The XAT 2027 application correction window is now open for candidates who have already submitted their forms. XLRI Jamshedpur, which conducts the Xavier Aptitude Test on behalf of the Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI), has allowed a two-day edit window on October 16 and 17, 2026. Applicants can log in to their dashboard, review what they filled in and fix permitted errors before the exam registration process moves ahead.
For MBA and PGDM aspirants, this is more than a formality. Academic scores, work experience and test city choices feed directly into the profile that institutes see later, and a wrong entry can create avoidable trouble at the admit card or shortlisting stage. This report explains what the XAT 2027 correction window offers, which details can and cannot be edited, how to make changes, and what candidates should keep in mind before the window closes.
XAT 2027 Application Correction Window: Latest Update
According to the official XAT website, the XAT 2027 application edit window runs on October 16 and 17, 2026. The announcement released by XLRI's admissions team specifies that the window opens at 00:00 hrs on October 16 and closes at 23:59 hrs on October 17, which gives candidates roughly 48 hours to act. Only those who have submitted their XAT 2027 application can use it.
Dr. Rahul K. Shukla, faculty in the General Management Area and Convenor, XAT and Admissions, has encouraged applicants to log in and verify every entry. In the XLRI statement he said that "even a minor mistake can lead to avoidable difficulties later."
Key Dates and Highlights
| Event | Date / Detail |
|---|---|
| XAT 2027 registration opened | July 15, 2026 |
| Application edit window opens | October 16, 2026, 00:00 hrs |
| Application edit window closes | October 17, 2026, 23:59 hrs |
| Registration closes | December 6, 2026 |
| Admit card download | December 20, 2026 (tentative) |
| XAT 2027 exam | January 3, 2027, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
| Non-editable details | Registered email ID and mobile number |
The admit card date is listed as tentative on the official portal, so candidates should keep checking the website for revisions instead of treating it as final.
Background: Why XAT Offers an Edit Window
XAT is among the oldest national-level MBA and PGDM entrance tests in India. XLRI says the exam has been conducted for more than 75 years, is accepted by over 250 business schools and is held across 100-plus test cities. Because the application form collects academic history, work experience and city preferences, the organisers provide a short correction facility after candidates submit their forms.
What Can Be Edited in the XAT 2027 Application Form
- Academic qualifications, including graduation details and scores
- Work experience details
- Test city preferences
- Other personal details permitted by the portal
How to Make Changes in the XAT 2027 Application Form
- Open the official XAT website and go to the applicant login page.
- Sign in with your registered credentials to reach the XAT 2027 application dashboard.
- Open the submitted application and review each section line by line against your certificates and mark sheets.
- Edit only the fields that the portal keeps active, such as academic details, work experience or test cities.
- Save and submit the changes before 23:59 hrs on October 17, 2026.
- Re-open the application after saving to confirm that every correction has been recorded.













