In XAT result or scorecard, you will find:

• Your name
• Exam date
• Your birthdate
• XAT ID
• Test details
• How long your XAT scorecard is valid
• Exam center venue
• Date when the XAT result was released
• Your scores in different sections (Quantitative Ability, Decision Making, and Verbal)
• Important notes for you

Note: Your XAT Result percentile is based on your scores in Quantitative Ability, Decision Making, and Verbal sections. Your scores in the General Knowledge section won’t be used to calculate your overall percentile, so they won’t affect your position on the XAT 2026 merit list.

How to Determine XAT 2026 Score?

The XAT score for each candidate is figured out using the raw score they get. The percentage or percentile for the General Knowledge (GK) section is calculated separately and is not added to the total percentage or percentile. The XAT 2026 score is calculated based on the following rules:

• Number of Questions: 100
• Marks for Every Correct Answer: +1
• Marks Deducted for Every Wrong Answer: -0.25
• Marks Deducted for Unattempted Questions: -0.10 for each question after the eighth unattempted question

No marks are taken off for wrong answers in the XAT GK section.

XAT Answer Key 2026

The initial XAT answer key will be available in the form of a candidate response sheet. Here’s how to download the XAT 2026 response sheet and answer key:

1. Visit the XAT 2026 website or use this link: https://xatonline.in/
2. Click on the ‘response sheet’ tab.
3. Enter your user ID and password.
4. Click on ‘candidate response to generate answer key and question paper’.
5. The XAT answer key will be presented.
6. Click on the download icon and save it as a PDF.

XAT test takers will also have the option to challenge the official answer key. They will need to complete an online form to raise objections and upload supporting documentation. If their objections are deemed valid, the preliminary answer key will be revised accordingly.