XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur, stands as India’s most distinguished and historic private management institution. Established in 1949 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), XLRI pioneered business management education in the country, combining academic excellence with the values of social justice, ethical leadership, and integrity. XLRI’s legacy began in the steel city of Jamshedpur, then a cradle of Indian industry, shaping leaders to transform business and society alike.
XLRI offers a unique faculty portfolio featuring over 80 full-time professors, many of whom have held key roles in international academia or as industry practitioners. Their research—spanning organizational behavior, HR, strategy, sustainability, public policy, economics, operations, and innovation—is published in FT-50 and A* journals, and drives both teaching and consulting mandates. Faculty regularly advise global firms, government bodies, NGOs, and social sector partners.
The board of governors includes iconic leaders from Tata Steel, M&M, Fr S. George, S.J., and top academics, reinforcing both autonomy and industry alignment.
XLRI’s two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Business Management (PGDM-BM) and Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDM-HRM) are the gold standards for Indian MBA-caliber courses. The PGDM-HRM, in particular, is widely regarded as the top HR program in India, with its graduates sought after nationally and globally.
A typical batch of PGDM (BM/HRM) at XLRI features academic toppers (rankers, IIT/NIT/IIM alumni), engineers, commerce graduates, managers, doctors, social impact leaders, and entrepreneurs, ensuring diverse, high-caliber peer learning.
The PGDM curriculum is tailored for sectoral depth and career agility.
First year: Foundation in economics, quantitative methods, organizational behavior, marketing, operations, business law, finance, and analytical skill-building.
Second year: Students select electives and major/minor specializations from a massive, ever-evolving portfolio including new domains like analytics, leadership, digital transformation, behavioral economics, logistics, and social innovation.
For HRM: Focus on labor law, compensation, OB, talent strategy, analytics, diversity, and employment branding, plus “live” industry relations immersions.
XLRI frequently refreshes pedagogy, integrating Harvard/Stanford case studies, simulations, real corporate datasets, peer learning teams, internships, and “Immersion Courses” with industry’s best.
Global immersion is a priority: XLRI partners with 30 top B-schools worldwide, including ESADE, LUMS, Asian Institute of Management, EM Lyon, and Nanyang Singapore, giving students the chance to join term abroad, research, and dual degree tracks.
XLRI’s Jamshedpur campus, spread over 50 acres of lakeside greenery, boasts a modern infrastructure blending heritage red-brick buildings with cutting-edge digital classrooms, Bloomberg Market Labs, 24x7 libraries, entrepreneurship incubation (XCEED Centre), sports complexes, hostels (airconditioned, Wi-Fi, gym-equipped), food courts, and green open spaces.
Student culture is marked by deep collaboration and high energy, with over 40 professional/cultural/creative clubs:
Functional: Finance, Marketing, HR, Consulting, Operations, Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability
Cultural/Sports: Dramatics, Dance, Music, Quizzing, Adventure, Sports, Social Responsibility, Debate
The campus pulses with signature fests—Ensemble, X-LENS, MAXI Fair (the country’s oldest market research fair), TEDxXLRI, Idea Summit, and Dream Run for Social Inclusion.
XLRI is widely revered among recruiters as “India’s IIM for Values.” Its alumni populate leadership roles in every Fortune 500 or Sensex company, and are powerfully active in entrepreneurship, public policy, global consulting, social innovation, and academia.
The XLRI alumni association boasts 27,000+ members across 5 continents—including CXOs at Tata, Unilever, Reliance, Pfizer, Ola, Wipro, Amazon, and the World Bank; HR heads at Google, Flipkart, Hindustan Lever; and founders of top Indian unicorns.
Despite recent economic headwinds, XLRI maintained its tradition of 100% placements with multiple offers per student. The 2025 batch witnessed a median salary of ₹29 LPA, an average crossing ₹29.8 LPA, and over 1,100 job offers. About 75 students landed international or cross-border mandates, and over 250 received pre-placement offers (PPOs) from top summer internships.
Consulting (BCG, Bain, McKinsey, Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, EY) dominated, capturing 25–26% of all offers. BFSI (Goldman Sachs, JPMC, Citi, Kotak, Barclays) contributed 22%; Product/Tech (Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Media.net, Flipkart, Ola) and FMCG/Manufacturing (ITC, HUL, P&G, Asian Paints, Tata) remained strong.
XLRI is particularly lauded for leadership and HR roles—their alumni are CHROs/HR Directors at all major Indian and MNC firms. Numerous grads now run their own ventures or are at the forefront of “impact sector” leadership.
XLRI is the flagship Jesuit management institute in South Asia, founded to “educate and develop responsible business leaders.” It is the first private Indian B-school ranked instead of the IIMs/IITs after government colleges, per both NIRF (Top 10, consistently) and IIRF (#1 private B-school, 2025). XLRI is also globally ranked in the FT Masters in Management listing and QS World MIM rankings.
The school’s commitment to social ethics and sustainability finds form in an active PRME signatory role, CSR leadership, and community outreach.
Every XLRI grad is expected to embed social impact and inclusion in their career. The school’s Social Initiative Group for Managerial Assistance (SIGMA) runs pro-bono consulting for local NGOs/social enterprises, community development, environmental projects, and rural leadership labs.
XLRI is actively moving towards a carbon-neutral campus and works with partners on sustainable business initiatives.
| Event | Date (Tentative, 2025–26) |
|---|---|
| XAT Registration Window | 15 July 2024 – 30 November 2024 |
| XAT Admit Card Release | 20 December 2024 (estimated) |
| XAT Exam Date | 5 January 2025 |
| XAT Results Announced | 18 January 2025 |
| XLRI Online Application Last Date | 31 Dec 2024/after XAT |
| Shortlist for Interview | End January 2025 |
| Interview Window | Mid-Feb – Mid-March 2025 |
| Final Offers/Waitlist | April 2025 |
| Academic Session Begins | Mid-June 2025 |
Admission windows for other programs (PGDM-GM, FPM, Innovation, Executive Ed) run parallel with specialized deadlines.
PGDM – Business Management (BM), 2 years, full-time
PGDM – Human Resource Management (HRM), 2 years, full-time
PGDM – General Management (GM), 18 months, modular (for executives)
PGDM – Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Development (IEV)
FPM – Fellow Programme in Management (Doctoral)
Executive Fellow Programme in Management (Exec-FPM)
Certificate Programs in Business Analytics, CSR, Leadership, Logistics, etc.
Continuing Management Education/MDPs
All major programs are AICTE approved, internationally benchmarked, and regularly refreshed.
Admission to XLRI is highly competitive and values aptitude, intellectual range, and ethical leadership.
Meet Eligibility:
Bachelor’s degree (min. 3 years or equivalent); min. 50% (45% reserved)
Take XAT:
Mandatory for most PGDMs; GMAT/GRE for international/NRI candidates
Submit XLRI Application:
Online, including academic record, work experience, SOP, XAT/GMAT/GRE, and payment
Shortlist for Interview:
Profile-based: academics, XAT percentile (93–96%+ cutoff for BM/HRM), work/leadership/impact
Popular: XAT cutoffs: BM – 95%+ (gender/academic diversity relaxation applies), HRM – 93%+
Online/Offline Panel Interview:
Evaluates communication, thinking skills, leadership, career clarity, ethics/value fit, social awareness
Composite Merit List:
Academics, test, interview, work ex, achievements and diversity weights
Offer/Acceptance:
Final selection letter, fee payment/registration, onboarding
For Executive, GM, FPM: add work experience, recos, statement of purpose, research interest, etc.
| Heading | Amount (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM (BM/HRM, 2 years tuition) | ₹30,60,000 | Tuition + academic (excl. hostel/mess) |
| Hostel & Mess (2 years) | ₹3,00,000–4,00,000 | AC, Wi-Fi, food (mandatory, approx) |
| Admission/Security/Library | ₹80,000–₹1,50,000 | One time/non-refundable + refundable deposit |
| Learning resources, tech, alumni | Included | Digital content, placements, alumni |
| Total (approx, 2 years) | ₹33–35 lakhs | All inclusive for PGDM |
FPM, Exec Ed, Certificate/IEV programs have different fee slabs; see official XLRI site for precise breakdowns.
| Metric/Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Highest international CTC | ₹1.10 crore (PGDM 2025) |
| Highest domestic CTC | ₹75 lakh+ |
| Average CTC (BM/HRM) | ₹29.89 lakh |
| Median CTC | ₹29 lakh |
| Average CTC (Top 10%) | ₹52.03 lakh |
| PPO/Pre-final offers | 34%+ students |
| Companies Visited | 170+ |
| Students Placed | 591+ |
Consulting: BCG, McKinsey, Bain, Accenture, KPMG, EY, Deloitte
BFSI: JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Citi, HDFC, Kotak, Axis
Tech/Product: Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Flipkart, Ola
Industry/FMCG: Tata Group, Reliance, ITC, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, P&G
HR: HUL, Flipkart, Wipro, Capgemini, Nestle, Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra
Consulting: 26% of offers
BFSI: 22%
Product/Tech/IT Ops: 20%
FMCG/Manufacturing: 17%
Others (Social Impact, Public Policy, Startups): 15%
~38% of students received PPOs based on summer internships or live projects, a testament to the Batch’s practical readiness.
Placement Office offers intensive CV review, case-based and behavioral interview workshops, mock GDs, and alumni mentorship. XLRI alumni continually support through referrals, guidance, and job leads.
XLRI grads run global businesses, design unicorns/startups, run NGOs or research labs, and teach at top US/EU B-schools. “Magis” (the Jesuit motto of “more”) encourages all students to maximize both impact and earnings.
