XAT 2021 will be conducted on Sunday, January 3, 2021. XLRI conducts XAT on behalf of XAMI. For more than 70 years XLRI is conducting XAT at all India level to select the most appropriate students for management education. The XAT score is being used by more than 160 institutes for the admission.

XAT 2021 would be conducted across India in the following cities.

Agra, Ahmedabad, Aurangabad City (Maharashtra), Allahabad, Ambala, Amravati, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Berhampur, Bhatinda, Bhilai Nagar, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bokaro Steel City, Chandigarh/Mohali, Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi-NCR, Dhanbad, Dibrugarh, Durgapur/Asansol, Ernakulam, Gandhinagar, Goa, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hooghly, Hubballi (Hubli), Hyderabad, Indore, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Kannur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Kota, Kottayam, Kurnool, Kurukshetra, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Mysuru(Mysore), Nagpur, Nashik, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Rajahmundry, Ranchi, Roorkee, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Siliguri, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram Tiruchirappalli, Tirupathi, Tiruvallur, Udaipur, Udupi Vadodara, Varanasi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Warangal.

+ Important Dates

• XAT 2021 Registration Starts on Sep 12, 2020 Saturday.
• XAT 2021 Registration End at 12:00 Midnight on Nov 30, 2020 Monday.
• Admit card download: Dec 20, 2020 onwards.
• XAT Exam : Jan 03, 2021, Sunday
  (XAT Timing : 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.)
  (Mode of Examination: Online)
• GMAT Registration End date: December 31, 2020.

+ Programme Offered

• Full-Time Residential Programmes
  • PGDM HRM – Two-year Postgraduate Programme in Human Resource Management
  • PGDM BM – Two-year Postgraduate Programme in Business Management
  • PGDM BM (XLRI | Delhi-NCR) – Two-year Postgraduate Programme in Business Management
  • Executive PGDM (General) – 15-month General Management Programme
  • FPM - 4-year Fellow Programme in Management
• Part-Time Programmes for Working Executives
  • BM (Part-time) - Blended Mode - Three-year Programme for Working Executives
  • Exec-FPM – Executive Fellow Programme in Management
• Virtual Interactive Learning (VIL)
  • PGCBM – 12-month Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management
  • PGCHRM – 12-month Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
  • PGCBAMD - Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics for Management Decisions
  • PGCSLM - Postgraduate Certificate in Senior Leadership Management
• Corporate Programmes
  • Management Development Programmes
  • eMDP
  • In-Company Training Programmes
  • Consultancy Services
• Certificate Programmes
  • EDHRM - Executive Diploma in Human Resource Management spread over 16 months

+ Selection Criteria

A candidate may apply for multiple programmes. Those who apply for multiple programmes may be called for multiple interviews and/or group discussions. The selection criteria for different programmes may differ depending on the nature of the programme. XAT written test will have multiple components and you need to maximise your performance in each of these components. In its pursuit of academic excellence, XLRI actively encourages the students from diverse backgrounds. While preparing the short-listed candidates for the interview, in addition to XAT performance, we may factor in academic background and the relevant work experience. Besides performance in the personal interviews (and/or group discussions), we also consider XAT performance, relevant work experience, academic background, extracurricular activities while preparing the final list.

+ Registration Process

• In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he / she can save the data already entered by choosing "SAVE AND NEXT" tab. Prior to submission of the online application candidates are advised to use the "SAVE AND NEXT" facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same if required. Visually Impaired candidates should fill the application form carefully and verify the details to ensure that the same are correct prior to final submission.
• Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application themselves as no change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the FINAL SUBMIT BUTTON.
• Name of the candidate or his/her Father’s name/Mother’s name etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the Certificates / Mark sheets /Identity proof. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.
• Candidates can proceed to Scan and upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the Guidelines.
• Candidates can proceed to fill Academic and Work experience details of the Application Form.
• Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before FINAL SUBMIT.
• Modify details, if required, and click on "SUBMIT" ONLY after verifying and ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded and other details filled by you are correct.'Applicant details can not be edited once the application form is submitted after payment.'
• Select XLRI programme as per your preference if you want to study in XLRI. (Through XAT or Through GMAT).
• Select the XAT Test City preference. Candidates can choose 2 preferred test cities while filling XAT Application form. Candidates are advised to choose test city closer to their city of residence. However, the final authority to allot the TEST CITY rests with authority. (You can edit the test city preference only once before November 30, 2020.)
• Click on the "Payment" Tab and Proceed for payment.
• Click on the "Submit" button.

+ Payment of Fees

• XAT Registration Fee (without late fee) – Rs. 1750/-.
• Candidates interested in XLRI programmes need to pay an additional fee of Rs. 300/- each.
• Indian Candidates applying for GMP through GMAT– Rs. 2500/-.
• Indian Candidates applying for GMP through GMAT– Rs. 2500/-.

+ Instructions

• The application form is integrated with the payment gateway and the payment process can be completed by following the instructions.
• The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay / Visa / Master Card / Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets.
• After submitting your payment information, PLEASE WAIT FOR THE INTIMATION FROM THE SERVER. DO NOT PRESS BACK OR REFRESH BUTTON IN ORDER TO AVOID DOUBLE PAYMENT.
• On successful completion of the transaction, an e-Receipt will be generated. Non-generation of 'E-Receipt' indicates PAYMENT FAILURE. On failure of payment, Candidates are advised to login again using their registered Email ID and Password and repeat the process of payment.
• Candidates are required to take a printout of the e-Receipt and online Application Form. Please note that if the same cannot be generated, online transaction may not have been successful.
• For Card charges are listed in Indian Rupee. If you use a non-Indian credit card, your bank will convert to your local currency based on prevailing exchange rates.
There is facility to download/print application form containing fee details after payment of fees.
Before applying online a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his / her photograph and signature as per the specifications given below.
• IN CASE THE FACE IN THE PHOTOGRAPH OR SIGNATURE IS UNCLEAR, THE APPLICATION MAY BE REJECTED.
• CANDIDATE MAY EDIT THE APPLICATION AND RE-UPLOAD THE PHOTOGRAPH/SIGNATURE IN SUCH CASE.

+ XAT Associates

Procedure for applying to XAT Associate Institutes using XAT Score for short listing candidates for their admission.
The candidate desirous of joining any of XAT Associate Institutes has to follow the steps given below:

• Register for XAT 2021 at www.xatonline.in and make XAT payment.
• Obtain the Application Form after registering online by making appropriate payment. Further details can be obtained from the respective Institute's website or their Admissions office. Follow their registration/application procedure.
• Candidates may please note that XLRI does not ascertain quality of the degree or programme(s) offered by XAT Associate Institutes.
• Please note that each institute independently decides the weightages to be given for each of the test components on the basis of its need. XLRI does not play any role in selection of the candidates in these institutes.

Note:

• All payments made for registration for XAT and XLRI are non-refundable.
• The XAT Score Card containing the performance of the candidate in XAT 2021 has to be downloaded by the candidate and preserve it for future communications.

XAT Associate Members

XAT Associate Institutes	Location	Email Id	Website
ABBS School of Management	Bengaluru	admissions@acharyabbs.ac.in	www.abbssm.edu.in
Acharya Institute of Management & Sciences	Bengaluru	admission.mgr@theaims.ac.in	www.theaims.ac.in
Alliance University	Bengaluru	mba@alliance.edu.in	www.alliance.edu.in
Amrita School of Business	Coimbatore	asb@amrita.edu	www.amrita.edu/asb
Asia Pacific Institute of Management	New Delhi	admissions@asiapacific.edu	www.asiapacific.edu
Asian School of Business Management	Bhubaneswar	admission@asbm.ac.in	www.asbm.ac.in
Balaji Institute of Modern Management(BIMM)	Pune	director@bimmpune.com	www.bimmpune.com
Balaji Institute of Telecom Management	Pune	director@bitm.pune.com	www.bitmpune.com
Balaji Institute of International Business	Pune	director@biibpune.com	www.biibpune.com
Balaji Institute of Management & HRD	Pune	director.office@bimhrdpune.com	www.bimhrdpune.com
Birla Institute of Management Technology	Bhubaneswar	director.bbsr@bimtech.ac.in	www.bimtechbbsr.ac.in
Birla Institute of Management Technology	Greater Noida	chairperson.admissions@bimtech.ac.in	www.bimtech.ac.in
BML Munjal University	Gurugram	neeta.dagar@bmu.edu.in	www.bml.edu.in
Centurion University of Technology and Management	Bhubaneswar	join@cutm.ac.in	www.cutm.ac.in
Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna	Patna	admission@cimp.ac.in	www.cimp.ac.in
Christ Institute of Management, Lavasa (Christ University)	Pune	director.lavasa@christuniversity.in admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in	www.lavasa.christuniversity.in
CMS Business School	Bengaluru	c.vivek@jainuniversity.ac.in	https://bschool.cms.ac.in/
Christ (Deemed to be University) Delhi NCR	Ghaziabad	director.delhincr@christuniversity.in admission.ncr@christuniversity.in	www.ncr.christuniversity.in
Development Management Institute	Patna	admissions@dmi.ac.in	www.dmi.ac.in
Doon Business School	Dehradun	chairman@doonbusinessschool.com	www.doonbusinessschool.com
Dr. D.Y. Patil B-School	Pune	admissions@dypatil.edu	www.bschool@dpu.edu.in
Dr. Karippa school of Art and Design Management	Bengaluru	admissions@vogueacademy.com	drkariappaschool.com
Dr Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University	Pune	admissions@mitwpu.edu.in	www.mitwpu.edu.in
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India	Dist. Gandhinagar	pgp@ediindia.org	www.ediindia.ac.in
FLAME University : School of Business	Dist Pune	admission@flame.edu.in pallavi.lohokare@flame.edu.in	www.flame.edu.in
FORE School of Management,New Delhi	New Delhi	director@fsm.ac.in deanacademics@fsm.ac.in	www.fsm.ac.in
Goa University	Goa	hodmba@unigoa.ac.in	www.unigoa.ac.in
GIBS B School	Bengaluru	info@gibsbschool.com	www.gibsbschool.com
Gitam Institute of Management	Vishakhapatnam	director_gim@gitam.edu	www.gim.gitam.edu
Goa Institute of Management	Goa	admissions@gim.ac.in	www.gim.ac.in
GNIOT Institute of Management Studies	Greater Noida	director@gniotims.com	www.gniotims.com
Great Lakes Institute of Management	Chennai	admissions@greatlakes.edu.in	www.greatlakes.edu.in
GITAM Hyderabad Business School	Hyderabad	directorhbs@gitam.edu	https://www.ghbs.in/
ICBM-School of Business Excellence	Hyderabad	icbmhyd@gmail.com	www.icbm.ac.in
IFIM Business School	Bengaluru	pgdm@ifimbschool.com	www.ifimbschool.com
IIHMR University	Jaipur	admissions@iihmr.edu.in	www.iihmr.edu.in
Indian Institute of Forest Management	Bhopal	anupadhyay@iifm.ac.in	www.iifm.ac.in
Indus Business Academy (IBA, Bengaluru)	Bengaluru	admissions@iba.ac.in	www.iba.ac.in
IFMR Graduate School of Business,Krea University	Chittoor	admissions@ifmr.ac.in	www.ifmr.ac.in
Institute for Technology and Management	Navi Mumbai	jayshelar@itm.edu	www.itm.edu
Institute of Insurance and Risk Management	Hyderabad	admissions@iirmworld.org.in	www.iirmworld.org.in
IMS Business School	Kolkata	enquiry@imsbusinessschool.com imsbschool@gmail.com	www.imsbusinessschool.com
Institute of Management Technology ( Dubai)	Dubai - UAE	admissions@imtdubai.ac.ae admissions-india@imtdubai.ac.ae	https://www.imt.ac.ae/
Institute of Management Technology ( Hyderabad)	Hyderabad	pgdm@imthyderabad.edu.in	www.imthyderabad.edu.in
Institute of Management Technology ( Nagpur)	Nagpur	admissions@imtnag.ac.in	www.imtnagpur.ac.in
Institute of Management Technology (Ghaziabad)	Ghaziabad	admissions@imt.edu	www.imt.edu
Institute of Rural Management Anand	Anand,Gujarat	janak@irma.ac.in	www.irma.ac.in
International Academy of Management & Entrepreneurship (IAME)	Bengaluru	shirdish.s@gmail.com	www.iame.co.in
International Institute of Management Studies	Pune	admissions@iimspune.edu.in	www.iimspune.edu.in
International School of Business & Media,Pune(ISB&M)	Pune	admissions@isbm.ac.in	www.isbm.ac.in
International School of Management Excellence	Bengaluru	admissions@isme.in	www.isme.in
ISBR Business School	Bengaluru	directoradmissions@isbr.in	www.isbr.in
Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies	Harihar	info@kiams.ac.in	www.kiams.ac.in
K J Somaiya Institute of Management	Mumbai	director.simsr@somaiya.edu	http://simsr.somaiya.edu
KIIT School of Management	Bhubaneswar	admission@ksom.ac.in	www.ksom.ac.in
Mittal School of Business,Lovely Professional University	Phagwara, Distt.Kapurthala	admissions@lpu.co.in	www.lpu.in
M S Ramaiah Institute of Management	Bengaluru	dean@msrim.org	www.msrim.in
MICA	Ahmedabad	admissions@micamail.in	www.mica.ac.in
Myra School of Business	Mysuru	info@myra.ac.in	www.myra.ac.in
National Institute of Bank Management	Pune	dean-education@nibmindia.org	www.nibmindia.org
NSB Academy	Bengaluru	admissions@nsb.edu.in	https://nsb.edu.in/
NTPC School of Business (NSB)	Noida	admission@nsb.ac.in	https://nsb.ac.in/
New Delhi Institute of Management	New Delhi	gauri.modwel@ndimdelhi.org	www.ndimdelhi.org
Praxis Business School	Kolkata	accounts@praxis.ac.in	www.praxis.ac.in
Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research	Mumbai	admissions@welingkar.org	www.welingkar.org
Pune Institute of Business Management	Pune	admission@pibm.in	www.pibm.in
Rajagiri Business School	Cochin	admission@rajagiri.edu	www.rajagiribusinessschool.edu.in
Shanti Business School	Ahmedabad	kgk@shantibschool.edu.in	www.shantibschool.edu.in
School of Petroleum Management, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University	Gandhinagar, Gujarat	admissions@spm.pdpu.ac.in	http://spm.pdpu.ac.in
SCMS Cochin School of Business	Cochin	scms@scmsgroup.org	www.scms.edu.in
School of Management & Entrepreneurship, Shiv Nadar University	Greater Noida	mbaadmissions@snu.edu.in	www.snu.edu.in
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development(SDMIMD)	Mysuru	admission@sdmimd.ac.in	www.sdmimd.ac.in
SOIL,School of Business Design	Gururgram	pgdm@soilindia.net	www.soilindia.net
Suryadatta Institutes of Management(SIMMC/SIBMT/SuryaduttaPGDM)	Pune	support@suryadatta.edu.in	www.simmc.org www.simmcpgdm.org
T A Pai Management Institute	Manipal	admissions@tapmi.edu.in	www.tapmi.edu.in
Taxila Business School	Jaipur	info@taxila.in	www.taxila.in
Vellore Institute of Technology	Vellore	pgadmission@vit.ac.in	www.vit.ac.in
Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management(VJIM)	Hyderabad	director@vjim.edu.in	http://vjim.edu.in
Woxsen School of Business	Hyderabad	info@woxsen.edu.in	www.woxsen.edu.in

XAMI Members

XAT Associate Institutes	Location	Email Id	Website
Loyola Institute of Business Administration	Chennai	admissions@liba.edu	www.liba.edu
St. Francis Institute of Management and Research (SFIMR)	Mumbai	info@sfimar.org	www.sfimar.org
St. Joseph's Institute of Management	Bengaluru	info@sjim.edu.in	www.sjim.edu.in
St.Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology	Mangalore	director@staloysius.ac.in	www.aimit.edu.in/
Xavier Business School (XBS), St.Xavier's University ,Kolkata	Kolkata	admissions.mba@sxuk.edu.in	www.sxuk.edu.in
Xavier Institute of Management, Xavier University	Bhubaneswar	admission@xub.edu.in	www.xub.edu.in
Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship	Bengaluru	admissions@xime.org	www.xime.org
Xavier Institute of Management & Research	Mumbai	admin@ximr.ac.in	www.ximr.ac.in
Xavier Institute of Development Action and Sciences (XIDAS)	Jabalpur (M.P)	admission@ximj.ac.in	www.xidas.in
XLRI Xavier School of Management	Jamshedpur	admis@xlri.ac.in	www.xlri.ac.in
Xavier Institute of Social Service	Ranchi	xiss@xiss.ac.in	www.xiss.ac.in

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