Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is the mandatory exam for MBA admission in XLRI Jamshedpur. XAT exam scores are also accepted by 250+ MBA colleges accepting XAT scores. XAT is India’s second largest MBA entrance exam after CAT. Last year, 142,235 candidates had registered for the XAT 2025 exam. XAT exam is considered to be tougher than the CAT exam. XAT 2026 Exam will be held on January 4, 2026. XAT Registration 2026 will open in mid-July 2026. Read XAT exam pattern, syllabus, registration, colleges accepting and more in this article below.