XAT Result 2026 Declared at xatonline.in; Direct Link to Download Scorecard Here

Ganga Verma
Jan 16, 2026
XAT Result 2026 Declared

XAT Result 2026 OUT – Official Update

The XAT Result 2026 has been officially declared today on the XAT online portal. Candidates who appeared for the Xavier Aptitude Test on January 4, 2026 can now download their scorecards by logging in at xatonline.in.

The exam was conducted in a single session for nearly one lakh candidates. As a result, no score normalization has been applied for XAT 2026.

How to Download XAT Result 2026 Scorecard

  1. Visit the official website – xatonline.in
  2. Click on the Xat 2026Scorecard Download link
  3. Enter XAT Application ID and Password
  4. Access the XAT 2026 scorecard
  5. Download and save the PDF for future reference

Note: The XAT scorecard is available only in online mode.

XAT 2026 Result Preparation Process

The XAT 2026 result has been prepared after reviewing all objections received against the provisional answer key. The response sheet was released on January 6, followed by the provisional answer key on January 9, 2026.

After analyzing the objections submitted by candidates, the final scorecards were generated and released today.

XAT 2026 Cut-Offs & XLRI Selection Process

The official XAT 2026 cut-offs for XLRI are expected to be released next week. Since the difficulty level was similar to XAT 2025, experts suggest that cut-offs are unlikely to rise significantly.

Shortlisting for XLRI programmes will be based on XAT score, academic profile, relevant work experience, Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI).

XAT 2026 Expected Cut Offs (Top Colleges)

XAT 2026 cut-offs are expected to remain similar to last year. Below is the expected XAT percentile range for top MBA colleges accepting XAT scores.

College Name Expected XAT Cut Off (Percentile)
XLRI Jamshedpur 91 – 96
XIMB Bhubaneswar 90 – 93
SPJIMR Mumbai 93.5 – 95
IMT Ghaziabad 90 – 92
GIM Goa 85 – 90
TAPMI Manipal 80 – 85
IRMA Anand 80 – 85
MICA Ahmedabad 80 – 85
Great Lakes Institute of Management 80 – 85
LIBA Chennai 80 – 85
KJ Somaiya Mumbai 85 – 90

*Note: Cut-offs are indicative and may vary depending on number of applicants, exam difficulty and institute-level shortlisting criteria.*

XAT Result Dates: Previous Years’ Trend

Candidates can check the previous years’ XAT result declaration dates below to understand the usual timeline followed for announcing XAT results.

XAT Year XAT Result Date
XAT 2026 January 16
XAT 2025 January 17
XAT 2024 January 20
XAT 2023 January 28
XAT 2022 January 17
XAT 2021 January 18

*Trend analysis shows that XAT results are usually announced in the third week of January.*

What Candidates Should Do Next

Candidates are advised to download their XAT 2026 scorecard immediately and start preparing for the upcoming GD, PI, and WAT rounds conducted by participating institutes.

For verified and timely updates on XAT cut-offs, interview schedules, and MBA admissions 2026, candidates should regularly visit trusted education platforms like CareerChoice360.