The XAT 2026 registration form opened on 10th July 2025. Students have until 5th December to fill in their applications for the paper. During the application process, students may make some mistakes. This article highlights some of the commonly made registration mistakes made by students during the registration process and how students can avoid making such mistakes as well.
XAT 2026 Registration Mistakes
There are several mistakes that students can make during the registration process for the XAT examination. Keeping aware of these common mistakes is essential for students to make sure they avoid making them at all during the registration and application process for XAT.
Unlike other exams, there is not as much room for error as the XAT exam registration process. The exam does not require any documents to be submitted for verification as part of the registration process and students have 4 months to register for the exam. However, it is important to note that once the XAT application form has been submitted, it is very difficult for students to make changes as the exam does not have an application form correction window.
Some of the common registration mistakes made by students during the XAT application process are as follows:
Incorrect Details
One of the most common mistakes made by students during the XAT registration process is putting in the incorrect details on the XAT application form. Students should ensure all academic and personal details filled in the exam application form are up-to-date and accurate. Double-checking all details on the form is key to avoiding this mistake.
It is especially important for ensuring all details in the XAT application form are accurate as XLRI rarely allows changes to be made on the XAT application form. There is no window to correct the details for the XAT registration process. If the details are incorrect, it can be really difficult for students to make any changes later on. Students must ensure there are no discrepancies on the XAT application form under any circumstances.
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Not Registering on Time
Another common mistake made by students is not registering for the XAT examination on time. As of now, students have over 4 months worth of time to register for the XAT exam. Punctuality is key as after the registration for the XAT application form closes, no students will be allowed to register for the exam. It is very important that all students interested in giving the XAT exam, do so at the earliest. For students who are unsure about taking XAT 2026, it is recommended they fill the form before the 5th December closing date of the XAT registration form.
Not Paying the Fees
It is very important for all students who are aiming to appear for the XAT exam that there is a registration fee that everyone must pay. A common registration fee of INR 2200 is required to be paid by all students, regardless of their category. Not paying the fees will result in students not completing their application process for XAT, resulting in students not being considered registered. To avoid this, all registering students for the XAT exam must pay their fees at the earliest.
XAT 2026 Important Dates
There are a few important dates for the XAT 2026 examination that have not been revealed as of yet. However, keeping up with the already revealed dates and tentative dates can be very helpful for students. Knowing these dates can ensure students are updated on key events and deadlines about the XAT examination.
The XAT 2026 important dates for students’ reference are as follows:
Event | Date |
XAT 2026 Exam Registration | 10th July - 5th December 2025 |
XAT 2026 Admit Card Release | 20th December 2025 |
XAT 2026 Exam Date | 4th January 2025 |
XAT 2026 Result Date | January 2026 (tentative) |
XAT 2026 Answer Key Release | January 2026 |
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