XAT Response Sheet 2027
XLRI releases the XAT response sheet on the candidate portal a few days after the exam. It shows every question, your chosen option and the correct option, which is all you need for an exact score.
Calculate Your XAT 2027 ScoreHow to download the XAT response sheet
- Go to xatonline.in and log in with your XAT ID and password.
- Open the response sheet or candidate response link in your dashboard.
- The sheet opens on a digialm.com page. Copy this page link from the address bar.
- Paste the link into the MBA Compass XAT score calculator. If the link does not open, save the page or copy its source code and paste that instead.
What the response sheet shows
- Section name for each question: VALR, Decision Making, QA&DI and GK.
- Your chosen option, or that you left it unanswered.
- Whether you marked the question for review.
- The correct option according to the provisional answer key.
Key dates
Exact dates are announced by XLRI. We update this page when they are confirmed.
| Event | XAT 2027 (expected) |
|---|---|
| XAT 2027 exam | First week of January 2027 |
| Response sheet and provisional answer key | A few days after the exam |
| Objection window | Shortly after the provisional key |
| XAT 2027 result | Late January 2027 |
Calculate your score from the response sheet
Each correct answer earns +1. Each wrong answer costs −0.25. In Part 1, the first 8 unattempted questions are free; every unattempted question after that costs −0.10. General Knowledge has no negative marking and is not counted in your percentile.
| Response | Part 1 (VALR, DM, QA&DI) | GK |
|---|---|---|
| Correct | +1 | +1 |
| Wrong | −0.25 | 0 |
| Unattempted (first 8) | 0 | 0 |
| Unattempted (9th onwards) | −0.10 each | 0 |
XAT exam pattern and marking
| Section | Questions | Max marks | In percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal & Logical Ability | 26 | 26 | Yes |
| Decision Making | 22 | 22 | Yes |
| Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation | 28 | 28 | Yes |
| General Knowledge | 20 | 20 | No |
| Part 1 total | 76 | 76 | Yes |
+1 correct · −0.25 wrong · −0.10 per unattempted Part 1 question after 8 · GK has no negative marking
Frequently asked questions
When will the XAT 2027 response sheet be released?
XLRI usually releases it a few days after the exam. We update this page with the confirmed date.
My response sheet link does not open in the calculator. What should I do?
Links can expire. Open the sheet in your browser, save the page or view its source, and paste or upload it in the calculator.
Is the response sheet answer key final?
No. It reflects the provisional key. After objections, XLRI may change some answers; recalculate once the final key is out.
Is there negative marking for unattempted questions in XAT?
Yes. In Part 1 the first 8 unattempted questions carry no penalty. Each unattempted question after that costs 0.10 marks.
Is GK counted in the XAT percentile?
No. GK is scored separately and is not used for your percentile. Some schools, including XLRI, may look at it during later selection stages.