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XAT Response Sheet 2026 Out at xatonline.in; Check link to download here

XLRI has released the XAT 2026 response sheet and answer key at xatonline.in. Candidates can download the PDF, check responses, and calculate their estimated scores using the official marking scheme.

January 06, 2026 / 15:15 IST
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  • XLRI releases XAT 2026 response sheet and answer key at xatonline.in
  • Candidates can download response sheet PDF using XAT ID and password
  • Response sheet and answer key help estimate XAT 2026 score before results

The Xavier School of Management (XLRI) has released the XAT 2026 response sheet. Candidates who appeared for the Xavier Aptitude Test can now check and download it from the official website, xatonline.in.

The response sheet is available for candidates who took the XAT 2026 examination for admission to MBA and PGDM programmes. It can be downloaded in PDF format. To log in, candidates will need their XAT ID, password and security pin. The response sheet will remain available only for a limited period, so candidates are advised to download it at the earliest.

Along with the response sheet, XLRI has also released the XAT 2026 answer key. The activated link allows candidates to view their question paper, section wise questions and their recorded responses. In previous years, the response sheet also included the official answers, which helped candidates assess their performance. The response sheet and answer key together can be used to calculate an estimated score before the declaration of results.

XAT marking scheme

The marking scheme for XAT 2026 is as follows:

  • +1 mark for each correct answer
  • –0.25 mark for each incorrect answer
  • –0.10 mark deducted after eight consecutive unattempted questions
  • No negative marking for the General Knowledge section

How to download XAT 2026 response sheet

Candidates can follow the steps below to download the response sheet:

  1. Visit the official website xatonline.in
  2. Click on the “Candidate response sheet” link
  3. Enter the XAT ID and date of birth or password to log in
  4. The XAT 2026 response sheet will appear on the screen
  5. Download the PDF and take a printout for future reference

XAT Response Sheet Direct Link

How to calculate XAT 2026 score using the response sheet

Candidates can use the response sheet and answer key to calculate their estimated XAT 2026 score by following these steps:

  • Add one mark for every correct answer
  • Add zero for every unanswered question
  • Subtract 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer
  • Subtract 0.10 marks if eight questions were skipped consecutively
  • Do not deduct any marks for incorrect answers in the General Knowledge section

The final total will give the estimated XAT 2026 score. This will help candidates analyse their performance and get an idea of their expected score and percentile before the official result is announced.

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