XAT 2026 Response Sheet Released: Download and Estimate Your Score

Kokila Chokkanathan
XLRI Jamshedpur, the conducting body of the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026, has released the candidate response sheets on its official website. This allows candidates to download their individual answer sheets, cross-check their responses, and estimate scores before the official results are announced.

Key Highlights

  • Exam: XAT 2026
  • Conducted By: XLRI Jamshedpur
  • Purpose: Admission to MBA and other management programs across XLRI and other participating institutes
  • Update: Candidate response sheets available for download
  • Official Portal: https://xatonline.in
Why Downloading the Response Sheet is Important

Verify Your Answers: Candidates can check the answers they marked during the exam against the official answer key.

Estimate Your Score: By comparing responses with the official key, candidates can get an early idea of their expected scores.

Plan for Next Steps: Helps candidates prepare for XLRI interviews or other management entrance exams, if required.

Raise Challenges: If a candidate finds any discrepancy in the answer key or response sheet, they can raise objections within the stipulated time.

How to Download Your XAT 2026 Response Sheet

Visit the official XAT website: https://xatonline.in

Log in using your XAT ID and password.

Navigate to the Response Sheet / Answer Key section.

Download the PDF of your response sheet.

Compare your responses with the provisional answer key (also released by XLRI).

How to Estimate Your Score

  • XAT 2026 Scoring Pattern:
    • 1 mark for each correct answer
    • 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer
    • Some sections may have sectional penalties or negative marking for unattempted questions
  • Steps to Calculate:

Count the number of correct responses

Count the number of wrong responses and multiply by 0.25 for negative marks

Total Score = Correct Answers – Negative Marks

This gives a fair estimate of your expected score before the official results are out.

Important Tips

  • Keep your login credentials handy for downloading the response sheet.
  • Download and save a copy for future reference.
  • Compare carefully with the answer key before estimating your score.
  • Stay updated with official notifications regarding the result announcement and interview calls.
Bottom Line

The release of the XAT 2026 response sheet allows candidates to cross-check answers, estimate their scores, and stay informed about the next steps in the admission process. Early analysis can help plan preparation for interviews or other management entrance exams effectively.

 

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