Do students from lesser known colleges make it to XLRI?

The answer is yes, students from lesser-known colleges do make it to XLRI. Getting admission into XLRI depends on several factors. If you fit their profile then surely you will get accepted. The basic requirements include the following -

The weightage of these factors varies every year. The marks obtained in the graduation helps in giving an edge during group discussions and personal interviews. Once a student clears all the factors and gets into the interview session, everything else is secondary. It all then depends on how well you perform and impress the interviewers. But if you are from a lesser-known or smaller college and are well prepared, then they will definitely consider you.

Students from various nooks and corners of the country get into XLRI. You should stop worrying about their college and focus more on their entrance exam, GD and PI.