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Q: Is CAT preparation enough for XAT, or do I need separate study materials and strategies for both exams?

While CAT preparation forms a strong foundation, XAT has unique components like Decision Making and Essay Writing. It's advisable to adapt your strategy to include specific XAT preparation materials and strategies.

Q: Should I prioritize CAT preparation and then focus on XAT, or can I prepare for both simultaneously?

Simultaneous preparation is possible, but prioritize CAT basics initially, then transition to XAT-specific areas post-CAT exam.

Q: How many mock tests should I take for CAT and XAT preparation, and what's their significance?

Take as many mocks as possible. Mock tests help you understand the exam structure, assess your strengths and weaknesses, and refine your time management skills.

Q: What is the Decision Making section in XAT?

It's a unique segment of the XAT exam that assesses your analytical, behavioral, and managerial skills through real-life scenario-based questions.

Q: What types of questions are asked in this section?

Questions revolve around ethical dilemmas, managerial decisions, and analytical problems, often presented in passage-based formats.

Q: How many centres can we select?

You can select 2 exam centres in the registration form. You must select them in the order of your preference.

Q: Until when can we change the exam centres once selected?

Candidates can change their XAT exam centre only once when filling out the form. Once the XAT admit card is released, candidates are not allowed to change their exam centre. However, in exceptional circumstances, candidates may be permitted to change their preferred test city during the application process by mailing to the authorities.

Author : Lalita Vishwakarma

November 12, 2024

Overview: The XAT exam 2025 will be conducted on 5th January 2025. The XAT exam will be conducted online in more than 79 cities in India. Read on to know the list of XAT exam centres 2025 with us!

For the XAT 2025 exam, candidates will be assigned XAT centres in india based on their preferences listed in the application form.
The exam will be held across multiple XAT centres in 79 cities. Applicants must indicate their preferred XAT centres in india while filling out the XAT 2025 application form, with a limit of selecting up to two cities.
The exact address and location of the assigned exam centre will be provided on the XAT 2025 admit card.

Scroll down to get the complete state-wise list of XAT exam centres 2025 in India!

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XAT Exam 2025: Important Highlights

The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is an all-India management entrance examination for the prestigious Xavier School of Management (XLRI) and various other associated management institutes.

XLRI conducts the XAT exam every January on behalf of XLRI Associate Member Institutes (XAMI).

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Here are the Important Dates of XAT Entrance Exam

XAT Exam Application Dates 2025
XAT Application Form Start Date	15th July 2024
XAT Application Form Last Date	30th November 2024
XAT Application form 2025 Correction Window	Last week of November to the first week of December 2024
XAT Exam Admit Card Download	Third week of December (Tentatively)
XAT Exam Date 2025	5th January 2025
XAT Response Sheet + Provisional Answer Key	January – Week 2 (Tentatively)
XAT Exam Result Date	Last week of January (Tentatively)

List of XAT Exam Centres 2025 (Updated)

The XAT Exam 2024 was conducted across 79 XAT Test centres in the following cities in India:

State for XAT Exam 2025	Cities Centres for XAT Exam 2025
Uttar Pradesh	Agra, Allahabad, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi
Gujarat	Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara
Maharashtra	Aurangabad City, Amravati, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune
Punjab	Amritsar, Bhatinda, Jalandhar
Karnataka	Bengaluru, Hubballi(Hubli), Mangalore, Mysuru(Mysore), Udupi
Odisha	Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur
Haryana	Ambala
Tamil Nadu	Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruvallur
Chhattisgarh	Bhilai Nagar, Raipur
Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur
Chandigarh	Chandigarh/Mohali
Telangana	Hyderabad, Warangal
West Bengal	Durgapur/Asansol, Hooghly, Kolkata, Siliguri
Kerala	Ernakulam, Kannur, Kottayam, Thiruvananthapuram
Assam	Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Tejpur
Jharkhand	Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
Rajasthan	Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur
Bihar	Patna
Andhra Pradesh	Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam
Uttarakhand	Dehradun, Roorkee
Goa	Goa
Jammu & Kashmir	Jammu
Meghalaya	Shillong
Arunachal Pradesh	Naharlagun

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XAT Exam Centres 2025: How to Select the XAT Exam Centre?

The steps below will guide you in selecting the desired XAT test centre.

Steps to Follow	Details
Step 1	Register for XAT 2025 on its official website.
Step 2	Fill out the application form.
Step 3	Move to the ‘Select test city’ section after entering the relevant details.
Step 4	Enter two cities in the order of your preference (Read the points to consider while selecting the XAT test centre).
Step 5	Complete the form and the payment.
Step 6	Click on the submit.

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XAT Exam Centres 2025: Do’s and Don’ts

Here are the points that you should follow while reaching the XAT test centre on the day of the examination:

Do's	Don'ts
Carry two printouts of the XAT 2025 admit card and an original ID issued by the Government of India.	Only try to enter the XAT exam centre on time and with permission.
Visit the XAT 2025 exam centre a day before the exam to know the location and distance.	Do not leave the exam hall until the invigilator asks you to vacate it.
Reach the XAT test centre before the reporting time on the exam day.	Do not carry bags, phones, etc., as there is no provision to keep them outside the exam centre.

Also Read | XAT Admission: Dates, Registration, & Syllabus 2025

XAT Exam Centres 2025: Things Prohibited Inside The Centre

The following items are prohibited from carrying inside the XAT Exam centres:

Electronic devices like mobiles, smartwatches, laptops, tablets, digital cameras, etc.
Bags & Purses
Study material or plain paper or sheets
Jewellery items or metal objects like keys, rings, earrings, etc.

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XAT Exam Centres 2025: Important Points to Take Care About

These are the important points you should take utmost care of while selecting the XAT Test Centres:

You can choose 2 preferred test cities as XAT test centres while filling out the XAT application form.
You need to select the cities by order of preference.
If seats are full at the XAT 2025 exam centre in the first city of preference, you will be allotted a centre in the second city.
You are advised to choose the XAT test centre/city closer to your residence.
The authority has the final authority to allot the XAT 2025 exam centre, and you must check it on the admit card.
The XAT exam centre won't be changed once the admit cards are out.

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Conclusion

The XAT exam 2025 will be held on January 5, 2025, and will be conducted at multiple centers in 79 cities.

While filling out the XAT application form 2025, you should mention your preferred XAT 2025 exam centre.

Also, for more details, visit the official website of the XAT exam. Applicants must indicate their preferred XAT exam centres while filling out the XAT 2025 application form, with a limit of selecting up to two cities.

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