XAT Registration 2025: Detailed Process For XAT Application Form

If you've chosen to take the XAT exam, it's crucial to familiarize yourself with the proper registration process for a seamless experience. This guide offers a comprehensive step-by-step procedure for registering for XAT 2025, encompassing all the essential details and requirements. By following this detailed guide, you can confidently navigate the registration process and embark on the path to success in the upcoming XAT exam.

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XAT 2025 will be held on 7th January 2024 tentatively. Students are required to fill out the XAT form online on the official website. The registrations for the exam have begun from 15 July 2024 and the last date to register has been extended to 10th December 2024 tentatively. Like other entrance tests, XAT 2025 registration entails stepwise filling of the form and subsequent fee payment.

The XAT application form needs to be completed in the following three major steps:

XAT Registration 2025: Required Documents

• Academic Documents: Marksheets of Class 10^th, 12^th, Graduation and Master’s degree (if any).
• Scanned copy of category certificate (if any)
• Work experience certificate/details (if any)
• Scanned Photograph: Scanned passport size photograph in 200 x 230 pixel resolution and file size between 20 KB - 50 KB. (The photograph needs to be in light/white background and face of the candidate must be clearly visible in it.)
• Scanned Signature: Scanned copy of candidate’s signature in 200 dots per inch (dpi) resolution and file size between 10 KB - 20 KB. (The signature needs to be on a white paper with a black ink pen.)
• Payment Instruments: Credit Cards, Debit Cards, IMPS, Internet Banking, Cash Cards, and Mobile Wallets.
• XAT Fee Structure 2025:

1. XAT Registration Fee (without late fee) – Rs. 2100/-
2. Candidates interested in XLRI programmes need to pay an additional fee of Rs. 200/- each.
3. Indian Candidates applying for GMP through GMAT– Rs. 2500/-
4. NRI/Foreign Candidates applying for one or more programmes through GMAT– Rs. 5000/-

XAT Registration 2025: Three Steps of XAT Application Explained

Step 1- Register for XAT 2025

1. Go to the official website (https://xatonline.in/) and click on ‘Register Online’/ the tab ‘Click here for New Registration’.
2. Carefully, Read all the instructions and click ‘Continue’.
3. Enter your name, contact details, and email-id. You will receive a user ID & password on email and SMS.

Step 2- Fill the XAT application form 2025

1. Log-in using your XAT user ID and password and start filling the online form.
2.  Basic details
   • Choose XAT exam center
   • Fill your full name
   • Select your citizenship (Indian/ Foreign / NRI).
   If you are a foreign/NRI applicant, you have to apply through GMAT score also.
3. Program Selection
   • Select the program of your choice (Business Management (BM)/ Human Resource Management (HRM)/ General Management Programme (GMP))
   If you are not interested in any of the XLRI programs, you can skip this step.
4. Personal Details
   Fill your personal information: name, date of birth, gender, father’s name, mother’s name, category, phone number, etc. (The names & D.O.B should be as per your certificates, marksheets or Identity proof. Any alteration may disqualify your candidature.)
5. Educational Details
   • Fill up your educational qualifications starting from class X.
   • Provide details of your work experience starting from the latest job (if any).
   Candidates interested in applying to GMP must have total experience of 5 years.
   Finally, you are required validate your details and save the application by clicking on ‘Validate your details’ and ‘Save & Next’ button.
6. Upload Scanned Photograph and Signature
   Ensure that your scanned photograph and signature is as per the specified dimensions. Click on the “Preview Tab” to check the entire application form before “Final Submit”.
   Additionally, you may need to upload category and work experience certificates (if any).

Step 3- Fee Payment