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Simply upload your response sheet, and our XAT Score Calculator will seamlessly process your responses, meticulously considering both correct and incorrect answers. This detailed analysis will provide you with a breakdown of your sectional scores (VALR, QADI, DM and GK) and an overall score, giving you a clear picture of your performance.
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Login to XAT 2026 official website https://www.xatonline.in/
The pattern for XAT 2026 was similar to XAT 2025.
| Sections | Number of Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VALR) | 26 | 170 Minutes |
| Decision Making (DM) | 21 | 170 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation (QADI) | 28 | 170 Minutes |
| General Knowledge | 20 | 10 Minutes |
Below is a year-wise XAT score vs. percentile comparison from 2022 to 2026, including expected scores for XAT 2026. This helps candidates quickly estimate their expected XAT percentile based on past trends
| Percentile | Score 2026 (Expected) |
Score 2025 | Score 2024 | Score 2023 | Score 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 36+ | 38+ | 33.5 | 45+ | 40+ |
| 98 | 33+ | 35+ | 32 | 43+ | 39+ |
| 97 | 31+ | 33+ | 29.10 | 41+ | 37+ |
| 95 | 29+ | 31+ | 26 | 39+ | 34+ |
| 90 | 27+ | 28+ | 23 | 35+ | 30+ |
| 80 | 19+ | 21+ | 18.20 | 30+ | 23+ |
The list of colleges below accept XAT 2026 scores for their admission of the batch 2026-2028.
| Colleges | XAT Cutoff (Approximately) |
Average Package | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur (XLRI) | 96 percentile | 31.08 LPA | ~₹33 Lakhs |
| Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai | 92 percentile | 15 LPA | ₹22.5 Lakhs |
| Goa Institute of Management | 88+ percentile | 15.13 LPA | ₹21.45 Lakhs |
| International Management Institute, Delhi | 88+ percentile | 16.71 LPA | ₹23.54 Lakhs |
| Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA) | 90+ percentile | 19.22 LPA | ₹28 Lakhs |
| Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad | 90+ percentile | 16.25 LPA | ₹23 Lakhs |
| T. A. Pai Management Institute, Manipal (TAPMI) | 85+ percentile | 13.99 LPA | ₹19.5 Lakhs |
| KJ Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai | 85+ percentile | 15.73 LPA | ₹22.5 LPA |
| XIM University, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) | 94+ percentile | 19.53 LPA | ₹25.5 Lakhs |
| Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) | 87+ percentile | 14.17 LPA | ~₹20 Lakhs |
Overall, XAT 2026 was of moderate difficulty. Decision Making was easy to moderate, VARC was moderate but time-consuming due to long RCs, QA-DI was moderate to difficult with lengthy calculations, and GK was easy to moderate.
| Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VALR) | 26 | 26 | Moderate (Lengthy RC, Time Consuming) |
| Decision Making (DM) | 21 | 21 | Easy-Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation (QADI) | 28 | 28 | Moderate-Difficult (Lengthy, Time Consuming) |
| General Knowledge (GK) | 20 | 20 | Easy to Moderate |
| Overall | 95 | 95 | Moderate |
Cracku will release the official key for the XAT 2026 question paper, which is going to be conducted on 4th Jan, 2026. You can download XAT 2026 Answer Key PDF on Cracku's website.
XAT scores are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. The exam follows a penalization scheme, where one-fourth of the marks allotted to a question are deducted for each incorrect response. Also, for every 8 unattempted questions there will be -0.10 marks for each question.
Yes, the XAT Percentile Predictor can be utilized. It allows you to input your scores before the official results are released, providing an estimated percentile based on historical data and patterns.
Yes, the XAT Score calculator is available for free At Cracku. You can just login with your Gmail account. and submit your response sheet. After which, expected score and percentile is displayed in a seperate page.
XAT percentiles are determined by comparing a candidate's performance with that of all other test-takers.
XAT scores are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. The exam follows a penalization scheme, where one-fourth of the marks allotted to a question are deducted for each incorrect response. Also, for every 8 unattempted questions there will be -0.10 marks for each question.
40 marks in the XAT is an excellent score. It would fetch you somewhere above and around the 99.5 percentile and make you eligible for most of the top B-schools. This eligibility is only if you have attained all the required sectional percentiles.
35 marks in the XAT is a good score. It would fetch you somewhere above and around the 98 percentile.
XAT score required for a 99+ percentile can vary each year. A rough estimate is usually around 38+ marks out of the total, but it depends on the overall performance of all candidates.
XLRI typically looks for candidates with high percentiles, often in the range of 96 and above. However, the exact cutoff may vary based on the program and the year.
The XAT question paper consists of sections like VALR, DM, QA and DI, GK.
The XAT score calculator provides an estimate XAT 2026 score. It aims to give you an idea of your performance, but actual scores may vary. For precise results, rely on the official scorecard released by the exam authorities.
Typically, you'll need details such as the number of correct and incorrect answers, sectional performance, and other relevant information as required by the specific calculator.
Yes, provides an estimated percentile based on your scores. However, it's crucial to understand that percentiles are determined by the overall performance of all test-takers, and any prediction is an approximation.
While the calculator may provide an estimated score, admission chances depend on various factors, including the cutoffs set by individual institutes. It's advisable to check the official cutoffs and admission criteria of the respective institutions.
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