PGDM in Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Creation 

at XLRI Jamshedpur, Jamshedpur

XLRI Jamshedpur is one of the top-ranked colleges in India. Over the past few years, the XLRI - Xavier School of Management has been ranked under multiple streams namely Management, and others. A few of the important XLRI Jamshedpur rankings are mentioned in the table given below:

 

Ranking Body	Category	Rank
FT Global Rankings 2024	India (MBA)	6
FT Global Rankings 2024	Global (MBA)	99
NIRF Rankings 2024	Management	10
The Week Rankings 2022	Private B-school	1
The Week Rankings 2022	All-India Ranking	2

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Refer the below-mentioned table for XLRI Jamshedpur placement statistics 2023 as compared with other top MBA institutes such as MDI Gurgaon, FMS Delhi and IIFT Delhi:

MBA Institutes	Highest Package (2023)	Average Package (2023)
XLRI Jamshedpur	INR 57.08 LPA	INR 27.24 LPA
MDI Gurgaon	INR 60 LPA	INR 27.67 LPA
FMS Delhi	INR 123 LPA	INR 34.1 LPA
IIFT Delhi	Domestic: INR 76.5 LPA International: IRN 85.4 LPA	INR 29.1 LPA

The XAT application fee 2025 is INR 2,200. The XAT fee is to be paid online at the time of forms submission. The fee is same for candidates belonging to all categories. Unlike other MBA entrance exams, there is no rebate for Reserved category candidates in XAT. If you select XLRI in the application form for admission, you will have to pay INR 200 additionally.

The fee can be paid via debit/credit card, cash card, mobile wallets, or net-banking. It is mandatory to pay the application fee before deadline for successful registration. Candidates can fill the application form and pay the fee later, however they will need to make the fee payment before the registration deadline so that their form is accepted by the examination authority. Until the fee is paid, the XAT application form will remain pending acceptance. Candidates must note that the registration fee is non-refundable. So, they should fill the form without error, otherwise they will have to fill the form again and pay the fee again.

Candidates applying for PGDM (GM) can apply through GMAT. The application fee is mentioned in the following table:

Course	Application Fee
PGDM (GM) via GMAT	INR 2,500

Aspirants shall be able to pay the fee via online mode with a credit card/debit card or through net banking. Additionally, candidates shall ensure that they pay the fee within the due date to submit the application successfully.

IT Consulting emerged as the top recruiting sector that made 30% of the total offers during XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM GM placements 2024. The sector-wise number of offers made during XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM GM placements 2024 is presented below:

Sectors	PGDM GM Offers (2024)
IT Consulting	30%
IT Software	9%
IT Solutions	3%
Logistics	1%
Manufacturing	7%
Automobile	10%
BFSI	16%
Conglomerate	13%
Consulting	8%
E-Commerce	2%
Education	1%

 

XLRI admission 2025 to PGDM in Business Management is based on XAT scores, followed by a PI round. XLRI Jamshedpur cutoff 2025 is yet to be released for admission to its BM and HRM courses. Aspirants seeking admission to XLRI have to meet both the overall and sectional cutoffs. During the XLRI cutoff 2024, the XAT cutoff percetile was 93 and 95 for the HRM and BM courses, respectively. So considering the preious years' cutoff, the lowest percetile to get into XLRI for BM and HRM courses ranges between 93 and 95 percetile for the students belonging to the General AI quota. 

XLRI Jamshedpur only offers PGDM courses. The academic courses offered at XLRI include a two-year full-time Post Graduate Programme in Business Management (PGDM BM), Post Graduate Programme in Human Resource Management (PGDM HRM) and Double Masters Degree in Supply Chain Management & Logistics (PGDM & MS). It also offers a General Management programme (PGDM GM) for a duration of fifteen months. 

The rewards of life post-MBA can be substantial for graduates from renowned institutions such as FMS, XLRI, MDI, IIM Mumbai, SP Jain, and JBIMS. With their impressive qualifications, graduates from these top-notch B-schools are highly coveted by prestigious companies in diverse industries and can expect lucrative job offers from some of the leading recruiters in the market. Compared to the past, the job prospects for business school alumni are much more promising, with MBA degree holders having ample opportunities to explore various career paths. Based on their strengths and interests, MBA graduates can find themselves working in strategy, product management, business development, finance, operations, or human resources, among other fields.

For admission at XLRI Jamshedpur in a PGDM course, aspirants need to have a valid XAT score. The institute does not accept CAT scores for admission. CAT score is accepted by IIMs and various other institutes. Apart from IIMs, some of the institutes that accept CAT scores are:

• AIMS Bangalore
• Amity Business School, Noida
• Woxsen University
• DMS IIT Delhi
• IBS Hyderabad

For the Top 30 Colleges apart from IIMs that accept XAT scores, Check the complete list here.

No, the XAT cutoff released by XLRI is not applicable to all XAT-accepting MBA colleges. While many MBA colleges in India accept XAT scores for their admission process, each institute Sets its own XAT cutoff based on various factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, the quality of applicants, and the available seats. XLRI, being one of the most prestigious business schools in India, typically Sets a high XAT cutoff to shortlist candidates for its management programs. However, other XAT-accepting MBA colleges may set a lower XAT cutoff, depending on their admission criteria. So, it's important to research and check the XAT cutoffs set by each institute to understand the eligibility criteria and admission process. This will help you to choose the right MBA colleges to apply to based on your XAT score and profile.