Last updated: 13 November 2026 | Source: XAT official website
Your XAT score just reached 17 more B-schools. XLRI Jamshedpur has added 16 new associate institutes and 1 new XAMI member for XAT 2027, which takes place on 3 January 2027. Below is the full list of XAT 2027 new colleges with city and state, so you can shortlist before registration closes on 6 December 2026.
Complete List of XAT 2027 New Colleges (17 Institutes)
XLRI shows these under “New XAT Associate Institutes” and “New XAMI Member Institute” on the official site.
| No. | Institute | City | State | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhijit Kadam Institute of Management & Social Sciences | Solapur | Maharashtra | Associate |
| 2 | Accman Institute of Management | Greater Noida | Uttar Pradesh | Associate |
| 3 | Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management | Faridabad | Haryana | Associate |
| 4 | Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Department of Management Studies | Navi Mumbai | Maharashtra | Associate |
| 5 | Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Institute of Management and Research (BVIMR) | New Delhi | Delhi | Associate |
| 6 | Dayananda Sagar Business School | Bangalore | Karnataka | Associate |
| 7 | Institute of Management | Kolhapur | Maharashtra | Associate |
| 8 | Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development (IMED) | Pune | Maharashtra | Associate |
| 9 | Institute of Management and Rural Development Administration | Sangli | Maharashtra | Associate |
| 10 | Lexicon Management Institute of Leadership and Excellence (Lexicon MILE) | Pune | Maharashtra | Associate |
| 11 | Mahindra University | Hyderabad | Telangana | Associate |
| 12 | Masters’ Union University | Gurgaon | Haryana | Associate |
| 13 | Narayana Business School | Ahmedabad | Gujarat | Associate |
| 14 | RV University | Bangalore | Karnataka | Associate |
| 15 | Sparsh Global Business School | Greater Noida | Uttar Pradesh | Associate |
| 16 | Yashwantrao Mohite Institute of Management | Karad | Maharashtra | Associate |
| 17 | Xavier Institute of Management and Informatics (XIMI) | Jaipur | Rajasthan | XAMI member |
Also Read: XAT Exam Centre 2027: City List, Centre Change & Important Instructions
Associate Institute vs XAMI Member: What Is the Difference?
XLRI conducts XAT on behalf of the Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI). XAMI members belong to the Xavier network. Associate institutes are other B-schools that accept XAT scores for their own programmes. That is why the 17 additions split into 16 associates and 1 XAMI member.
New XAT Colleges by Region
| Region | Count | Institutes |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 7 | Abhijit Kadam Institute (Solapur), Bharati Vidyapeeth DMS (Navi Mumbai), Institute of Management (Kolhapur), IMED (Pune), Institute of Management and Rural Development Administration (Sangli), Lexicon MILE (Pune), Yashwantrao Mohite Institute (Karad) |
| Delhi-NCR | 5 | Accman (Greater Noida), Arun Jaitley National Institute (Faridabad), BVIMR (New Delhi), Masters’ Union University (Gurgaon), Sparsh Global Business School (Greater Noida) |
| South India | 3 | Dayananda Sagar Business School (Bangalore), RV University (Bangalore), Mahindra University (Hyderabad) |
| Gujarat | 1 | Narayana Business School (Ahmedabad) |
| Rajasthan | 1 | XIMI (Jaipur) |
Maharashtra gets the largest share, with 7 of the 17 additions. Delhi-NCR follows with 5.
How to Apply to the New XAT Colleges
- Register for XAT 2027 on xatonline.in.
- Apply to each new institute separately. XLRI’s official terms for associate institutes say candidates must register with each institute and provide their XAT ID. Our guide on MBA colleges that need separate application forms helps you track them.
- Wait for your score to reach the institute. XLRI shares XAT scores with associate institutes by the end of January 2027. It shares your phone number only with institutes where you applied.
- Follow each institute’s own process. Every institute sets its own cutoff, fees and selection rounds.
What to Check Before You Shortlist a New College
Being on the list only means an institute accepts XAT scores. Check these six points on its official admission page:
| Factor | What to check |
|---|---|
| XAT percentile requirement | The minimum percentile the institute sets, and whether it applies sectional cutoffs |
| Programme | Whether the course is an MBA or a PGDM, and which specialisations it offers |
| Approval | AICTE approval for management programmes (check on the AICTE website), or UGC recognition for university programmes |
| Accreditation and ranking | NIRF rank and any accreditation the institute claims, confirmed on the awarding body’s site |
| Fees | The total programme fee, not only the first-year fee. |
| Placements | The latest placement report, with the median package and recruiter list |
XAT 2027 Key Dates and Updates
| Event | Date or update |
|---|---|
| Registration opened | 15 July 2026 |
| Registration closes | 6 December 2026 |
| Admit card download | 20 December 2026 (tentative) |
| XAT 2027 exam | 3 January 2027, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
| Scores shared with associate institutes | By the end of January 2027 |
| Unanswered questions without penalty (Part 1) | Up to 12 (earlier 8); 0.10 mark is deducted for each one beyond the 12th |
| XLRI PGDM-HRM intake | 240 seats (earlier 180) |
Also Read: XAT 2027 Mock Test Analysis: What to Fix Before Your Next Attempt
FAQs on XAT 2027 New Colleges
How many colleges accept XAT 2027 scores?
The official XAT website says 250+ B-schools accept XAT scores. XLRI conducts the exam, but XAT is not only for XLRI.
Which are the new colleges added for XAT 2027?
They include Mahindra University (Hyderabad), RV University (Bangalore), Masters’ Union University (Gurgaon), Dayananda Sagar Business School (Bangalore), Narayana Business School (Ahmedabad) and XIMI (Jaipur). The complete list on this page covers all 17.
Do I need to apply separately to the new colleges?
Yes. XLRI’s official terms for associate institutes say candidates must register separately with each institute and provide their XAT ID. Check the institute’s admission page for its form, fee and deadline.
Where can I see the official list of XAT institutes?
Open the Associate Institutions page on xatonline.in. The home page also shows the newly added institutes.
Does the GK score count for the new colleges?
No. The official XAT website says the GK section does not contribute to your overall percentile or cutoff. XLRI considers it only for its own programmes.
Conclusion
XAT 2027 new colleges add 17 more options across five regions. Shortlist the ones that fit your city and programme, then apply to each one separately with your XAT ID. To see where you stand before January, take a mock test at CATMOCK.
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