XAT Application Form 2025: Registration Ended, Steps to Apply, Documents

XAT application form 2025 process started on Jul 15, 2024. The registration window was extended for a further 10 days. Now, the last date to apply was Dec 10, 2024. The XAT exam will be held on Jan 5, 2025. While the admit card will be out on Dec 20, 2024.

Earlier, the application form window was scheduled to end on Nov 30, 2024. XLRI publishes the detailed schedule of the XAT 2025 registration on Jul 15, 2024. XAT registration form 2025 is available online at xatonline.in.

Candidates must fill out the XAT online form and pay INR 2100 (an additional 200 per program) online. Only registered candidates can download the XAT 2025 admit card and appear for the examination. Hence, candidates are advised to check the XAT eligibility criteria 2025 before applying for the exam.

How to Fill the XAT Application Form 2025?

The entire XAT registration process will be carried out online. For simplification and ease, the XAT Application Form 2025 process will be divided into various steps, the details of which are as follows:

Stage 1: Application Form

Those candidates who meet the XAT eligibility criteria given out by the conducting authorities must proceed to fill out the XAT application form. The entire XAT Application Form 2025 process will be carried out online. The first step is the XAT 2025 Application Form. candidates will have to visit the official website for XAT 2025 and locate the XAT Application Form link on the homepage.

They will then be asked to enter various personal and contact details in the form that pops up. The information entered by candidates must be authentic and accurate.

• Name 
• Date of birth
• Apply through
• Email Address
• Confirm Email Address
• Country
• Mobile Number
• Confirm Mobile Number

Stage 2: Verify Email ID

After successful XAT Application Form, candidates will have to verify their email accounts, so that all future communication related to XAT 2025 can be carried out smoothly. To do so, they will be sent an email at their registered email address. The email will contain a link, which candidates will have to click on, to confirm that the email address belongs to them.

If candidates do not find any such emails in their mailbox, they are advised to check their Junk or Spam folders as well. If the problem still persists, they can contact the conducting authorities (between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM IST) through the contact details mentioned on this page.

The conducting authorities will reach out to them within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays)

Stage 3: Fill out XAT Registration Form 2025 Online

After verifying the email verification process, candidates can proceed to fill out the XAT 2025 application form. Candidates must have the XAT Application Form 2025 login details for filling out the XAT application form, or else they have to retrieve their lost credentials. Candidates are advised to fill out the XAT exam application form carefully to avoid mistakes.

However, the authority also provides an option for candidates to edit or rectify the entered details in the XAT application form by opening the application correction window. To make the changes, candidates may have to pay a certain amount within the specified dates. Follow the steps to fill out the XAT online form:

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the homepage of XAT.
• Step 2: If a candidate is already registered, click on the login button. In that case, candidates need not follow the XAT Application Form 2025 filling process.
• Step 3: Enter the login credentials and submit them.
• Step 4: The screen will display the application form.
• The screen will display the XAT entrance exam application form.

• Step 5: Fill in all the details asked in the XAT online form such as personal details, parent details, address details, and academic details.
• Step 6: Always check all the details in the XAT online form before submitting.

Stage 4: Upload Required Documents

After filling in the XAT online application details, candidates must upload all the required documents too. Candidates are advised to check all the specifications before uploading the documents in the XAT 2025 application form, or else, XAT forms will not be accepted. They may be prompted to edit their uploads again, if and when the correction window opens up.

XAT document verification is going to be done at a later stage of the admission process. The specifications of the documents which have to be uploaded are given below:

Specifications for XAT Photograph

• Candidates will have to upload a recent, passport-sized, coloured picture.
• The background should be light-coloured, or white.
• The photograph should be between 20 KB to 50 KB in size.
• The photograph dimensions should be 200 to 300 pixels.
• Candidates must ensure that the size of the scanned image does not exceed 50 KB.
• There should be no red-eye in the picture.
• candidates who wear glasses should ensure that there are no reflections in the picture, and their eyes are clearly visible.
• Caps, hats, or sunglasses should not be worn in the picture.

Specifications for XAT Signature

• The signature must be done on white paper with black ink.
• The size of the file should be 20 KB to 50 KB.
• The signatures being submitted should match the signature on the XAT hall ticket and the attendance sheet on the date of the exam.

XAT Scanning Instructions

• The resolution of the scanner must be set to a minimum of 200 dots per inch.
• Choose the true colour setting while scanning the documents.
• The extension of both files should either be .jpg or .jpeg.
• There would be two separate fields created for uploading candidates' passport-sized photographs and signatures. The files should hence, be uploaded separately.

Stage 5: Pay XAT 2025 Application Form Fee

After uploading all the documents, candidates can proceed with the XAT 2025 application form fee payment. After submitting the payment, candidates have to wait for a response from the server. Candidates are advised not to press the back or refresh button to avoid payment cancellation or double payment. If payment is completed, the e-receipt will be generated.

In case the e-receipt is not generated, then there are chances that the payment will be cancelled. In that case, it is advised that candidates log in again and proceed with the payment process.

Candidates must take the printout of the e-receipt and the XAT 2025 application form for future reference. Candidates can pay the XAT Application Form 2025 fee by any of the modes given below:

• Credit Card
• Debit Card (RuPay, Visa, Master Card, or Maestro)
• Net Banking
• Paytm
• IMPS
• Cash Cards / Mobile Wallets

Stage 6: Submit the XAT Application Form

Lastly, candidates have to submit the XAT Application Form 2025, after verifying and ensuring that all the details are accurate. Once the application form is submitted, candidates will not be able to edit any changes. The conducting authorities may or may not open the application form correction window.

The notification on the same will be released later. Those candidates who fail to submit the duly filled XAT 2025 application forms before the last date will be liable to pay the late fee, as applicable.

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XAT Application Form Important Dates

XAT Application Form 2025 process commenced on Jul 15, 2024, on the official website. The last date to apply for XAT 2025 was Dec 10, 2024. Candidates can check the tabular below for dates related to the XAT 2025 application form. 

XAT Application Form 2025 Dates

Events	Dates
XAT 2025 Application Form Release	Jul 15, 2024
XAT Last Date to Apply	Nov 30, 2024 (Dec 10, 2024- Extended)
XLRI Registration Through GMAT/GRE	Dec 31, 2024
XAT Exam Date	Jan 5, 2025

Check XAT Eligibility Criteria before applying for the XAT exam

The minimum required eligibility criteria for the exam are shared below:

• Candidates must confirm that they meet the requirements for eligibility before completing the XAT 2025 Application Form form. XAT minimum qualifying scores needed, prior academic credentials, age restriction, etc. are among the XAT 2025 eligibility requirements. View the highlights of the XAT 2025 eligibility requirements.
• Candidates can apply for the XAT 2025 if they have finished a bachelor's degree for at least three years in any discipline from an accredited university.
• Candidates taking the XAT 2025 exam who are in their last year or semester of graduation are also eligible.
• Candidates who plan to apply via GMAT can sign up for the XAT 2025 exam until the last week of December 2025.

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XAT Application Form 2025 Highlights

XAT application fee is INR 2,000, and candidates can pay it using a credit or debit card or net banking, according to the official website. It should be noted that candidates from the reserved category are not exempt from paying the full XAT form fee.

Candidates have to head to the official website to apply for the exam. Some of the important facts related to the XAT Application Form 2025 process are tabulated below:

XAT Application Form 2025 Highlights

Features	Details
Mode of Application	Online
XAT Application Fee	INR 2100
Modes of Payment	Debit/Credit Cards and Net Banking
Documents Required	Marksheets (Academic Records) Photograph Signature
Number of Exam Centres	79

XAT Application Form Fees Details

The table below represents the XAT Application Form Fees details. Candidates can refer to the table below and check the amount to be paid for the successful XAT Application Form 2025.

XAT Application Fee

Application Details	Online
Application Form Fee (without any late fee)	INR 2100
Individual Fee for Each Additional Subject Selected for XAT	INR 200
Fee for Indian Candidates Applying for Ex-PGDM through GMAT or GRE	INR 2500
Fee for NRI/Foreign Candidates for One or More Programs	INR 5000

Documents Required for Filling the XAT Registration Form 2025

To fill out the XAT Exam Application Form 2025, candidates will be required to upload certain documents. candidates availing of any reservation-based concessions or relaxations will also have to attach their category certificates.

The complete list of all the documents which XAT applicants must keep in handy before proceeding to fill out the XAT application form online is listed below:

• Class 10th mark sheet
• Class 12th mark sheet
• Graduation mark sheet
• Email ID and mobile phone number
• Date of Birth proof
• Address proof
• Aadhar card
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Scanned digital photograph of less than 1 MB
• Scanned signature of less than 1 MB
• Debit/credit card for XAT application fee payment

How to Retrieve the XAT Password?

In the event that a candidate forgets their XAT login information, they can regain it by carrying out the subsequent steps.

• Step 1: Select the XAT Application Form tab for 2025.
• Step 2: Next, select the "Forgot Password" tab.
• Step 3: Candidates must enter their registered phone number and email address.
• Step 4. Enter the captcha code
• Step 5: At this point, select the "Get Password" option.
• Step 6: Candidates' registered email addresses will get a letter with their XAT 2025 Application Form ID and password.

What After XAT 2025 Application Form?

After the XAT correction window closes, candidates who successfully registered for XAT 2025 will be able to download their admission card, which will only be accessible online.

Candidates must check in with their XAT ID and Password to download their XAT hall ticket.

Guidelines for Filling the XAT 2025 Application Form

Candidates must read all the points given below before filling out the XAT application form:

• The applicant's laptop must have the latest version of a good web browser.
• Clear the device's cache before starting to fill out the XAT form.
• It is always recommended to use desktops or laptops. Avoid using mobile phones or tablets to fill out the XAT online form.
• Make sure the connection is good to avoid any issues during the XAT form filling.
• Candidates must keep the XAT Application Form 2025 form login details safe, as they will be required in the future.
• candidates will have to choose the city where they will appear for the test. candidates must mention the city where they live in this field. However, if the candidates' city is not available, they are advised to choose the one closest to the city of residence.
• Before hitting the final submit button, candidates should preview all the details entered by them. 
• While depositing the application fees, candidates should not refresh the page or press the back button. This may lead to the payment being paid twice. candidates should wait for the intimation from the server before closing the page.
• candidates should not forget to take a printout of the e-receipt and XAT application form.

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Suitable Web Browsers for Filling XAT 2025 Application Form

It is always recommended that while filling out the XAT online application, candidates must have had these browsers installed on their PCs or laptops.

• Google Chrome (versions 50 to 69)
• Internet Explorer (version 11)
• Mozilla Firefox (versions 50 to 62)

XAT Contact Information

For all queries related to the XAT Application Form 2025 process, candidates can reach out to the conducting authorities at:

• Phone number: +91-657-665-3203/3204
• Fax: +91-657-2227814
• Email address: admis@xlri.ac.in 
• Toll-free number: 18002674008 (Monday to Sunday 08:00 am - 08:00 pm)