One of the Top B-Schools in India: XLRI – Xavier School of Management

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.
One of the Top B-Schools in India: XLRI – Xavier School of Management: A Complete Guide
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:

For more guidance and support regarding admissions, contact people centre at obcrights.org

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