XAT 2027 official mock test 3 schedule released: take it on October 31 or November 1

XLRI Jamshedpur has released the schedule for the XAT 2027 Official Mock Test 3, which will be available on October 31, 2026, and November 01, 2026. This mock test is designed to assist candidates in understanding the computer-based test environment, reviewing the paper structure, and formulating a time management strategy ahead of the main examination.

The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT), conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur on behalf of XAMI members for over 75 years, is a national-level entrance exam accepted by more than 250 premier B-Schools across India. The main XAT 2027 exam is set for January 3, 2027, a day earlier than the XAT 2026 examination, which was held on January 4, 2026.

XAT 2027 Key Dates and Application Details

The registration window for XAT 2027 opened on July 15, 2026, a slight delay compared to the XAT 2026 registration, which began on July 10, 2025. Candidates have until December 6, 2026, to complete their registration for the XAT 2027 exam. The examination fee for XAT 2027 is ₹2,300.

An application edit window is also scheduled for October 16 and 17, 2026, allowing candidates to log in to their application dashboard and make necessary corrections to their submitted details. The official portal for all XAT-related information is xatonline.in.

Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme for XAT 2027

The XAT 2027 exam will consist of 95 questions, with each question carrying 1 mark. A negative marking of 0.25 marks will be applied for every incorrect answer. Candidates are permitted to skip up to 8 questions without incurring a penalty. However, for each question skipped beyond the eighth, a penalty of 0.1 marks will be applied.

The General Knowledge (GK) section, which comprises 20 questions (8 static GK and 12 current affairs), will not have negative markings and will not contribute to the overall percentile or cutoff score. However, the GK section will be considered for admission to XLRI programs. The exam will be conducted in over 100 test cities across India, with candidates able to choose from more than 70 cities for the main XAT 2027 exam.

Previous Mock Test and Benefits for Aspirants

The XAT 2027 official Mock Test 2 commenced on September 30, 2026, with the registration deadline for eligibility set for September 27, 2026. The link for Mock Test 2 remained active for 24 hours, from September 30 to October 1, 2026. These official mock tests are provided to help candidates familiarise themselves with question types, enhance their speed and accuracy, and develop effective test-taking strategies.

The XAT 2027 exam will be held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VALR) section contains 26 questions, the Decision Making (DM) section has 21 questions, and the Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation (QA & DI) section includes 28 questions.

Further reading

• XAT 2027 application edit window opens October 16-17: Correct initial forms
• XAT 2027 form correction dates out: edit details from October 16
• XAT admit card: release date and how to download Next step
• MMS 2026: Apply for admission with CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA/MAH-CET scores
• MAT registration for December 2026 session opens: apply on AIMA website
• FORE School of Management MBA 2027 applications open: apply by December 15 Applications open

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