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Content Writer | Updated On - Nov 6, 2022

XAT Exam Centers 2023 will be located across 73 major cities in India. Candidates will be allowed to choose 2 exam city preferences from the list while filling XAT 2023 application form. XLRI will tentatively release the application forms in the first week of August 2022.

  • The final allotment of XAT Exam Center will be done by XLRI on the basis of criteria like the number of applicants, candidate’s preferences, and availability of seats at a particular test center.
  •  XAT 2023 exam will be conducted on the first Sunday of January 2023, i.e., January 1. Check XAT 2023 Exam Dates
  •  Details of the allotted XAT test center along with the test city, center code, exam time & date will be mentioned XAT 2023 Admit Card which will be released in December 2022.

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XAT Exam Centers 2023

List of XAT Exam Centers 2023

Given below is the list of 73 XAT test cities for XAT 2023 exam. Candidates should go through the list carefully and select a suitable exam city based on accessibility and exam mode. 

Agra Ambala Amravati Bhatinda
Bhilai Nagar Bokaro Steel City Dibrugarh Durgapur
Ahmedabad Dehradun Kanpur Rourkela
Allahabad Delhi Kolkata Sambalpur
Amritsar Goa Lucknow Surat
Bengaluru Greater Noida Mangalore Tiruchirapalli
Berhampur Gurgaon Mumbai Tirupathi
Bhopal Guwahati Nagpur Udaipur
Bhubaneshwar Hyderabad Nasik Vadodara
Chandigarh Indore Noida Varanasi
Chennai Jabalpur Patna Vijayawada
Dhanbad Jaipur Pune Visakhapatnam
Coimbatore Jammu Raipur Ernakulam
Cuttack Jamshedpur Ranchi Gandhinagar
Gorakhpur Gwalior Hooghly Hubly
Kannur Kota Kottayam Kurnool
Kurukshetra Ludhiana Madurai Mysore
Rajahmundry Roorkee Siliguri Thiruvananthapuram
Tiruvallur Udupi Warangal -
How to Choose XAT Exam Center

How to Choose XAT 2023 Exam Center?

Candidates will have the opportunity to choose their preferred XAT 2023 test city during the registration process for XAT exam.

The steps to choose the preferred test center are given below:

  1. Register for XAT 2023: on the official website to generate the application number and password.
  2. Fill XAT Application form: While filling the application form, candidates will have the option of selecting the exam city and center of their choice from the list of options.
  3. Final Submission: Complete the application process by paying XAT Registration fee 2023.
Preferred exam center

How to Change XAT Exam Center/ City 2023?

XAT exam center cannot be changed after the release of the admit card. However, candidates may be allowed to change their test city preferences in the application form only under crucial circumstances. Hence, it is advisable to choose your preferences for test cities very carefully while filling the application form.

  • Applicants for XAT 2023 exam who choose the wrong city or want to change the same can mail at admis@xlri.ac.in or raise a query on the login page by clicking on the ‘Ask Us/ Raise Query’ tab.
  • Students must mention their XAT 2023 ID, Father’s Name, DOB, Chosen City, and the New Preferred city in the mail/ query. However, XLRI will have complete discretion in deciding whether or not the change of XAT 2023 Test City option will be accepted.
XAT Admit Card

XAT 2023 Admit Card

XAT Admit Card 2023 will be released a week before the exam date by XLRI, Jamshedpur. XAT 2023 Admit Card will contain the below-mentioned details:

Details on XAT Admit Card
Candidate’s Name Application Number
Caste Category  Date of Birth
PwD Status Exam Date and Day
Exam Time  Test City and Center
Exam Center Address General Instructions
Exam Day Instructions

XAT 2023 Exam Center Guidelines

Candidates are advised to go through the following instructions regarding XAT Exam Centers to be followed on the exam day:

  • Keep all the required documents and stationery ready the day before the exam.
  • Do not reach late at the test center. Familiarise yourself with the exact location by visiting the XAT Exam Center before the actual exam date. Check XAT 2023 Exam Dates
  • Do not forget to carry your XAT admit card to the exam hall. 
  • Examinees must not carry the prohibited items mentioned on the admit card to the exam hall. These items include mobile phones, calculators, etc. 
  • Along with XAT 2023 Admit Card, carry valid ID proof for the purpose of verification.
  • Candidates will not be permitted to go outside the exam hall during the exam.

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Items Prohibited Inside XAT Exam Centers

It is strictly prohibited to carry the below-mentioned items to XAT exam centers on the day of the exam.

  • Calculators
  • Mobile Phones
  • ipad
  • Bluetooth devices
  • Earphones
  • Bags & Wallets
  • Camera
  • Stationery
  • Digital Watches
  • Stationery
  • Jewelry

COVID-19 Guidelines for XAT 2023

All candidates will be required to go follow the below mentioned COVID-19 guidelines at the exam centers:

Particulars Details
Wearing a mask Wearing a mask would be mandatory and no candidate will be allowed to remove the mask except during identity verification.
Thermal Screening The temperature of all candidates will be checked before they are allowed entry to the exam hall. It is essential for candidates to cooperate with the invigilators in this regard.
Hand Sanitizer Candidates would be allowed to carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer to ensure safety at the exam center.
Practice Social Distancing All candidates will have to adhere to the social distancing norms laid down by the government at the respective XAT exam centers.
Carry the Self Declaration Form Candidates need to bring a printout of and submit a duly filled self-declaration form which they would be able to download along with the admit card.
Bring water bottle Candidates can carry a transparent water bottle without any labels to the exam center.
Documents Required at XAT Exam Center

Documents Required at XAT Exam Center

XAT Admit Card 2023

Valid ID Proof (Driving license/Passport/PAN Card/Voter ID Card/Aadhar Card)

Passport-sized photo (the photo must be the same as the one on the application form) PwD certificate (must be authorized by a medical professional)
XAT Exam Centers FAQs

XAT Exam Centers 2023 FAQs

Ques. How many exam centers can the candidate choose in XAT 2023?

Ans. Every candidate can choose 2 exam centers for XAT 2023 while filling the application form that will be released in the first week of August 2022.

Ques. Will I be allowed to change my XAT 2023 exam center after the admit card is released?

Ans. No, candidates will not be allowed to change their exam center after the release of XAT 2023 admit cards. The exam center mentioned on the admit card will be final and no changes will be permitted.

Ques. What will happen if we forget to bring the admit card to XAT exam center?

Ans. Any student without the admit card will not be allowed to take the exam. Hence, it is mandatory to carry a printout of the admit card along with valid ID proof.

Ques. What are the documents required to be carried to XAT 2023 Exam Centers?

Ans. On the exam day, a hard copy of admit card along with an original valid ID proof will have to be presented at the XAT exam center. Without these, entry to the examination hall will not be permitted. No other documents are allowed inside the exam center.

Ques. Will the PAN card be considered as valid id proof along with XAT 2023 Admit card?

Ans. Yes, PAN card will be considered valid id proof, thus the candidates can bring PAN card along with Admit card. Apart from PAN card, candidates can also carry either Aadhar card, driving license, passport, or voter id. 

Ques. Where is the location of the XAT exam center mentioned?

Ans. The location of the XAT exam center is mentioned on the admit card of the candidate. To avoid reaching late on the exam day, it is advisable to visit the exam center beforehand. 

Ques. Can I leave the exam center if I complete my exam before 190 minutes?

Ans. No, you will not be allowed to leave the exam center early even if you complete the exam before the total exam time of 190 minutes. You will be allowed to leave the exam hall only after the scheduled time.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.

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