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Hans India
22-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
XAT 2026 Application Window Opens for MBA/PGDM Admission to 250+ B-Schools
With an enduring legacy of over 75 years, the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) remains the most time-honoured and trusted entrance examination for MBA/PGDM admissions in India. Conducted by XLRI – Xavier School of Management on behalf of XAMI (Xavier Association of Management Institutes), XAT 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, January 4, 2026, and registration is currently underway at What sets XAT apart is not just its extensive acceptance by over 250 top B-schools across India, but also its longstanding tradition of nurturing management talent through a holistic, aptitude-based evaluation model. 75+ Years Strong: A Legacy of Leadership XAT stands as the only MBA/PGDM entrance test in India with a 75+ year heritage, establishing it as the gold standard for MBA/PGDM aspirants seeking excellence in management education. XLRI, which has conducted the test since its inception, has continuously adapted the exam to meet the evolving needs of education and industry, while maintaining its core value of student-centric integrity. 'XAT is not just an entrance test, it's a tradition of excellence that has shaped leaders for over 75+ years. With XAT 2026, we are not only continuing that legacy but also evolving to meet the changing needs of today's aspirants. Our goal is to provide more than just a test. We aim to deliver guidance, mentorship, and a truly aspirant-first experience from day one.' — Prof. Rahul Shukla, Convenor, XAT 2026 Pan-India Test Centres: Bringing Opportunity Closer to Home XAT 2026 will be conducted in over 100 cities across India, ensuring accessibility for candidates from both metropolitan and non-metropolitan regions. Whether you're in a major city or a smaller town, XAT ensures you have access to a testing centre near you. Test cities include Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Aligarh, Allahabad, Ambala, Amravati, Amritsar, Anantapur, Arrah, Aurangabad City (Maharashtra), Baddi, Balasore, Bareilly, Bhatinda, Bhagalpur, Bhilai Nagar, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bikaner, Bilaspur, Bengaluru, Berhampur, Chandigarh/Mohali, Chennai, Chikkaballapur, Coimbatore, Cuttack, Darbhanga, Davanagere, Dehradun, Delhi-NCR, Dhanbad, Dhenkanal, Dibrugarh, Durgapur/Asansol, Ernakulam, Gandhinagar, Goa, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Gwalior, Haldwani, Hazaribagh, Hisar, Hooghly, Hubballi (Hubli), Hyderabad, Indore, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Jodhpur, Jorhat, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Kalyani, Kannur, Kanpur, Karimnagar, Kolhapur, Kolkata, Kota, Kottayam, Kurnool, Kurukshetra, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangalore, Mehsana, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Muzaffarpur, Mumbai, Mysuru (Mysore), Nagpur, Naharlagun, Nanded, Nashik, Patiala, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Rajahmundry, Rajkot, Ranchi, Roorkee, Rourkela, Salem, Sambalpur, Shimla, Shillong, Sikar, Siliguri, Surat, Tejpur, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Tirupathi, Tiruvallur, Udaipur, Udupi, Ujjain, Vadodara, Varanasi, Vellore, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam. Why Choose XAT 2026? ● Accepted by 250+ leading B-schools, including XLRI, XIMB, IMT, TAPMI, GIM, MICA, IRMA, Weschool, Great Lakes, and more. ● Nationwide accessibility with 100+ test cities. ● Holistic evaluation — assessing not just academics, but decision-making and analytical skills. ● XAT aspirants are preferred by top B-Schools over other entrance exams because of the holistic test pattern. ● XAT does not have sectional time limits, giving aspirants the flexibility to manage time as per their strengths. ● Students can switch between sections during the exam, reducing pressure and allowing strategic thinking. ● XAT is conducted in January, giving an additional month of preparation after other entrance exams. ● Preparation for XAT largely overlaps with other entrance test preparations, requiring only a few mocks and solving previous year papers in addition. ● The exam is held in a single slot, ensuring fairness with no need for score normalisation. ● Applying for XAT alongside other entrance tests is a smart choice, offering a second high-quality opportunity without extra effort. Important Dates: Event Date Registration Opened July 10, 2025 Last Date to Apply December 5, 2025 XAT 2026 Exam Date January 4, 2026 How to Apply:
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
XAT 2026 registration begins today at xatonline.in, special rewards for day 1 applicants
XLRI-Xavier School of Management will begin the online registration-cum-application process for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026 today, July 10. Eligible candidates can apply for XAT 2026 up to December 5 on XAT 2026 registration begins today at XLRI has launched a first-of-its-kind initiative to reward early applicants (those who register on day 1) with personalised support and exclusive access to the XAT ecosystem. Candidates who register today, July 10, will be eligible for: 1. Live Interactive Sessions with XAT Convenor, XAT team, and XLRI students (XAT toppers). This includes two exclusive and enclosed online question-and-answer sessions — one tentatively in the last week of July and another in the first week of August. Each session will feature the XAT 2026 Convenor, the XAT exam team and XLRI students. Two hundred randomly selected day 1 applicants will be eligible for it. XLRI said during these sessions, aspirants will be able to: a) Engage directly with XAT exam Convenor, XAT team, and XLRI students (XAT toppers) b) Learn preparation strategies and test-taking tips c) Get queries answered first-hand from the XAT team Also read: Four IITs, 3 IIMs, AMU on UGC's defaulter list for non-compliance of anti-ragging norms 2. Private Telegram Mentorship Community: In this, 100 unique day 1 applicants will be invited to join a private Telegram group moderated by XLRI students and the XAT Team. The students and the XAT tem will tentatively remain active in: a) Second week of August (1-hour session) b) Fourth week of August (1-hour session) In this platform, applicants can: a) Post questions and receive responses firsthand b) Get help with prep strategies Also read: IIM Rohtak hosts special session on armed forces and 'Operation Sindoor', Lt Gen Pushkar urges students to dream boldly Speaking on the initiative, Prof. Rahul Shukla said, 'Over the years, we have seen that the most remarkable journeys don't always begin with loud certainty, but with quiet clarity.' 'This year, we want to walk alongside the aspirants from Day 1 — not just as an exam body, but as a community that believes in their potential.' Candiates can visit the XAT 2026 website for more details.
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
XAT 2026: Registrations begin tomorrow, Day 1 applicants to be rewarded with exclusive access to XAT ecosystem
XLRI – Xavier School of Management will be commencing applications for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026 from Thursday, July 10, 2025. Eligible and interested candidates will be able to submit their applications on the official website at XAT 2026: Application window will open on July 10, 2025. Know what benefits await Day 1 applicants. (Representative image/HT file photo) Notably, the last date to apply for XAT 2026 is December 5, 2026. XAT 2026: Special rewards await Day 1 applicants This year XAT is introducing a first-of-its-kind initiative wherein early applicants (those who apply on Day 1) will be rewarded with personalised support and exclusive access to the XAT ecosystem. In other words, applicants who complete their registration on July 10 will gain access to a unique support experience designed to foster deeper engagement and better preparation, an official statement informed. Also read: JNU UG, COP Admission 2025: Registration begins at check important dates here The special privileges include: 1. Live Interactive Sessions with XAT Convenor, XAT team, and XLRI students (XAT toppers) This includes two exclusive and enclosed online Q&A sessions — one tentatively in the last week of July and another in the first week of August. Each session will feature XAT 2026 Convenor, XAT team, and XLRI students, with participation limited to 100 randomly selected Day 1 applicants. During these sessions aspirants will be able to: a) Engage directly with XAT Convenor, XAT team, and XLRI students (XAT toppers) b) Gain preparation strategies and test-taking tips c) Get queries answered firsthand from the XAT team Also read: JEECUP 2025 Round 2 choice filling begins at direct link here 2. Private Telegram Mentorship Community 100 unique Day 1 applicants will be invited to join a private Telegram group moderated by XLRI students and the XAT Team. The community will remain active tentatively in the following dates: a) Second week of August (1-hour session) b) Fourth week of August (1-hour session) In this platform, aspirants will be able to: a) Post questions and receive responses firsthand b) Get help with prep strategies Also read: UPSC NDA & NA, CDS Exam 2: Last date to make corrections today at Speaking on the initiative, Prof. Rahul Shukla said, 'Over the years, we have seen that the most remarkable journeys don't always begin with loud certainty, but with quiet clarity.' 'This year, we want to walk alongside the aspirants from Day 1 — not just as an exam body, but as a community that believes in their potential,' he added.
Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
XAT 2026 application opens on July 10, early applicants to get ‘exclusive support'
The Xavier School of Management (XLRI) on July 10 will start the applications for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026. The last date to register for XAT 2026 is December 5. XAT 2026 will be held on January 4, 2026. Candidates can register at This year, XAT is introducing a special initiative designed to reward early applicants with personalised support and exclusive access to the XAT ecosystem, an official statement issued in this regard said. Applicants who register on the first day of application, July 10, will gain access to a unique support experience aimed at fostering deeper engagement and better preparation. They will be eligible for two exclusive online Q&A sessions scheduled tentatively for the last week of July and the first week of August. These sessions will feature the XAT 2026 Convenor, the XAT team, and XLRI students who have topped the exam. Participation will be limited to 100 randomly selected Day 1 applicants. These sessions will allow aspirants to engage directly with the XAT Convenor, team, and toppers, gain preparation strategies and test-taking tips, and get their queries answered firsthand. Additionally, 100 Day 1 applicants will be invited to join a private Telegram mentorship group moderated by XLRI students and the XAT team. This community will remain active during the second and fourth weeks of August, with each week featuring a one-hour session. Within this group, aspirants will be able to post questions, receive responses directly from mentors, and seek help with preparation strategies in a peer-supportive environment. 'Over the years, we've seen that the most remarkable journeys don't always begin with loud certainty, but with quiet clarity. This year, we want to walk alongside the aspirants from Day 1 — not just as an exam body, but as a community that believes in their potential,' Prof Rahul Shukla, Convenor, XAT 2026 said.
Mint
30-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
IndusInd Bank shortlists three veteran bankers for CEO role, requests RBI approval — Check details
IndusInd Bank has shortlisted three veteran bankers for its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) role and submitted the names to the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), for its approval, reported the news agency Reuters, citing two people aware of the development. Axis Bank's Deputy Managing Director Rajiv Anand, HDFC Bank's Executive Vice President Rahul Shukla, and Bajaj Finance's Managing Director Anup Saha were the three veteran bankers the private institutional lender shortlisted to potentially fill the CEO role. 'Rajiv Anand's name has been given as first priority by the board, given his reputation and the experience he brings to the table,' one of the people aware of the development cited above told the news agency. As per earlier reports, the Reserve Bank asked IndusInd Bank's board of directors to submit three names before the deadline on 30 June 2025. A report from the news portal Economic Times, citing people aware of the development, said that the IndusInd Bank's board is unlikely to consider more contenders for the CEO role. The board has also suggested that the new CEO's term will be for three years at the bank, according to the agency report, citing people aware of the development. The private lender incurred $230 million in the year ended 31 March 2024-25, due to the years of misaccounting of internal derivative trades. This resulted in the resignations of the former CEO, Sumant Kathpalia, and the deputy, Arun Khurana, in April 2025. All three veteran bankers who were shortlisted for the IndusInd Bank CEO role have decades of experience working in the banking system for financial companies or institutional lenders. HDFC Bank's Executive Vice President, Rahul Shukla, has been serving as the Senior Vice President and Head of the Risk Strategy Unit in the institutional lender for the last 21 years, according to the LinkedIn profile. Shukla has a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from the Savitribai Phule Pune University. Rajiv Anand, who is currently serving as the Deputy Managing Director of Axis Bank, has spent more than eight years in the company. Before joining the institutional lender, between 2009 to 2013, Anand worked at Axis Asset Management as its MD and CEO. Anand also has prior experience working for over 12 years at Standard Chartered Bank, and 4.9 years of experience working for HSBC. He also holds a chartered accountant certification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Anup Saha, the current Managing Director of Bajaj Finance, has nearly 32 years of experience in the industry, working 25 years in financial services and banking with various institutional lenders and non-banking financial entities.
