XAT Exam Centres 2026: Expected List of 100+ Test Cities Across India

XAT Exam Centres 2026: Expected List of 100+ Test Cities Across India

Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 02 Jan 2026, 08:37 PM IST

XLRI Jamshedpur has released the XAT exam centre list for the XAT 2026 exam. Candidates were allowed to choose up to six XAT exam centres 2026 based on their preferences at the time of XAT 2026 form filling. Candidates are advised to choose the XAT test cities near their home location. Choosing an XAT exam centre near your residence not only reduces travel time and eliminates the need for long-distance travel but also makes it more convenient for you. Once the test centre is locked, the option for XAT centre change will not be allowed. Last year, XLRI increased the number of XAT exam centres. The authority has added 34 new exam centres for the XAT exam 2025. The XAT 2026 registration commenced on July 10, 2025, and the last date to fill the form was December 11, 2025. Explore the article to learn more about the expected XAT exam centres 2026

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  1. XAT Exam Centres 2026: Complete List of Test Cities Across India
  2. How to Select XAT Test Cities 2026?
  3. Important Points To Selecting XAT Exam Centres
  4. Change of XAT Exam Cities/ Centres
  5. XAT Admit Card 2026
XAT Exam Centres 2026: Expected List of 100+ Test Cities Across India
XAT exam centres

XAT Exam Centres 2026: Complete List of Test Cities Across India

Let's look at the following list of XAT exam centres for the XAT 2026 exam. Last year, the XAT exam was conducted in 75 old test cities and 34 new cities. Candidates will have to carry the XAT admit card to enter the XAT test centres. The XAT hall ticket will be an essential document on the exam day. Check out below to know the list of XAT 2026 exam centres in Maharashtra, XAT centres in Kerala, Bangalore, Delhi, etc.

List of XAT Test Cities 2026
AgraAhmedabadAurangabad City (Maharashtra)AllahabadAmbalaAmravati
AmritsarBengaluruBerhampurBhatindaBhilai NagarBhopal
BhubaneswarChandigarh/ MohaliChennaiCoimbatoreCuttackDehradun
Delhi-NCRDhanbadDibrugarhDurgapur/ AsansolErnakulamGandhinagar
GoaGorakhpurGuwahatiGwaliorHooghlyHubbali (Hubli)
HyderabadIndoreJabalpurJalandharJaipurJammu
JamshedpurKannurKanpurKolkataKotaKottayam
KurnoolLucknowMaduraiMangaloreMumbaiMysuru (Mysore)
NagpurNashikPatnaPuneRaipurRajahmundry
RanchiRoorkeeRourkelaSambalpurSiliguriSurat
ThiruvananthapuramTiruchirappalliTirupathiTiruvallurUdaipurUdupi Vadodara
VaranasiVijayawadaVisakhapatnamWarangalTejpurJorhat
RajkotShillongNaharlagun
New XAT Exam Centres as added in 2025
AnantapurArrahBhagalpurDarbhangaMuzaffarpurBilaspur
MehsanaBaddiChikkaballapurDavanagereHazaribaghHisar
Kalaburagi (Gulbarga)KurukshetraShimlaAjmerBalasoreBikaner
DhenkanalJodhpurKolhapurNandedPatialaSikar
UjjainKarimnagarSalemVelloreAligarhBareilly
HaldwaniMoradabadMuzaffarnagarKalyani
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How to Select XAT Test Cities 2026?

The following steps will guide the candidates on how to select XAT exam cities 2026 and fill out the XAT registration form.

Step 1 - Register for XAT 2026 at xatonline.in.
Step 2 - Select the XAT exam centre 2026 as per preference while filling out the XAT application form
Step 3 - Candidates can select two cities as XAT centres according to their convenience.
Step 4 - Complete the XAT registration process and pay the XAT application fee.

Note - Candidates must note that the XAT exam centre they had chosen at the time of online form filling, considered provisional and the final decision of the XAT 2026 exam centre has been made by XLRI Jamshedpur. Candidates can check their XAT centres by downloading the XAT admit card.

Also Read:XAT Question Paper

Important Points To Selecting XAT Exam Centres

Those who are wondering about the XAT 2026 test cities, read below some important things you should keep in mind while selecting the XAT exam centre 2026 in the application form:

  • You will be given the option to select two XAT cities from the given list.
  • Select the XAT exam cities in order of preference.
  • Choose your hometown or residence as your first choice at the time of the exam.
  • If the seats in the XAT 2026 exam centre in the first preferred city are full, you will be allotted a centre in the second city.
  • The examination authority reserves the right to change or cancel any XAT examination centre.
  • The exam-conducting organisation takes the final decision on the allotment of XAT exam centres.
  • No change request will be entertained after the release of the XAT 2026 admit card.
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Change of XAT Exam Cities/ Centres

XAT exam centre 2026 cannot be changed after the release of the admit card. However, candidates may be allowed to change their choice city preferences in the application form only in critical circumstances. So, it is better to choose your options for test cities very carefully while filling out the application form.

Candidates of the XAT 2026 examination, if they have selected the wrong city or want to change it, can email admis@xlri.ac.in or contact us by submitting a query through the 'Ask Us/Ask Query' tab on the login page. In the email or query, students should provide their XAT 2026 ID, Father's Name, Date of Birth (DOB), initially selected city, and new preferred city.

However, please note that XLRI reserves the right to decide whether to accept the change of the XAT 2026 Test City option or not.

XAT Admit Card 2026

XLRI Jamshedpur has issued the XAT admit card on December 25, 2025, in online mode on the XAT official website, xatonline.in. Candidates can download it from the official website of XLRI Jamshedpur. The admit card has all the details about the XAT exam centre and the guidelines for the exam day that candidates have to follow.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: In how many cities XAT 2025 will be conducted?
A:

XAT 2025 will be conducted in 109 test cities in India.

Q: Can I change my XAT test centre after releasing of XAT admit card?
A:

No, candidates cannot change their XAT exam centre after the release of admit card.

Q: How will I know my XAT exam venue details?
A:

The exact address of XAT exam centre has been printed on XAT admit card.

Q: Is the XAT exam online or offline?
A:

XAT exam will be conducted in offline mode at different centres across India on January 5, 2025.

Q: What are the documents required at the XAT 2025 examination centre?
A:

XAT 2025 will be held in online mode, also candidates need to carry the following documents on the day of examination.

  • XAT 2025 admit card

  • Any one of the following photo ID proof

    • Voter ID

    • PAN card

    • College ID card

    • Aadhaar card

    • Driving license

    • Employee ID card

    • Passport

    • Driving license

Q: How many slots are there in XAT?
A:

XAT 2025 will be held in a single slot for 3 hours (2:00 pm to 5:00 pm).

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Hi dear candidate,

As per the official cut off list by XISS Ranchi, the cut off for PGDM HRM in XAT exam is 60 percentile for unreserved category (general) which means that your admission is possible there. You follow there official website for admission process.

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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.

The admission process typically considers your entrance exam score along with your academic

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

Yes, it is definitely possible for you to get an interview call from Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai for their PGDM program, even with a 73 percentile in XAT 2025. While the typical cutoff for XAT may be higher, around 85 percentile, Great Lakes considers a variety of factors