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XAT 2025 Exam Day Guidelines for January 5: Check Dos and Don’ts, Instructions, Rules

XAT Exam is being held today - January 5, 2025 from 2.00 PM to 5:10 PM. XAT 2025 Exam Day Guidelines and Dos and Don’ts ensure the smooth conduct of the exam. In this article, read important XAT Exam Day Dos & Don’ts and XAT Exam Day Guidelines 2025. Also read what to do on XAT Exam Day Morning. 

XAT 2025 Exam Day Guidelines for January 5: Check Dos and Don’ts, Instructions, Rules
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Table of Contents

  1. What to Do the Night Before the XAT Exam?
  2. XAT Exam Day Guidelines 
  3. XAT 2025 Exam Day Dos
  4. XAT 2025 Exam Day Don’ts
  5. Things to Carry or Not to Carry in XAT Exam 
  6. XAT Exam Dress Code

1. What to do on XAT Exam Day Morning?
XAT Exam timings are 2.00 PM to 5:10 PM. You must reach the exam center by 12.45 PM. Here are some tips to ensure you are fully ready for heading out for the exam Centre:

  • Recheck your Exam Kit: Recheck your exam bag to ensure that all essential items, such as admit card, ID proof, and stationery, are there. This will save you from last-minute hiccups at exam Centre.
  • Calculate Distance/Time to Reach Exam Center and Set Alarms: Double check with google maps your exam location, and time to be taken. Keep a margin of 30 mins. Then, set two separate alarms on your watch and phone for make sure you reach in time. This will give you peace of mind and reassurance.
  • Eat a Light Lunch: Keep your taste buds in check for next few hours! Avoid oily and spicy foods prior to the exam. Have a simple lunch or brunch.
  • De-stress and Relax: Don’t try to cram anything before exam. Just spend a few hours in morning before the exam to dress yourself. Read your favorite book or listen to soothing music.
  • Visualise Success: Top sportspersons follow this success mantra before matches and visualize themselves winning the matches and winning the gold medal. So, picture yourself answering the exam questions with confidence. A positive mindset that sees success will reduce anxiety and stress.
  • Affirmation Helps: Is you are feeling nervous, write down affirmations like “I am well-prepared for my exam” and read them when you wake up and when you reach Exam Centre.
  • Contact XAT Helpline. If there is any error or help required, contact XAT 2025 Exam centre help desk on Phone +91 657 665 3203 and +91 657 665 3204 or Email ID admis@xlri.ac.in. 
  • Follow Complete XAT Exam Day Guidelines: Check details below.  
  • Follow exam Day Dos and Don’ts. Check details below.
  • Follow XAT Dress Code. Refer guidelines below.  

Continue reading the article for XAT Exam Day Guideline, Dos and Don’ts, Things to Carry and more tips.

2. XAT Exam Day Guidelines 
XAT Exam Day Guidelines are instructions to ensure that you have a smooth exam experience, and do not face any last-minute glitch. XAT exam day guidelines include:

  • Follow exam day dos and don’ts. Check details below.
  • Carry only essential items, like your Admit Card and approved Photo IDs, and don’t carry mobile phones or other prohibited items. Check list below.
  • Follow XAT Dress Code. Refer guidelines below. 

3. XAT 2025 Exam Day Dos
Read and follow the important XAT 2025 Exam Day Dos & Don’ts. 

  • Recheck Your Admit Card details: You should recheck your Name, XAT Application Number, PwD status, Date and Day of Test, Test Times and Session, Reporting/ Entry time at Centre, Gate Closing Time at Centre, Test City, Test Centre address. Ensure that your details are correct.  
  • Print and Carry XAT Admit Card Hard Copy: You will require hard copy of your admit card with your passport size photo affixed on it. If not done till now, download your Admit Card from Website, take print on A4 size paper, fix your identical photograph in the given space on it. Keep your Admit Card ready for the exam day.
  • Carry Valid Photo ID To Exam Centre: One of the important dos among XAT 2025 Exam Day Dos & Don’ts is that you need one original Photo Id to show at the Exam Gate. Following photo IDs are acceptable for XAT Exam:
    • Aadhar Card
    • Voter Id Card
    • Passport
    • PAN Card
    • Driving Licence
  • Visit your XAT Exam Centre Before Exam Day: If possible, visit your XAT exam center in advance. This will help you avoid any delay and glitch during your commutation from your residence/place of stay to the testing venue. 
  • Arrive at XAT Centre Before Time: You must reach the test center atleast 1 hour before exam timings. If you are late, you may not be allowed to enter the XAT 2025 test center. 

4. XAT 2025 Exam Day Don’ts
After going through the exam day dos, it is also very much necessary to know what is prohibited at exam centre. Check these XAT Exam Day Don’ts.

  • Don’t carry Prohibited Articles: While going to exam, you should not wear Jewellery, Shoes with Thick Soles, Garments with large Buttons or Carry Electronic Watch, mobile phone, bag, wallets at the XAT test centre. Check details below. 
  • Avoid Applying Mehndi (Henna): Avoid applying Henna (Mehndi) on the palm side. Applying Henna (Mehndi) on palm side may be a hindrance in getting your biometrics captured. 
  • Don’t Resort to Unfair Means: Do not disturb other Candidates or attempt to copy answers from others during the Exam. If you do, you will run the risk of getting debarred from XAT Exam. 
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5. Things to Carry or Not to Carry in XAT Exam 
What to Carry for XAT Exam is an important question that you must keep in mind while planning for the exam day. 

5.1 Things to Carry for XAT Exam 
Check the list of things to carry in XAT exam:

  • XAT 2025 Admit Card: Carry two hard copies of XAT Admit Card. 
  • Photo Identity Proof: Following photo IDs are acceptable for XAT Exam:
  • Aadhar Card
  • Voter Id Card
  • Passport
  • PAN Card
  • Driving Licence

5.2 Things Not to Carry to the XAT exam centre
Check the list of items and important document not to carry to the exam centre:

  • Watches, mobile phones, calculators, cameras, wireless/bluetooth devices and other electronic gadgets 
  • Wallet, Purse or other expensive items 
  • Pencil/Pen/Paper/Notepad and other stationary items are also not allowed

Any candidate found with any of these items inside the exam hall will be disqualified and debarred from the exam. We hope this section has answered the question: what to carry for XAT Exam.  

6. XAT Exam Dress Code

  • Wear Simple Clothes in Multiple Layers: This will allow you to remove cardigans or sweater or jacket if required. Don’t wear jackets or tops that have too many pockets. 
  • Footwear: Wear open-toed footwear like chappals or sandals to avoid lengthy checks.
  • Aoid Cap or Headgear: Do not wear a veil, cap, or headgear unless required for religious reasons. Candidates wearing veils and headgear may have to go through proper security checks and should reach the exam centre early.
  • XAT Exam Dress Code for Women Candidates: Avoid tattoos or henna on their palms for a proper biometric test. Avoid complicated hairstyles with braids. Avoid metal jewelry, rings, or big buttons on clothing.

In summary, Exam Day Dos and Don’ts and Exam Day Guidelines are important XAT Exam Day Instructions for the candidates. Following these XAT Exam Day Guidelines and Rules will ensure that you can smoothly take the exam. Remember to save these XAT Exam Day Guidelines and follow on the D Day. Also follow tips on What to do on XAT Exam Day Morning?

All the best for cracking XAT Exam! 

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