Get the latest XAT paper here: the XAT 2026 question paper with answer key, one free PDF of 95 questions across four sections. XAT 2026 was held on 4 January 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.
XAT 2026 Question Paper
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About the XAT 2026 Paper
| Exam date | 4 January 2026, 2:00 to 5:00 PM |
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| Questions and time | 95 questions; Part 1 in 170 minutes, GK in 10 minutes |
| Result | 16 January 2026 (news reports) |
| Answer key on this page | Yes, at the end of the PDF |
XLRI’s BM interview cut-off for men was reported at 94 percentile after XAT 2026, down from 96 after XAT 2025.
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XAT 2026 Question Paper FAQs
When was XAT 2026 conducted?
XAT 2026 was conducted on 4 January 2026 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, and its result came on 16 January 2026.
Is the XAT 2026 paper the same pattern as XAT 2027?
Yes. XAT 2027 keeps the same 95-question, 180-minute pattern, so this is the closest practice paper for 3 January 2027.
Where is the answer key for XAT 2026?
The answer key for all 95 questions is at the end of the PDF on this page.