XAT Answer Key 2027: Check Release Date, Download Process, & Raise Objection

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XAT 2027 registration is open until December 6, 2026, with the exam scheduled for January 3, 2027. Know More.
XAT 2027 last official Mock Test Scheduled on 31st October & 1st November.

XAT 2027 answer key is expected to be released on January 2nd week 2027, shortly after the examination scheduled for January 3, 2027. Once it is available, you can access both the provisional answer key and your response sheet by logging in to the official XAT portal using your registered credentials. The exam authority is also expected to provide a provisional objection window, allowing candidates to challenge specific answers within the prescribed deadline.

The sections below explain how to download the answer key and response sheet, raise objections (if applicable), and calculate your probable score before the result is announced.

XAT Answer Key 2027 Dates

The table below shows the events related to the XAT answer key 2027:

Events	Dates
XAT 2025 Exam Date	January 03, 2027
XAT 2025 Answer Key Release	January 2027 (Tentative)

How Can You Download the XAT Answer Key 2027?

You can download the answer key from the XAT official website. Here are a few steps to guide you through:

To get started, open the XAT website at xatonline.com.
Tap on the button that reads ‘candidate response’.
Provide the registered user ID and password in the respective spaces.
Click the candidate response option to generate the answer key and question paper.
Wait a while, and the XAT answer key will appear on the screen.
Once it appears, you can now download the answer key response sheet.

What Details are Mentioned in the XAT Answer Key?

You will find the following details on the XAT answer key 2027:

Registration ID and name of the candidate.
Correct answers for all questions in each section.
The answer key may show different question paper codes.
Along with the answer key, the response sheet features the answers you selected during the exam.
The answer key often explains the marking system, such as how much each question is worth.

What is the XAT 2027 Marking Scheme?

Once you have downloaded the answer key, you can get an estimate of your score following the marking scheme below:

Section	Correct Answer	Wrong Answer	Unanswered Questions
Verbal and Logical Ability	+1 mark	-0.25 mark	For up to 8 questions, there is no penalty. From the 9th question, there is a -0.10 mark per additional unattempted question
Decision Making	+1 mark	-0.25 mark	Same as above
Quantitative Ability	+1 mark	-0.25 mark	Same as above
General Knowledge	No marks in XAT score	No negative marking	No negative marking

You can check XAT Exam Pattern 2027 Page for more details

How to Challenge the XAT Answer Key 2027?

If you find any discrepancies in your XAT 2027 answer key, you can challenge it by following these steps:

Step 1: Visit the XAT official website. xatonline.com.
Step 2: Now locate the ‘Candidate response/object' tab.
Step 3: Click on the tab and you will be asked to log in.
Step 4: Enter the XAT ID and password in the respective spaces.
Step 5: Now you can go to the raise objection form and enter question ID, nature of question, and objection.
Step 6: To claim an objection, you need to submit supporting documents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: The official XAT 2027 answer key is expected to be released by XLRI Jamshedpur within a few days after the exam on January 3, 2027. Usually, it is released in the second week of January. It will be published on the official XAT website in the candidate login section.

Ans: To download the XAT 2027 answer key, you need to log in to the official XAT portal using your XAT ID and password. Once logged in, you can access both the answer key and your recorded responses to verify your answers.

Ans: Yes, XLRI provides an option to challenge the provisional answer key if you find any discrepancies in the given answers. You will need to submit your objections with valid proof within the specified deadline, after which a final answer key will be released.

Ans: The XAT answer key helps you calculate your probable raw score before the official result is declared. It also provides transparency in the evaluation process and allows you to estimate your chances of meeting the expected cutoff for XLRI and other B-schools.

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