XAT 2025 Introduces 34 New Test Cities, Bringing the Exam Closer to Aspirants Nationwide

The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT), one of India’s premier national-level MBA/PGDM entrance exams, is proud to announce the addition of 34 new test cities for its 2025 edition. This expansion aims to improve accessibility for candidates nationwide, enabling them to take the exam closer to their hometowns. By broadening its reach, XAT continues to make the exam more inclusive and widely available to aspiring MBA students.

Due to the increasing demand and rising popularity of the XAT exam, the number of test cities has been expanded to accommodate more students. This expansion is in response to the growing interest from aspirants, ensuring greater accessibility and convenience. Candidates have the opportunity to select up to six preferred cities for XAT 2025, giving them more flexibility in choosing their test centres.

With the expansion of test cities, applicants who have already submitted their exam forms will have the opportunity to edit and select new test cities on September 28th and 29th, 2024. For candidates who have not yet applied, the option to select from the new test cities will be available from September 28th, 2024.

Among these newly added locations are Anantapur, Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Bilaspur, Mehsana, Baddi, Chikkaballapur, Davanagere, Hazaribagh, Hisar, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Kurukshetra, Shimla, Ajmer, Balasore, Bikaner, Dhenkanal, Jodhpur, Kolhapur, Nanded, Patiala, Sikar, Ujjain, Karimnagar, Salem, Vellore, Aligarh, Bareilly, Haldwani, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, and Kalyani. 

Dr. Rahul Shukla, Convenor Admissions, XAT 2025, said, “As we witness a significant rise in demand for the XAT exam, we have expanded the number of test cities to better serve our aspirants. This decision is driven by the increasing interest from students, and to accommodate their needs, we are now allowing candidates to select up to six preferred cities for the exam, ensuring greater accessibility and convenience.”

About XAT

The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) has long been recognized as one of India’s leading MBA/PGDM entrance tests. Conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur, XAT serves as a gateway for admission to over 250+ Business schools in India. The exam assesses critical skills such as aptitude, logical reasoning, language proficiency, and decision-making, providing a comprehensive evaluation of candidates aspiring for a future in management.

XAT 2024 saw an unprecedented 135,000 applicants, reflecting its growing popularity and importance among MBA/PGDM aspirants.

Registration Details

Registration for XAT 2025 commenced on July 15, 2024. Candidates can apply through the official XAT website (www.xatonline.in). The registration fee is ₹2200/- for all candidates, with an additional fee of ₹200 per program for those applying to XLRI programs. Payment can be made online using various modes including credit/debit cards, net banking, or IMPS.