XAT 2023 Registration has started on August 10, 2022. To register, check the direct link here or visit the official XAT 2023 website- xatonline.in. XAT Registration process includes creating login id, filling the application form, upload documents, and pay the application fee online. XAT Registration is the first step in seeking MBA/ PGDM admission in more than 700 XAT Score Accepting Colleges like XLRI, XIME, XIMA. Read the article to get all details of XAT 2023 registration dates, fees, process, prerequisites, and more.
XAT Registration 2023 (Extended): Check XAT Application Form, Fees, Dates, Link
Content Writer | Updated On - Dec 13, 2022
Has XAT 2023 Registration Started?
XAT Registration 2023 is extended till December 11, 2022. Candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria for XAT exam, i.e. a 3 years bachelor’s degree from a recognized university can fill XAT Application Form. Check XAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
XAT Application fee has been increased from INR 1800 to INR 2000. For every additional XLRI program chosen, a fee of INR 200 will be charged. It must be noted that XLRI will not offer any relaxation in XAT Application fee for candidates belonging to the reserved categories (SC/ ST/ PwD).
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- While filling XAT 2023 Registration form, there is an option to select 2 XAT Exam Centers from the given list of 70+ test cities.
- To complete XAT Registration, documents like photograph & signature will have to be uploaded. Read XAT 2023 Document Upload Guidelines
- Every year about 90,000+ candidates register for XAT exam. As per the official exam notification, XAT 2023 exam date is January 8, 2023.
XAT 2023 Exam Pattern and Syllabus is defined by XLRI, Jamshedpur. The question paper will have 100 MCQs and 1 Essay. Check XAT 2023 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
XAT Registration Dates
XAT Registration 2023: Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| XAT Official Notice | August 8, 2022 |
| XAT Registration Date Start | August 10, 2022 |
| Last date for XAT registration (Extended) |
December 11, 2022 |
| Last date for XAT Application through GMAT/ GRE | Second week of January 2023 |
| XAT 2023 Exam Date | January 8, 2023 |
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XAT Registration Imp Documents
XAT Registration 2023: Documents Required to Fill XAT Application Form
| Documents Required | Details |
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| Academic Documents | Marksheets of
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| Scanned Images |
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| Payment Details | Bank details (credit card, debit card, or net banking) for payment of XAT Application Form Fee |
| Work Experience | Experience certificate from the employer or letter of recommendation to prove work experience if any (for programs where work experience is mandatory) |
| Contact Details |
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Terms XAT Applications Must Be Familiar With
In order to understand each stage properly and avoid any possible errors while XAT Registration 2023, candidates must be familiar with the following terminologies:
- New User Registration: Applicable for first-time registrations. Name, email, mobile number, and password must be entered to start the application process.
- Registered Candidate Login: Candidates who have already provided the data mentioned above can log in and start applying anytime using their credentials.
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XAT Registration 2023: Dos and Don'ts
Keep the following points in mind before filling XAT application form online
- Use a good browser's latest version (Google Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge).
- Clear cache before starting with the application process for XAT 2023 exam.
- Use a desktop or laptop. Avoid using mobile phones or tablets to fill XAT application form.
- Make sure your internet is stable with optimum speed to complete XAT registration 2023 without any hassles.
- Do not fill out the form in a hurry as there will be no form correction facility.
- Do not wait for the last moment to apply to avoid any technical failures.
XAT Application Process
XAT Registration 2023: How to Apply?
Candidates should note that the complete process of filling XAT Application Form 2023 is online. A few steps have to be followed to ensure successful registration for XAT 2023 exam. Given below are the detailed steps for filling XAT Application form.
Step 1: Generation of User ID and Password
- Visit the official website of XAT i.e. xatonline.in
- Click on the "Register" tab.
- Enter your name, contact details, and email id and click on submit to generate user ID and Password.
- Note down your provisional XAT ID & Password sent on email and SMS for further correspondence.
- In case the candidates do not receive their XAT ID and Password, then they must follow the below-mentioned steps:
- Check the spam folder in the email.
- Call Helpline Numbers +91 657 665 3203 and +91 657 665 3204
- Write about the issue at the official emailid.
How to Retrieve Forgotten Password?
XAT 2023 exam conducting body XLRI, Jamshedpur will provide an opportunity to candidates to retrieve their forgotten login credentials in case they lose the same. It's quite common to do so, thus candidates are generally advised to save the password somewhere on mail draft or drive or write it down.
- Visit the official website and navigate to the ‘forgot password’ tab.
- Enter email id and password used at the time of registration.
- A captcha will be provided, mention that, and click on “get password”.
- Your credentials will be emailed to the mentioned id.
People Also Ask?
Ques. When will XAT 2023 Registration start?
Ans. XAT 2023 Registration has started from August 10, 2022. XLRI has released the application forms on the official website- xatonline.in. The application forms are now available till December 11, 2022.
Ques. Does XLRI provide the option to edit the details entered in XAT application form?
Ans. No, XLRI does not provide any separate form correction facility to edit the details entered in XAT application form. However, in crucial circumstances, XLRI may consider the request to change a few details. For this, the candidates need to raise a query on their login dashboard by clicking on the ‘Any Query/ Ask Us’ tab.
Ques. I am in my final year of graduation, can I fill XAT 2023 application form?
Ans. Yes, final year students will be eligible to fill XAT 2023 application form provided you complete your graduation by June 2023. In such cases, candidates will have to enter the details of the marks obtained in the last semester while filling XAT application form. However, such candidates will be required to provide their bachelor’s degree/ provisional certificate and mark sheet by the end of the admission year.
Ques: What are the reasons for the rejection of XAT Application Form?
Ans: XAT Application Form might get rejected due to incomplete application in any of the following respects- not uploading photo and signature as per the correct specifications, failure to pay XAT Registration Fee, and candidate’s face being unclear in the uploaded photograph.
Ques. How do I apply for XLRI Delhi BM program?
Ans. To apply for XLRI Delhi BM program, you need to fill XAT application form and select the choice of the program as BM and the campus preference as Delhi. To apply for XLRI programs, you need to pay an additional fee of INR 200 per program.
Step 2: Filling XAT Application Form 2023
Login on the official website using XAT login credentials generated in the above-mentioned step. Candidates will be required to fill in a lot of important information like personal details, academic qualifications, work experience, exam city preferences, program details, etc. while XAT Registration 2023. Detailed steps for filling XAT 2023 Application form are given below:
Personal Details:
- Click on Login and enter your XAT ID and Password.
- Now the candidate has to fill all the mandatory fields that are personal details like Name, Date of Birth, Parents Name, Category, Nationality, etc.
- Candidates need to provide valid contact address details which include:
- Permanent Address
- Current Residence
- State and District
- Emergency Contact Details
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Uploading of Documents:
Candidates will be required to upload the below-mentioned documents in the specified dimension and size during this step of filling XAT 2023 Application Form:
| Document | Dimension and Size | Format | Details |
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| Photograph |
| JPG/ JPEG |
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| Signature |
| JPG/ JPEG |
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Educational Details
After clicking on the ‘Save and Submit’ tab post the uploading of documents mentioned above, candidates will be taken to a new window to fill in their academic details.
- The candidates are required to provide the aggregate %age of marks, marks obtained, maximum marks, board name, year of passing for
- 10th standard
- 12th standard
- Graduation
- Post-graduation, if any.
- Details of other academic qualifications and professional degrees like CA, CS, etc. held by a candidate need to be provided.
- Enter other mandatory fields and press Save and Continue.
- Candidates can convert their CGPA into Percentages using this formula.
- CGPA * 9.5 = %age of marks
Work Experience Details
It is not mandatory to provide work experience details in XAT Registration form. However, candidates possessing relevant work experience after graduation must add the same.
- Enter the details of Work experience (till Mar 31, 2022)
- Only Full-time work experience after graduation will be considered valid.
- Industrial Training, workshops, part-time jobs, etc will not be considered as relevant work experience.
Selection of Program
- Select the program of your choice from the given options:
- Business Management (BM)
- Human Resource Management (HRM)
- Fellow Management Programme.
- Candidates who are not interested in applying for XLRI programs can skip this step.
- Along with the selection of programs, candidates also need to choose the desired Campus for each selected program.
Selection of XAT Test City preferences
- Candidates need to select their exam city preferences for XAT 2023.
- Candidates will be allowed to choose 2 cities from the given list of XAT Test cities for 2023.
- Candidates must keep in mind that test city preference can be changed only once before the closure of XAT Registration process.
Step 3: Payment of XAT Application Fee
- Before making the online fee payment, candidates are advised to review their forms once.
- Candidates can select their preferred method for online payment viz. credit card, debit card, internet banking, etc.
- After successful payment of XAT Application fee, candidates will get a confirmation regarding the successful submission of XAT 2023 Registration form.
- Under no circumstances should a candidate press the back or refresh button during the online payment process.
| Particulars | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| XAT Registration Fee | INR 2000 (+200 for candidates interested in XLRI programs) |
| Indian Candidates applying for GMP through GMAT | INR 2500 |
| NRI/Foreign Candidates applying for one or more programs through GMAT | INR 5000 |
Note: If there is a payment failure then the candidate has to repeat the process but need not fill in the information again as it is saved previously.
XAT 2023 Application Fee Payment: Important Points
- When the successful payment of XAT 2023 application fee is made an e receipt will be generated. In case it is not generated then it indicates failure of XAT Application fee payment.
- Candidates have to log in again using their credentials and make the fee payment again.
- Print out of the fee receipt should be kept as proof along with the application form for XAT 2023.
- Print out of confirmation page for future correspondence is necessary.
Acceptable Modes of Payment
| RuPay Debit Card | Internet Banking |
| Visa Debit Card | IMPS |
| Master Card / Maestro Debit Cards | Cash Cards |
| Credit Cards | Mobile Wallets |
Step 4: Confirmation of Successful XAT Registration
This is the last step in XAT Registration. On successful payment of the application fee, candidates will receive a confirmation message on their respective phone number and email id regarding the successful completion of XAT Registration 2023. Candidates need to keep this email for future correspondence and it should not be deleted at any cost.
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Document Upload Guidelines
XAT 2023 Registration: Document Upload Guidelines (Photo & Signature)
Candidates will be required to upload all the documents in XAT Application form 2023 as per the guidelines provided by XLRI.
XAT 2023 Photo Upload Guidelines
| Do’s | Don’ts |
|---|---|
| The photo must be a recent passport-sized photograph in JPG/ JPEG format not older than 6 months. | Photos with Black or Dark backgrounds or landscape images must be avoided. |
| The photo must have a light-color background, preferably white-colored. | Ensure that there is no red-eyed photo or a photo with a flash. |
| Look straight into the camera. The face should be clearly visible with all distinct features such as eyes, nose, hair, and forehead. | Photographs with closed eyes will not be accepted. Also, there should be no reflection in the photo taken with eyeglasses. |
| The file size should be between 20kb to 50kb | Black and white photographs should not be uploaded. |
| It is best to get the photo clicked in a studio by a professional. | Photos with any type of accessories like hats, caps, sunglasses, etc., should be avoided. However, religious headwear can be worn. |
XAT 2023 Signature Upload Guidelines
| Dos | Don’ts |
|---|---|
| Sign on white paper with a black-ink pen | The scanned image of the signature should not be blurred or pixelated. |
| The signature must be in the running hand and should be clearly visible in the uploaded image. | Do not overwrite the signature. |
| The file size should be between 20kb to 50kb. The recommended dimensions are 140 x 60 pixels. | The uploaded sign will be put on your admit card. So, do not make any errors while signing. |
XAT 2023 Document Scanning Guidelines
Guidelines for Scanning Documents for XAT Registration:
- Setup camera resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch). Colour should be set to True color’
- The photo should be against a light-colored, preferably white background.
- Crop images in the scanner to the edge of photograph/ signature- use the upload editor to crop the image to final size.
- Images should be in JPG or JPEG format for example image01.jpg or image01.jpeg.
- Candidates can easily get desired image size not exceeding 80kb by using MS Paint or MS Office Picture Manager.
- Scanned images can be saved using the “save as” option and cropped or resized using the specific options.
XAT Registration 2023: Important Points to Remember
- Only after successful registration candidates will be able to log in with the ID and Password generated.
- XAT scores will help you in getting admission to the MBA program in XLRI, XIME, and in various other B Schools.
- Before the final submission of the application form, carefully review it for any errors. No changes are possible once the form is submitted.
- After online fee payment, an e-receipt will be generated for the reference of the candidate.
- During the payment process do not press the back or refresh button.
- The images should be as per the specifications mentioned by the authorities. If your image does not match the specifications then you will not be able to upload them.
- Candidates are suggested to keep all the necessary information and documents ready beforehand.
- Exam city preference can be edited only once before the last date of XAT Registration 2023.
- Once XAT application portal is closed, city preference cannot be edited.
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XAT Registration FAQs
XAT Registration 2023 FAQs
Ques. How to retrieve XAT Application Number and Password?
Ans. To retrieve XAT Application Number, candidates can check their email for XAT registration ID. To retrieve XAT password, follow the below steps:
- Go to the website and enter the login window
- Select “forgot password”.
- It asks you for a captcha and the email id that you used to register. The email linked to XAT registration is only validated.
- The new password or the new reset password link will be emailed to this ID.
If one does not receive the registration number and password, they must check the spam/junk folder. If the mail still cannot be located, contact admis@xlri.ac.in mentioning your email ID. Candidates can also call the helpline numbers: +91 657 665 3203 and +91 657 665 3204.
Ques. How to apply for XLRI and other Associate Member Institutes?
Ans. To apply for XAT Member Institutes, follow the below steps:
- Visit the official website i.e. xatonline.in
- Obtain the application form after registering online post fee payment
- For further details, visit individual websites of the institutes
- Please note that each institution independently decides the weightage to be given for each of the test components on the basis of its needs.
- XLRI does not play any role in the selection of candidates in these institutes. For XAT Associate Member Institutes (refer XAT Associate Institutes website).
Ques. What should I do if there is a lot of delay in accessing the XAT application page?
Ans. Speed for online application on the Internet is based on factors like Internet Speed, the number of applicants trying to register the application at the same time, etc. Therefore, if you are not able to get the pages for registration immediately, please retry after a gap of 15 minutes or at off-peak hours during the night.
Ques. How do I know that my application for XAT 2023 is registered?
Ans. Successful Registration is indicated by the Page displayed after clicking on the Submit Button indicating the generated "XAT ID". Please note down the same carefully, and preserve it. If you do not preserve it, you will not be able to Re-Print the Application and download the Admit Card.
Ques. How do I re-confirm that my XAT application is saved?
Ans. In case of doubt about the successful Registration, candidates are advised to visit the Page for Re-Print of Application, generate the Printout and preserve the soft copy and hard copy (printout) of the Application.
Ques. I got a Blank / Zero XAT ID after the submission of the application online. What to do?
Ans. In rare cases, Candidates may get a Zero (0) XAT ID with a valid Password. Candidates are advised to Re-register the Application and check the Printout through the Re-Print Application.
Ques. By registering and paying for XAT 2023, am I eligible for XLRI and other Associate Member Institutes?
Ans. Candidates interested in XLRI need to apply for the programs of their choice. Please note that each institution independently decides the weightage to be given for each of the test components on the basis of its needs. XLRI does not play any role in the selection of candidates in these institutes. For XAT Associate Member Institutes (refer XAT Associate Institutes website) XAT is a common test for admission into academic programs of XLRI.
Ques. I have done 5 years integrated course, so how will I enter my percentage?
Ans. Candidates who have done 5 years integrated course can fill up the same percentage for graduation and post-graduation.
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