How should I work on my profile to get an admission at XLRI?

Unlike admissions to B schools in other countries, Indian B schools place more importance on test scores than on a profile. So, the first step is to begin studying for the XAT. Here are some of the tips that you may find useful.

• The preparation would be comparable to that for the CAT, however, there is an additional section for decision making that you can learn from the official GMAT guide's Critical Reasoning portion. As all these portions are not included in the cutoffs, a little essay writing practice and brushing up on GK during the last few days would be beneficial.
• Continue to improve the GD-PI and communication skills, as you may not get enough time to prepare after the announcement of the interview date.
• As for the profile, NGO experiences can be useful during interviews.
• Make sure everything you claim is genuine since faking it in front of an experienced panel can backfire.

If you are working for a company, try to learn as much as possible because anything could be questioned during the interview, especially on the specialization you want to pursue at XLRI.