{"id":69343,"date":"2026-01-06T18:07:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T12:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=69343"},"modified":"2026-01-06T18:08:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T12:38:03","slug":"news-xat-answer-key-2026-at-xatonline-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/news-xat-answer-key-2026-at-xatonline-in\/","title":{"rendered":"XAT Answer Key 2026 Live Updates, Release Date, Objection, Result Date, Score Calculation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>XAT Answer Key 2026 Live Updates:<\/strong> XAT 2026 has been concluded successfully on January 4, 2026! Test-takers are now curiously awaiting the release of the XAT answer key. The XAT 2026 answer key is a crucial document that comprises a list of correct answers for all the questions asked in the actual exam. It can be used to compute your tentative scores and determine your chances of clearing the cutoffs of XLRI and other top B-schools. If you find any error in the provisional key, you can file an objection in the prescribed format on or before the last date. The XAT response sheet and answer key can be accessed using the valid login credentials. Learn more about the XAT Answer Key 2026 live updates on this page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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Live Updates<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/news-xat-answer-key-2026-at-xatonline-in\/#XAT_Answer_Key_2026_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_9_15_am_Will_XAT_2026_Answer_Key_be_released_today\" >XAT Answer Key 2026 Live Updates- Jan 6, 9:15 am: Will XAT 2026 Answer Key be released today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/news-xat-answer-key-2026-at-xatonline-in\/#XAT_Answer_Key_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_9_10_am_Where_XAT_Answer_Key_2026_Download_Link_be_activated\" >XAT Answer Key Live Updates- Jan 6, 9:10 am: Where XAT Answer Key 2026 Download Link be activated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/news-xat-answer-key-2026-at-xatonline-in\/#XAT_Answer_Key_2026_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_9_05_am_What_is_the_XAT_Answer_Key_Release_Date\" >XAT Answer Key 2026 Live Updates- Jan 6, 9:05 am: What is the XAT Answer Key Release Date?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/news-xat-answer-key-2026-at-xatonline-in\/#XAT_Answer_Key_2026_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_9_00_am_What_is_the_XAT_2026_Answer_Key\" >XAT Answer Key 2026 Live Updates- Jan 6, 9:00 am: What is the XAT 2026 Answer Key?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/news-xat-answer-key-2026-at-xatonline-in\/#XAT_Answer_Key_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_8_55_am_Where_can_I_check_the_XAT_Answer_Key_2026\" >XAT Answer Key Live Updates- Jan 6, 8:55 am: Where can I check the XAT Answer Key 2026?<\/a><\/li><li 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href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/news-xat-answer-key-2026-at-xatonline-in\/#XAT_Answer_Key_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_8_45_am_Can_I_raise_objection_against_XAT_Answer_Key_2026\" >XAT Answer Key Live Updates- Jan 6, 8:45 am: Can I raise objection against XAT Answer Key 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/news-xat-answer-key-2026-at-xatonline-in\/#XAT_Answer_Key_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_8_40_am_How_to_Challenge_XAT_Answer_Key_2026\" >XAT Answer Key Live Updates- Jan 6, 8:40 am: How to Challenge XAT Answer Key 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/news-xat-answer-key-2026-at-xatonline-in\/#XAT_Answer_Key_2026_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_8_35_am_Whats_Next_After_XAT_Answer_Key\" >XAT Answer Key 2026 Live Updates- Jan 6, 8:35 am: What\u2019s Next After XAT Answer Key?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/news-xat-answer-key-2026-at-xatonline-in\/#XAT_Answer_Key_2026_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_8_30_am_XAT_Score_Vs_Percentile_2026_Expected\" >XAT Answer Key 2026 Live Updates- Jan 6, 8:30 am: XAT Score Vs Percentile 2026 (Expected)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/news-xat-answer-key-2026-at-xatonline-in\/#XAT_Answer_Key_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_8_25_am_When_will_the_XAT_Result_2026_be_released\" >XAT Answer Key Live Updates- Jan 6, 8:25 am: When will the XAT Result 2026 be released?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/news-xat-answer-key-2026-at-xatonline-in\/#XAT_Answer_Key_2026_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_8_20_am_How_to_Check_XAT_2026_Answer_Key\" >XAT Answer Key 2026 Live Updates- Jan 6, 8:20 am: How to Check XAT 2026 Answer Key?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-download-xat-answer-key-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Download_XAT_Answer_Key_2026\"><\/span><strong>How to Download XAT Answer Key 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The XAT Answer Key 2026 is released online. Knowing the quick steps to access the answer key will make the process easy. You can match the keys with the response sheet to check your number of correct answers and compute tentative scores. Use the instructions below to access the answer key without any hassles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the official XAT website, xatonline.in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, click the \u201cXAT Answer Key\u201d link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your XAT ID and password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The answer key PDF will appear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save and download the document for future use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-xat-answer-key-2026-live-updates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Answer_Key_2026_Live_Updates\"><\/span><strong>XAT Answer Key 2026 Live Updates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-xat-answer-key-2026-live-updates-jan-6-9-15-am-will-xat-2026-answer-key-be-released-today\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Answer_Key_2026_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_9_15_am_Will_XAT_2026_Answer_Key_be_released_today\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">XAT Answer Key 2026 Live Updates- Jan 6, 9:15 am: Will XAT 2026 Answer Key be released today?<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The XAT Answer Key 2026 might be released online today. There is no official update about the release date of the answer key. Therefore, please visit the official XAT website for the latest updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-xat-answer-key-live-updates-jan-6-9-10-am-where-xat-answer-key-2026-download-link-be-activated\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Answer_Key_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_9_10_am_Where_XAT_Answer_Key_2026_Download_Link_be_activated\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">XAT Answer Key Live Updates- Jan 6, 9:10 am: Where XAT Answer Key 2026 Download Link be activated?<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates can access the XAT Answer Key 2026 along with the response sheet only at the official XAT portal. The answer key is released in two stages: provisional and final keys. Candidates can check these answer keys using their valid login credentials on the official website. Below is the information about the XAT answer key download link:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Official Website:<\/strong>&nbsp; xatonline.in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Details Required: <\/strong>XAT User ID and password<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-xat-answer-key-2026-live-updates-jan-6-9-05-am-what-is-the-xat-answer-key-release-date\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Answer_Key_2026_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_9_05_am_What_is_the_XAT_Answer_Key_Release_Date\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">XAT Answer Key 2026 Live Updates- Jan 6, 9:05 am: What is the XAT Answer Key Release Date?<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>XAT 2026 Answer Key is usually released within 2-3 days after the exam. It is expected to be announced in the 2nd week of January 2026. You must stay updated with the latest information, including the last date to challenge provisional keys and the release date of the final answer key, among others. It helps you avoid missing any important deadlines. Below is the XAT Answer Key release date for reference purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>XAT 2026 Exam Date<\/strong>: January 4, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>XAT Answer Key Release:<\/strong> January 4, 2026 (Expected)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>XAT Response Sheet Release Date: <\/strong>January 6, 2026 (Expected)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objection Window: <\/strong>January 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Answer Key Release Date:<\/strong> January 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>XAT 2026 Result Declaration:<\/strong> Last Week of January 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-xat-answer-key-2026-live-updates-jan-6-9-00-am-what-is-the-xat-2026-answer-key\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Answer_Key_2026_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_9_00_am_What_is_the_XAT_2026_Answer_Key\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">XAT Answer Key 2026 Live Updates- Jan 6, 9:00 am: What is the XAT 2026 Answer Key?<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>XLRI Jamshedpur releases the provisional answer keys that mention all the correct responses to the questions asked in the test. Aspirants need to enter a valid User ID and password to access the same. This allows them to determine the number of answers marked correctly, compute tentative scores, and evaluate overall performance before the result declaration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-xat-answer-key-live-updates-jan-6-8-55-am-where-can-i-check-the-xat-answer-key-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Answer_Key_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_8_55_am_Where_can_I_check_the_XAT_Answer_Key_2026\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">XAT Answer Key Live Updates- Jan 6, 8:55 am: Where can I check the XAT Answer Key 2026?<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates can check the XAT answer key 2026 only at the official website. The XAT 2026 answer key download link will be active at xatonline.in. It is advised to check the official portal regularly for all the latest updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-xat-answer-key-live-updates-jan-6-8-50-am-details-required-to-access-xat-2026-answer-key\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Answer_Key_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_8_50_am_Details_Required_to_Access_XAT_2026_Answer_Key\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">XAT Answer Key Live Updates- Jan 6, 8:50 am: Details Required to Access XAT 2026 Answer Key?<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The details required to check the XAT Answer Key 2026 are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>XAT ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Password<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-xat-answer-key-2026-live-updates-jan-6-8-50-am-how-to-calculate-score-using-xat-answer-key\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Answer_Key_2026_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_8_50_am_How_to_Calculate_Score_Using_XAT_Answer_Key\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">XAT Answer Key 2026 Live Updates- Jan 6, 8:50 am: How to Calculate Score Using XAT Answer Key?<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can compute tentative scores by comparing the XAT answer key with your response sheet. You must apply the correct marking scheme during the calculation of the number of correct and incorrect answers. Here are the steps to compute tentative scores using the XAT 2026 answer key:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Add 1 mark for every correct answer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deduct 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negative marks awarded for every unattempted question after 8 unattempted questions: -0.10 marks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negative marking does not apply to General Knowledge questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-xat-answer-key-live-updates-jan-6-8-45-am-can-i-raise-objection-against-xat-answer-key-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Answer_Key_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_8_45_am_Can_I_raise_objection_against_XAT_Answer_Key_2026\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">XAT Answer Key Live Updates- Jan 6, 8:45 am: Can I raise objection against XAT Answer Key 2026?<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. If you discover any discrepancies, then you can file an objection against the XAT answer key in the prescribed format. You must challenge the answer key on or before the last date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-xat-answer-key-live-updates-jan-6-8-40-am-how-to-challenge-xat-answer-key-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Answer_Key_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_8_40_am_How_to_Challenge_XAT_Answer_Key_2026\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">XAT Answer Key Live Updates- Jan 6, 8:40 am: How to Challenge XAT Answer Key 2026?<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The objection window link for the XAT Answer Key will be available only at the official website. Refer to the steps below to file an objection :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the official XAT website, xatonline.in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, click the \u201cXAT Answer Key\u201d link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your XAT ID and password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit the \u201cRaise Objection\u201d link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick the question you want to challenge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload the required documents to support your claim.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, make the payment of the fees via the prescribed mode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the \u201cSubmit\u201d button to complete the challenge process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-xat-answer-key-2026-live-updates-jan-6-8-35-am-what-s-next-after-xat-answer-key\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Answer_Key_2026_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_8_35_am_Whats_Next_After_XAT_Answer_Key\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">XAT Answer Key 2026 Live Updates- Jan 6, 8:35 am: What\u2019s Next After XAT Answer Key<\/mark>?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the objection window closes, the authorities will review all objections and release the final answer key on the official website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-xat-answer-key-2026-live-updates-jan-6-8-30-am-xat-score-vs-percentile-2026-expected\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Answer_Key_2026_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_8_30_am_XAT_Score_Vs_Percentile_2026_Expected\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\"><strong>XAT Answer Key 2026 Live Updates- Jan 6, 8:30 am: XAT Score Vs Percentile 2026<\/strong> <strong>(Expected)<\/strong><\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is the expected overall and sectional XAT Score Vs Percentile for reference purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>XAT Percentile<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Overall XAT Score (Expected)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Overall XAT Score for QA &amp; DI (Expected)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Overall XAT Score for VALR (Expected)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Overall XAT Score for DM (Expected)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>99<\/td><td>37<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>95<\/td><td>31<\/td><td>9.5<\/td><td>12.5<\/td><td>12.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>90<\/td><td>25.5<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>10.5<\/td><td>11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>85<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>7.5<\/td><td>9<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>80<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>6.5<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>9<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-xat-answer-key-live-updates-jan-6-8-25-am-when-will-the-xat-result-2026-be-released\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Answer_Key_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_8_25_am_When_will_the_XAT_Result_2026_be_released\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">XAT Answer Key Live Updates- Jan 6, 8:25 am: When will the XAT Result 2026 be released?<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The XAT Result 2026 will be announced in the last week of January 2026. The XAT Score Card download link will remain active between January 31 and March 31, 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-xat-answer-key-2026-live-updates-jan-6-8-20-am-how-to-check-xat-2026-answer-key\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Answer_Key_2026_Live_Updates-_Jan_6_8_20_am_How_to_Check_XAT_2026_Answer_Key\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">XAT Answer Key 2026 Live Updates- Jan 6, 8:20 am: How to Check XAT 2026 Answer Key?<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The XAT 2026 answer key will be available only at the official website, xatonline.in. You can access it online with your login credentials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>XAT Answer Key 2026 Live Updates: XAT 2026 has been concluded successfully on January 4, 2026! Test-takers are now curiously awaiting the release of the XAT answer key. 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