The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2025 registration window closes today, November 30, marking the final opportunity for aspiring management students to secure admission to top business schools across India. This year, XAT 2025 brings notable updates, enhancing both the exam's accessibility and its testing framework.
Exam Interface Update: Scientific Calculators Permitted
In a significant update, XAT 2025 will allow candidates to use scientific calculators during the exam. This change aims to streamline complex calculations, offering students an added advantage, especially in quantitative aptitude and data interpretation sections.
Exam Centres Updates: 34 New Test Cities Added
To accommodate a larger pool of candidates, XAT 2025 has also added several new exam centres across India. This expansion ensures greater accessibility for aspirants from various regions, making it more convenient for them to take the test without traveling long distances. The new test cities are - Ajmer, Aligarh, Anantapur, Arrah, Baddi, Balasore, Bareilly, Bhagalpur, Bikaner, Bilaspur, Chikkaballapur, Darbhanga, Davanagere, Dhenkanal, Haldwani, Hazaribagh, Hisar, Jodhpur, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Kalyani, Karimnagar, Kolhapur, Kurukshetra, Mehsana, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Muzaffarpur, Nanded, Patiala, Salem, Shimla, Sikar, Ujjain, Vellore.
Steps to Select Exam Centre
The XAT 2025 exam is scheduled for January 5, 2025. Candidates who are yet to register must complete the process by today on the official website (xatonline.in).