The Xavier School of Management (XLRI), Jamshedpur, on January 16, 2026, declared the results of the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the national-level management entrance examination can now access and download their scorecards from the official website xatonline.in . The XAT 2026 serves as the entrance exam for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes at XLRI campuses and over 250 participating B-schools across India for the academic year 2026-27.
According to the official announcement and portal updates from XLRI, the XAT 2026 scorecard is available online following the review of objections to the provisional answer key. The scorecard includes section-wise scores, overall score, percentiles, and candidate details.
To download the scorecard, candidates should follow these steps:
Visit the official website at xatonline.in
Click on the ‘XAT 2026 Scorecard’ link or tab on the homepage
Log in using the XAT ID (format: XAT26XXXXXX) and the password used for the admit card
Submit the credentials to view the scorecard
Download and print the scorecard for future reference during admissions
Candidates are advised to verify all information on the scorecard immediately and take a printout, as it will be required for the subsequent selection process.
Exam and Result Background
The XAT 2026 examination was conducted on January 4, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in a single shift and computer-based mode. The question paper comprised 95 multiple-choice questions divided into time-bound parts, with no negative marking in certain sections. The response sheet was released on January 6, 2026, followed by the provisional answer key on January 9, 2026, and final results after objection processing.
Next Steps in Admission Process
XLRI has indicated that shortlisting for interviews and group discussions will follow based on XAT scores, with cutoffs to be released separately by participating institutes. The authority has not announced further details yet regarding exact dates for GD/PI shortlisting or final merit lists. Candidates should regularly monitor the official website xatonline.in for updates on cutoffs, selection schedules, and institute-specific admission processes.
The XAT scores are accepted by XLRI Jamshedpur and numerous other member institutes under XAMI, including prominent B-schools such as XIME, XIDAS, LIBA, and others. For assistance with technical issues or queries, candidates can contact the helpdesk at +91 9513630765 (Monday-Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM) or email xat2026@xlri.ac.in.
The Xavier Aptitude Test remains a key gateway for management aspirants seeking admission to top institutions in the country.
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