XAT 2025: Application Edit Window To Open On September 28; 34 New Test Cities Added

XAT 2025: The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT), one of India’s premier national-level MBA/PGDM entrance exams has added 34 new test cities for its 2025 edition, to improve accessibility for candidates nationwide, enabling them to take the exam closer to their hometowns. 

“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,” an official release read.

XAT 2025: Application Edit Window Opens on September 28

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.

XAT 2025: New Exam Cities

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 of 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