“The XAT exams for 2015 will be conducted on the first Sunday of January next year, i.e. 4th January, 2015. XAT, like every year, will follow the pen & paper format, in order to ensure equal opportunity to all candidates,” said Munish Thakur, Chairperson-Admissions at XLRI, in a press statement.
This year, XAT will be conducted in 47 centres across India. The test will also be held in two international cities, including Dubai and Kathmandu.
Eligibility: Candidates holding a recognised Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline or equivalent from a recognised university or a deemed university or completing their graduation by June 10, 2015 are eligible to appear for XAT.
Last year, 106 B-schools accepted the scores of XAT exam as part of their admission criteria.
Some of the reputed B-schools that accept XAT scores:
- LIBA, Chennai
- XIME, Bangalore
- XIM, Bhubaneswar
- TAPMI, Manipal
- Goa Institute of Management
- SPJIMR, Mumbai
- Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad (MICA)