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The XAT score validity is the period for which the XAT score is considered valid for seeking admission to the MBA/PGDM programs of colleges accepting the XAT scores. The XAT 2026 score will be valid for one year from the date of declaration of the XAT 2026 result. The XAT exam is India's second most anticipated MBA entrance exam after the CAT exam. The score of the XAT exam is accepted by almost all the top Bschools in India that except IIMs. Over one lakh candidates appear for the XAT exam every year. After 1 year, candidates have to reappear for the XAT exam for the particular year to procure a valid XAT score for admission to the various B-school.
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XAT scores are generally valid for one academic year. For example, if you took the XAT exam on January 4, 2026, the XAT score thus obtained will typically be valid for admissions for the academic years 2026-2028. The XAT score, along with being valid, needs to satisfy the XAT cutoff criteria specified by the respective college.
Only candidates fulfilling the mentioned condition concerning the XAT score will be considered to be shortlisted for the further rounds of the selection procedure, usually consisting of group discussion and personal interview rounds. Different institutions might have varying policies regarding the XAT score validity. For exact info, candidates should check out the official college website.
The XAT scorecard 2026 is expected to be available for download from January to March 2026, after the conclusion on XAT exam on January 04, 2026. The XAT score validity for different colleges is given in the table below.
S No. | XAT 2026 Score Accepting Colleges | XAT Score 2026 Validity |
1. | 1 Year | |
2. | 1 Year | |
3. | 1 Year | |
4. | 1 Year | |
5. | 1 Year | |
6. | 1 Year | |
7. | 1 Year | |
8. | 1 Year | |
9. | 1 Year | |
10. | 1 Year | |
11. | 1 Year | |
12. | 1 Year | |
13. | 1 Year | |
14. | 1 Year |
Candidates can follow the step-wise process given below to check their XAT score and download the XAT scorecard.
Step 1: Go to the official website of the XAT exam.
Step 2: Now, enter the XAT 2026 application number/registered ID and password.
Step 3: Now click on the “XAT Scorecard” tab.
Step 4: The XAT result showing the XAT score will appear on a computer screen.
Step 5: Download and take a printout of the XAT scorecard.
The XAT cutoff score is expected to be 96 percentiles. The XAT is impacted by certain factors like:
The expected XAT 2026 cutoff for XLRI Business Management program for candidates from engineering and non-engineering backgrounds across different XAT exam sections is given in the table below.
Background | VALR | DM | QA | Overall |
Male (Engineering) | >= 84 | >= 84 | >= 88 | >= 96 |
Female (Engineering) | >= 80 | >= 80 | >= 82 | >= 91 |
Male (Non-Engineering) | >= 84 | >= 84 | >= 88 | >= 96 |
Female (Non-Engineering) | >= 80 | >= 80 | >= 82 | >= 91 |
Candidates thinking of appearing for the XAT must meet the required eligibility criteria. The candidates must satisfy the XAT eligibility criteria. The XAT eligibility criteria stated by XAT exam authorities are listed below.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The XAT scorecard is valid for only one year, exactly from the date of XAT result declaration.
You can start your preparations in the final year of graduation to have adequate time to appear for the XAT exam.
Yes, there is a negative marking in the XAT exam. 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer. For every right answer marked by the candidate, 1 mark will be given.
To be able to appear for the XAT exam, candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). Final year candidates are eligible to apply but their admission will be subject to securing the required marks in the final year exams.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
Here are some top colleges accepting XAT and CAT exams :
Top colleges accepting CAT:
IIMs (All Indian Institutes of Management)
FMS Delhi
SPJIMR Mumbai
MDI Gurgaon
IIT Bombay (SJMSOM)
IIT Delhi (DMS)
IIFT
IMT Ghaziabad
JBIMS Mumbai
Top colleges accepting XAT:
XLRI Jamshedpur
XIMB Bhubaneswar
IMT Ghaziabad
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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
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