Students who took the XAT 2026 exam should note that the results and final answer key are expected soon. XLRI, Jamshedpur, the exam organiser, recently released the provisional answer key and opened a window to raise objections. This is an important step before the final scores for admission to MBA programmes are declared. The XAT 2026 results are expected to be available for download between January 17 and January 20, 2026 .
XAT 2026 Answer Key: Raise Objections Now
XLRI opened the objection window for the XAT 2026 answer key on January 9, 2026 . If you believe there are mistakes in the provisional answer key, you can submit an objection online. The exam authority will review all objections. If any objections are found to be correct, the answer key will be updated. This updated version will then be considered the final answer key. If no objections are accepted, the provisional key will remain unchanged, and a separate final answer key will not be released. Your XAT 2026 score will be calculated based on this final answer key.
Important Dates for XAT 2026
| Event | Date |
| Answer Key Objection Window | Opened January 9, 2026 |
| XAT 2026 Result & Scorecard Download | Between January 17 and 20, 2026 |
| XAT 2026 Cut-offs by XLRI | Last week of January 2026 |
| XLRI Personal Interviews | February 2026 |
How to Download Your XAT 2026 Scorecard
The XAT 2026 results will be released as a scorecard. You can download your scorecard from the official XAT website. Follow these simple steps:
- Go to the official XAT website: xatonline.in.
- Look for and click on the 'scorecard download' link.
- Enter your XAT application ID and your password in the spaces provided.
- Click on the scorecard tab to view your results.
- Download the scorecard and save it as a PDF file for your records.
It is important to keep a copy of your scorecard safe for future admission processes.
What Happens After XAT Results? XLRI Selection Process
After the XAT 2026 results are announced, candidates who wish to join XLRI Jamshedpur will go through an admission process. This process includes two main parts: Essay Writing and a Personal Interview. Candidates will be selected for these rounds based on several factors:
- Their XAT score.
- Their work experience (if any).
- Their academic record (marks in previous exams).
- Their General Knowledge (GK) score from the XAT exam.
XLRI will release the specific cut-off scores for XAT 2026 in the last week of January 2026 . The Personal Interviews for selected candidates will be held in February 2026 . Meeting the cut-off score is necessary to be considered for the next stages of admission at XLRI.
