XLRI Jamshedpur Admission 2024: PGDM-BM Seats Increased to 240; Cut off Reduced to Increase Diversity; Check Eligibility, Fee, Placement, Selection Process

XLRI Jamshedpur has announced many significant changes in its admission process for PGDM 2024-26 batch to further improve diversity in its class rooms. The key changes include more seats for its flagship PGDM (BM) programme, XAT exam schedule, selection process with moderate cut offs among others. The Application process for XLRI admission 2024 is open from July 15, 2023 till Nov 30, 2023.

XLRI offers 2 years full time AICTE approved PGDM (BM), PGDM (HRM) programs duly recognized as MBA equivalent by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and 15 months full time PGDM (General Management) programme apart from two Doctor Level Programmes. XLRI has two campuses – XLRI Jamshedpur and XLRI Delhi NCR. XLRI will accept only XAT 2024 exam score for admission 2024. The exam is scheduled on Sunday, January 7, 2024 in a single slot of 3 hours 10 minutes duration. The application process for XLRI admission 2024 and XAT 2024 opens and closes simultaneously for both the XLRI campuses. Read More

XLRI Admission 2024: Latest Updates & Key Changes in Selection Process
One of the highly ranked and internationally accredited B-school, XLRI has made following changes in its admission process 2024

• XAT 2024 Exam Fee Increased: XLRI has increased the XAT 2024 registration fee to Rs.2100 from earlier Rs.2000
• XAT 2024 Time Changed: The mandatory entrance exam for XLRI admission, XAT 2024 will be conducted from 2PM to 5.10 PM on January 7, 2024 instead of  9.30AM to 12.40 PM
• XLRI Admission Application Fees Reduced: Since last year, XLRI has reduced its application fees to Rs.200 instead of earlier Rs.300
• Increase in XLRI Seats: XLRI has increased seats in its PGDM (BM) 2024-26 batch from 180 to 240 students. This includes 30 candidates of XLRI-Rutger's double master's programme. Now with the addition of 60 more candidates the number of seats in BM has increased from 180 to 240 at XLRI Jamshedpur and in PGDM BM at Delhi NCR campus the final seat count has gone up to 180 candidates.
• XAT Cut off Lowered to Increase Diversity: XLRI has lowered the cut-off for women candidates as compared to men and for non-engineers also, to increase the academic and gender diversity. The cut off for non-engineering candidates was 95, and for the female candidates cut off was 92 for PGDM (BM) programme. Sharing the rationale behind the decision, Prof Vishwa Ballabh, XAT Convenor and XLRI Admission chair said to MBAUniverse.com, “XLRI being a socially responsible institution, the underprivileged communities have also been assigned the lower cutoffs.”

It is mandatory to score well overall and section wise in XLRI XAT 2024 exam which will be a computer based test in single session across the country. One lakh candidates are estimated to apply for XAT 2024 and for admission to XLRI Jamshedpur through XAT exam. Read this article to know all about the key highlights & USPs of XLRI, important dates, Eligibility, Fees, Placements, admission criteria 2024 and more

Table of Contents

1. XLRI Jamshedpur: Key Highlights and USPs
2. XLRI Jamshedpur Admission 2024: Important Dates
3. Management Programmes Offered by XLRI Jamshedpur
4. XLRI Jamshedpur Intake
5. XLRI Jamshedpur Fees
6. XLRI Jamshedpur Placements 2023
7. XLRI Diverse Batch Profile
8. XLRI Jamshedpur Eligibility Criteria for Admission 2024
9. How to apply for XLRI Jamshedpur Admission 2024? Step by Step Guide
10. XLRI Jamshedpur Admission Process 2024
11. XLRI Jamshedpur Cut offs for Admission 2024 

 1. XLRI Jamshedpur: Key Highlights & USPs

• Top Ranked Institute: The PGDM programme at XLRI has consistently been ranked amongst the top management programmes in the country and among the top-10 best B Schools in India. The Government of India, MHRD NIRF Ranking 2023 has placed XLRI Jamshedpur #9 among top 125 B-schools in Management category. As per MBAUniverse.com B-school Ranking 2023, XLRI is ranked # 6 among top B-schools in India 
• International Accreditations: XLRI is one of the very few B-schools in India with two prestigious International Accreditations, viz., AACSB - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and AMBA - Association of MBAs. XLRI has also earned the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) accreditation.  
• Large Alumni Base: XLRI is one the top and oldest management institutes in India with a legacy of 70 years. XLRI Alumni base is spread all over the world and holding key positions from manager level to CEO level
• High Placements: XLRI has a consistent record of 100% placements. Placement 2023 at XLRI concluded with high salary packages offered by top recruiters. Average salary in XLRI placement 2023 increased to Rs.32.7 LPA from Rs.30.7 LPA last year and the highest domestic salary has gone up at Rs. 78.2 LPA this year from Rs.60 LPA last year. XLRI student has got highest international salary of Rs.1.1 Crore in Placement 2023
• XLRI Fee with high RoI: XLRI is a high RoI B-school with a fee structure at par with top IIMs. Present fee for 2 years PGDM programme is Rs.24.80 lakhs

2. XLRI Admission 2024: Important dates
The first step to participate in XLRI 2024 Admission process is to apply for XAT 2024 and to apply simultaneously to XLRI Jamshedpur through the same application form. Following are the key dates to apply for XLRI admission 2024:

3. Management Programmes Offered by XLRI Jamshedpur
XLRI Jamshedpur offers wide range of management programmes for freshers as well as for working professionals, as below:

• 2 years Full Time Flagship PGDM (Business Management)
• 2 years Full Time PGDM (Human Resource Management)
• 1 year Executive – Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Ex-PGDM) 
• Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)
• Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EXEC-FPM)

3.1 Specialization Offered at XLRI
Details of the programs offered with specializations are shared below:

2 Years Full Time PGDM (BM)
The programme strives to skill future managers giving equal importance to functional business competence and self-awareness. The key focus areas of the programme are: Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Marketing, Production Management and Strategic Management.

2 Years Full Time PGDM (HRM)
The programme helps train future Human Resource leaders to understand and tap human potential and help shape the future of our economy. The key focus areas of the programme are: employee relations, human resource management systems and practices, legal framework, interpersonal and leadership skills.

1 Year Full Time Executive PGDM
The Executive PGDM Programme aims at augmenting the skill-sets and competencies of practicing managers. The focus of program is to prepare current managers for the leadership roles. The 18 month, full time AICTE recognized course incorporates a 3-month field based training in a functional area. Core competencies are developed in Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Marketing, Production Management and Strategic Management.

4. XLRI Jamshedpur Intake
More than 600 students join at both XLRI Jamshedpur and XLRI Delhi-NCR campuses every year. Out of them, XLRI Jamshedpur Campus offers admission to about 360 students for the 2 years full time PGDM batch and about 150 students in different other management programmes as per following details:

5. XLRI Jamshedpur Fees
XLRI Jamshedpur Fees for 2 year and 1 year programs is as under:

Note: The Fee is under Revision

6. XLRI Jamshedpur Placements 2023
Placements year after year at XLRI have remained high. XLRI Jamshedpur student has been offered the highest international package of Rs.1.1 Crore for the HR domain while the highest domestic package has gone up at Rs. 78.2 LPA offered by ITES sector. XLRI has witnessed a substantial rise in average salary which has gone up at Rs.32.7 LPA from Rs.30.7 LPA last year. The placement 2023 season saw participation from 117 recruiters with 484 domestic offers and three international offers, including 30 new recruiters. The placement offers also include pre-placement offers (PPOs) which were offered to 43.8 per cent of the batch on the basis of their performance during their summer internships. Accenture Strategy, Amazon, Bain and Company, Boston Consulting Group, HUL, ITC, PwC made the highest number of offers to XLRI students in Placement 2023

XLRI Final Placements 2023: Key Highlights

• Placement 2023 was concluded in just one day
• Average salary saw 6.5% increase at Rs.32.7 LPA this year from Rs.30.7 LPA last year
• Highest International Salary has gone up at Rs.1.1 Crore
• Highest Domestic Salary has gone up at Rs.78.2 LPA this year from Rs.75 LPA last year
• Median salary in 2023 goes up at Rs.30 LPA this year from Rs.26.28 LPA last year
• Top 10% Average Salary stood at Rs.57.7 LPA
• Top 25% Average Salary stood at Rs. 46.8 LPA
• PPOs were offered to 43.8% students based on their performance in Summer Internships
• 117 Recruiters participated in Placements 2023
• 30 New Recruiters participated in XLRI Placement 2023
• The top domains offering roles were Consulting, Sales & Marketing and BFSI
• 487 offers including 3 International offers were made to 463 students
• Top Recruiters included Accenture Strategy, Amazon, Bain and Company, Boston Consulting Group, HUL, ITC, Paytm, PwC among others Read More

7. XLRI Diverse Batch Profile
Out of the total 574 students admitted to XLRI various programme, the new batch comprises of 72% Students from Engineering background in the XLRI PGDM-BM and PGDM-GM programs while 45% students from Engineering background have been admitted to PGDM-HRM program.

XLRI Batch Profile 2023-25: Key Highlights
XLRI takes care to maintain diversity in the classroom by admitting a diversified group of students in terms of gender, educational background, economic background, professional background, and region. Below are the new batch highlights for 2 years PGDM programmes and other programmes offered at XLRI Jamshedpur:

2 years Full Time Flagship PGDM-BM Programme
240 students have been offered admission in the XLRI PGDM-BM 2023-25 batch as per following details:

• Total Students in PGDM-Business Management + Double Masters LSCM 2023-25 Batch: 240
• Students from Engineering Background: 72%
• Female Students:26.70%
• Male Students: 73.30%

2 years Full Time PGDM-HRM Programme
180 students have been offered admission in the XLRI PGDM-HRM 2023-25 batch as per following details:

• Total Students in PGDM-Human Resource Management 2023-25 Batch: 180
• Students from Engineering Background: 45%
• Female Students: 58%
• Male Students: 42%

18 Months Full Time PGDM-GM Programme
With 115 number of seats, XLRI Jamshedpur has admitted 120 students to its PGDM-General Management programme 2023-24 as per following details:

• Total Students in PGDM-General Management 2023-24 Batch: 120 Students
• Students from Engineering Background: 72.17%
• Female Students: 25.21%
• Male Students: 74.78%

Fellow Programme in Management

• Total Students Admitted in Fellow Programme in Management (FPM): 16

Executive Fellow Programme in Management

• Total Students Admitted in Executive Fellow Programme in Management (Exec-FPM): 18 Read More

8. XLRI Jamshedpur Eligibility Criteria for Admission 2024
XLRI has prescribed different eligibility criteria for the PGDM 2024-26 programmes, commencing in June 2024:

8.1 XLRI Jamshedpur Eligibility Criteria for PGDM (BM) & PGDM (HRM)
To meet the XLRI eligibility criteria, an applicant must possess a strong and consistent academic background.

1. For 2 years full time PGDM (BM), PGDM (HRM) 2024-26 batch, the candidate must hold a recognized bachelor's degree of minimum three years duration or equivalent in any discipline.
2. No minimum percentage of marks in graduation has been prescribed for XLRI admission 2024 and to apply for admission to PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM)
3. All Indian candidates should appear and apply for XAT 2024
4. NRI and Foreign candidates may apply either through GMAT (Taken between December 1, 2018 and December 30, 2023) or through XAT 2024.
5. Those applying through XAT 2024 must submit the common application form for XAT 2024 and for XLRI Admission 2024 
6. A candidate appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. However, their final examination should be completed by June 10, 2024.
7. It is mandatory for a final year student, who is provisionally considered eligible by XLRI Jamshedpur and offered admission, to submit the mark-sheet and degree certificate of the final year bachelor's degree examination at a later date as decided by XLRI 
8.  If the candidate is awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the equivalence would be based on the equivalence certified by the institution/university from where the bachelor's degree is obtained. In case the institution/university does not have any scheme for converting the CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by XLRI Jamshedpur by dividing the obtained CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the resultant by 100
9. Work experience is not mandatory for PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) programs. Fresh graduates and those with work experience can apply.
10. Relevant work experience after graduation will only be considered.

8.2 XLRI Jamshedpur Eligibility Criteria for Executive PGDM 
For 18 months full time Executive PGDM 2024-25 (Earlier known as General Management Programme-GMP), the candidate must hold a recognized bachelor's degree of minimum three years duration or equivalent in any discipline. While the other key eligibility criteria for XLRI admission 2024 to Executive - PGDM are similar as for other PGDM admission eligibility criteria, following are the additional eligibility criteria required for XLRI admission:

• Five Years of Work experience is mandatory for Executive PGDM. So, No Fresh Graduate can apply
• At least five years of managerial experience is required as on March 31, 2024 in an organization of repute in the public, private or non-governmental sector after completing graduation 
• The work experience of the candidate employed in a full-time job only will be considered.

9. How to apply for XLRI Jamshedpur Admission 2024? Step by Step Guide
The step by step process as prescribed by XLRI, to apply for XAT and XLRI admission is detailed below:

Step-1: Register for XAT 2024 to Get User ID & PW & Verify on Your Mail
You need to register yourself on xatonline.in with some basic details like your name, email id, phone number. The next action points which you need to do are as below. These are last year steps in XLRI admission application process: 

Step 1.1

• You will get a message from XLRI XAT on your mail id
• Open your mail box and verify the link
• Immediately after the verification you will get XAT Id and password

Step 1.2
Now, you have two options to fill your XAT application: Either login to XAT application page directly from the verification link on your mail; or login later with your XAT 2024 ID and password to fill your XAT application form

Step-2: Complete Personal Details & Address in XAT Registration Form 2024
This information is divided into three parts – your personal details, your parents’ details and your address.

Step 2.1: Personal Details
The first page of XAT 2024 Registration and application form requires you to fill all your personal details like complete name, date of birth, gender, email id, alternate email id, mobile number, alternate mobile number, age, nationality, blood group among others. So, keep all these things ready before filling in your personal details

Step 2.2: Parents’ Details
The next part is to fill your parents’ details in the application form. If you are married and are female, you need to enter details of your Husband and not of your parents

Step 2.3: Address Details
In this part of XAT registration form 2024, you need to fill in your address details like communication address with pincode, city, district, country among others

Step-3: Fill in Academics for class 10 & 12 in XAT Registration Form
On this XAT registration page you are required to fill up academic details of you class and 12/diploma

Step-4: Fill in Details of Graduation/Other Qualification & Work Experience

Step-5: Fill in your choice of XLRI Programme, Test City in XAT Exam Registration Form
On this XAT application page

• You can choose one or more programmes offered by XLRI. The additional application fee is Rs.200/- for each XLRI programme
• You can choose 2 preferred test cities to appear in XAT 2024

Step-6: Upload Documents
You need to upload your photo, signature, certificates for class 10, 12 & graduation. The photo that you upload should be the latest one as it would be matched at the time of entrance exam

Step-7: Make Declaration
On this page you need to confirm that whatever you have stated in the application form is true and correct. So, it is better to preview the application form before clicking on it, making payment and submitting it

Step-8: Make Payment of XAT Fees for online Registration 2024

Important:

1. The payment can be made by using Debit Cards, Credit Cards
2. Please note that after clicking on ‘Submit’ button you will not be able to edit your XAT application form details. So, preview your application and ensure all the details are correct.
3. Once you ‘Submit’ after making payment of your XAT Application Form online, you will get confirmation for successful submission of XAT Registration and Application form
4. Take Print of your XAT Application Form Summary for future reference

The application for XLRI admission 2024 should be submitted online through XAT 2024 application form by making payment of nominal additional fee of Rs.200/- per program. The process can be completed in a few minutes time. XLRI is the XAT 2024 exam conducting body and it also provides the facility to apply for XAT 2024 and for one or multiple management programmes of XLRI with a common application form.

10. XLRI Jamshedpur Admission Process 2024
Xavier School of Management (XLRI) Jamshedpur admission process involves two stages namely shortlisting for final admission round on the basis of your XAT 2024 score immediately after the XAT result is declared by January 2024 third week and the final XLRI admission round 2024 comprising GD-PI-WAT.

XLRI admission criteria and process for PGDM 2024 admission is based on XAT 2024 scores for domestic candidates and on XAT 2024 or GMAT (Taken between December 1, 2018 and December 31, 2023) scores for NRI and foreign nationals. XAT 2024 score is the mandatory requirement in the XLRI selection process for its highly ranked PGDM programme. There are six steps in Xavier School of Management (XLRI) Jamshedpur admission process. Step by Step XLRI admission process 2024 is shared here:

6 Steps of XLRI Jamshedpur 2024 Admission Procedure
XAT Admission process 2024 has six main stages:

1. Register and apply for XAT 2024 
2. Use the common Application form to apply for XLRI Admission 2024
3. Take XAT 2024 exam on January 7, 2024 and score well section wise and overall
4. XLRI will announce Shortlist for next phase of selection round based on XAT exam score
5. Final Admission Round comprises Group Discussion, Written Ability Test and Personal Interview which will be held in the months of February & March 2024 in Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai and Jamshedpur 
6. Final Admission offer will be made in the month of April 2024 on the basis of XAT score, GD-PI-WAT score, academic profile, work experience among other parameters Read More on XAT 2024 Exam Pattern

Getting the admission offer from XLRI is the last stage in the XLRI Admission Procedure 2024. XLRI will release the final admission list in the month of April/May 2024 and the session would commence in the middle of June 2024. XLRI will prepare the final selection list on the basis of a composite score, which takes into account the applicant’s academic record, XAT 2024 scores, Work experience and performance in the PI Round

11. XLRI Jamshedpur Cut offs for Admission 2024
Below are the expected sectional and overall cut offs for XLRI for PGDM-BM 2024-26 batch

XLRI Jamshedpur Cut offs for PGDM-BM and PGDM-HRM Programs

Source: XLRI Jamshedpur cut offs applied for 2023-25 batch

Xavier School of Management (XLRI) is a premier, private management institute in India founded in 1949 by Fr Quinn Enright, S.J. in the Steel city of Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Over the last seven decades, XLRI has helped shape responsible business leaders who serve organizations of repute across the globe. As an institution, XLRI continually strives to contribute its mite to the professional growth and management of innumerable organizations that serve the public - especially organized industry sectors, labor welfare, service agencies engaged in rural development, education, health and other public systems.

Hope you found this article on XLRI admission 2024 useful to decide on MBA admission 2024 in top B-Schools. We will continue to update details in this article to provide you with the latest and updated information. You can check all the details and apply with the common application form for XAT 2024 and XLRI admission. Read More 

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