 4, 2026 , can now download their response sheet from the official website. This sheet includes the questions asked in the exam, the answers you marked, and the correct answers set by XLRI. It is important to download this sheet within the next 2-3 days , as it will only be available for a short time.
About the XAT 2026 Exam
The XAT is a national-level entrance exam for admission to MBA and PGDM programs in top management institutes like XLRI and other XAT partner colleges across India. The XAT 2026 exam took place on January 4, 2026 . The test was held in a single shift across 288 centres in 121 cities all over India. This year, close to 1.35 lakh candidates applied for the XAT exam. Many students found the XAT 2026 question paper to be of moderate difficulty. Based on this, experts expect the XAT cut-off marks for 2026 to be similar to last year's cut-offs.
How to Download Your XAT 2026 Response Sheet
The response sheet is very helpful. It lets you see how you performed in the exam and gives you a chance to estimate your raw score before the official results are declared. Remember, you only have a few days to download it. Here are the simple steps to get your XAT 2026 response sheet:
- First, go to the official XAT website: xatonline.in
- Look for a link that says "Response Sheet" or "Answer Key" and click on it.
- You will need to enter your personal login details. Type in your XAT application number and your password .
- After logging in, find and click the text or button that says "Download Response Sheet".
- Your XAT 2026 response sheet will appear on the screen. Download it and save a copy on your computer or phone. You can also print it out to check your answers carefully.
How to Calculate Your XAT 2026 Score
After downloading your response sheet and answer key, you can calculate your expected raw score. Since the XAT 2026 exam was held in a single shift, there will be no process called 'score normalisation'. Your raw score will directly be used to calculate your percentile rank for the final results. Use the following rules to calculate your score:
- For every answer you got correct, add 1 mark to your total.
- For any question you did not answer, add 0 marks . There is no penalty for unanswered questions.
- For every answer you got wrong, subtract 0.25 marks (one-fourth of a mark) from your total.
- If you skipped 8 questions or more consecutively (one after another) in any section, subtract an extra 0.10 marks for each skipped question after the seventh one.
- For incorrect answers in the General Knowledge (GK) section, you will get 0 marks . There is no negative marking for wrong answers in the GK section.
Add up all your marks according to these rules. The final sum will be your estimated XAT 2026 raw score. This score will help you understand your performance and prepare for the next steps in the MBA admission process.
What Happens Next?
Once you have calculated your estimated score, you will have a clearer idea of your performance. XLRI will soon announce the official XAT 2026 results based on these scores. The results will include your percentile, which is used by various business schools for MBA admissions. Keep checking the official XAT website for future updates regarding results and further admission processes.
