Can I get XLRI if I have cleared the CAT examination? 

One of my friends cleared the XAT exam to get into XLRI. If you think CAT is the way, then you should know that some things -

• If you think CAT is the way, well it's not. You'll need a 99+ percentile to get into XLRI and lastly, in combination with academic excellence, extra-curricular activities, achievements and work experience will count as well.
• XLRI is very strict in scrutinizing the overall profile of a candidate. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of it.

In case XLRI starts taking on the basis of CAT score which I think it might have or will do in the future, you'd benefit from having a thorough knowledge of these programs and exams as well. And this goes for any of the MBA entrance exams you might take including CAT.