Question 1

Does XLRI accept CAT scores?

Accepted Answer

No, XLRI accepts XAT scores for admission into its PGDM courses.

Question 2

How much XAT score is required for XLRI?

Accepted Answer

The XAT cut-off for XLRI is between 88 - 96 percentile depending upon the student's background and the course they are opting for.For the HRM program, the overall cut-off for male engineering candidates is 95 percentile while that for female engineering students is 90 percentile. Male applicants from a non-engineering background require a 93 percentile and women from a non-engineering background must have an 88 percentile.Similarly, for the BM program, the overall cut-off for male engineering candidates is 96 percentile while that for female engineering students is 91 percentile. Male applicants from a non-engineering background require a 95 percentile and women from a non-engineering background must have a 90 percentile.

Question 3

What is the fee for XLRI?

Accepted Answer

The fee for XLRI PGDM HRM and PGDM BM is INR 28,60,000.

Question 4

Does XLRI prefer non-engineers?

Accepted Answer

XLRI accepts both engineers and non-engineers for its PGDM courses.

Question 5

Can I get direct admission in XLRI Jamshedpur?

Accepted Answer

For the PGDM HRM and BM, the candidates will have to appear for XAT. Theres no direct admission to XLRI Jamshedpur. Additionally, for PGDM-GM, the institute also accepts GMAT and GRE.

Question 6

Is there 100% placement in XLRI?

Accepted Answer

In the 2024 placement, XLRI had a 100% placement rate. The totalof 503 of PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) students received a total of 519 domestic offers and 1 international offers.

Question 7

What is the XLRI highest salary package?

Accepted Answer

XLRIs highestpackage stood at INR 75 LPA forPGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) and INR 80.35 LPA for PGDM (GM) program.

Question 8

How many seats are there in XLRI?

Accepted Answer

The intake for PGDM BM and HR is 600and for Ex-PGDM, it is 120.

Question 9

What is the age limit for XLRI?

Accepted Answer

XLRI does not have any specific age limit for admission into any of the courses.

Question 10

Are 12th marks important for XLRI?

Accepted Answer

12th marks are considered while preparingthe final merit list for XLRI admissions.

Question 11

Which airport is close to XLRI?

Accepted Answer

The Ranchi airport is closest to XLRI. It takes around 2.5 hours to reach Ranchi airport by Road from XLRI.

Question 12

How is a typical day for the PGDM-IEV students at XLRI?

Accepted Answer

Students attend 2 - 3 sessions a day for 120 minutes, 5 days in a week. They also engage in group projects, career counseling meetings, industry practicums, and extracurricular activities throughout the week.

Question 13

Is XAT required for XLRI PGDM-IEV admission?

Accepted Answer

No, XAT is not required for PGDM-IEV admission. However, those who have takenXAT need not pay additional application fees.

Question 14

Is XLRI PGDM-IEV an online program?

Accepted Answer

No, PGDM-IEV offered by XLRI is a full-time offline program, which will be fully residential.

Question 15

Will I have to start an enterprise during my PGDM-IEV program at XLRI?

Accepted Answer

PGDM-IEV is designed for those who are interested in starting an enterprise. The students are highly encouraged to start one while in the program, but it is not compulsory.

Question 16

Is PGDM-IEV beneficial for those belonging to a family business?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PGDM-IEV also has a Family Business Track, specifically for those who come from family businesses.

Question 17

How is the PGDM-IEV curriculum at XLRI?

Accepted Answer

The curriculum is based on the regular PGDM curriculum for business management but has been contextualized for startups. The core courses will cover all aspects of business fundamentals needed to run a business, and electives will help you focus on your specific learning needs. A large part of the course is designed around experiential learning, where you get an opportunity to validate and internalize your learning by applying it in the real world.

Question 18

How will the PGDM-IEV program be beneficial in expanding the professional network?

Accepted Answer

The PGDM-IEV students will be a part of the Alumni community of XLRI and will receive invites to exclusive events, meets, and conferences. During the course of the program, they will cross paths with several industry experts, entrepreneurs, angel investors, and others. They will also be taking part in events, demo days, and meetups where they will find opportunities to expand their professional networks.

Question 19

Does XLRI provide financial support to FPM students?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all the FPM students receive financial support from XLRI. The Financial aid offered to the FPM students includes the following:Fellowship - INR 45,000 per month during the 1st and 2nd years, and INR 50,000 per month for the next two years.Hostel Fee - Waived-offContingency Grant - INR 30,000 per annum for 4 years.Conference Presentation - INR 2,50,000Total Collection Grant - INR 50,000 total for the 3rd and 4th years

Question 20

What are the exams accepted by XLRI for FPM admission?

Accepted Answer

The exams accepted by XLRI for FPM admissions are XAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ UGC-JRF/ NET.

Question 21

What is the specialization offered in FPM by XLRI?

Accepted Answer

The FPM specializations offered by XLRI are as follows:EconomicsFinanceGeneral ManagementHuman Resource ManagementInformation SystemsMarketingOrganizational BehaviorProduction Operations & Decision ScienceStrategic Management

Question 22

How are PGDM-GM placements at XLRI?

Accepted Answer

In the 2022-23 placement, the PGDM-GM batch showed a 100% placement rate, where 108students appeared for interviews and 103of them received job offers. The highest package offered was INR 80.35LPA and the median package offered was INR 27.50 LPA.

Question 23

How was the PGDM-GM 2022 batch at XLRI?

Accepted Answer

The PGDM-GM 2023 batch at XLRI has a batch size of 115 students, with an average age of 30, and an average work experience of 88months.

Question 24

How is XLRI Campus?

Accepted Answer

XLRI offers a beautiful campus, situated beside the Swarnrekha River. The XLRI campus has a new hostel for first-year students, an old hostel for second-year students, and a GMP building of 4 blocks for GMP students and other certificate and Ph.D. students. There are also accommodation facilities for the faculty members. There is 2 academic building, one old and one new. There is an international building and a management building, and a huge library. The XLRI Jamshedpur programs are unique and have all the facilities on-campus required to clearly understand the course.

Question 25

How many campuses does XLRI have?

Accepted Answer

XLRI has two campuses now, the main campus is in Jamshedpur and the other is in New Delhi.

Question 26

What are the courses offered by XLRI?

Accepted Answer

XLRI offers various PG, doctorate, and certificate programs in the field of management. Some of the major XLRI Jamshedpur courses offeredare:PGDM-HRMPGDM-BMPGDM-GMPGDM-IEVFPMExecutive FPM

Question 27

Will I have to submit a different application for XAT and XLRI courses?

Accepted Answer

No, the candidates can apply for both the XAT and XLRI through the XAT application or through the XLRI application.

Question 28

What is the application fee for XAT?

Accepted Answer

The XAT Jamshedpur application fee is INR 2,100.

Question 29

How are candidates selected for the XLRI PGDM program?

Accepted Answer

The candidates are selected based on their performance in XAT/ GMAT/ GRE, followed by a personal interview. The final admission also depends on other factors like relevant work experience, academic background, and extracurricular activities.

Question 30

Can I get XLRI with poor academics?

Accepted Answer

It is not just the academic record or XAT percentile that matters for XLRI's admission process. Instead, it is the overall profile of the student that matters.

Question 31

How is the PGDM-HRM program at XLRI?

Accepted Answer

Xavier Labour Relations Institute Jamshedpur PGDHRM is a 2-year full-time program covering study areas such as Human Resource Planning, Human Resource Information Systems, Selection, Performance Management, Training and Development, Compensation Administration, and fostering harmonious employer-employee relationships in the framework of state regulations.

Question 32

Does XLRI offer hostel accommodation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are two building blocks to accommodate students pursuing various courses at the college. The old campus is for second-year students and the new campus is for first-year students. They live in single occupancy rooms with all the basic amenities provided by the institution for healthy living.

Question 33

Does XLRI offer internships?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the institute offers Internships to students. Around 604 offers were made from top recruiters who visited the campus for Internships. The highest stipend offered was INR 3.5lacs per month in the BFSI sector in 2024.

Question 34

What is the difference between XLRI HR coursesand BM courses?

Accepted Answer

The BM course is a regular Program that is relatively new and is evolving and constantly being updated to be in tune with emerging trends. It is designed to give input on all the functions of management. It is like a regular MBA program. Whereas, the XLRI HRcourse is the oldest and the most prestigious of the Institute's teaching programs. The major thrust areas are Human Resource Planning, Human Resource Information Systems, Selection, Performance Management, etc. Hence, HRM should be taken up by only those who are genuinely interested in making a career in the HR domain.

Question 35

Is there any financial assistance available for XLRI students?

Accepted Answer

There are several scholarships that are given to students like the Kalyan Ganguly XEF Scholarship (Merit-cum-Need ) worth INR 1,00,000, the Vasantha Sankaran Scholarship to students of BM-II worth INR 1,00,000, the Alumni Scholarship to students of HRM-II, BM-II worth INR 1,50,000, etc

Question 36

Is XLRI owned by TATA?

Accepted Answer

XLRI is a private business school sponsored by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Jamshedpur Business School is the oldest business school in India, having been established in 1949.

Question 37

How is life at XLRI?

Accepted Answer

Life at the XLRI campus is pretty good.It has a brilliant faculty pool. You might have to fight to get some electives offered by a few professors. The in-lecture cases can be a bit outdated at times but they provide relevant learning.The infrastructure of the institute is pretty good. There are several sports facilities inside the campus. The senior and junior hostels are located on the opposite side of the campus. This keeps the two batches kind of separated.XLRI placement doesnt need much discussion. Most people join the institute because of its amazing placement record. The 2024batch got an average CTC of INR 29.89 LPA forPGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) and INR 29.4LPA for PGDM (GM).Different committees organize several on-campus events throughout the year.The campus isnt too big in size. Some of the areas of the campus are pretty well-maintained. You will love taking casual strolls through the campus.You will get to meet talented peers on campus and learn from them.XLRI doesnt impose any kind of lifestyle on students. If you want to earn extra credits and participate in case competitions, you will get many such chances. If you want to relax and hang out with friends, you are free to do that.

Question 38

What percentage of the batch was offered Pre-Placement offers during the placement drive of 2021 at XLRI?

Accepted Answer

In the placement drive of 2021 at XLRI, around 33.33% of the batch was offered pre-placement offers.

Question 39

In which sector does the maximum number of students were placed during the placement drive of 2021 at XLRI?

Accepted Answer

During the placement drive of 2021 at XLRI, the maximum percentage of students were placed in the Consulting sector (29%) followed by Sales & Marketing sector (16%).

Question 40

What is the highest stipend offered during the summer internship placements of 2023 at XLRI?

Accepted Answer

In the summer internship placements of 2023 at XLRI, the highest stipend stood at INR 6.8 Lakhs for 2 months.

Question 41

What is the average stipend offered during the summer internship placements of 2023 at XLRI?

Accepted Answer

In the summer internship placements of 2023 at XLRI, the average stipend stood at INR 1.28 Lakhs.

Question 42

How many students participated in the summer internships placements of 2023 at XLRI?

Accepted Answer

During the summer internship placements of 2023 at XLRI, around 470 students participated.

Question 43

How many companies participated in the summer internship placements of 2022 at XLRI?

Accepted Answer

In the summer internship placements of 2022 at XLRI, around 126 companies participated.

Question 44

What sort of salary packages are offered at XLRI?

Accepted Answer

The highest offered was INR 50 LPA and the average CTC stood at INR 25.08 LPA and the median CTC stood at INR 23 LPA whereas the top 10% and 25% students were offered the average CTC of INR 37.49 LPA and INR 34.80 LPA respectively.

Question 45

How many companies participated in the placement drive of 2021 at XLRI?

Accepted Answer

A total 108 recruiters participated in the placement drive, out of which 23 were first time recruiters.

Question 46

How many pre placement offers were offered in the placement drive of 2021 at XLRI?

Accepted Answer

33.33% of the students were offered pre-placement offers in the placement drive of 2021 at XLRI.

Question 47

Which are the top recruiting companies at XLRI?

Accepted Answer

Some of the top recruiting companies at XLRIare Amazon, Procter & Gamble, Flipkart, L&T and many others.

Question 48

What is the highest ranking of XLRI Jamshedpur?

Accepted Answer

XLRI Jamshedpur has been ranked 1 for Private MBA by Outlook 2021 and Times 2021. The institute has reached the topmost level 5 among the 47 global business schools in Positive Impact Rating 2021

Question 49

Has XLRI received any ranking by NIRF, Ministry of HRD?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XLRI Jamshedpur is a very reputed MBA school often categorized as top 10 colleges in India. The institute has been ranked 8 for MBA by NIRF 2022.

Question 50

Is XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM an accredited Programme?

Accepted Answer

XLRI Jamshedpur is one of the very few B-schools in India where its flagship PGDM course is accredited with two prestigious International Accreditations, viz., AACSB and AMBA - Association of MBAs. XLRI has also received NBA accreditation.

Question 51

Is there any change in NIRF ranking 2022of XLRI Jamshedpur as compared to last year's ranking?

Accepted Answer

MHRD NIRF Ranking 2020 had placed XLRI Jamshedpur #9 among top 100 B-schools in Management but in NIRF Listing 2022, the leading B School had jumped higher to one position and has been kept in 8th rank.

Question 52

What are the parameters considered while providing XLRI ranking by Outlook-ICARE?

Accepted Answer

The overall score made by Outlook-ICARE is assessed according to the five parameters which include  Research, Inclusiveness & Diversity, Employability, Faculty-Student Ratio (FSR ) and Faculty Quality.

Question 53

Can I stand a chance for XLRI admission, even if I dont meet the minimum XAT cut off requirement?

Accepted Answer

No. Qualifying in XAT is the minimum requirement to be eligible for XLRI admission. Applicants who do not meet the minimum XAT cut off are not shortlisted for the subsequent group discussion and personal interview rounds

Question 54

How much minimum percentile is required for getting shortlisted for XLRI?.

Accepted Answer

You are required to score a minimum 96 percentile and above in XAT to get a call for BM and 94 percentile and above for HRM at XLRI Jamshedpur. Besides, you also need to clear sectional cut-offs in the entrance test to participate in the further rounds.

Question 55

Is XAT more difficult than CAT to qualify for XLRI?

Accepted Answer

Compared with the two, CAT does not include Decision Making (DM) section and GK section but XAT exam has DM and GK as separate sections. Another major difference is the difficulty level between the two exams. XAT is said to be a bit more difficult than the CAT exam.

Question 56

What is the pattern of the XAT exam for getting into XLRI?

Accepted Answer

XAT exam has 75 total questions divided in three sections. Out of 75 marks, candidates may find it difficult to score beyond 30-32 marks and very few candidates cross the 34-35 score in XAT exam. The difficulty level together with a reduced number of questions deliver a high percentile at even low scores in XAT exam.

Question 57

Does XLRI give weightage to academics for its admission shortlist?

Accepted Answer

If you possess an excellent academic score with 85+% marks right from class 10th onwards and have 2-3 years of relevant work experience, XLRI will offer you an edge with 5% weightage points in GD PI rounds.

Question 58

Does XLRI have a COED hostel?

Accepted Answer

XLRI has separate hostels for girls & boys.

Question 59

Does XLRI have single rooms?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XLRI hostels have both single occupancy rooms as well as twin sharing rooms.

Question 60

Is there a gym at XLRI?

Accepted Answer

XLRI hostels have gym facilities.

Question 61

How many rooms are there in XLRI hostels?

Accepted Answer

XLRI hostels have 400+ rooms.

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