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XAT 2026 Admit Card Release Delayed; Exam to Be Held on January 4

Staff Writer: Upasana Sen

Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Synopsis: The XAT 2026 admit card release has been delayed from the scheduled December 20 date. Registered candidates can download the hall ticket from xatonline.in once released. The XAT 2026 exam will be held on January 4, 2026, in CBT mode across 109 cities, and a printed admit card is mandatory for entry.

The release of the XAT 2026 admit card has been delayed beyond the originally scheduled date of December 20, 2025. Candidates who have successfully registered for the Xavier Aptitude Test will be able to download the hall ticket once it is made available online using their XAT 2026 login credentials. The revised admit card release date has not been announced yet.

The XAT 2026 examination is scheduled for January 4, 2026, and will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode across approximately 109 cities in India. Candidates must carry a printed hard copy of the XAT admit card 2026 to the examination centre for verification and entry.

It is important to note that photocopies or digital versions of the admit card displayed on mobile phones or other devices will not be accepted as valid documents at the test centre. Candidates are strongly advised to download and print their admit card immediately after it is released to avoid last-minute issues.

The XAT 2026 hall ticket will be released only in online mode and will be available exclusively on the official website, xatonline.in. To download the admit card, candidates need to visit the website, click on the ‘Admit Card’ link, enter their XAT 2026 login details, and access the admit card tab. The document can then be downloaded and saved in PDF format.

Given the limited time left before the examination, candidates should regularly check the official website for updates regarding the admit card release.