BIMTECH PGDM Admissions 2026
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XLRI shortlist 2025 has released by the authorities. Shortlisted candidates got the shortlist mail from XLRI. The shortlisted candidates who meet the XAT cutoff received the XLRI interview calls to attend the GD and personal interview online. Read this article to get more details on the XLRI 2025 shortlist.
Direct link to fill out the XAT 2025 registration form
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Candidates are shortlisted for the XLRI MBA admission based on their previous academic performance, XAT score, performance in the group discussion and personal interview. XAT shortlisted candidates must fill out the application form and choose a slot to attend the XLRI interview process. The XLRI released a notification regarding the documents needed to attend the XLRI GD/ PI rounds. Candidates who received the XLRI calls 2025 must submit the documents to attend further selection rounds.
Documents required for the XLRI shortlist process:
XLRI Jamshedpur will release the official XAT 2025 cutoff. The XLRI shortlist 2025 will be prepared based on the XLRI shortlist cutoff for BM and HRM programmes given below.
| XAT Cut Off 2025 for PGDM-BM (Expected) | VALR | DM | QA | Overall |
| Male (Engineering) | >=83 | >=85 | >=86 | >=96 |
| Female (Engineering) | >=80 | >=80 | >=81 | >=91 |
| Male (Non-Engineering) | >=83 | >=86 | >=85 | >=95 |
| Female (Non-Engineering) | >=80 | >=81 | >=80 | >=90 |
| XAT Cut Off 2025 for PGDM-HRM (Expected) | VALR | DM | QA | Overall |
| Male (Engineering) | >=90 | >=85 | >=80 | >=95 |
| Female (Engineering) | >=85 | >=78 | >=73 | >=90 |
| Male (Non-Engineering) | >=90 | >=85 | >=75 | >=93 |
| Female (Non-Engineering) | >=85 | >=78 | >=68 | >=88 |
Highest Package 27.25 LPA | Top 100 Average package 16.65 LPA | AACSB Accredited | Ranked 52 by QS International
400+ Recruiters | Highest CTC 21 LPA | Average CTC 8 LPA | 92% Placements in 2025 | Ranked as Platinum Institute | Awarded Best Business School of the Year
XLRI Events | XLRI Dates |
Result declaration of XAT 2025 exam | January 17, 2025 |
XLRI shortlist 2025 release date | End of January 2025 |
XLRI interview dates 2025 (for EFPM and FPM courses) | Mid-February to Mid-March 2025 |
XLRI final shortlist 2025 | April 2025 |
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During the XLRI selection process, the institute announces the XLRI result in various rounds. In case any of the selected candidates opt out, their seat is then given to the next candidate. This change in the shortlisted candidates leads to XLRI waitlist. The institute will release the XLRI waitlist in the month of February or April based on the number of students.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an approved university. Those who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the XLRI PGDM programmes.
XLRI shortlisting criteria includes the following process:
The XLRI course fee for the academic year 2025–27 will be released soon on the official website. As per the previous year's fees, the XLRI fees for various XLRI courses can be expected as follows:
Courses | Fees |
Rs. 25,80,000 | |
Rs. 25,80,000 | |
Ex-P.G.D.M | Rs. 21,70,000 |
P.G.D.M Business Management Part-Time | Rs. 10,72,000 |
Rs. 9,50,000 | |
Rs. 14,00,000 | |
Rs. 14,00,000 | |
Rs. 14,00,000 |
The XLRI placement cell will release the final placement report on the official website. According to the XLRI final placement report, around 43.8% of students got pre-placement offers from various organisations, and 30+ new recruiters attended the campus placements recently.
Particulars | Statistics |
Total number of offers made | 463 |
XLRI highest placement salary | Rs. 78.2 LPA |
XLRI average salary package | Rs. 32.7 LPA |
Read more: XLRI Placements
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The XAT cutoff for XLRI PGDM-BM ranges between 94 to 96 percentile overall (GEM), while for the PGDM-HRM program, it lies between 92 to 93 percentile overall.
| Component | Weightage |
| XAT Score | 60% |
| Group Discussion/ Personal Interview | 25% |
| Essay, Academic Profile, Work Experience, GK, Video | 15% |
| Total | 100% |
It is expected that XLRI will interview around 2800 candidates for admission into XLRI programs for both campuses.
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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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
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
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
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