XAT 2026 Registration Last Date Extended - Apply at xatonline.in till 11 December

Updated on December 8, 2025 Written By Wasia Zaidi

The deadline to register for the XAT 2026 exam has been extended. The application form can now be submitted and the application fee may be paid till 11 Dec 2025. The earlier deadline was 5 Dec 2025. Those who haven't applied yet should do so before the newer deadline as this is the last opportunity to be considered for XLRI and more than 800 business schools in India.

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Online registration for XAT 2026 started on 10 Jul and the revised last date to fill the form is 11 Dec at 11:59 pm. The entire process of registration is online. Candidates need to log on to the website xatonline.in and create a login ID to fill the form. Application fee to apply for XAT exam is ₹2200.

How to Apply for XAT 2026

Candidates may register first and pay the cost at a later time but payment must be made by the deadline. Here is the stepwise process -

Visit xatonline.in
Click on the Registration option.
Enter your password, captcha code, cell number, email ID and name.
Open the email which was sent to you and click on the link provided to confirm registration.
The application form for 2026 XAT will be displayed on your screens.
Enter your personal, professional and educational information.
Add a passport sized photo, a scanned copy of your signature and a legitimate photo ID.
When allocating exam centres select your preferred test cities.
Review all details and check the declaration box.
Use a credit card, debit card or online banking to pay the cost.