- By Sakshi Gupta
- Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:53 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
XAT 2025: The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) released the inclusion of 34 new test cities for its 2025 edition, to increase availability for applicants across India and allow them to take the exam closer to their hometowns, thereby making it more accessible for prospective MBA students.
The newly added cities include 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.
As per a press statement, the expansion occurs in the backdrop of the increased demand from applicants. The latest change would allow applicants to choose up to six preferred cities for XAT 2025, offering them greater freedom in selecting their exam centres.
In addition, candidates who have already completed their exam forms will be able to update and select new test cities on September 28th and 29th, 2024.
Applicants who have not submitted their applications yet will be able to select from the new test cities beginning September 28th, 2024, according to the statement.
Speaking about the addition of new test cities, Dr Rahul Shukla, convenor of admissions, XAT 2025, stated that the move is intended to better serve candidates and is motivated by increased student interest.
He added, “To accommodate their needs, we are now allowing candidates to select up to six preferred cities for the exam, ensuring greater accessibility and convenience.”
About XAT Exam
The XAT, which is organized by XLRI Jamshedpur, provides a gateway to admission to over 250 business schools in India. Aspirants for the exam will be evaluated on important abilities such as aptitude, logical reasoning, language proficiency, and decision-making, among others.
XAT Exam 2025 Registration
Registration for XAT 2025 commenced on July 15, 2024, via the official website of XAT at xatonline.in. Aspirants must pay a registration cost of ₹2200, with an extra price of ₹200 for XLRI programs.
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