XAT 2026 response sheet released at xatonline.in: Check direct link to download and other details here

XAT 2026 response sheet: The Xavier School of Management (XLRI) has released the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026 response sheet. Candidates will be able to check and download them from the official website, xatonline.in.Candidates who appeared for the XAT 2026 exam for admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programmes will be able to access the response sheet in PDF format. To log in, candidates will need their XAT ID, password and security pin. XAT 2026 is expected to release the answer key shortly.

XAT 2026 exam details

The XAT 2026 examination was conducted on January 4 in computer-based test (CBT) mode. The exam was held from 2 pm to 5 pm across 109 cities in India.The question paper included 95 multiple-choice questions divided into four sections:

Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning: 26 questions
Decision Making: 21 questions
Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation: 28 questions
General Knowledge: 20 questions

XAT 2026 marking scheme

+1 mark for each correct answer
–0.25 mark for each incorrect answer
–0.10 mark deducted after eight consecutive unattempted questions
No negative marking for the General Knowledge section

XAT 2026 response sheet: Steps to download

Candidates can follow the steps below to download the response sheet:

Visit the official website xatonline.in
Click on the “Candidate response sheet” link
Enter the XAT ID and date of birth
The XAT 2026 response sheet will appear on the screen
Download the PDF and take a printout for future reference

Direct link here.

XAT 2026: Important details

Particulars	Details
Exam name	XAT 2026
Conducting body	XLRI
Courses offered	MBA, PGDM
Exam date	January 4, 2026
Exam mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam timing	2 pm to 5 pm
Exam cities	109 cities across India
Answer key status	Expected to be released soon
Response sheet format	PDF
Official website	xatonline.in
Exam sections	Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation, General Knowledge
Section-wise questions	VARC: 26, Decision Making: 21, QA & DI: 28, GK: 20