XAT Registration 2023: The Detailed Guide

An MBA program is the ideal choice for aspiring professionals looking to grow in their careers. Many institutions offer Master of Business Administration degrees in India. To enrol in MBA courses in premier institutions, candidates must clear the entrance exams. Most colleges accept national-level and state-level entrance scores for admission. Some colleges or universities conduct their entrance exams, and XAT is one such entrance test.

XAT, or Xavier Aptitude Test, is a national-level entrance examination conducted by XLRI (Xavier School of Management) for admission to its management programs. XAT is one of India's most prestigious entrance exams, and the score is accepted by more than 150 institutes across the nation. The XLRI, XIMB, SPJIMR, IMT, and GIM are some of the XAT colleges that consider XAT scores for admission to their MBA programs.

The XAT is an online exam, usually held in the first week of January every year. The registration process for XAT typically starts in August. If you wish to take the Xavier Aptitude Test, read this blog. Here we have mentioned XAT registration, important dates, XAT form etc., that you may find helpful. But before that, let us get an overview of the XAT exam.

XAT Exam: An Overview

XAT exam 2023 is divided into two parts - 

• Part 1: This part consists of Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge.
• Part 2: This part consists of a separate section on Essay Writing.

Here is a table compiling all the important information like XAT form fees, XAT 2023 registration, etc. Take a look - 

XAT Exam Important Dates	XAT Notification: Mid-August
	XAT Registration Date: Mid-August
	XAT Exam - January
XAT Registration Last Date	11th December 2022
XAT Exam Date	8th January 2023
Documents Required for XAT Exam Registration	Certificates of Class 10, Class 12, & Certification of Graduation
	Passport size photo
	Scanned Signature
XAT Registration Fees	XAT Fees - Rs 2000/- ((without late fee)
	Candidates interested in XLRI programs are required to pay an additional fee of Rs 300/-.
	There are no separate XAT registration fees for SC candidates.

XAT Exam Registration Process

Most candidates have this query that how to register for XAT. Well, follow these steps for XAT registration 2023. 

1. Visit the official XAT website 
2. Click on the "Registration" button
3. Fill in the required personal and educational details in the XAT form
4. Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature
5. Pay the registration fee (online or offline)
6. Submit the application form

Remember, the XAT registration date for 2023 is over. The last date for application was 11th December 2022, and the exam was held on 8th January 2023.

XAT Eligibility 

The XAT eligibility criteria will consist of minimum qualifying marks required, past academic qualifications, and age limit. 

1. Candidates are required to have completed a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years in any discipline from a recognised university.
2. Students in their final year/ semester of graduation are eligible to apply for the XAT 2023 exam.
3. Candidates applying through GMAT can register for XAT 2023 till the last week of December.

XAT Results

Here is how you can find your XAT results.

1. To view your XAT score, visit the official website of XLRI-XAT.
2. Locate the ‘XAT result link‘ on the homepage and click on it. 
3. Enter the XAT ID and password to log in.
4. The candidate’s login will open after submission. 
5. You can download the XAT scorecard under the scorecard tab in the login. 
6. Download and print your scorecard.

List of Colleges Accepting XAT Score

College Name	Fees in lakh (₹)	Placement in lakh per annum (₹)
XLRI Jamshedpur	23.6	25.08
Alliance School of Business Bangalore	14	8
Amrita School of Business Coimbatore	12.6	6.68
BIIB Pune	7.85	--
BIM Trichy	12.14	10.6
BIMTECH Greater Noida	12	8.2
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani	9	--
FORE School of Management, New Delhi	16.98	14.5
GIM Goa: Goa Institute of Management	17.21	10.71
GLIM Gurgaon: Great Lakes Institute of Management	16.65	12.8
Great Lakes Chennai	17.15	11
IFMR Graduate School of Business at KREA University	14.56	13.5
IMI Bhubaneswar	8.07	--
IMI Kolkata: International Management Institute	11.5	10.01
IMI New Delhi	19.25	12.77
Indus Business Academy - IBA Bangalore	8.51	6.92
Institute of Management Technology Nagpur	14.5	10
Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad	19.53	17.35
IRMA Anand	15.17	10.76
ISBM Pune	11.8	8.8
JAGSOM Bangalore	12	10
Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow	10.45	6.73
K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai	18.78	9.41
KIIT School of Management - KSOM Bhubaneswar	14.5	8.8
LBSIM New Delhi	12.9	9.67
LIBA Chennai	15.38	9
MICA Ahmedabad	21	13.9
Rajagiri Business School	6	7.9
SDMIMD Mysore	11.2	7.7
SIES College of Management Studies Navi Mumbai	9	7.28
Sri Balaji University Pune	9.4	7.25
TAPMI Manipal	15.1	11.5
VIT Business School (VIT) Vellore	7.02	5.1
WE School Bangalore	13	7.91
Welingkar Mumbai	12.89	9.2
Woxsen University	13.9	8.6
XIM University	21.3	17.54
XIME Bangalore	11	7.73

Conclusion

XAT is at par with other national-level MBA entrance exams like CAT and MAT in terms of popularity. Almost all top colleges, except the IIMs, accept the XAT score for admission into their MBA program.

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FAQ - XAT Registration 2023

Can I prepare for XAT in 3 months?

XAT is one of the most prestigious national-level entrance exams for management studies. Generally, a sincere attempt to crack XAT takes around 6 months of preparation. However, the duration of preparation depends on your comprehension and prior knowledge. If you religiously commit to the task and carefully divide the syllabus, you can manage to complete the entire syllabus in 3 months. 

Does any IIT accept XAT scores?

No, IITs do not accept XAT scores.

Is XAT better than CAT?

Well, CAT and XAT have almost similar difficulty levels. None of them is better than the other one. XLRI conducts XAT, so if you want admission into this institute, you must take XAT. On the other hand, CAT is the entrance test for admission to IIMs.