The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2027 is officially scheduled for January 3, 2027, and will be conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur. As one of the most prestigious management entrance examinations in India, a high score in this test provides a gateway to admission into premier business schools, including XLRI, SPJIMR Mumbai, IMT Ghaziabad, and XIM Bhubaneswar.
Registration for the XAT 2027 examination starts on July 15, 2026. XLRI has implemented a strategic "Day 1" incentive for early applicants, which guarantees the allocation of their first-choice exam city. Complete the registration by December 6 to ensure eligibility for the upcoming testing cycle.
The registration fee is set at ₹2,300, with an additional charge of ₹200 for each program opted for at XLRI. The admit card download is tentatively scheduled for December 20, 2026, leading up to the final examination day.
XAT 2027: The Exam Structure & Marking Scheme
The 3-hour computer-based test consists of 95 MCQs split into two parts:
Part 1 (170 min): Covers Verbal Ability (26 Qs), Decision Making (21 Qs), and Quantitative Aptitude & DI (28 Qs).
Part 2 (10 min): Covers General Knowledge (20 Qs).
Marking: Each correct answer earns +1, while incorrect answers in Part 1 carry a -0.25 penalty. Crucially, skipping more than 8 questions in Part 1 results in a -0.10 penalty per unattempted question. Note that the Analytical Essay has been removed from the exam.
UP NEET PG 2025 counselling will be conducted in four rounds, allocating 85% state quota seats based on choices, NEET scores, and reservations.
The remaining 15% All India Quota seats will be managed by MCC.
UP NEET PG 2025 counselling dates have been officially released on the state’s exam portal, upneet.gov.in.
You can begin round 1 registration process from November 06, 2025. To participate in the seat allocation, you
must register online and submit your preferred choices of colleges and courses. The deadline for application submission
is October 10, 2025. If you have qualified NEET PG 2025 exam and meet the minimum cutoff criteria, you are eligible to
take part in Uttar Pradesh NEET PG counselling process.
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What to Do If JEE Main 2026 Registration Fails?
If your JEE Main 2026 registration fails, act quickly and identify the issue.
Ensure your Name, DOB & Father's Name match documents.
Re-upload your photo and signature as per NTA rules.
Wait 24–48 hours if payment is deducted but form unconfirmed.
Contact NTA for ongoing technical issues.
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New Rules for JEE Main 2026 Exam Centre Selection
Candidates can select up to four exam cities based on preference.
New rule: Cities must be from your Permanent or Present Address state.
NTA will allot the nearest available centres based on Permanent Address.
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