Admission
- Indian candidate can apply through XAT
- NRI/Foreign/PIO/OCI national can apply through XAT/GMAT
- Candidates can submit their application through an online portal: https://xatonline.in/
XLRI Jamshedpur Admission Process – PGDM Programs
Phase 1: Entrance Exam & Application
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Mandatory Entrance Exam: Indian candidates must appear for the XAT. Foreign/NRI candidates, or those applying for the PGDM-General Management (GM) program, may apply through GMAT/GRE scores.
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Application: Candidates must register separately for XLRI programs (BM, HRM, or GM) in addition to registering for the XAT.
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Eligibility: A minimum of a three-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) . Final-year students are also eligible.
Phase 2: Shortlisting
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Shortlisting is primarily based on the XAT score, with sectional and overall cut-offs applied differently for BM and HRM programs.
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Cut-offs vary by gender and academic background (Engineer vs. Non-Engineer) to ensure diversity.
Phase 3: Final Selection Round
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Group Discussion (GD) / Group Exercise (GE): Evaluates communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
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Personal Interview (PI): Assesses academic background, work experience, general awareness, career goals, and suitability for the program.
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Final Merit List: Admission offers are based on a composite score with approximate weightages:
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XAT Score: 60%
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GD/PI Performance: 25%
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Academic Profile, Essay, Work Experience, General Knowledge: 15%
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XLRI XAT Cut-Offs:
XLRI publishes separate sectional and overall percentile cut-offs for BM and HRM programs. These vary by gender and academic stream.
A. PGDM – Business Management (BM) Program:
| Category | Gender | VA & LR | DM | QA & DI | Overall Percentile |
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| Engineer | Male | ≥ 84 | ≥ 84 | ≥ 88 | ≥ 96 |
| Engineer | Female | ≥ 80 | ≥ 80 | ≥ 82 | ≥ 91 |
| Non-Engineer | Male | ≥ 84 | ≥ 84 | ≥ 88 | ≥ 96 |
| Non-Engineer | Female | ≥ 80 | ≥ 80 | ≥ 82 | ≥ 91 |
Application Fee:
The application fee depends on the candidate type and the route of application:
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Indian Candidates (via XAT)
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XAT Registration Fee (mandatory for all applicants): ₹2,200
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Additional XLRI Program Fee (per program selected – BM, HRM, GMP): ₹200 per program
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Indian Candidates (via GMAT/GRE)
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Applicable only for PGDM (General Management): ₹2,500
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NRI / Foreign Candidates (via GMAT)
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Application fee for one or more programs: ₹5,000
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For more details please visit: XLRI’s website.
