The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) has added 34 new test cities for its 2025 edition. This decision was taken to accommodate the increasing demand for XAT 2025. “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 centers,” the official press release stated.
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.
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 29. For candidates who have not yet applied, the option to select from the new test cities will be available from September 28.
Registration for XAT 2025 commenced on July 15. Candidates can apply through the official XAT website — xatonline.in. The registration fee is Rs 2200 for all candidates, with an additional fee of Rs 200 per programme for those applying to XLRI programmes. Payment can be made online using various modes including credit/debit cards, net banking, or IMPS.
