XLRI Jamshedpur is a private institute established in1949 in the Steel City of India, Jamshedpur. XLRI is recognized by AICTE, AIU, and GOI, and is also accredited by AACSB, AMBA, and NBA. The institute is known for its Human Resource Program PGDM course in Jamshedpur, Alumni Network, Strong Industry Connections and Good RoI. It is consistently ranked among the Top B-Schools in India and across the globe. It was ranked 9th by NIRF 2023 in the Management category and was is placed in a rank band of 141-150 in QS World University Rankings 2024.
XLRI campus Jamshedpur is well connected to all the Major Cities in India due to its close proximity to Kolkata and Ranchi. The nearest domestic airport to the campus is Jamshedpur Airport, which is about 6 kilometers away, while the nearest Railway Station is situated around 10 km away from the institute.
Xavier Jamshedpur has recorded 100% Placement for the batch of 2024. The highest and average package reported at the institute stood at INR 75 LPA and INR 29.89 LPA respectively for PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) courses and INR 80.35 LPA and INR 29.4 LPA respectively for PGDM (GM) course. Moreover, a total of 154 recruiters participated in the XLRI Placement Drive, offering job opportunities to a huge batch size of 503 students.
XLRI offers PGDM programs in various specializations, along with Doctoral Programs. For admission, the institute conducts its own Entrance Exam known as XAT. XLRI Admission to its PGDM programs is either based on scores obtained in XAT / GMAT / GRE followed by Personal Interview (and/or Group Discussion).
XLRI Highlights
- XLRI Placements 2024 are concluded with the Highest Package of INR 75 LPA. Meanwhile, the XLRI Summer Internship Placements for 2025 recorded the Highest Stipend of INR 3.5 Lakhs.
- XLRI Cutoff differs between the PGDM BM and PGDM HRM programs, and is divided into two categories namely, Engineers and Non-Engineers. For the PGDM BM program, the cutoffs are 96 for Engineers and 95 for Non-Engineers. Whereas, for the PGDM HRM program, the XAT Cutoff for Engineer and Non-Engineer is 95 and 93 respectively.
- Xavier Labour Relations Institute Jamshedpur has 2 campuses situated in Jamshedpur and Delhi-NCR. The Jamshedpur campus is spread across 50 acres while the Delhi campus is spread over an area of 36 acres.
- Candidates can contact XLRI JSR via Phone : +91-657-665 3203/3204/3205, Fax : +91-657-222 7814, or Email : admis@xlri.ac.in
XLRI Important Dates 2025
XAT Events |
Dates |
XAT 2025 registration starts |
July 15, 2024 |
XAT 2025 registration last date |
December 10, 2024 |
XAT 2025 admit card date |
December 20, 2024 |
XAT 2025 exam date |
January 5, 2025 |
PGDM (BM)/ PGDM (HRM) Events |
Dates |
Registration Opens |
July 15, 2024 |
Registration Closes |
November 30, 2024 |
XAT Exam Date |
January 05, 2025 |
Shortlist for Interview |
End of January 2025 |
Interview |
Mid-February to Mid-March 2025 |
Offers and Waitlist |
April 2025 |
Academic Session Begins |
Mid-June 2025 |
PGDM (GM) Events |
Dates |
Registration Opens |
July 01, 2024 |
Registration Closes through XAT |
November 30, 2024 |
Registration Closes through GMAT/ GRE |
December 31, 2024 |
XAT Admit Card Download |
December 20, 2024 |
XAT Exam Date |
January 05, 2025 |
Shortlist for Interview |
Third Week of January, 2025 |
Interviews |
First Week of January, 2025 |
Offers and Wishlist |
Second Week of February, 2025 |
Academic Session Begins |
April 2025 |
XLRI Courses & Fees
XLRI offers a 2-Year PGDM BM, PGDM HRM, PGDM GM, PGDM IEV, a 4-year FPM, and a 5-year Executive FPM Programs. It also offers a 16-month Executive Diploma in HRM and several other online learning programs is HRM, Business Management, and Finance. All the courses offered by XLRI Jamshedpur have unique course curriculums.
Tabulated below are the XLRI Jamshedpur Courses and the XLRI Jamshedpur Fees:
Course Name |
Details |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
Total Fees |
PGDM BM |
Duration: 02
Specialization: Business Management
|
Passed in a relevant Bachelor’s Degree under 10+2+3 scheme or equivalent from a recognized board of education
OR
Students completing their final examination by June 10 of the year of admission can also apply
|
XAT / GMAT / GRE Scores + Academic Performance + Work Experience + Extracurricular Activities + Personal Interview / Group Discussion |
INR 14.3 lakhs per annum |
PGDM HRM |
Duration: 02
Specialization: Human Resource Management
|
Passed in a relevant Bachelor’s Degree under 10+2+3 scheme or equivalent from a recognized board of education
OR
Students completing their final examination by June 10 of the year of admission can also apply
|
XAT / GMAT / GRE Scores + Academic Performance + Work Experience + Extracurricular Activities + Personal Interview / Group Discussion |
INR 14.3 lakhs per annum |
PGDM GM |
Duration: 18 months
Specialization: General Management
|
Passed a 3 years bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in India/ abroad in any discipline.
Employed in a full-time job having at least 5 years of relevant managerial experience as on March 31 of the year of admission in an organization of repute in the public, private or non-governmental sector after completing graduation.
|
XAT / GMAT / GRE Scores + Academic Ability + Work Experience + Extracurricular Activities + Personal Interview / Group Discussion |
INR 24.2 lakhs |
PGDM IEV |
Duration: 2 years
Specialization: Innovation,
|
Passed in a relevant Bachelor’s Degree under 10+2+3 scheme or equivalent from a recognized board of education
OR
Students completing their final examination by June 10 of the year of admission can also apply
|
Academic Record + Work Experience + Statement of Purpose + Personal Interview |
INR 15 lakhs |
PGDM (Double Master’s Program) |
Duration 02 years
Specialization: PGDM in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (1st year in XLRI Jamshedpur) and MS in Supply Chain Analytics (2nd year in Rutgers Business Schol US)
|
Should have a three-year Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, recognized by a University and it should be from a NAAC accredited institution with a rating of at least A.
For engineering graduates who have completed the 4-year course from reputed institutions like IITs, NITs, etc., NAAC Accreditation is not mandatory.
Those completing their final examination by June 10 of the year of admission may also apply. Candidates with substantial work experience and those sponsored by their organizations are encouraged to apply
|
XAT / GMAT / GRE Scores + Academic Ability + Work Experience + Extracurricular Activities + Personal Interview / Group Discussion |
INR 15 lakhs (1st year fee) |
FPM |
Duration: 4-7 years
Specialization: Management
|
B.E. or B.Tech Degree with 60% aggregate marks (50% aggregate marks for SC/ST Categories) and 2 years of Work Experience
OR
Bachelor’s Degree with 60% aggregate marks (50% aggregate marks for SC/ST Categories) followed by a Master’s Degree with 55% aggregate marks (50% aggregate marks for SC/ST Categories) from a recognized institute
OR
Integrated Master’s Degree of 4-5 Years with 55% aggregate marks (50% aggregate marks for SC/ST candidates)
OR
CA, ICWA, CS with 55% aggregate marks (50% aggregate marks for SC/ST Categories)
OR
2-year PGDM or MBA from XLRI any of the IIMs, FMS Delhi, MDI Gurgaon, XIMB, IRMA, SP Jain, TISS, ISI or School of Management of an IIT with at least 6-8 CQPI
|
XAT / GMAT / GRE / GATE / UGC-JRF / NET Scores + Personal Interview |
No fee is charged from FPM students.
Institute grants a Stipend of INR 45,000 per month for first two years and INR 50,000 per month for the next two years
|
EFPM |
Duration: 5-8 years |
a) Have an MBA/Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) or equivalent or GMP/PGPX or one-year full-time residential program in management (with 60% aggregate marks), Candidates from Premier B-Schools will be given preference.
b) Currently employed in a full-time job.
c) Have at least 5 years of full-time executive/managerial/teaching/research experience as on March 31 of the year of admission.
Candidates who are less than 50 years of age shall get a preference. .
|
Personal Interview |
INR 11.6 lakhs |
XLRI Online Learning |
Specializations: HRM, Finance, Business Management |
Passed in a relevant Bachelor’s Degree under 10+2+3 scheme or equivalent from a recognized board of education
OR
Students completing their final examination by June 10 of the year of admission can also apply
|
XAT / GMAT / GRE Scores + Academic Performance + Work Experience + Extracurricular Activities |
INR 13.9 lakhs |
Virtual Interactive Learning Programs |
Long Duration Programs: Business Management, Human Resource Management, Business Analytics, Senior Leadership and Finance.
Short Duration Programs: e-Management Development Programs
|
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university in any discipline with five years of work experience in a managerial position after graduation. |
Profile-based selection wherein personal interviews, academic and professional-record and SOP are taken into consideration |
NA |
In-Company Programs |
Duration: 3-5 days OR 3 days – 1 month |
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university in any discipline with five years of work experience in a managerial position after graduation. |
Profile-based selection wherein personal interviews, academic and professional-record and SOP are taken into consideration |
NA |
Long term PG Certificate / Diploma Programs |
Duration: 6 months – 1 year
|
Graduation from a recognised university + Minimum of 10 years of work experience |
Selection will be based on the nature of experience, SOP, and interview |
NA |
- XLRI has a vast batch size of 600 (2024-26), which keeps increasing every year.
- However, the following statistics offer a general idea of how XLRI’s batch size compares to that of similar institutions:
- XLRI Fees structure is same for PGDM BM and PGDM HRM
- The fee structure for batch 2023 was INR 27,40,000, which was increased to INR 28,60,000 for batch 2024.
XLRI Fees over the years:
XLRI Batch Profile
XLRI Batch Profile of 2024 is as follows:
- XLRI PGDM BM Batch comprised 209 Students from the Jamshedpur Campus and 119 from Delhi Campus.
- Among them, 28% Students were Freshers, while 72% of the batch had Work Experience.
- The batch comprises 77% Male and 23% Female Students.
- XLRI PGDM HRM Batch consisted of 175 Students from Jamshedpur Campus.
- 36% Students were Freshers and 64% were Experienced students.
- XLRI PGDM HRM batch had 54% Female students and 46% Male students
The Academic Background of XLRI's PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) batch is as follows:
IITs / NITs / BITS / IISER |
20% |
SRCC / LSR / Other DU Colleges |
15% |
Commerce / Economics / Science / Arts / Medicine & Others |
30% |
XLRI Admission 2025
- XLRI Admission is mostly based on XAT Score for Indian candidates or GMAT / GRE (for both National/International candidates) followed by a Personal Interview (and/or Group Discussion)
- XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is conducted online and is accepted for admission in most of the institutes in India in addition to Xavier Labour Relations Institute, XLRI Jamshedpur.
- Aspirants applying for XAT, can apply for both XAT and XLRI Jamshedpur Admission from a single registration.
- Candidates applying for XAT Jamshedpur should pay a registration fee of INR 2100 and register on XLRI Jamshedpur website @xlri.ac.in
- The XLRI Application form too can be accessed at an application fee of INR 2200
- Those who are interested in multiple XLRI Jamshedpur Courses, must pay an additional fee of INR 200 for each subject.
- Candidates applying for GMAT are required to pay a registration fee of INR 2500, and NRI/Foreign candidates must pay INR 5000
- Besides performance in the personal interviews (and/or group discussions), XLRI also considers XAT performance, relevant work experience, academic background, extracurricular activities while preparing the final list of selected candidates.
- The list of the selected candidates will be published on the official website of the institute @xlri.ac.in
The detailed instructions for XLRI Admission are given below:
XLRI Cutoff 2024
The detailed XLRI Cutoff 2024 (expected) of XAT and GMAT for PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) programs is mentioned below:
XLRI XAT Cutoff 2024 (expected)
XAT Cutoff 2024 (expected) for PGDM (BM) program is 96 Percentile Overall and 95 Percentile Overall for PGDM (HRM program). Given below are the details of the same:
XLRI PGDM (BM) Cut-off 2024 (expected) |
Stream |
Gender |
Total |
Quantitative Aptitude (QA) |
Verbal and Logical Ability (VA and LR) |
Decision Making (DM) |
Engineer |
Male |
96 |
86 |
83 |
85 |
Engineer |
Female |
91 |
81 |
80 |
80 |
Non-Engineer |
Male |
95 |
85 |
83 |
86 |
Non-Engineer |
Female |
90 |
80 |
80 |
81 |
XLRI PGDM (HRM) Cut-off 2024 (expected) |
Stream |
Gender |
Total |
Quantitative Aptitude (QA) |
Verbal and Logical Ability (VA and LR) |
Decision Making (DM) |
Engineer |
Male |
95 |
80 |
90 |
85 |
Engineer |
Female |
90 |
73 |
85 |
78 |
Non-Engineer |
Male |
93 |
75 |
90 |
85 |
Non-Engineer |
Female |
88 |
68 |
85 |
78 |
Final Selection is based on various factors. However, according to the data researched by the Collegedunia team, XAT carries a weightage of 60% in the final selection process.
XLRI GMAT Cutoff 2024 (expected)
XLRI GMAT Cutoff 2024 is expected to be 710 for HRM & 730 for BM admission. The below table represents the expected XLRI GMAT Cutoff 2024 (expected):
Courses |
Cutoff Score (2023) |
Cutoff Score (2022) |
PGDM (HRM) |
710 |
700 |
PGDM (BM) |
730 |
730 |
The following table shows the criteria used to prepare the Merit List for Final Selection Process:
Parameters |
Weightage |
XAT Score |
60 |
Personal Interview (and/or Group Discussion) |
25 |
Profile |
15 |
XLRI Placements 2024
XLRI Placements have been excellent for its PGDM programs. The following are the highlights XLRI Jamshedpur Placements 2024:
XLRI PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) Placements 2024
Tabulated below are the XLRI PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) Placements 2024:
Particulars |
PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) Placement Statistics 2024 |
Number of Students |
503 |
Number of Recruiters |
154 |
Number of New Recruiters |
65 |
Percentage of PPOs |
33.39% |
Highest Package |
INR 75 LPA (offered from BFSI Sector) |
Average Package |
INR 29.89 LPA |
Median Package |
INR 28 LPA with top 10th and 25th percentile average being INR 51.66 LPA and INR 42.98 LPA |
Sector-wise Turnout |
Consulting – 26%, ITES, E-Commerce, Sales & Marketing – 29% and 17% |
Top Recruiters |
Accenture, Amazon, Deloitte, E&Y, Cognizant, Genpact, Goldman Sachs, Capgemini, BMW, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Steel, Bajaj Auto, BCG, JP Morgan Chase & Co., McKinsey, P&G and TAS, Philip Morris, etc. |
XLRI PGDM (GM) Placements 2024
The table below highlights the XLRI PGDM (GM) Placement Statistics 2024:
Particulars |
PGDM (GM) Placement Statistics 2024 |
Number of Students Placed |
103 |
Average Package |
INR 29.4 LPA |
Increase in Average CTC |
11% |
Median Package |
INR 27.5 LPA |
Increasein Median CTC |
6% |
Highest Package |
INR 80.35 LPA |
Top 10% Students’ CTC |
INR 55.27 LPA |
Top 25% Students’ CTC |
INR 41.9 LPA |
Top 50% Students’ CTC |
INR 35.89 LPA |
Sector-wise Turnout |
IT/ITES – 40.78%, BFSI – 13.59%, Telecom – 12.62%, Consulting – 9.71%, Automobile – 8.74%, Manufacturing – 6.8%, Analytics – 3.88%, E-Commerce – 1.94%, Operations – 0.97%, Education – 0.97% |
Top 5 Recruiters |
Accenture, Bain & Co., Deloitte, Ericsson, Jio |
XLRI performance regarding the Average Package for PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) programs over the years is given below:
As of June 2024, FMS Delhi is yet to release its Placement Reports. Given below is a brief comparison of the same:
Particulars |
Average Package |
XLRI |
INR 29.89 LPA (2024) |
IIM Calcutta |
INR 1.2 CPA (2024) |
SPJIMR |
INR 33 LPA (2024) |
IIM Lucknow |
INR 30 LPA (2024) |
FMS Delhi |
INR 1.23 CPA (2023) |
XLRI Summer Internship Report 2023-2025 Batch
- XLRI Summer Internship for batch 2023-25 has been concluded.
- According to the report, the Highest Stipend was recorded at INR 3.5 Lakhs per month by JP Morgan Chase & Co. from BFSI Sector.
- The Median Stipend stood at INR 1.5 Lakhs per month while the Average Stipend was reported at INR 1.41 Lakhs per month.
- 591 Students secured Internship Opportunities from 139 Top Recruiters.
Given below are the highlights of XLRI Summer Internship:
Particulars |
Internship Statistics 2023-2025 Batch |
Number of Students (Jamshedpur and Delhi NCR Campuses combined) |
591 |
Number of Offers |
604 |
Number of Recruiters |
139 |
Number of New Recruiters |
63 |
Highest Stipend |
INR 3.5 Lakhs per month by JPMC from BFSI sector |
Average Stipend |
INR 1.41 Lakhs per month |
Top 5% Average Stipend |
INR 2.35 Lakhs per month |
Top 10% Average Stipend |
INR 2.27 Lakhs per month |
Top 25% Average Stipend |
INR 2.12 Lakhs per month |
Top 50% Average Stipend |
INR 1.86 Lakhs per month |
Median Stipend |
INR 1.5 Lakhs per month |
Top Domain |
FMCG, Management & Advisory Consulting and BFSI |
Top Recruiters |
JP Morgan Chase & Co., Accenture Strategy, P&G, McKinsey & Co., HDFC Bank, HUL, L&T |
XLRI Scholarships 2024
XLRI distributes scholarship on the basis of need and merit of the students. Need-based scholarships are made available to students belonging to economically disadvantaged families. The list of XLRI Jamshedpur Scholarships awarded in 2023 are given below:
Name of the Scholarship |
Program |
Type |
No. |
Amount of each Scholarship |
Aditya Birla Scholarship |
HRM – II, BM – II
|
Merit and selection as per the company criteria |
Two |
INR 3,00,000 per annum |
HRM – I, BM – I
|
Two |
IDFC First Bank |
HRM – II, BM – II
|
Merit-cum-Need |
Eight |
INR 1,00,000 per annum |
HRM – I, BM – I
|
Eight |
INR 1,00,000 per annum |
Mirae Asset Foundation Scholarship |
HRM – II, BM – II
|
Merit-cum-Need |
Three |
INR 5,00,000 per annum |
HRM – I, BM – I
|
Three |
INR 5,00,000 per annum |
OP Jindal Engineering and Management |
HRM – II, BM – II
|
Merit-cum-Online Test and Interview |
One |
INR 1,50,000 per annum |
T Thomas |
HRM – I, BM – I |
Selection as per the company criteria |
One |
INR 1,00,000 per annum |
Pirojsha Godrej |
HRM – I, BM – I |
Merit-cum-Need |
One |
INR 25,000 per annum |
Joseph M Sciortino [for ST Students] |
HRM – I, BM – I |
Will be distributed equally among the applicants |
NA |
INR 25,000 per annum |
HRM – II, BM – II |
Geeta Saxena Memorial |
HRM – II, BM – II |
Stipulated criteria by the Donor |
One |
INR 20,000 per annum |
Kalyan Ganguly XEF Scholarship |
BM – II |
Merit-cum-Need |
One |
INR 1,00,000 per annum |
Naveen Jain & Distinguished Alumni Award |
HRM – II, BM – II |
Merit-cum-Need |
One |
INR 20,000 per annum |
Vasantha Sankaran Scholarship |
BM – II |
Stipulated criteria by the Donor |
One |
INR 1,00,000 per annum |
XLRI Diamond Jubilee [Seniors] |
HRM – II, BM – II |
Merit-cum-Need |
Two |
2nd Year Tuition Fees upto 2,85,000 per annum |
XLRI Diamond Jubilee [Juniors] |
HRM – I, BM – I |
Merit-cum-Need |
Two |
1st Year Tuition Fees Upto 2,55,000 per annum |
Alumni Scholarship |
HRM – II, BM – II |
Merit-cum-Need |
Four each |
INR 2,00,000 per annum |
Alumni Scholarship [SC / ST / Economically Backward] |
HRM – II, BM – II |
Merit-cum-Need |
One each |
INR 2,00,000 per annum |
Alumni Scholarship |
GMP |
Merit-cum-Need |
Three |
INR 2,00,000 per annum |
Alumni Scholarship [SC / ST / Economically Backward] |
GMP |
Merit-cum-Need |
One |
INR 2,00,000 per annum |
Alumni Scholarship |
NCR |
Merit-cum-Need |
Three |
INR 2,00,000 per annum |
Alumni Scholarship [SC / ST / Economically Backward] |
NCR |
Merit-cum-Need |
One |
INR 2,00,000 per annum |
XLRI Class of 1988 Bursary Award |
HRM – I, BM – I |
Merit-cum-Need |
Three |
INR 2,00,000 per annum |
Revolut Ira Scholarship |
BJM / HRM / BMD – I |
Merit – Girl Students |
One |
INR 5,00,000 per annum |
Schedule Caste – Government of India |
BJM / HRM / BMD – I & II |
Need |
Students falling under the category can apply |
INR 2,62,640 per annum |
Schedule Tribe – Government of India |
BJM / HRM / BMD – I & II |
Need |
Students falling under the category can apply |
INR 3,36,000 per annum |
OBC / EBC / DNT |
BJM / HRM / BMD – I & II |
Need |
Students falling under the category can apply |
INR 2,86,000 per annum |
*The full forms of the abbreviations used in the above table:
- BM – Business Management
- HRM – Human Resource Management
- BMJ – BM Jamshedpur
- BMD – BM Delhi
- SC – Schedule Caste
- ST – Schedule Tribe
- EBC – Economically Backward
- OBC – Other Backward Castes
- DNT – Nomadic Tribes
XLRI ROI - An Analysis
Change in Fee Structure of XLRI is given below:
Academic Year |
Total Fees |
Change in Fee Structure |
2022-24 |
INR 23,60,000 |
No Change |
2023-25 |
INR 27,40,000 |
16.10% |
2024-26 |
INR 28,60,000 |
4.37% |
ROI Calculation |
Total Fees (2024-26) |
INR 28,60,000 |
Average Placement (2022-24) |
INR 29.89 LPA |
ROI |
104.5% |
ROI Analysis of XLRI Compared to Other Top Management B-Schools Over the Years is as follows:
Institute Name |
Total Fees |
Average Package |
ROI |
XLRI |
INR 28,60,000 |
INR 29.89 LPA |
104.5% |
IIM Calcutta (2023) |
INR 27,00,000 |
INR 35.07 LPA |
130% |
SPJIMR |
INR 24,00,000 |
INR 33 LPA |
137.5% |
IIM Lucknow |
INR 20,75,000 |
INR 30 LPA |
144.6% |
FMS Delhi (2023) |
INR 2,00,000 |
INR 34.1 LPA |
1705% |
XLRI Facilities and Hostel
Campus: XLRI Campus is spread across 50 acres. The campus has everything a student needs including Computer Resources, Library, Academic Block, Computer Centre, Hostel, Sports and Medical Facilities.
Hostel: XLRI Hostel comprises 5 residences. With more than 400 Rooms in total, XLRI has separate residences for Men and Women. XLRI Hotel has rooms in Single Occupancy as well as Twin Sharing. Moreover, a Mess, Canteen, Gym, Common Recreation Room, and Open Areas for Students are available at XLRI Hostel Residence.
A Typical Day at XLRI: A Typical Day at XLRI usually begins at around 9 AM with Morning Lectures. Various Lectures are held throughout the day, sometimes with free periods. Lunch break is typically from 1 PM to 2 PM, when students gather to enjoy their Lunch together. Post Lunch, some Students engage in Group Projects, Case Study Analysis, Assignments, Committee Meetings etc.
Academic Committee |
E-Cell |
Samarthya |
Infracom Committee |
Sapphire |
Finax Committee |
Prometheus |
Alumni Committee |
Sports Committee |
Toastmasters |
Dracula |
Placement Committee |
Library: The library, named Sir Jehnagir Ghandy Library houses a veritable collection of 69,966 Books, 28,670 eBooks, 17 News Papers, 90 Print Magazines & Journals, 37,785 eMagazines & eJournals, 16,810 Back Volumes of Print Journals, 50 Electronic Resources & Tools, 14,200 Dissertations & Theses of XLRI and 1.46 million of around 350 International Universities. A separate section is dedicated for the publications of the Alumni and Faculty members. Moreover, textbooks, Harvard Cases and Coursera are facilitated from the Library. The XLRI library works for 21 and a 1/2 hours every day including Sundays throughout the year, leaving 2 and 1/2 hours (6.00 AM to 8.30 AM) for daily housekeeping & regular library maintenance and barring the institute holidays.
Sports: Sporting facilities available for students include grass football field, futsal, pool table, tennis court, basketball courts and beach-volleyball court of international standard. The SC Sarkar Gymnasium has state-of- the-art facilities for indoor badminton and equipment for workouts and exercises. In addition to the facilities on campus, students have access to swimming pools, squash courts and synthetic athletics track - all in proximity from the campus - through affiliations with local sports authorities.
Medical Center: XLRI maintains an infirmary equipped with all basic amenities including five beds to attend students who may require special medical attention. Three doctors visit the institute, one in the morning and two in the evening. Medical Assistance is also available at the multidisciplinary Tata Main Hospital, which is just 3 km away from the campus
Here are 5 Reasons why Joining XLRI can be a Game-Changer
Alumni Network: XLRI is one of the oldest B-Schools in India, which means it has a vast and influential alumni network. Known as XLers, the alumni network is spread across the globe and they often play an active role in Mentoring current students. XLRI Alumni Committee often organizes various events which provide opportunities for the Students to expand their Professional Networks and stay updated on Industry Trends.
Culture: According to XLers, the culture at XLRI is the distinguishing factor that sets XLRI apart from the rest of the B-schools. XLRI consistently maintains a robust gender ratio, which ultimately contributes to great Diversity.
Student Exchange Program: XLRI has tie-ups with various Top International Schools, including Loyola University Chicago, Darden School of Business USA, Aston Business School, UK etc. Students from partner universities visit XLRI, while some XLRI students spend a term at one of these International B-Schools.
Strong Industry Connections: XLRI boasts strong industry connections which help students interact with Top Leaders, Entrepreneurs and Executives. These connections are built through Guest Lectures, Workshops, Industry Projects, Alumni Networks etc.
Placement: As one of the oldest B-Schools in India, XLRI has tie-ups with Top Recruiters. XLRI has an excellent placement record with 100% of its students being placed in Top Companies across various Industries.
How To Reach XLRI Jamshedpur?
XLRI is located on Rivers Meet Road, Circuit House Area, East, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand – 831001. XLRI Jamshedpur location is well-connected by various modes of transport including roadways and railways. The campus has two gates — one opens to Marine Drive and the other to CH Area (E). XLRI campus can be approached from either of the two gates. You can reach the institute by auto - rickshaws or taxis which are available round-the-clock at a reasonable charge of Rs. 120/- and Rs. 200/- respectively (approximate rates). Tabulated below are the details of the various modes of transport and their distance from XLRI:
Modes of Transport |
Distance |
Time Taken |
Road |
Sakchi Bus Stop – 3 km
Sonari Church Bus Stop – 3.6 km
|
6-7 mins |
Rail – well connected by Trains from Alleppy, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Kolkata (Howrah), Mumbai, Patna and Pune |
Tatanagar Railway Station – 8 km |
17 mins |
Air |
Birsa Mundi Aiport – 123.8 km |
2 hours 16 mins |
XLRI FAQs
Ques. Does XLRI accept CAT scores?
Ans. No, XLRI accepts XAT scores for admission into its PGDM courses.
Ques. How much XAT score is required for XLRI?
Ans. The XAT cut-off for XLRI is between 88 - 96 percentile depending upon the student's background and the course they are opting for.
For the HRM program, the overall cut-off for male engineering candidates is 95 percentile while that for female engineering students is 90 percentile. Male applicants from a non-engineering background require a 93 percentile and women from a non-engineering background must have an 88 percentile.
Similarly, for the BM program, the overall cut-off for male engineering candidates is 96 percentile while that for female engineering students is 91 percentile. Male applicants from a non-engineering background require a 95 percentile and women from a non-engineering background must have a 90 percentile.
Ques. What is the fee for XLRI?
Ans. The fee for XLRI PGDM HRM and PGDM BM is INR 28,60,000.
Ques. Does XLRI prefer non-engineers?
Ans. XLRI accepts both engineers and non-engineers for its PGDM courses.
Ques. Can I get direct admission in XLRI Jamshedpur?
Ans. For the PGDM HRM and BM, the candidates will have to appear for XAT. There’s no direct admission to XLRI Jamshedpur. Additionally, for PGDM-GM, the institute also accepts GMAT and GRE.
Ques. Is there 100% placement in XLRI?
Ans. In the 2024 placement, XLRI had a 100% placement rate. The total of 503 of PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) students received a total of 519 domestic offers and 1 international offers.
Ques. What is the XLRI highest salary package?
Ans. XLRI’s highest package stood at INR 75 LPA for PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) and INR 80.35 LPA for PGDM (GM) program.
Ques. How many seats are there in XLRI?
Ans. The intake for PGDM BM and HR is 600 and for Ex-PGDM, it is 120.
Ques. What is the age limit for XLRI?
Ans. XLRI does not have any specific age limit for admission into any of the courses.
Ques. Are 12th marks important for XLRI?
Ans. 12th marks are considered while preparing the final merit list for XLRI admissions.
Ques. Which airport is close to XLRI?
Ans. The Ranchi airport is closest to XLRI. It takes around 2.5 hours to reach Ranchi airport by Road from XLRI.
Ques. How is a typical day for the PGDM-IEV students at XLRI?
Ans. Students attend 2 - 3 sessions a day for 120 minutes, 5 days in a week. They also engage in group projects, career counseling meetings, industry practicums, and extracurricular activities throughout the week.
Ques. Is XAT required for XLRI PGDM-IEV admission?
Ans. No, XAT is not required for PGDM-IEV admission. However, those who have taken XAT need not pay additional application fees.
Ques. Is XLRI PGDM-IEV an online program?
Ans. No, PGDM-IEV offered by XLRI is a full-time offline program, which will be fully residential.
Ques. Will I have to start an enterprise during my PGDM-IEV program at XLRI?
Ans. PGDM-IEV is designed for those who are interested in starting an enterprise. The students are highly encouraged to start one while in the program, but it is not compulsory.
Ques. Is PGDM-IEV beneficial for those belonging to a family business?
Ans. Yes. PGDM-IEV also has a ‘Family Business’ Track, specifically for those who come from family businesses.
Ques. How is the PGDM-IEV curriculum at XLRI?
Ans. The curriculum is based on the regular PGDM curriculum for business management but has been contextualized for startups. The core courses will cover all aspects of business fundamentals needed to run a business, and electives will help you focus on your specific learning needs. A large part of the course is designed around experiential learning, where you get an opportunity to validate and internalize your learning by applying it in the real world.
Ques. How will the PGDM-IEV program be beneficial in expanding the professional network?
Ans. The PGDM-IEV students will be a part of the Alumni community of XLRI and will receive invites to exclusive events, meets, and conferences. During the course of the program, they will cross paths with several industry experts, entrepreneurs, angel investors, and others. They will also be taking part in events, demo days, and meetups where they will find opportunities to expand their professional networks.
Ques. Does XLRI provide financial support to FPM students?
Ans. Yes, all the FPM students receive financial support from XLRI. The Financial aid offered to the FPM students includes the following:
- Fellowship - INR 45,000 per month during the 1st and 2nd years, and INR 50,000 per month for the next two years.
- Hostel Fee - Waived-off
- Contingency Grant - INR 30,000 per annum for 4 years.
- Conference Presentation - INR 2,50,000
- Total Collection Grant - INR 50,000 total for the 3rd and 4th years
Ques. What are the exams accepted by XLRI for FPM admission?
Ans. The exams accepted by XLRI for FPM admissions are XAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ UGC-JRF/ NET.
Ques. What is the specialization offered in FPM by XLRI?
Ans. The FPM specializations offered by XLRI are as follows:
- Economics
- Finance
- General Management
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Organizational Behavior
- Production Operations & Decision Science
- Strategic Management
Ques. How are PGDM-GM placements at XLRI?
Ans. In the 2022-23 placement, the PGDM-GM batch showed a 100% placement rate, where 108 students appeared for interviews and 103 of them received job offers. The highest package offered was INR 80.35 LPA and the median package offered was INR 27.50 LPA.
Ques. How was the PGDM-GM 2022 batch at XLRI?
Ans. The PGDM-GM 2023 batch at XLRI has a batch size of 115 students, with an average age of 30, and an average work experience of 88 months.
Ques. How is XLRI Campus?
Ans. XLRI offers a beautiful campus, situated beside the Swarnrekha River. The XLRI campus has a new hostel for first-year students, an old hostel for second-year students, and a GMP building of 4 blocks for GMP students and other certificate and Ph.D. students. There are also accommodation facilities for the faculty members. There is 2 academic building, one old and one new. There is an international building and a management building, and a huge library. The XLRI Jamshedpur programs are unique and have all the facilities on-campus required to clearly understand the course.
Ques. How many campuses does XLRI have?
Ans. XLRI has two campuses now, the main campus is in Jamshedpur and the other is in New Delhi.
Ques. What are the courses offered by XLRI?
Ans. XLRI offers various PG, doctorate, and certificate programs in the field of management. Some of the major XLRI Jamshedpur courses offered are:
- PGDM-HRM
- PGDM-BM
- PGDM-GM
- PGDM-IEV
- FPM
- Executive FPM
Ques. Will I have to submit a different application for XAT and XLRI courses?
Ans. No, the candidates can apply for both the XAT and XLRI through the XAT application or through the XLRI application.
Ques. What is the application fee for XAT?
Ans. The XAT Jamshedpur application fee is INR 2,100.
Ques. How are candidates selected for the XLRI PGDM program?
Ans. The candidates are selected based on their performance in XAT/ GMAT/ GRE, followed by a personal interview. The final admission also depends on other factors like relevant work experience, academic background, and extracurricular activities.
Ques. Can I get XLRI with poor academics?
Ans. It is not just the academic record or XAT percentile that matters for XLRI's admission process. Instead, it is the overall profile of the student that matters.
Ques. How is the PGDM-HRM program at XLRI?
Ans. Xavier Labour Relations Institute Jamshedpur PGDHRM is a 2-year full-time program covering study areas such as Human Resource Planning, Human Resource Information Systems, Selection, Performance Management, Training and Development, Compensation Administration, and fostering harmonious employer-employee relationships in the framework of state regulations.
Ques. Does XLRI offer hostel accommodation?
Ans. Yes, there are two building blocks to accommodate students pursuing various courses at the college. The old campus is for second-year students and the new campus is for first-year students. They live in single occupancy rooms with all the basic amenities provided by the institution for healthy living.
Ques. Does XLRI offer internships?
Ans. Yes, the institute offers Internships to students. Around 604 offers were made from top recruiters who visited the campus for Internships. The highest stipend offered was INR 3.5 lacs per month in the BFSI sector in 2024.
Ques. What is the difference between XLRI HR courses and BM courses?
Ans. The BM course is a regular Program that is relatively new and is evolving and constantly being updated to be in tune with emerging trends. It is designed to give input on all the functions of management. It is like a regular MBA program. Whereas, the XLRI HR course is the oldest and the most prestigious of the Institute's teaching programs. The major thrust areas are Human Resource Planning, Human Resource Information Systems, Selection, Performance Management, etc. Hence, HRM should be taken up by only those who are genuinely interested in making a career in the HR domain.
Ques. Is there any financial assistance available for XLRI students?
Ans. There are several scholarships that are given to students like the Kalyan Ganguly XEF Scholarship (Merit-cum-Need ) worth INR 1,00,000, the Vasantha Sankaran Scholarship to students of BM-II worth INR 1,00,000, the Alumni Scholarship to students of HRM-II, BM-II worth INR 1,50,000, etc
Ques. Is XLRI owned by TATA?
Ans. XLRI is a private business school sponsored by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Jamshedpur Business School is the oldest business school in India, having been established in 1949.
Ques. How is life at XLRI?
Ans. Life at the XLRI campus is pretty good.
- It has a brilliant faculty pool. You might have to fight to get some electives offered by a few professors. The in-lecture cases can be a bit outdated at times but they provide relevant learning.
- The infrastructure of the institute is pretty good. There are several sports facilities inside the campus. The senior and junior hostels are located on the opposite side of the campus. This keeps the two batches kind of separated.
- XLRI placement doesn’t need much discussion. Most people join the institute because of its amazing placement record. The 2024 batch got an average CTC of INR 29.89 LPA for PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) and INR 29.4 LPA for PGDM (GM).
- Different committees organize several on-campus events throughout the year.
- The campus isn’t too big in size. Some of the areas of the campus are pretty well-maintained. You will love taking casual strolls through the campus.
- You will get to meet talented peers on campus and learn from them.
XLRI doesn’t impose any kind of lifestyle on students. If you want to earn extra credits and participate in case competitions, you will get many such chances. If you want to relax and hang out with friends, you are free to do that.