XLRI Jamshedpur Admission 2027 is open for PGDM-BM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-GM, FPM and Executive FPM. PGDM-BM, PGDM-HRM and PGDM-GM mainly use XAT 2027, while FPM and EFPM also use XSET and other accepted test scores.

The Jamshedpur campus offers the two flagship two-year programmes and the 18-month route for working professionals. The Delhi-NCR campus offers the Business Management programme and PGDM-IEV. PGDM-BM and PGDM-HRM fees are INR 15.25 Lakhs per annum for the 2027-29 batch, while PGDM-GM fee is INR 25.8 Lakhs.

Admission Update:
  • PGDM-BM and PGDM-HRM: XAT 2027 registration is open till December 6, 2026. The exam will be held on January 3, 2027.
  • PGDM-GM 2027: Applications through XAT close on December 6, 2026. The GMAT or GRE route stays open till December 31, 2026.
  • FPM and Executive FPM: XSET will be conducted on January 3, 2027.
  • HRM is at Jamshedpur only: PGDM-HRM is offered only at XLRI Jamshedpur. PGDM-BM is available at both campuses.
  • Application fee: XAT registration fee is INR 2,300. Each XLRI programme selected costs another INR 200.
  • GMAT and GRE fees: Indian applicants using this route pay INR 2,600. NRI, Foreign, OCI and PIO applicants pay INR 5,000.
  • No minimum marks: BM and HRM do not ask for a minimum graduation percentage.
  • Engineer split: HRM has separate cutoffs for engineers and non-engineers. BM does not use this split.
  • Gender-based cutoffs: Female and third-gender candidates had lower overall and sectional cutoffs than male candidates.
  • Multiple programmes: Students can apply for more than one programme, which may lead to more than one interview.
  • Non-refundable: XAT and XLRI registration payments are not refunded.
XLRI Jamshedpur Admission Portal 2027: xlri.ac.in

XLRI Jamshedpur Important Dates 2027

Event Date
XAT 2027 Registration Last Date December 6, 2026
XAT 2027 Admit Card Release December 20, 2026 (Tentative)
XAT 2027 Exam January 3, 2027
XAT 2027 Result Late January 2027 (Tentative)
Interview Round February to March 2027 (Tentative)
Programme Commencement June 2027 (Tentative)
PGDM-GM XAT Route Last Date December 6, 2026
PGDM-GM GMAT or GRE Route Last Date December 31, 2026
PGDM-GM Work Experience Cut-Off Date March 31, 2027
PGDM-GM Programme Commencement Mid-April 2027
XSET for FPM and Executive FPM January 3, 2027

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

XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM-BM and PGDM-HRM Admission 2027

PGDM-BM and PGDM-HRM at XLRI Jamshedpur are two-year programmes. Indian candidates apply through XAT 2027. XLRI may use different selection rules for different programmes during admission.

XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM Eligibility Criteria 2027

Candidate Type Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
Indian Candidates Three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline. No minimum percentage is required. XAT 2027 score, followed by Personal Interview
Final-Year Students Final-year students can apply. They must finish final exams by the cut-off date fixed by XLRI.
NRI, Foreign, OCI and PIO Three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline. GMAT score, followed by Personal Interview

PGDM-HRM differs from PGDM-BM in these ways:

  • The first year includes basics of Labour Law and Industrial Relations.
  • Students choose from electives, and the curriculum covers Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour courses.
  • HRM is available only at Jamshedpur.
  • The basic eligibility remains common, but XLRI says selection criteria can change by programme.
  • The fee is INR 15.25 Lakhs per annum for the 2027-29 batch. Hostel and mess charges are extra.
  • The fee can be revised and is shared before admission.

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

XLRI also offers International Specialization Tracks through the same selection process. For the 2027-29 batch, 6 tracks have been confirmed:

  • Healthcare Analytics & Intelligence: Rutgers Business School
  • Project Management: George Washington Business School
  • International Business: George Washington Business School
  • Business Analytics: George Washington Business School
  • Sports Management: George Washington Business School
  • Marketing (STEM): Martin J. Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University

Students study the first-year PGDM BM curriculum at XLRI before moving to the partner university for the international specialization. A valid four-year bachelor's degree is needed for these tracks. The selection process is the same as the common PGDM BM process, and students cannot change the specialization track after joining.

XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM Selection Criteria 2027

XLRI uses two admission stages for PGDM-BM and PGDM-HRM.

  • For the interview shortlist, XLRI looks at XAT performance and may also consider academic background and relevant work experience.
  • Shortlisted applicants then appear for a Personal Interview.
  • A Group Discussion may also be held with the interview.
  • The final merit list gives weight to XAT performance and relevant work experience.
  • Academic background and extracurricular activities are also considered.
  • XLRI has not published a fixed percentage split for the final list.

XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM Cutoff 2026

  • PGDM-BM cutoff was 94 percentile for men and 88 percentile for women.
  • For BM, men needed QA 85, VALR 82 and DM 82.
  • For BM, women needed QA 78, VALR 78 and DM 78.
  • BM used the same cutoff for engineers and non-engineers.
  • PGDM-HRM cutoff was 92 for engineer men and 90 for non-engineer men.
  • PGDM-HRM cutoff was 87 for engineer women and 84 for non-engineer women.
  • For HRM, VALR was 87 for men.
  • HRM engineer men needed QA 80. Non-engineer men needed QA 73.

How to Apply for XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM?

  • Complete XAT 2027 registration on the official XAT portal.
  • Pay the XAT registration fee of INR 2,300.
  • Pay INR 200 extra for every XLRI programme selected.
  • Choose PGDM(BM), PGDM(HRM) or both.
  • Take XAT 2027 and check the interview shortlist after the exam.
  • Attend the interview at the assigned centre.

XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM-GM Admission 2027

PGDM-GM at XLRI Jamshedpur is an 18-month full-time residential programme for working professionals. It is also known as GMP and begins in April. The minimum work experience rule has been reduced from five years to 3 years.

XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM-GM Eligibility Criteria 2027

Route Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
XAT Route Three-year bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of managerial or supervisory experience. XAT 2027 score and interview round
GMAT or GRE Route Same degree and experience rule. The score must be from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026. GMAT or GRE score and interview round

Key points for XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM-GM admission 2027 are given below:

  • Only full-time work experience after graduation is counted.
  • The minimum experience requirement is now 3 years, down from five years.
  • The programme duration is now 18 months, earlier it was 15 months.
  • The latest prospectus lists the fee as INR 25.8 Lakhs.
  • The fee may be revised, so applicants should confirm the current amount before applying.

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

XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM-GM Selection Criteria 2027

  • XLRI first shortlists applicants through XAT, GMAT or GRE scores.
  • The shortlisted profiles are then evaluated in detail.
  • GMP interviews are held in multiple rounds.

Key insight: Work experience is counted as on March 31, 2027. The application date is not used for this count. Only full-time work after graduation is accepted.

How to Apply for XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM-GM?

  • Apply through the XAT portal and choose PGDM(GM).
  • Pay INR 2,600 if applying through GMAT or GRE.
  • Upload proof of full-time managerial experience.
  • Appear for the interview rounds after being shortlisted.

XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM vs FMS Delhi vs MDI Gurgaon

XLRI Jamshedpur, FMS Delhi and MDI Gurgaon follow different admission tests and selection stages. Their entrance exams, shortlist basis and next admission steps are compared below.

Particulars XLRI Jamshedpur FMS Delhi MDI Gurgaon
Entrance Exam XAT (GMAT for NRI) CAT CAT only (GMAT for NRI)
Shortlisting Basis XAT score, academics and relevant work experience Weighted CAT and academics CAT 70%, academics, work-ex, diversity
Next Stage Personal Interview, GD in some cycles Extempore, SOP discussion and PI WAT, GD, PI and behavioural test
Published Weightage Split Not published CAT 50%, PI 15%, SOP 10%, Extempore 5%, Class X and XII 20% CAT 35%, PI 20%, GD 10%, WAT 5%
Work Experience Role Counted in the final list No stated weightage Clear 10% weightage
Gender Diversity Lower XAT cutoffs for women No fixed weightage (women are 33.5% of current batch) 2.5% weightage
2027-29 Cycle Status Applications open Not announced Not announced

At XLRI, XAT performance, academic background and relevant work experience may be used in selection. FMS and MDI also use academics while shortlisting. The 33.5% figure for FMS shows current batch composition, not admission weightage. A weak Class 10 score has less effect at XLRI. FMS and MDI details are from their 2026-28 cycle, and their 2027-29 details have not been announced.

XLRI Jamshedpur FPM Admission 2027

XLRI Jamshedpur FPM admission now includes the Xavier Scholar Entrance Test, or XSET, which is a computer-based entrance test. Applicants can also use valid NET and GATE scores for doctoral admission. For the 2027 cycle, XSET will be held on January 3, 2027.

XLRI Jamshedpur FPM Eligibility Criteria 2027

  • A bachelor's or master's degree with at least 55% marks is accepted.
  • SC and ST candidates need 50% marks through this route.
  • A five-year integrated master's degree with 55% marks also qualifies.
  • An Executive FPM option is available for working professionals.

XLRI Jamshedpur FPM Selection Criteria 2027

  • FPM applicants need a valid score in one accepted entrance test: XSET, NET or GATE.
  • XSET tests research interest, management concepts and logical reasoning.
  • The test also checks analytical skills and ethical orientation.
  • FPM duration is 4 years. The first two years cover coursework, and the next two years are for thesis work.
  • XLRI offers FPM in 9 areas, including Finance, Marketing and Strategy.
  • Full-time scholars receive INR 45,000 per month in the first two years.
  • The stipend increases to INR 50,000 per month for the next two years.
  • Full-time FPM scholars also get hostel accommodation without charge.
  • XSET will be held on January 3, 2027.

Key insight: XSET is an accepted entrance-test route for XLRI FPM and EFPM. Eligible applicants may also apply through valid NET or GATE scores, as per XLRI admission rules.

XLRI Jamshedpur Admission Helpline and Contact Details

Applicants can contact the XLRI Jamshedpur admission office for questions on applications, admission steps and programme details. The contact details are listed below.

Particular Details
Admissions Office XLRI, Xavier School of Management
Phone +91 657 665 3203, 3204 / 3205
Email admis@xlri.ac.in
Address C. H. Area (East), Jamshedpur, 831001, Jharkhand
Official Admission Portal xatonline.in

XLRI Jamshedpur Scholarship 2027

XLRI Jamshedpur provides scholarships on the basis of need and eligible students' performance. Need-based support is also available for students from financially backward backgrounds. The scholarship schemes are listed below.

Scholarship Schemes Eligibility Scholarship Amount
Aditya Birla Scholarship Merit-based on the company's criteria INR 3 Lakhs per year
XLRI Platinum Jubilee [Seniors] Merit-cum-need 2nd Year Tuition Fees up to 2,85,000
XLRI Platinum Jubilee [Juniors] 1st Year Tuition Fees up to 2,55,000
Alumni Scholarship INR 2 Lakhs
Alumni Scholarship [SC / ST / Economically Backward] INR 2 Lakhs

XLRI Jamshedpur Admission FAQs

Ques. Which entrance test is needed for XLRI Jamshedpur admission 2027?

Ans. Indian applicants for PGDM-BM and PGDM-HRM must use XAT. NRI, Foreign, OCI and PIO applicants can apply through GMAT. PGDM-GM also allows Indian candidates to apply with GMAT or GRE.

Ques. What was the latest XLRI cutoff for BM and HRM?

Ans. In the XAT 2026 cutoff, PGDM-BM required 94 overall percentile for male candidates and 88 for female and third-gender candidates. For PGDM-HRM, the overall cutoff was 92 for engineering or technical male candidates, 90 for non-engineering male candidates, 87 for engineering or technical female and third-gender candidates, and 84 for non-engineering female and third-gender candidates. Sectional cutoffs also had to be met.

Ques. Are XLRI cutoffs the same for engineers and non-engineers?

Ans. In the latest XAT 2026 cutoff, PGDM-BM kept the same overall cutoff for engineering and non-engineering candidates within each gender group. PGDM-HRM used separate overall cutoffs for engineering and non-engineering candidates.

Ques. Does XLRI ask for minimum graduation marks?

Ans. No minimum graduation percentage is set for PGDM-BM and PGDM-HRM. Applicants only need a three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline. FPM has a separate 55% marks requirement.

Ques. How much experience is required for XLRI GMP?

Ans. PGDM-GM needs at least 3 years of managerial or supervisory experience. The count is taken as on March 31, 2027. Only full-time work after graduation is counted. Earlier, the requirement was five years.

Ques. What is the XLRI Jamshedpur application fee for 2027?

Ans. XAT registration costs INR 2,300. Each XLRI programme selected adds INR 200. Indian applicants using GMAT or GRE pay INR 2,600, while NRI and foreign applicants pay INR 5,000.

Ques. Can a final-year student apply for XLRI PGDM?

Ans. Yes. Final-year students can apply for PGDM-BM and PGDM-HRM. Their final exams must be completed by the cut-off date announced by XLRI. Students who do not meet that date are not admitted.

Ques. What is the XLRI fee for PGDM-BM and PGDM-HRM?

Ans. For the 2027-29 batch, the fee was INR 15.25 Lakhs per year. For two years, this comes to INR 30.50 Lakhs.

Ques. How are students selected for XLRI FPM?

Ans. XLRI accepts XSET, NET or GATE scores for FPM and EFPM admission. Eligible applicants are screened for XSET. For the 2027 cycle, XSET is scheduled on January 3, 2027.

Ques. Is direct admission or management quota available at XLRI Jamshedpur?

Ans. No. XLRI says its admissions are merit-based and do not use a Management or NRI Quota. The entrance-test route depends on the programme selected.