Conducting Body: XLRI Jamshedpur National Level Entrance Exam 2026
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XAT: Xavier Aptitude Test

Comprehensive student gateway for MBA-BM, MBA-HRM across XLRI, XIMB, IMT, TAPMI, GIM, Great Lakes, FORE admissions. Access official registration schedule, question papers with solutions, cutoff ranks, college predictors, and counselling guides.
MBA-BM, MBA-HRM across XLRI, XIMB, IMT, TAPMI, GIM, Great Lakes, FORE Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes (210 Minutes) Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) Total Marks: 105 Frequency: Once a Year (First Sunday of January) Fee: ?2,200
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IIM CAP & Non-IIM GD/PI Selection Process 2026

Single Window Allotment

Admission into participating premier universities and colleges based on XAT 2026 merit ranks is administered through centralized single-window counselling. Conducted by Common Admission Process (CAP) Committee for newer/baby IIMs + Independent IIM Selection Boards, the process ensures transparent merit seat distribution across All India and State quotas.

Counselling Body Common Admission Process (CAP) Committee for newer/baby IIMs + Independent IIM Selection Boards
Participating Institutes 21 IIMs (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, etc.), FMS Delhi, SPJIMR, MDI, IIT DoMS
Counselling Rounds Stage 1: Shortlisting based on CAT Sectional & Overall Percentile -> Stage 2: WAT-GD-PI -> Stage 3: Final Merit List
Quota Allocations Composite Score combining CAT (40-60%), WAT/PI (25-30%), Class 10/12/UG marks (15-20%), Gender/Academic Diversity (5%)
Seat Options Offer Acceptance with Term Fee Payment; Waitlist Movement across Offer Rounds
Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) Offer acceptance commitment deposit ₹50,000 - ₹1,00,000 (adjusted into tuition fee)
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6 Stages of the Centralized Counselling Process

1. Online Registration

Authenticate using your XAT Roll Number and Application ID. Enter contact details and pay the non-refundable registration fee.

2. Choice Filling

Select programs and colleges in strict descending order of preference. Fill maximum available choices without numerical limit to maximize admission probabilities.

3. Choice Locking

Lock choices before the deadline. Unlocked choices automatically lock at the cutoff time based on the last saved preferences.

4. Seat Allotment

Merit algorithm evaluates rank, category reservation, home state quota, and filled preferences to allocate a seat in each round.

5. Willingness Option

Choose Freeze (confirm & exit), Float (upgrade anywhere), or Slide (upgrade within same college).

6. Document Verification

Upload certificates online and pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF). Complete physical reporting at the final allotted college.

Mandatory Documents Required for Verification

  • Class 10 Certificate & Marksheet: Proof of Date of Birth.
  • Class 12 Qualifying Examination Marksheet: Eligibility proof.
  • XAT Rank Card / Scorecard 2026.
  • XAT Admit Card (Hall Ticket).
  • Provisional Seat Allotment Letter.
  • Category / Caste Certificate: Valid OBC-NCL / EWS issued in current FY.
  • PwD Certificate: Issued by authorized Medical Board.
  • State Domicile / Nativity Certificate.
  • Medical Fitness Certificate by registered practitioner.
  • Passport Size Photographs (at least 6 copies).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – IIM CAP & Non-IIM GD/PI Selection Process

Which authority conducts IIM CAP & Non-IIM GD/PI Selection Process for admission?
Admission counselling for XAT is conducted by Common Admission Process (CAP) Committee for newer/baby IIMs + Independent IIM Selection Boards through dedicated online single-window portals.
What is the difference between Freeze, Float, and Slide options?
Freeze means you accept the allotted seat and exit further rounds. Float means you accept the allotted seat but wish to be considered for a higher-preference branch or institute in subsequent rounds. Slide means you accept the allotted seat but wish to upgrade to a higher-preference branch within the same institute.
What documents are mandatory for XAT Counselling document verification?
Mandatory documents include: 10th and 12th standard mark sheets and passing certificates, XAT Rank Card / Scorecard, Admit Card, Category/Caste Certificate (if applicable, with valid financial year NCL status), State Domicile Certificate, Medical Fitness Certificate, and Passport-size photographs.
What happens if I do not pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF)?
Failure to deposit the Seat Acceptance Fee before the round deadline leads to automatic forfeiture of the provisionally allotted seat, and the candidate is generally disqualified from subsequent normal rounds.

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