XISS Ranchi opens admission for its PGDM, also treated as MBA-equivalent, mainly through CAT/XAT/CMAT scores, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The PGDM fee is INR 12 Lakhs for HRM, Rural, Finance and Marketing, and students must have a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks.

The final admission score uses XAT/CAT/CMAT with 40% weightage, Academics/Work Experience with 30% weightage, Group Discussion with 10% weightage and Personal Interview with 20% weightage. MBA admission normally begins in October every year.

XISS Ranchi Admission Important Dates 2026

Event Date
CAT 2026 Exam November 29, 2026
XAT 2027 Registration Closes December 6, 2026
XAT 2027 Admit Card Download December 20, 2026 (Tentative)
XAT 2027 Exam January 03, 2027, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

XISS Ranchi MBA Admissions 2026

Students applying for the PGDM/MBA programmes at XISS Ranchi must register online and pay a non-refundable application fee of INR 2000+18% GST=INR 2360. The institute offers PGDM specialisations in HRM, Rural, Finance and Marketing.

MBA Specializations Total Fees Seat Intake Cutoff 2024
HRM

INR 12 Lakhs

 120 CAT/XAT: 60 percentile;
CMAT: 75 percentile
Rural INR 12 Lakhs 75 CAT/XAT: 25 percentile;
CMAT: 35 percentile
Finance INR 12 Lakhs 60 CAT/XAT: 35 percentile;
CMAT: 45 percentile
Marketing INR 12 Lakhs 60 CAT/XAT: 35 percentile;
CMAT: 45 percentile

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

* Note:

  • 50% of the seats are filled through CAT and/or XAT scores, while the remaining 50% are filled through CMAT scores.
  • 50% of seats are kept for Christian Minorities, ST, SC and other minorities, so applicants must select the correct category while filling the form.

XISS Ranchi MBA Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants need a three or four-year bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate marks for admission to the PGDM programme.
  • Final-semester graduation students can also apply if they do not have any backlogs.

Popular Questions Asked

Ques. Is it possible to change details in the XISS Ranchi form after submitting it?

Ans: Yes, limited changes can be made in the XISS Ranchi application by logging in to the portal before the last date, December 15, 2025. After the deadline, details cannot be edited, except entrance exam scores, which may be updated until shortlisting.

Ques. Can one applicant submit more than one XISS Ranchi admission form?

Ans: No, XISS Ranchi allows only one application form for each Aadhar card. In the same form, a student may choose up to 2 specialisations without paying any extra fee.

Ques. What happens if a student misses the GD and PI slot at XISS Ranchi?

Ans. XISS Ranchi generally runs GD and PI through stages such as Phase 1, Phase 2 and the final merit list. Missing Phase 1 can remove the student from that admission cycle unless there is verified emergency proof and the institute permits rescheduling. The student should check the official admission notice, send written proof and request a solution in writing. If the institute does not allow another slot, the student must apply again in the next cycle with a stronger profile.

XISS Ranchi MBA Selection Criteria

Final admission depends on entrance exam scores (CAT/XAT/CMAT) and performance in GD & PI. After GDPI, XISS Ranchi sends admission offers to selected students. The final merit score is prepared from these parts:

  • Past academic record: 20% weightage.
  • Performance in entrance tests: 40% weightage.
  • Performance in Group Discussion: 10% weightage.
  • Performance in Personal Interview: 25% weightage.
  • Extracurricular and Diversity: 5% weightage.

XISS Ranchi MBA (HRM) Batch Profile

In 2025, the MBA (HRM) batch had 119 students, with a Male: Female ratio of 9:11. The batch profile for recent years is given below.

Year Total Batch Strength Gender Ratio (Male: Female) Engineer: Non-Engineer (In %)
2025 119 9:11 12:88
2024 69 26:43 16:84
2023 100 19:31 15:85
2022 100 11:14 29:71
  • From 2022 to 2025, the PGDM-HRM batch had strong gender diversity. Female representation stayed above 55% and reached 62% in 2023 and 2024, making the programme one of the most gender-balanced HR specialisations in India.
  • The share of students from engineering backgrounds moved down from 29% in 2022 to 12% in 2025. This shows higher participation from non-engineering graduates from Arts, Commerce and Social Sciences streams.

XISS Ranchi FPM Admission 2026

XISS Ranchi offers a full-time Fellow Programme in Management across 5 specialisations. The tuition fee is INR 1 LPA. Selection is based on entrance exam scores, a 15 minutes presentation and earlier academic performance.

Entrance Exam Accepted: CAT/XAT/GATE/GRE/GMAT/UGC-NET or JRF/CSIR or the XISS Entrance Test (XET).

XISS Ranchi Certification Course Admission 2026

XISS Ranchi also offers certificate courses in Business Analytics and Geospatial Technology. The course details are listed below.

Course Name Eligibility Criteria Fees (INR) Seat Intake Duration
Certificate Program in Business Analytics Bachelor's degree with min. 50% marks 47200 75 6 months
PGCM (Geospatial Technology) Graduate degree in any discipline with min. 45% marks 69000 (non-working),
82000 (working professional)		 30 1 year

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

XISS Ranchi Cutoff 2026

Students must meet the minimum CAT/XAT/CMAT percentile fixed for their programme to be shortlisted for Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The general category entrance exam cutoffs for XISS Ranchi 2026 are shown below.

Unreserved Category Reserved Category
Program CAT (Percentile) XAT (Percentile) CMAT (Percentile) CAT (Percentile) XAT (Percentile) CMAT (Percentile)
PGDM - HRM 60 60 70 45 45 60
PGDM - RM 25 25 35 20 20 30
PGDM - MM 35 35 45 30 30 40
PGDM - FM 35 35 45 30 30 40

The CMAT cutoff changed sharply from 95 percentile in 2022 to 70 percentile in 2024. Specialisation-wise CMAT cutoffs are given below.

MBA Specialisations CMAT 2024 CMAT 2023 CMAT 2022
HRM 70 70 95
Rural 35 35 95
Marketing 45 45 95
Finance 45 45 95

Popular Question Asked

Ques. Are XISS Ranchi cutoffs the same for CAT, XAT and CMAT?

Ans: CAT and XAT cutoffs are nearly the same, such as 60 percentile for MBA-HRM. CMAT cutoffs are 10-15 percentiles higher, such as 70 percentile for HRM in the general category. This helps XISS Ranchi balance shortlisting across the 50% quota for each exam category.

Ques. Where does XISS Ranchi usually hold GD and PI for MBA admission?

Ans: GD and PI take place after candidates are shortlisted through CAT/XAT/CMAT scores. The rounds are usually held in Jan end or the first week of Feb, 2026, in offline face-to-face mode. Phase-I outstation GDPI centres are Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bangalore. The Ranchi home centre GDPI is held after the outstation round is completed.

* Note: The application form includes a check box for the applicant's centre preference. The institute makes the final decision.

XISS Ranchi Admission FAQs

Ques. Who can apply for PGDM admission at XISS Ranchi?

Ans. For MBA/PGDM admission at XISS Ranchi, applicants must have a bachelor's degree of at least three years from a recognised university in any discipline. They need at least 55% aggregate marks, while SC/ST candidates need 50%. Final-year students waiting for results may apply provisionally if they get the required marks by August 2026 and show proof of no backlogs. There is no age limit. A valid CAT 2025, XAT 2026 or CMAT 2026 score is required.

Ques. What cutoff range should PGDM applicants expect at XISS Ranchi?

Ans. XISS Ranchi cutoffs change by programme, entrance test and category. For General category admission in 2025:

  • CAT/XAT percentiles ranged from 25-60, with 60 for PGDM-HRM and 25-35 for PGDM-RM/FM/MM;
  • CMAT cutoffs were 10-15 percentiles higher, with 70 for HRM.

Students should target 10 percentiles above the expected cutoff to improve their chances.

Ques. How does XISS Ranchi select students for MBA admission?

Ans. The MBA admission process at XISS Ranchi has several stages:

(1) Shortlisting through CAT/XAT/CMAT scores with 60% weightage;

(2) Academic profile and work experience review with 10% weightage;

(3) Group Discussion (GD) with 10% weightage; and

(4) Personal Interview (PI) with 20% weightage.

GD/PI is held at centres such as Ranchi, Kolkata, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Guwahati. Final merit lists are prepared after overall evaluation, followed by document verification and fee payment for admission confirmation.

Ques. What is the application method for PGDM admission at XISS Ranchi?

Ans. Students must apply only through the official website (www.xiss.ac.in) under the "Admissions" section. Registration begins in the month of October, and the last date is generally in the second week of December every year. The application fee is a non-refundable INR 2,000 + GST. Applicants need scanned photographs, signatures, mark sheets, category certificates if applicable and entrance exam details. Early application is useful because seats are limited.