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XAT 2026 Registration Ends Today — Deadline at 11:59 PM, Apply Now at xatonline.in

Staff Writer: Sweata Maiti

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Synopsis: The application window for Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026 closes today — December 11, 2025. Aspirants hoping to secure admission to MBA/PGDM-programmes must complete their registration and fee payment by 11:59 PM on the official portal. No further extension is expected. The exam is scheduled for January 4, 2026, across more than 100 cities.

Prospective MBA/PGDM candidates have one final chance to register for XAT 2026: the application deadline is today, December 11, 2025. According to the latest update, registration and fee payment must be completed by 11:59 PM. Those who miss this cutoff are unlikely to get another opportunity to apply.

The XAT exam — widely taken for admission to XLRI Jamshedpur and over 250 B-schools across India accepting XAT scores — is slated for January 4, 2026. The exam will be conducted in computer-based mode across roughly 109 cities nationwide.

To apply, candidates must visit the official website and complete the registration form, which involves providing academic and personal details, uploading a photograph and signature, and choosing preferred exam cities. The standard application fee is ₹2,200; candidates opting for XLRI programmes may need to pay an additional fee.

Earlier, the deadline for registration was December 5, 2025 — but it was extended to facilitate applicants who missed the original date. This extra window is now closing by midnight, marking the last official opportunity for candidates to register for XAT 2026.

With exam day approaching in less than a month, aspiring candidates are urged to act swiftly: log on to xatonline.in, complete the application process, and pay the fee before the deadline to ensure eligibility.