Overview
- The objection facility is available for roughly two to three days, with no exact closing time listed, so candidates should check the portal frequently.
- Objections require a processing fee per question and must be filed via the online form after logging in with XAT ID, password, and security pin.
- Candidate response sheets have been live since January 6, enabling cross-verification with the provisional key.
- XAT 2026 was held on January 4 in a single computer-based session from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. across 109 Indian cities.
- The paper had 95 MCQs across four sections, with +1 for correct answers, −0.25 for incorrect answers, a −0.10 penalty for eight consecutive unattempted questions, and no negative marking in General Knowledge.