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Exploring the 75-Year Legacy of XAT in Shaping Indian Business Leaders
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News18•15-10-2026, 12:15
Exploring the 75-Year Legacy of XAT in Shaping Indian Business Leaders
- •Conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur on behalf of XAMI, XAT is India's oldest MBA and PGDM entrance examination with a history spanning over 75 years.
- •The exam features a dedicated Decision-Making section that assesses critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership qualities rather than just academic proficiency.
- •XAT scores are accepted by more than 250 business schools across India, including several prestigious and accredited institutions.
- •The examination is open to graduates and final-year students from any academic discipline with no strict age or background restrictions.
- •XAT 2027 is scheduled for January 3, 2027, with registration remaining open until December 6, 2026.
Key Questions Answered
Registration for XAT 2027 is open until December 6, 2026, and the examination is scheduled to take place on January 3, 2027, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
XAT consists of roughly 95 questions across sections like Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation, and a dedicated Decision-Making section, with no sectional time limits and a single-slot format.
Candidates with a recognised bachelor's degree of at least three years or students in their final year of graduation from any academic discipline are eligible to apply for XAT.
