XAT, the National-Level Management Aptitude Test, is accepted by the top business schools including XAMI institutes. The XAT eligibility criteria 2026 is released by the XLRI Jamshedpur (the conducting body). Candidates preparing for XAT must fulfil its eligibility criteria to apply for the exam.
In this article, students can get the detailed information about the XAT exam eligibility criteria 2026 which includes important aspects like educational qualifications, age limit, work experience, and many other details of XAT 2026 exam.
Candidates who want to register for the exam must check XAT exam eligibility criteria before starting the XAT registration and application process 2026. The details of the same can be understood from the following table:
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Details
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Educational Qualification
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- 3 years Bachelors Degree or its equivalent in any discipline.
* Applicants who are in their final year of Bachelors degree can also apply for the exam. However, they must submit their final graduation certificate at the end of the admission year.
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Age Limit
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- No minimum or maximum age limit.
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*NRI candidates with GMAT / XAT score are eligible to get admission in XLRI institutes.
*Aspirants can start the preparation for XAT Exam after checking its eligibility requirements.
The specific eligibility criteria for admission in PGDM course at XLRI under different specialisation is given below:
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Course
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Eligibility Criteria
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Human Resource Management Programme (HRM)
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- Passed 3 years Bachelors Degree in any discipline or its equivalent.
- Valid XAT 2026 Score.
* Candidates who are completing their final year examination by 12th June 2026 are eligible.
* Candidates seeking admission in the GM programme must have a minimum 3 years of managerial / supervisory work experience.
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Business Management Programme (BM)
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General Management (GM)
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* For NRI candidates: XAT / GMAT Score is required.
