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XAT 2026 Result Announced: Download Scorecard, Percentile-wise Colleges & Next Steps

XAT 2026 Result Announced: Download Scorecard, Percentile-wise Colleges & Next Steps

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Gursimran KaurUpdated on 16 Jan 2026, 04:46 PM IST

The XAT 2026 Result link is out! XLRI has announced the XAT 2026 results. The XAT 2026 results were announced in January 2026. The XAT 2026 results link was activated at around 10 AM. Candidates who appear for the XAT 2026 exam on January 04, 2026, can check their scores from the XAT 2026 results link. The XAT 2026 results link is available on the official website. To check the XAT results, candidates will need to log in to the XAT 2026 portal using their XAT 2026 application number or DOB and password. We have provided the direct link below for the XAT 2026 results for the ease of the candidates.
Click here for XAT 2026 Result Link
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This Story also Contains

  1. XAT 2026 Results Link Out: How to check results
  2. XAT 2026 Results Out: Scorecard Details
  3. XAT 2026 Results Out: Colleges to check
  4. XAT 2026 Results Link Out: What’s Next?
  5. XAT 2026 Results: Marks vs Percentile (expected)
XAT 2026 Result Announced: Download Scorecard, Percentile-wise Colleges & Next Steps
XAT 2026 Result Announced: Download Scorecard, Percentile-wise Colleges & Next Steps

January 16, 4:42 PM | IMT Ghaziabad XAT 2026 Cutoff (Expected)

The IMT Ghaziabad XAT 2026 cutoff is expected to be in the range of 92 to 96 percentiles for admission.

January 16, 4:30 PM | KJ Somaiya XAT 2026 Cutoff (Expected)

Course

KJ Somaiya XAT 2026 Cutoff (Percentile)

MBA

75-85

MBA Health Care Management

75-85

MBA Sports Management

75-85

January 16, 4:20 PM | Which colleges accept XAT score in Mumbai?

M.K.E.S. Institute of Management Studies & Research (MKES IMSR), SPJIMR, K J Somaiya, WeSchool, and XIMR are some of the XAT-accepting colleges in Mumbai.

January 16, 4:10 PM | Does IMI Delhi have a sectional cut-off for XAT?

No, IMI Delhi does not have XAT sectional cutoff. It take MBA admission based on the XAT overall cutoff of around 90+ percentile.

January 16, 3:58 PM | How much does XAT cost?

The XAT 2026 exam application fee is around Rs. 2200 with an additional Rs. 200 for each course selected beyond the prescribed limit.

January 16, 3:48 PM | How many people wrote xat 2026?

Around 1 lakh students wrote the XAT 2026 exam, which concluded on January 4, 2026.

January 16, 3:35 PM | What is the highest package in XLRI MBA?

The XLRI MBA highest package goes up to Rs. 75 LPA after completing MBA program from the institution.

January 16, 3:23 PM | IMI Delhi Cutoff 2026 (Expected)

IMI Delhi MBA Courses

IMI Delhi XAT Cutoff 2026 Expected

IMI Delhi XAT 2026 Cutoff

90+

IMI Delhi XAT Cutoff 2026 for HRM

90

IMI Delhi XAT 2026 Cutoff for Banking and Financial Services

87-90

January 16, 3:10 PM | What is the weightage of XAT score in XLRI?

XLRI Selection ElementsWeightage
XAT 2026 Score60%
GD and PI25%
Academic Performance10%
Work Experience5%

January 16, 2:57 PM | XAT Colleges at 70 to 80 Percentile

January 16, 2:47 PM | Is GK counted in XAT?

No, the GK score doesn't add to your XAT percentile, but plays a crucial role in the final selection for MBA program.

January 16, 2:35 PM | Has XAT removed an essay?

Yes, the XAT essay section was removed in 2018, then reintroduced in 2022, but again scrapped and remains removed at present.

January 16, 1:35 PM | XAT Colleges at 60 Percentile with No Sectional Cutoff

XAT CollegesXAT Cutoff

AIMS School of Business

60

MIME Bangalore

60-70

SJIM Bangalore

60

Sri Sri University

60-64

VJIM Hyderabad

60-70

IPE Hyderabad

60

Jaipuria Institute of Management

60

January 16, 1:30 PM | How many attempts for XAT?

There is no age limit, as well as an attempt limit to appear for the XAT exam. Candidates can attempt the XAT exam any number of times.

January 16, 1:24 PM | Can I convert XLRI at 97 percentile?

Candidates belonging to the general category may convert to XLRI, Jamshedpur at 97 percentile as the XAT score is in the range of 98-99 percentile for admission.

January 16, 1:20 PM | Is XLRI Tier 1 or Tier 2?

The XLRI, Jamshedpur, is a tier 1 MBA college with good infrastructure and lucrative placement opportunities.

January 16, 1:16 PM | Does K.J. Somaiya have a sectional cutoff for XAT?

No, K.J. Somaiya does not have a sectional cutoff, but the overall XAT cutoff ranges around 71 percentile.

January 16, 1:11 PM | Does XIMB have 100% placement?

Yes, XIMB offers 100% for the students after completing the MBA program with an XIMB average package of Rs. 19.53 LPA.

January 16, 1:07 PM | Is the XAT response sheet out?

The XAT 2026 response sheet was released on January 6, 2026, after the conclusion ofthe XAT 2026 exam on January 4, 2026.

January 16, 1:04 PM | XAT Colleges at 80-90 Percentile

XAT Colleges XAT Cutoff (Expected)

Fore Delhi

88-90+

TAPMI

85-87

Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai

85-86

IRMA

83-85

GIM Goa

85-86

IMT Hyderabad XAT Cutoff

80-90

January 16, 12:58 PM | Does any IIM accept XAT?

No, IIMs does not accept XAT 2026 exam. However, the top B-schools like XLRI, XIMB, IMT, Ghaziabad accept XAT cutoff.

January 16, 12:53 PM | Can I get XLRI with 95 percentile?

No, You may not get XLRI, Jamshedpur at 95 percentile as the expected XAT cutoff for converted candidates is expected to be around 98-99 percentile.

January 16, 12:48 PM | Does Great Lakes have a sectional cutoff for XAT?

No, the Great Lakes does not have an XAT sectional cutoff, while the overall XAT cutoff ranges around 85 percentile.

XAT 2026 Results Link Out: How to check results

The XAT 2026 result link is out. Candidates can follow the basic steps given below to check the XAT 2026 results from the official website.

  • Go to the official XAT website at xatonline.in.

  • Click on the XAT Scorecard tab or link on the homepage.

  • Log in using your XAT ID and Password.

  • Now, click on Candidate Scorecard to view the XAT 2026 results.

  • Download your XAT 20256 results PDF and save it for future purposes.

XAT 2026 Results Out: Scorecard Details

After downloading the XAT 2026 result from the link. Candidates must go through the XAT 2026 scorecard to see that all the necessary details are mentioned on the scorecard. Details to be checked are as follows,

  • XAT ID

  • Name of the Candidate

  • Date of Birth

  • XAT 2026 Exam Date

  • XAT 2026 Percentile (total)

  • XAT 2026 sectional Percentile

  • XAT 2026 Percentages/scores

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XAT 2026 Results Out: Colleges to check

Here is a list of top colleges accepting XAT 2026 results for the upcoming session of 2026-28. Candidates can check the names of the colleges along with their expected XAT 2026 percentile.

XAT 2026 Results Link Out: What’s Next?

Now that the XAT 2026 result link is out, candidates must be thinking about what the next steps are. Now, the XAT 2026 accepting colleges will start the PGDM/MBA admission process 2026. Each institute will release its own shortlist and conduct its own selection and admission process

Colleges accepting XAT 2026 will release the shortlist for the initial stage of the admissions process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in a personal interview, Group discussions, case Discussion and a Written Ability test (whichever is applicable as per the institute).
For the final selection of the candidates, scores will be calculated based on the following components: XAT 2026 score, Academic Background, PI performance, work experience, and/or diversity factors.

XAT 2026 Results: Marks vs Percentile (expected)

The table below contains the XAT 2026 percentile vs marks as expected based on the data obtained from the previous year's scorecards.

XAT 2026 Marks

XAT 2026 Percentile Expected

61

99.917

57.4

99.8

57.2

99.790

53.6667

99.48

48.6667

98.491

48.0667

98.32

43.06

95.97

45.3333

97.221

41.2

94.579

40.5333

94.007

36-37

90

33-34

85

30-31

80

27-28

75

24-25

70

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Who will announce the XAT 2026 results?
A:

The XAT 2026 results have been announced by XLRI.

Q: Where can I check the XAT 2026 result link?
A:

The XAT 2026 result link is available on the official website.

Q: What is the validity of the XAT 2026 results?
A:

XAT 2026 results will be valid till December 2026.

Q: At what time will the XAT 2026 result link be open?
A:

The XAT 2026 result link will likely be active at 10 AM.

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