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XAT Exam Centers 2023: How to Choose XAT Test Center, Exam Centre Guidelines & Instructions

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XAT Exam Centers 2023 will be located across 73 major cities in India. Candidates will be allowed to choose 2 exam city preferences from the list while filling XAT 2023 application form. XLRI will tentatively release the application forms in the first week of August 2022.

  • The final allotment of XAT Exam Center will be done by XLRI on the basis of criteria like the number of applicants, candidate’s preferences, and availability of seats at a particular test center.
  •  XAT 2023 exam will be conducted on the first Sunday of January 2023, i.e., January 1. Check XAT 2023 Exam Dates
  •  Details of the allotted XAT test center along with the test city, center code, exam time & date will be mentioned XAT 2023 Admit Card which will be released in December 2022.

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XAT Exam Centers 2023

List of XAT Exam Centers 2023

Given below is the list of 73 XAT test cities for XAT 2023 exam. Candidates should go through the list carefully and select a suitable exam city based on accessibility and exam mode. 

Agra Ambala Amravati Bhatinda
Bhilai Nagar Bokaro Steel City Dibrugarh Durgapur
Ahmedabad Dehradun Kanpur Rourkela
Allahabad Delhi Kolkata Sambalpur
Amritsar Goa Lucknow Surat
Bengaluru Greater Noida Mangalore Tiruchirapalli
Berhampur Gurgaon Mumbai Tirupathi
Bhopal Guwahati Nagpur Udaipur
Bhubaneshwar Hyderabad Nasik Vadodara
Chandigarh Indore Noida Varanasi
Chennai Jabalpur Patna Vijayawada
Dhanbad Jaipur Pune Visakhapatnam
Coimbatore Jammu Raipur Ernakulam
Cuttack Jamshedpur Ranchi Gandhinagar
Gorakhpur Gwalior Hooghly Hubly
Kannur Kota Kottayam Kurnool
Kurukshetra Ludhiana Madurai Mysore
Rajahmundry Roorkee Siliguri Thiruvananthapuram
Tiruvallur Udupi Warangal -
How to Choose XAT Exam Center

How to Choose XAT 2023 Exam Center?

Candidates will have the opportunity to choose their preferred XAT 2023 test city during the registration process for XAT exam.

The steps to choose the preferred test center are given below:

  1. Register for XAT 2023: on the official website to generate the application number and password.
  2. Fill XAT Application form: While filling the application form, candidates will have the option of selecting the exam city and center of their choice from the list of options.
  3. Final Submission: Complete the application process by paying XAT Registration fee 2023.
Preferred exam center

How to Change XAT Exam Center/ City 2023?

XAT exam center cannot be changed after the release of the admit card. However, candidates may be allowed to change their test city preferences in the application form only under crucial circumstances. Hence, it is advisable to choose your preferences for test cities very carefully while filling the application form.

  • Applicants for XAT 2023 exam who choose the wrong city or want to change the same can mail at admis@xlri.ac.in or raise a query on the login page by clicking on the ‘Ask Us/ Raise Query’ tab.
  • Students must mention their XAT 2023 ID, Father’s Name, DOB, Chosen City, and the New Preferred city in the mail/ query. However, XLRI will have complete discretion in deciding whether or not the change of XAT 2023 Test City option will be accepted.
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XAT 2023 Admit Card

XAT Admit Card 2023 will be released a week before the exam date by XLRI, Jamshedpur. XAT 2023 Admit Card will contain the below-mentioned details:

Details on XAT Admit Card
Candidate’s Name Application Number
Caste Category  Date of Birth
PwD Status Exam Date and Day
Exam Time  Test City and Center
Exam Center Address General Instructions
Exam Day Instructions

XAT 2023 Exam Center Guidelines

Candidates are advised to go through the following instructions regarding XAT Exam Centers to be followed on the exam day:

  • Keep all the required documents and stationery ready the day before the exam.
  • Do not reach late at the test center. Familiarise yourself with the exact location by visiting the XAT Exam Center before the actual exam date. Check XAT 2023 Exam Dates
  • Do not forget to carry your XAT admit card to the exam hall. 
  • Examinees must not carry the prohibited items mentioned on the admit card to the exam hall. These items include mobile phones, calculators, etc. 
  • Along with XAT 2023 Admit Card, carry valid ID proof for the purpose of verification.
  • Candidates will not be permitted to go outside the exam hall during the exam.

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Items Prohibited Inside XAT Exam Centers

It is strictly prohibited to carry the below-mentioned items to XAT exam centers on the day of the exam.

  • Calculators
  • Mobile Phones
  • ipad
  • Bluetooth devices
  • Earphones
  • Bags & Wallets
  • Camera
  • Stationery
  • Digital Watches
  • Stationery
  • Jewelry

COVID-19 Guidelines for XAT 2023

All candidates will be required to go follow the below mentioned COVID-19 guidelines at the exam centers:

Particulars Details
Wearing a mask Wearing a mask would be mandatory and no candidate will be allowed to remove the mask except during identity verification.
Thermal Screening The temperature of all candidates will be checked before they are allowed entry to the exam hall. It is essential for candidates to cooperate with the invigilators in this regard.
Hand Sanitizer Candidates would be allowed to carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer to ensure safety at the exam center.
Practice Social Distancing All candidates will have to adhere to the social distancing norms laid down by the government at the respective XAT exam centers.
Carry the Self Declaration Form Candidates need to bring a printout of and submit a duly filled self-declaration form which they would be able to download along with the admit card.
Bring water bottle Candidates can carry a transparent water bottle without any labels to the exam center.
Documents Required at XAT Exam Center

Documents Required at XAT Exam Center

XAT Admit Card 2023

Valid ID Proof (Driving license/Passport/PAN Card/Voter ID Card/Aadhar Card)

Passport-sized photo (the photo must be the same as the one on the application form) PwD certificate (must be authorized by a medical professional)
XAT Exam Centers FAQs

XAT Exam Centers 2023 FAQs

Ques. How many exam centers can the candidate choose in XAT 2023?

Ans. Every candidate can choose 2 exam centers for XAT 2023 while filling the application form that will be released in the first week of August 2022.

Ques. Will I be allowed to change my XAT 2023 exam center after the admit card is released?

Ans. No, candidates will not be allowed to change their exam center after the release of XAT 2023 admit cards. The exam center mentioned on the admit card will be final and no changes will be permitted.

Ques. What will happen if we forget to bring the admit card to XAT exam center?

Ans. Any student without the admit card will not be allowed to take the exam. Hence, it is mandatory to carry a printout of the admit card along with valid ID proof.

Ques. What are the documents required to be carried to XAT 2023 Exam Centers?

Ans. On the exam day, a hard copy of admit card along with an original valid ID proof will have to be presented at the XAT exam center. Without these, entry to the examination hall will not be permitted. No other documents are allowed inside the exam center.

Ques. Will the PAN card be considered as valid id proof along with XAT 2023 Admit card?

Ans. Yes, PAN card will be considered valid id proof, thus the candidates can bring PAN card along with Admit card. Apart from PAN card, candidates can also carry either Aadhar card, driving license, passport, or voter id. 

Ques. Where is the location of the XAT exam center mentioned?

Ans. The location of the XAT exam center is mentioned on the admit card of the candidate. To avoid reaching late on the exam day, it is advisable to visit the exam center beforehand. 

Ques. Can I leave the exam center if I complete my exam before 190 minutes?

Ans. No, you will not be allowed to leave the exam center early even if you complete the exam before the total exam time of 190 minutes. You will be allowed to leave the exam hall only after the scheduled time.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

XAT 2023 : 8 answered questions

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Ques. What is the CAT/XAT cut off for a non profile based calls from SP Jain?

● Top Answer By Arpita Banerjee on 07 Dec 21

If your profile is suitable for the specialization that you have opted for and you didn’t get a call based on your profile, then a CAT score of 95-96 can get you a call. But it is not necessarily true that everyone with a score of around 96+ will get a score-based call. They evaluate profiles too for shortlisting. 96-97 is a decent score for XAT. A score above 98 in either of these two should get you a call....Read more

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Ques. Will aspirants be at a certain advantage this time around with the CAT results being announced before the XAT?

● Top Answer By Vishesh Thapa on 07 Dec 21

Some XAT aspirants might have already been receiving calls from IIMs before they write XAT. While the others who did not will be all the more determined to qualify XAT.  Yes, it will be an advantage to all students appearing for XAT because they will know where they stand. Most of the people who get really good scores in CAT rarely sit for XAT....Read more

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Ques. Is the XAT exam tougher than the CAT exam?

● Top Answer By Manali Tomar on 13 Dec 21

Yes, as the questions are a bit more difficult than CAT in both quant and English.  VARC can be a bit difficult, if you have not focussed on topics of critical reasoning and decision making in your class. Quant sees a number of questions from inequality, progression, boolean algebra, PnC and the general level is higher than CAT.  The percentile-score balance and cut-offs for top 5 colleges which accept XAT scores, have low requirements.  People aren't able to get those scores also because the exam is tough.  XAT is easier because it is largely predictable.  CAT is famous for being very unpredictable.  So XAT is tougher than CAT by the level of questions asked. But as their paper is largely predictable it makes it comparatively easier to attempt....Read more

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Ques. What is the cut off for JBIMS through CAT, XAT, CET for Maharashtra people?

● Top Answer By Chirag Mishra on 11 Apr 23

JBIMS is a well-known management institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The cut-off for JBIMS through CAT, XAT, and CET for Maharashtra people varies each year and depends on various factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of applicants, etc. Here are some approximate cut-off scores for JBIMS through CAT, XAT, and CET for Maharashtra people: CAT: The approximate cut-off percentile for JBIMS through CAT for Maharashtra candidates is 95+ percentile. XAT: The approximate cut-off percentile for JBIMS through XAT for Maharashtra candidates is 85+ percentile. CET: The approximate cut-off score for JBIMS through CET for Maharashtra candidates is 135+ out of 200. These are approximate cut-offs, and the actual cut-offs may vary from year to year. Also, meeting the cut-off is just the first step towards getting into JBIMS, and the selection process involves several other factors such as academic performance, work experience, group discussion, and personal interviews. It is advisable to prepare well and aim for a high percentile or score to increase your chances of getting admission to JBIMS....Read more

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Ques. What is the expected cutoff for SPJain (both profile based calls and normal calls) and XIMB (BM and HR) through CAT and XAT?

● Top Answer By Ishant Jain on 13 Mar 23

SPJIMR According to the information available, the expected cutoff for SP Jain Institute of Management for both profile-based and normal calls through CAT and XAT is not released yet. So  I will base the answer on last year's cutoff XAT : 93.5 percentile  CAT : 85 percentile  However it’s important to note that for more certainty of admission, one must score around 93-95%ile score and a 680-690 min on GMAT. XIMB The XLRI admission cut-off is directly influenced by the difficulty level of the XAT question paper. XAT 2023 exam was held on January 8, 2023. The question paper was of moderate difficulty level, the same as last year. Given below are the section-wise XAT cut-off for XLRI admission 2023: General Engineers (BM) 95 Male 92 Female General Non Engineer (BM) 95 Male 92 Female General Engineers (HRM) 93 Male 91 Female General Non Engineers (HRM) 90 Male 88 Female XIMB CAT cutoff for the previous year was 91 percentile for Business Management and HRM cutoff hasn’t been released yet....Read more

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