About XAT
XAT is an examination route associated with XLRI. Use this guide to organise your research, then confirm current rules on the official portal before applying.
Start with eligibility
Applicants should consult the current eligibility rules for recognised undergraduate qualifications and final-year candidates. Institute-specific programme requirements may differ.
Plan your preparation
Practise decision-making cases with a focus on fair, practical choices. Keep separate practice for quant, reading and current affairs.
Your exam checklist
- Read the current official bulletin and programme requirements.
- Record application, correction, admit-card and exam dates.
- Build a topic checklist using the notified syllabus.
- Practise, review mistakes and revise on a weekly schedule.
- Check whether counselling or university applications are separate.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I check the latest information?
Use the official XLRI portal linked below. Current official notices take priority over summaries and previous-cycle information.
Can I download free practice resources?
Yes. Open the sample-papers tab for an original Degree Mantra foundation practice set with explanations. Use official sources for previous examination papers.
Official source: XLRI ↗
Reviewed 24 September 2026. Re-check before applying.