XAT 2027 admission changes have been introduced as part of the XAT Diwali campaign. As per the notification, the unanswered questions threshold has been increased from 08 to 12 questions, with negative marking of -0.10 marks. In addition to this, XAT has introduced 17 new associate B-schools, expanding the colleges and programme choices for the candidates. Other changes include, XLRI Jamshedpur increasing seat intake from 180 to 240 seats, while candidates registered before November 11, 2026, getting access to XAT question papers of 2026 and 2025 with answer key for better preparation purposes. Keep reading this article for more information related to XAT 2027 admission changes, XAT question papers, and more.
XAT 2027 has introduced several changes, from the marking scheme to new associated members. Registered candidates can check highlights of the newly introduced changes in the table below for reference.
XAT Exam Important Events | XAT Exam 2027 Important Dates |
XAT Marking Scheme | Unanswered Questions Threshold Increased from 08 to 12 |
XLRI Jamshedpur Seats | 180 Seats to 240 Seats |
New Associate Members | 17 New B-schools Added |
XAT Exam 2027 Registration Last Date | December 06, 2026 |
XAT 2026 and 2025 Question Papers | To Candidates Registered Before November 11, 2026 |
XAT Admit Card Download | December 20, 2026 (Tentative) |
XAT 2027 Exam Date | January 03, 2027 |
XAT 2027 Official Website | xatonline.in |
XLRI has changed the XAT 2027 marking scheme for candidates who are appearing for the XAT exam. The changes came ahead of the scheduled exam to help students pursue an MBA/PGDM from XAT-accepting colleges. In view of this, XAT has increased the unanswered-question threshold without penalty in Part 1 from 08 to 12 questions. Check the table for more details.
XAT 2027 Exam Particular | XAT 2027 Marking Scheme |
Total Questions | 95 Questions |
Maximum Marks | 95 Marks |
Correct Answer | +1 Mark |
Incorrect Answer | -0.25 Marks |
Unattempted Questions | -0.10 Marks for Consecutive 12 Unanswered Questions |
In addition to changes to the XAT marking scheme, XLRI Jamshedpur has increased seats for its PGDM programme from 180 to 240, a 33.3% increase. The sanctioned increase adds admission capacity, helping more deserving candidates be considered for MBA admission 2027.
Candidates who filled out the XAT 2027 application form before November 11, 2026, will get XAT 2026 and 2025 question papers with answer keys to help candidates prepare for the upcoming XAT 2027 exam on January 03, 2027.
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This year, XAT 2027 has added 17 new associate B-schools to the overall list of XAT associate colleges accepting the XAT 2027 exam. Candidates are advised to check the newly added B-schools in the table below for more details.
Associate Institute | Location |
Abhijit Kadam Institute of Management & Social Sciences | Solapur |
ACCMAN Institute of Management | Greater Noida |
Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management | Faridabad |
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Department of Management Studies | Navi Mumbai |
Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Management and Research (BVIMR) | New Delhi |
Dayananda Sagar Business School | Bangalore |
Institute of Management | Kolhapur |
Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development (IMED) | Pune |
Institute of Management and Rural Development Administration | Sangli |
Lexicon Management Institute of Leadership and Excellence (Lexicon MILE) | Pune |
Mahindra University | Hyderabad |
Masters' Union University | Gurugram |
Narayana Business School | Ahmedabad |
RV University | Bangalore |
Sparsh Global Business School | Greater Noida |
Yashwantrao Mohite Institute of Management | Karad |
Xavier Institute of Management and Informatics | Jaipur |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
XAT 2027 has introduced several changes, including an increase in the unanswered-question threshold from 8 to 12, the addition of 17 new associate B-schools, and an increase in XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM seats from 180 to 240.
The unanswered-question threshold in XAT 2027 has been increased from 8 to 12 questions. Candidates can leave up to 12 questions unanswered without facing the additional penalty.
Candidates will face a penalty of 0.10 marks for consecutive unanswered questions beyond the permitted threshold of 12 questions.
On Question asked by student community
Hello Student, exam-centre availability can change depending on the live slots shown during the XAT application process. I would suggest checking Chikkaballapura directly in the test-city selection before completing the application. If the city is not appearing, it may mean that the centre is unavailable or not offered for that
You can find all the information here:
CAT- https://www.careers360.com/mba/articles/cat-exam-dates
SNAP- https://www.careers360.com/mba/articles/snap-exam-dates
You can check the XIMB XAT Cutoff 2026 to determine the percentile for non-domicile female candidates.
The IRMA XAT 2026 cutoff is expected to be in the range of 55 to 60 percentile for ST category candidates. At an XAT score of 47 percentile, it is unlikely to get a PI call for the IRMA MBA admission 2026.
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