XAT Admit Card 2026 Date: Download XAT Admit Card

Summary- The XAT admit card will be available for download on the official website from December 20, 2025 onwards. The last date to register for XAT 2026 is 11th December.

XLRI Jamshedpur will release the XAT admit cards for the XAT exam 2026, most probably, by December 20, 2025. Those who have finished registering and paying the fee for XAT can download their admit cards from the official website. To download the admit card, you will need to log in with your XAT ID and date of birth.

The XAT 2026 will be conducted online on January 4, 2026. All candidates must carry their XAT admit cards to gain entry into the examination center and take the exam.

XAT 2026 Important Dates 

Find the XAT Exam Dates 2026 schedule below:

How to download the XAT 2026 admit card?

It is very easy to download the XAT admit card online from the official website. Just follow these steps to do so:

1. Open xatonline.in on your browser.
2. Click on the login button, and you will be redirected to a portal where you have to enter your login credentials. You can either use your registered email ID or XAT user ID to do so. Just input your password, and you will be logged in.
3. You will be able to see the admit card button at the top of the page. Click on it.
4. You will get the option to download the XAT admit card from there.
5. Save the document and take two printouts of it.

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What are the Details Mentioned on the XAT Admit Card?

Candidates must cross-check each piece of detail mentioned on the admit card. If there is a discrepancy, one must immediately contact the authorities and get it corrected. If the details on the admit card do not match the government ID you provided on the day of the exam, then you will not be allowed to take it. Here are the details you must look out for:

1. XAT ID
2. Candidates photograph
3. Signature of the candidate
4. Candidates name
5. Date of birth (DOB)
6. XAT exam date
7. PwD status
8. Reporting time for the exam
9. Gate closure time
10. Test City
11. Exam duration
12. XAT exam center name and address
13. Google map link
14. Emergency contact number
15. XAT exam day guidelines and instructions

What Admit Card Errors in XAT Should You Look Out For?

Here are the possible errors that can crop up on the XAT admit card:

1. Incorrect or misspelled name
2. Incorrect DoB
3. Wrong registration number
4. Wrong XAT exam date
5. PwD status
6. Incorrect exam centre and city details

How to Rectify Errors in XAT Admit Card 2026? 

If you find any errors in your XAT 2026 admit card, promptly reach out to the concerned authority for assistance. Contact details of the XAT helpdesk are mentioned below:

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What Documents to Carry on the Day of the Exam?

You must also carry a government-issued non-expired ID besides your admit card. One of the following will do:

1. Voter ID card
2. Aadhar card
3. College ID
4. PAN card
5. Driving license
6. Passport
7. Employee ID card

Prohibited Items Inside XAT Examination Center

A candidate must avoid the given list of prohibited documents includes the following:

1. Electronic devices
2. Digital diaries
3. Calculators
4. Microphones
5. Cell phones
6. Smartwatches
7. Earphones

XAT Examination Day Guidelines

For the XAT 2026 exam, remember to:

1. Bring two printed copies of your admit card. Copies on phone or photocopies will not be accepted.
2. After you print the XAT 2026 admit card, affix a recent passport-size photo with a white background. The photo must match the one you uploaded during the XAT application process.

3. Arrive early at the exam center as indicated on your admit card for identity verification.
4. Only bring the original photo ID for verification.
5. Once identity checks are done, head to your assigned computer in the exam hall.
6. Sign your admit card in the presence of the invigilator at the examination center.
7. Don’t look at others’ screens and report any technical issues immediately.
8. Hand in one admit card copy to the invigilator; keep the other for your records.
9. Follow all exam instructions carefully to avoid mistakes that could affect your score.
10. Leave watches, calculators, phones, and any metal items outside the exam hall.
11. Avoid taking breaks and stay in the exam hall until you complete your examination.

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FAQs: XAT Admit Card 2026

When will the XAT 2026 admit card be released?

The XAT 2026 admit card will be available from December 20, 2025,(tentatively) on the official website. Candidates can download it using their XAT ID and date of birth.

What should I do if there is an error on my XAT admit card?

If you find mistakes in your name, DoB, exam center, or any other detail, immediately contact the XAT helpdesk at +91 657 665 3203 / 3205 / 3204 or the toll-free number 800 209 0835.

What documents must I carry on the XAT 2026 exam day?

Carry two printed copies of your admit card and one valid government ID such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, or driving license.

What items are not allowed inside the XAT exam center?

Electronic devices, such as phones, smartwatches, calculators, earphones, and digital diaries, are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.