Key Points
- XLRI released the XAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key today, January 9, 2026.
- XAT 2026 exam was held on January 4, 2026 and the response sheets opened on January 6, 2026.
- Provisional answer key is released on the official website at xatonline.in.
XAT 2026 Answer Key: The Xavier School of Management (XLRI) released the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026 Provisional Answer Key today, January 9, 2026. The XAT 2026 response sheets and objection window were launched on January 6, 2026. Candidates will be able to download the provisional answer key on the official portal at xatonline.in.
XAT 2026 exam was held on January 4, 2026, across 109 cities across the country. The response sheets are available on the official website as PDF and candidates will need to use their login credentials to download. The credentials required to check the response sheet PDF are XAT ID and Password. The students can check the marking scheme here to calculate their tentative scores.
XAT 2026 Key Highlights
Check the following table for important details on XAT 2026 exam:
| Overview | Details |
| Event name | XAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key |
| Exam name | Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) |
| Board name | Xavier School of Management (XLRI) |
| Academic year | 2026-27 |
| Official website | xatonline.in |
| Stream | Management |
| Programmes | Master of Business Administration (MBA) Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
| Level | Postgraduate (PG) |
| Mode | Online, computer-based test (CBT) |
| Exam date | January 4, 2026 |
| Response sheet release date | January 6, 2026 |
| Exam shift | 2 PM - 5 PM |
| Login credentials | XAT ID Password |
How to Download XAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key
XAT 2026 provisional answer key will be available for download through login. Check the steps to download it:
- Visit the official website at xatonline.in
- Click on the answer key download link
- Enter XAT ID and password
- XAT 2026 provisional answer key will release
- Review and download to check scores
XAT 2026 Exam Marking Scheme
Candidates can check the XAT 2026 Exam Marking Scheme to estimate their scores when the XAT 2026 Response sheet is released:
| Overview | Details |
| Total questions | 95 |
| Question format | Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
| Total sections | 4 |
| Questions per Section | Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (26 questions) Decision Making (21) Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (28) General Knowledge (20) |
| Marking scheme | Correct: +1 Incorrect: -0.25 Eight consecutive unattempted questions: -0.10 No negative marking for the GK section |
In case of any assistance, candidates can reach out to the helpdesk number at 919513630765 or email at xat2026@xlri.ac.in from Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 6 pm.
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