XAT 2026 Cutoff LIVE: XLRI BM & HRM, IMT Ghaziabad, IMI Delhi Cutoffs Latest News

XAT 2026 Cut Off: LIVE & LATEST Updates

January 8, 6:29 | Is XAT a computer-based exam?

Yes, XAT 2026 exam is a computer-based exam for MBA admissions.

January 8, 6:03 | What is the syllabus of the XAT exam?

The XAT exam syllabus includes primarily 4 sections of Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge.

January 8, 5:46 PM | Which colleges accept XAT scores?

The Xavier-affiliated colleges accept XAT score for MBA admission, while other significant MBA colleges include IMT Ghaziabad, KJ Somaiya, FORE School, etc.

January 8, 5:28 PM | What is the qualification for XAT?

Candidates must have completed their three-year bachelor's degree from a recognized university to appear for the XAT exam.

January 8, 5:12 PM | How much does XAT cost?

The XAT application fees is around Rs. 2200 for all the candidates with an additional program selection fees of Rs. 200 for extra program selection.

January 8, 5:00 PM | Does XLRI give 100% placement?

Yes, XLRI Jamshedpur offers a 100% placement rate with lucrative placement packages.

January 8, 3:53 PM |Was XAT 2026 difficult?

The XAT 2026 exam maintained its difficulty level, with sections like decision-making being hard, and negative marking for skipping questions.

January 8, 3:33 PM | Is 35 a good score in XAT?

Candidates attaining an XAT score of 35 marks can expect a 95 percentile, which is a good score for MBA admission into many XAT-accepting colleges.

January 8, 3:14 PM | Is the XAT 2026 answer key out?

The XAT answer key release date is expected to be around January 10, 2026.

January 8, 3:02 PM | IMT Ghaziabad XAT Cutoff for MBA Admission

The IMT Ghaziabad XAT 2026 cutoff is likely to be around 90 percentile for the candidates who appeared in the XAT exam.

January 8, 2:41 PM | XIMB XAT Cutoff for Non-Domicile Engineering Male

The XIMB XAT cutoff for non-domiciled engineering male is expected to be around 91 percentile.

January 8, 2:26 PM | Was XAT 2026 harder than 2025?

The XAT 2026 exam was somewhat similar in difficulty level to the XAT 2025 exam.

January 8, 2:11 PM | Is 99th percentile top 1%?

Candidates with 99 percentile is generally considered top 1% candidates who appeared in the XAT 2026 exam.

January 8, 1:05 PM | Is XLRI Tier 1 or Tier 2?

The XLRI is a tier 1 college with lucrative placement opportunities and a diverse MBA curriculum for students looking for MBA admission through the XAT 2026 exam.

January 8, 12:48 PM | Can I get XLRI with 95 percentile?

Candidates may get into XLRI as the minimum XAT score is 95-96 percentile for the MBA program.

January 8, 12:31 PM | Do IIT accept XAT score?

No, IITs do not accept XAT scores for MBA admission. Generally, all the IITs consider the CAT 2025 score.

January 6, 6:11 PM | What is the expected overall cutoff range for top programs?

For programs like XLRI BM/HRM, cutoffs are typically in the 91–96 percentile range for general category applicants.

XAT 2026 Cut Off LIVE Updates: Expected Cutoff for Top MBA Colleges

Take a look at the following list of XAT-accepting colleges along with their expected XAT 2026 cutoff. All candidates must note that these percentiles represent expected benchmarks based on past trends and are not official figures, but they align with historical cutoffs from previous years.

XAT 2026 Section-Wise Cutoffs – What Matters

Many institutes, especially XLRI, use sectional cutoffs alongside overall percentiles. The main XAT sections are:

• Verbal & Logical Ability (VALR)

• Decision Making (DM)

• Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation (QA & DI)

For example, for XLRI’s BM program, expected sectional cutoffs (percentile ranges) are:

• VALR: ~80-89

• DM: ~83-87

• QA: ~82-86

• Overall: ~95-97+

For XLRI’s HRM, the cutoffs may slightly differ, often requiring slightly higher performance in Decision Making.

Factors That Influence XAT 2026 Cutoffs

Cutoffs are not decided solely by marks, they are influenced by:

• Exam difficulty and section patterns.

• Number of test-takers and competition intensity.

• Seat availability at each MBA program.

• Institute’s shortlist strategy (profile weightage, GD/PI performance).

• Sectional performance requirements.