Published – September 25, 2025
When it comes to top management education in India, XLRI – Xavier School of Management (Jamshedpur) is one of the most prestigious names. With strong academic programs, rigorous selection criteria, excellent rankings, and a variety of courses, it’s a prime choice for students aiming for MBA/PGDM or related management credentials.
Rankings
- NIRF 2025 – Ranked 10th in the Management Institutes category (India).
- Consistently among the top 10 B-Schools in India across national surveys (India Today, Business Today, etc.).
Accreditations
- AACSB – Global accreditation for business schools (USA).
- AMBA – International accreditation for MBA/PGDM programs (UK).
- NBA – National Board of Accreditation (India) for program quality.
XLRI Courses & Programmes
Residential Programmes (On-Campus)
- PGDM (Human Resource Management – HRM)
- PGDM (Business Management – BM)
- PGDM (General Management – GM)
- PGDM (Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Creation – IEV)
- PGDM (Logistics & Supply Chain Management – LSCM)
Virtual / Online Programmes
1. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
- PGDM (Business Management – BM)
- PGDM (Human Resource Management – HRM)
- PGDM (Finance)
- PGDM (HRM for Emerging CHROs)
2. Postgraduate Certificate Programmes
- PGCBM – Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management
- PGCHRM – Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
- PGCBA – Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics
- PGCCSRL – Postgraduate Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership
- PGCSL – Postgraduate Certificate in Senior Leadership
- EDABS – Executive Diploma in Advanced Business Strategies
3. Fellow / Doctoral Programmes
- FPM – Fellow Programme in Management (Doctoral)
- EFPM – Executive Fellow Programme in Management
Eligibility, Entrance Test & Application Process
Entrance Exam: XAT
- To apply for most PGDM / residential programs, candidates must appear for XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test), which is conducted by XLRI.
- For certain programs (e.g. PGDM GM), other valid scores like GMAT may also be accepted
Eligibility Criteria
- Must hold a three-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised university in any discipline.
- For executive/general management programs, typically, work experience is required.
- For online programs, often additional criteria such as minimum work experience, and sometimes minimum marks in graduation.
Selection Process
- Take XAT exam (or valid GMAT / others if accepted).
- Based on scores + category-wise cut-offs for sections & total, shortlisted for Personal Interview (PI) and/or Group Discussion (GD) rounds.
- Final merit list published after GD/PI and other credentials (academic record, experience, extracurriculars, etc.) considered
How to Apply
Here’s a step-by-step view of applying to XLRI:
- Check eligibility for the specific program you want (e.g., PGDM BM / HRM / GM / IE.V, etc.).
- Register for XAT when the form opens (for 2026, from ~10 July 2025 till 5 December 2025).
- Fill out XAT form with personal details, academic qualifications, work experience (if any), and program choices. Upload required documents.
- Pay registration fee. (XAT fee ~ Rs. 2,200) Take the exam on exam date; later download the result.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for GD / PI, possibly with an assessment of other criteria.
- Admission offer based on overall performance, interview, test score, experience, etc.
Contact & Campus Details
If you want more details or have queries, here’s how to reach XLRI:
- Address:
XLRI – Xavier School of Management
C.H. Area (East), Jamshedpur – 831001
Jharkhand, India. - Contact: +91 657 665 3333
- Mail: info@xlri.ac.in
- official website: www.xlri.ac.in
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