XAT 2026 Official Mock Test Window OPEN; Check XAT Mock Test Dates, Mock Link & More

XAT 2026 Official Mock Test Window OPEN; Check XAT Mock Test Dates, Mock Link & More

Sambhav ThakurUpdated on 20 Nov 2025, 09:44 AM IST

XAT 2026 Mock Test: XLRI Jamshedpur XAT Official Mock Test 3 Window Last Date is Today, 12 PM, November 20, 2025. The window is open from November 19 (12 PM) to November 20, 2025 (12 PM). All registered candidates can log in to their Xavier’s Aptitude Test (XAT) dashboard to attempt the XAT 2026 mock test. The XAT mock test will include 4 sections of VALR, decision-making, QA&DI, and General Knowledge with over 95 questions to be completed under a 3-hour or 180-minute timeline. Candidates can attempt the XAT mock test straight from their XAT dashboard in online mode and have access to a calculator for arithmetic problems. Keep reading this article for more information related to the XAT mock test 2026.
XAT 2026 Official Mock Test Window

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  1. XAT 2026 Official Mock Test: Overview
  2. How to take XAT 2026 Mock Test: Step-By-Step Guide
  3. XAT 2026 Mock Test: Paper Format
  4. XAT 2026 Mock Test: Marking Scheme
XAT 2026 Official Mock Test Window OPEN; Check XAT Mock Test Dates, Mock Link & More
XAT 2026 Official Mock Test Window Opens; Check XAT Mock Test Dates, Mock Link & More

XAT 2026 Official Mock Test: Overview

Check out the following overview table about the XAT 2026 exam, which provides some of the key details of the same.

XAT 2026 Mock Test Elements

XAT Mock Test Details

Conducting Body

XLRI, Jamshedpur

Test Mode

Online

XAT 2026 Mock Test 3 Dates

November 19 (12:00 PM) to November 20, 2025 (12:00 PM)

XAT Mock Test Duration

3 hours or 180 minutes

Language

English

XAT Mock Exam Fees

Free

Link for XAT Mock Test 2026

xatonline.in

How to take XAT 2026 Mock Test: Step-By-Step Guide

The XLRI, Jamshedpur, sends the XAT 2026 mock test link to the registered students’ dashboard. Candidates can take a free XAT mock test 2026 by following the step-by-step process outlined below.

Step 1: Candidates visit the official website for the XAT 2026 mock test.

Step 2: Log in using the login credentials and click on the login button.

Step 3: You will be redirected to the dashboard. Here, click on the “Mock Test” link.

Step 4: Now, enter your XAT login credentials again and click on the sign-in button.

Step 5: Read the general instructions for the XAT 2026 mock test displayed on the screen.

Step 6: Click on the “next” button to be redirected to the XAT mock question paper.

Step 7: As a last step, click on the “I am ready to begin” button to start attempting the XAT mock test.

XAT 2026 Mock Test: Paper Format

The XAT 2026 mock test contains 4 sections with a total of 95 questions. Candidates are allotted 3 hours or 180 minutes to complete the XAT mock test. The 170 minutes are for the first three sections of the exam, and 10 minutes for general knowledge questions. Refer to the table for more details.

XAT 2026 Mock Test Sections

Number of Questions

Time Allotted

Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning

26

170 minutes

Decision Making

21

Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation

28

General Knowledge

20

10 minutes

Total

95 questions

180 minutes

XAT 2026 Mock Test: Marking Scheme

The XAT mock test has an elaborate marking scheme with candidates awarded 1 mark for correct answers and deducted 0.25 mark for wrong answers. Find the full XAT mock test 2026 marking scheme below.

  • In the XAT mock test, marks are awarded based on the correct answer. You get +1 mark for each correct answer.

  • Your -0.25 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer in the XAT mock test 2026.

  • Negative marks -0.10 will be deducted for every unanswered question after a consistent 8 unattempted questions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the eligibility to appear for the XAT mock test 2026?
A:

Candidates who are registered for the XAT mock test 2026 and have completed their XAT application form are eligible for the XAT mock test 3 held from November 19 (12 PM) to November 20, 2025 (12 PM).

Q: How can I get free mock test?
A:

XAT mock test 2026 is totally free of cost to attempt and practice. Candidates can log in to their XAT dashboard to attempt the XAT mock test online. 

Q: Will I get access to an on-screen calculator during the XAT exam 2025?
A:

Yes, candidates will have access to an on-screen calculator during the XAT mock test 2026. 

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XISS Ranchi: Admission

With a 70 percent in CAT Examination, you can go for various B-Schools or private collages. The S. K. Patel Institute of Management in Gandhinagar is an option for those who score 70-80 percent in their CAT examination or The Gujarat Institute of Management (GIM) in Goa with a cutoff

GIBS Business School in Bangalore accepts multiple national and state-level entrance exam scores for admission to its PGDM program. You can apply using scores from exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, ATMA, or various state-level CETs.

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No, it's not mandatory but if you've those score then your option will be vast. Maximum Universities have their own selection process & own exams. If you have those good score they'll prefer you. But as per AICTE rules you have to have one national or state basis entrance exam

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