Great Lakes - PGDM & PGPM Admissions 2026
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The XAT 2026 result will be announced around the 2nd - 3rd week of January 2026, and the XAT 2026 topper list will be listed on this page. The XAT topper list 2026 will consist of the names, scores and percentiles of candidates who performed exceptionally well. Future management aspirants can check out the XAT toppers 2025 list, their success stories and preparation strategies for the XAT exam after the announcement of the XAT result. Read this article to know further about the list of XAT 2026 toppers and their marks and percentile.
Candidates can find the XAT previous year question paper on the official website of the XAT, i.e., xatonline.in
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The objective of preparing for the XAT exam 2026 topper list is to help candidates carry out effective preparation that leads to stellar performances in XAT 2026. However, we have shared last year's XAT toppers' list and valuable tips, emphasizing their hard work, consistency and unique approach to XAT 2026 preparation.
For instance, a XAT exam topper of last year, Abhipsa Panda, who scored an impressive 99.88 percentile, quoted, “Cracking XAT is all about investing your time judiciously and keeping a check on accuracy simultaneously. To do that, solve about 4 mock IIFT papers every day. Also, the GK part should also be particularly focused on. Follow the habit of reading newspapers regularly.”
Also Check- XAT Exam Preparation Tips from Toppers
From the list of XAT exam toppers, we have mentioned the tips and strategies of a few XAT exam toppers:
“Study a little every day and make sure that you clear all your conceptual doubts at this stage is important and what I did,” quoted XAT topper who cracked XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM-HRM admissions with her high XAT percentile of 98.74.
“Start early and save yourself from the last-minute jitters. Solve previous year's question papers for all the sections,” states the topper of XAT exam who cracked XAT 2025 with an impressive percentile of 99.74
“I started giving mocks in June and continued till November, and I used to take 3 mocks. Since I am a working professional, I couldn’t do much on weekdays. So I used to spend my weekend giving the mocks and analyzing them on weekdays. And I gave 40+ mocks throughout the preparation. I didn’t specifically give mocks for XAT but gave it for CAT,” quotes XAT topper sharing his preparation strategy for scoring 99.94%ile.
“My humble message to all XAT aspirants is to not fear this exam due to its verbal heavy pattern, as is the case with many of the aspirants. If one has a basic grasp of understanding, one can easily score in the higher ’90s in this exam and also do not fall in the trap of attempting more questions due to the policy of XAT of rewarding negative -.10 after 8 leaved questions. As the negative marking for an unanswered question is quite huge here.” shares Malav Shah, XAT topper scoring 99.465%ile.
Check out- XAT Toppers Success Stories
After the announcement of the XAT result, candidates can start applying for admission to XLRI and other 160+ XAT colleges. Associated XAT colleges will disclose the criteria for shortlisting and merit lists, guiding candidates to progress to the subsequent stages involving group discussion (GD) and personal interview (PI).
The XAT 2025 result has been declared, so students can expect the toppers list soon here. Check the table below for candidates who scored the highest percentile marks in XAT 2025.
| XAT Toppers Name | XAT Percentile |
|---|---|
| Aman Ehtesham | 99.16 Percentile |
| Aum Rabara | 99.09 Percentile |
| Siddhant Kumar | 99.05 Percentile |
| Harsh Dokania | 97.00 Percentile |
| Ansh Jain | 96.60 Percentile |
| Satyam Trivedi | 95.90 Percentile |
| Khushi Tilwani | 94.00 Percentile |
Check out the list of XAT 2024 toppers who are the highest percentile holders given below:
XAT Topper Name | XAT Exam Topper Score |
| Ashrut Saxena | 99.99 |
| Aman Ehtesham | 99.65 |
| Sagnik Dutta | 99.93 |
| Shreyas Panda | 96.51 |
| Jinjil Abraham | 97.23 |
| Sayan C | 98.20 |
| Shen Shaji | 94.76 |
| Hrisika Shaw | 92.5557 |
| Yuvraj Sen | 91.00 |
| Nidhi Patidar | 95.00 |
| Bashar Imam | 92.70 |
| Ayush Patwa | 99.75 |
| Lokesh Mishra | 96.85 |
| Sayeed Munneb Ali | 94.02 |
| Abhishek Kilambi | 97.84 |
| Mandeep Singh Panwar | 97.97 |
| Akshat Singh | 96.02 |
| Sarthak Jain | 98.74 |
| Tanish Rauthan | 96.75 |
| Durga Srilekha Regulagadda | 99.67 |
On Question asked by student community
Hi dear candidate,
As per the official cut off list by XISS Ranchi, the cut off for PGDM HRM in XAT exam is 60 percentile for unreserved category (general) which means that your admission is possible there. You follow there official website for admission process.
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XISS Ranchi: Admission 2026, Cutoff, Courses, Fees, Placements, Ranking
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With a 70 percent in CAT Examination, you can go for various B-Schools or private collages. The S. K. Patel Institute of Management in Gandhinagar is an option for those who score 70-80 percent in their CAT examination or The Gujarat Institute of Management (GIM) in Goa with a cutoff of 60-80 percentage. These are the collages you can look for in Gujarat or nearby.
Collage in other regions: BA Colleges Accepting 70-80 Percentile in CAT 2025
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GIBS Business School in Bangalore accepts multiple national and state-level entrance exam scores for admission to its PGDM program. You can apply using scores from exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, ATMA, or various state-level CETs.
The admission process typically considers your entrance exam score along with your academic record, performance in the group discussion and personal interview, and any work experience you may have. For the BBA program, admissions are generally based on your Class 12 marks and do not require entrance exam scores.
If you're planning to apply, it's a good idea to keep your exam score, academic documents, and personal statement ready for the selection rounds.
No, it's not mandatory but if you've those score then your option will be vast. Maximum Universities have their own selection process & own exams. If you have those good score they'll prefer you. But as per AICTE rules you have to have one national or state basis entrance exam score to enroll any AICTE approved college if you do MBA or PGDM.
Yes, it is definitely possible for you to get an interview call from Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai for their PGDM program, even with a 73 percentile in XAT 2025. While the typical cutoff for XAT may be higher, around 85 percentile, Great Lakes considers a variety of factors in their selection process, including academic performance, work experience, and diversity in the class.
Since you are a non-engineer female candidate, that diversity is seen as a positive aspect. Even with your XAT score, if you have a strong academic record, relevant work experience, and a clear passion for management, you can still stand out in the application process.
To increase your chances:
Prepare thoroughly for the interview by focusing on your experiences, what drives you, and how you align with the program’s values.
Highlight your unique background and any leadership roles you’ve had.
Show how Great Lakes fits with your career goals.
While the competition can be tough, if you present a well-rounded application and give your best in the interview, you can definitely convert the call into an offer.
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