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XLRI selection process through XAT 2025 score will include Analytical Essay Writing (AEW) and Personal Interview (PI). Earlier, the AEW was a part of XAT but for 2025 session, it has been removed from the entrance test and added to selection process round. Candidate's scores of the GK section of the XAT 2025 will also be evaluated during the PI selection process.
XLRI Jamshedpur will shortlist candidates for MBA-HRM and MBA-BM programmes on the basis of XAT score, academic record and AEW/PI performance. Admission process will begin after the announcement of XAT 2025 result. XAT exam 2025 will be held on January 5, 2025Â and the XAT 2025 result will be announced in the third week of January 2025. The XLRI selection process will be held in February 2025 in Delhi, Kolkata, Jamshedpur and Bangalore. To be able to get admission to XLRI candidates need to register for XAT 2025. Read all about XLRI Jamshedpur MBA admissions below.
Q: Â What is the XAT eligibility criteria?
Since XAT is a post-graduation course exam, the minimum eligibility criterion is bachelor’s degree. There is no minimum marks requirement in graduation for XAT. All that a candidate need is a bachelor’s degree of minimum three-year duration or equivalent in any discipline from a university recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Students in their final year of bachelor's degree or awaiting their results are also eligible to appear for the XAT exam. Working professionals having graduation or post-graduation degree and candidates with professional degrees (CA/CS) are also eligible to apply.
However, candidates must note that colleges accepting XAT score for admission have the eligibility criteria of minimum 50 per cent in graduation (45 per cent for Reserved category students). Thus, aspirants, must aim to score above 50 percent in their bachelor’s degree programme.
Q: Â What is sectional cut off for XAT?
Sectional cut off for XAT refers to the minimum percentile fixed for each section of the exam that candidates have to meet. For example, if the Quantitative Aptitude cut off is 85 percentile for XAT, that means a candidate must have scored 85 percentile or more in the section of XAT to be eligible for group discussion and personal interview shortlisting. Check the below tables for PGDM BM and PGDM HRM for XAT 2023.
XAT Sectional cut offs for PGDM BM
General Engineers | VA | DM | QA | Overall |
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Males | 75 | 75 | 85 | 95 |
Females | 75 | 75 | 80 | 92 |
General Non-Engineers | VA | DM | QA | Overall |
Males | 75 | 75 | 85 | 95 |
Females | 75 | 75 | 80 | 92 |
XAT Sectional cut offs for PGDM HRM
General Engineers | VA | DM | QA | Overall |
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Males | 90 | 75 | 85 | 93 |
Females | 90 | 75 | 65 | 91 |
General Non-Engineers | VA | DM | QA | Overall |
Males | 90 | 75 | 70 | 90 |
Females | 75 | 75 | 60 | 88 |
Q: Â When will XAT 2025 result be announced?
XAT 2025 result will be announced most likely in the third week of January 2025. The result announcement date has not been shared in the XAT 2025 exam notification released on July 15, 2024.
The XAT 2025 result will be announced online and candidates will have to download their scorecards from the official website by using their login credentials. They will have to log on to the XAT 2025 website and click on the tab indicating 'XAT scorecard'. In the new window, the candidate had to enter their application number and password to log in. As soon as they logged in, their scorecard was visible in the dashboard. Candidates had to then download it in PDF format of their XAT scorecard 2025.
Q: Â When are XAT cut offs released?
XLRI Jamshedpur releases the XAT cut offs every year in the month of February after the result announcement. The XAT exam is held on the first Sunday of January and the result is announced in the last week of January. And within a week of result announcement, the XAT cut offs are released.
The XAT cut offs are released at the official website of XLRI Jamshedpur and are available for download without login. The XAT cut offs are released for PGDM-HRM and PGDM-BM gender and academic stream wise. The document contains sectional and overall cut off percentiles for male, female, male non engineering and female non-engineering categories. Selection of candidates for the Personal Interview and Group Discussion round of XLRI admission is done on the basis of these category wise cut offs.
XLRI Admission Process 2025: Key Highlights
In the XLRI selection process 2025 - Personal Interview and Analytical Essay Writing, candidate's academic profile is analysed along with the XAT score. Final admission is offered to candidates who clear the AEW/PI round.Â
Q: Â My graduation score is less than 50% in aggregate. Am I eligible for XLRI admission?
Yes, candidates with less than 50 per cent in aggregate in graduation are eligible for admission to PGDM courses in XLRI. Candidates need to have minimum passing marks in Graduation. They must have however, completed their graduation from a recognised university only. Candidates planning to seek admission to an MBA college other than XLRI must check its eligibility criteria as the minimum score requirement of AICTE approved colleges is 50 percent (45 percent for Reserved categories). But having 50 per cent and above score is not a guarantee for getting selected for admission. You will need to clear the admission round which is based on XAT cut off percentile. If you do not meet the XAT cut off percentile you will not be selected for XAT personal interview round, which is the main parameter for MBA admission in XLRI.
Q: Â Are XAT cut offs same for all participating colleges?
No, cut offs of XAT participating colleges are different from each other. These colleges fix cut off percentiles for admission individually basis certain criteria determined by their respective admission cells. XAT cut off for XIMB is different from XAT cut off for TAPMI. XAT cut off for XIMB is usually around 90-93 whereas XAT cut off for TAPMI is 80-85. On the other hand, XAT cut off for KJ Somaiya-Mumbai is 85-90. Most of the MBA colleges shortlist candidates for admission on the basis of overall XAT percentile. However, the candidates must aim to meet sectional XAT cut offs too in the exam to avoid an unwanted situation at the time of admission. Before applying for admission, candidates must check the selection criteria of their target colleges to be sure of requirements.
Q: Â What is sectional cut off for XAT?
Sectional cut off for XAT refers to the minimum percentile fixed for each section of the exam that candidates have to meet. For example, if the Quantitative Aptitude cut off is 85 percentile for XAT, that means a candidate must have scored 85 percentile or more in the section of XAT to be eligible for group discussion and personal interview shortlisting. Check the below tables for PGDM BM and PGDM HRM for XAT 2023.
XAT Sectional cut offs for PGDM BM
General Engineers | VA | DM | QA | Overall |
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Males | 75 | 75 | 85 | 95 |
Females | 75 | 75 | 80 | 92 |
General Non-Engineers | VA | DM | QA | Overall |
Males | 75 | 75 | 85 | 95 |
Females | 75 | 75 | 80 | 92 |
XAT Sectional cut offs for PGDM HRM
General Engineers | VA | DM | QA | Overall |
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Males | 90 | 75 | 85 | 93 |
Females | 90 | 75 | 65 | 91 |
General Non-Engineers | VA | DM | QA | Overall |
Males | 90 | 75 | 70 | 90 |
Females | 75 | 75 | 60 | 88 |
XAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of XAT 2025 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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Jan '25 | XAT 2025 response sheet release TENTATIVE |
Jan '25 | XAT 2025 result TENTATIVE |
Jan '25 | XAT 2025 Cut Offs Release TENTATIVE |
XLRI Selection Process and XAT Cut Offs 2025
XLRI conducts GD/PI to assess the candidate’s communication skills, business knowledge, problem solving skills, leadership quality, personality and other skills/traits required to make it big in the business world. Besides performance in the group discussion and personal interview, XAT score, relevant work experience, academic background, extra-curricular activities is taken into consideration for selecting a deserving candidate. Check below, XAT cut offs 2024 for PI shortlist. XAT 2025 cut offs will be released after result announcement in February 2025.Â
The XAT cut offs are different for engineering, non-engineering, male and female students. This is to accomodate more students from non-technical background and have diversity in the class roon. The XAT exam cut offs are different course wise too (Business Management and Human Resource Management).Â
XAT Cut Offs 2024: Business Management (BM)
XAT cut off for BM programme was 96 percentile for Male Engineer and 91 percentile for Female Engineer. Given below are the category wise XAT 2024 cut offs for GD/PI shortlisting for PGDM BM course.
Stream |
Gender |
Overall XAT percentile |
QA percentile |
VALR percentile |
DM percentile |
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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 |
XAT Cut Offs 2024: Human Resource Management (HRM)
XAT cut off for HRM programme was 95 percentile for Male Engineer and 90 percentile for Female Engineer. Given below are the category wise XAT 2024 cut offs for GD/PI shortlisting for PGDM HRM course.
Stream |
Gender |
Overall XAT percentile |
QA percentile |
VALR percentile |
DM percentile |
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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 |
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XLRI Admission: Importance of GD
Group Discussion (GD) allows a management aspirant to showcase their leadership qualities as well as logical ability. In the XLRI GD, candidates are exposed to a hypothetical situation where they have to debate and present their point in a coherent, concise and convincing manner. The GD topics range from politics, business, society, education to philosophy and abstract topics. This round helps selectors in judging the leadership skills of the candidate.
Also Read: XLRI GD/PI topics of last 5 years
XLRI Admission: Importance of PI
Personal Interview or PI is conducted by the XLRI to know the candidate's personality and their area of expertise or interest better as well as assess their communication skills and ability to handle pressure.
Q: Â How is the XAT percentile calculated?
Q: Â Which MBA colleges are available with XAT cut offs of 85 percentile and above?
If you score above 85 percentile in XAT you may get selected for admission to top tier 1 and tier 2 MBA colleges such as XIMB-Bhubaneswar, SPJIMR-Mumbai, IMT-Ghaziabad, GIM-Goa, TAPMI-Manipal, IRMA-Anand, MICA-Ahmedabad, Great Lakes Institute of Management, LIBA-Chennai, KJ Somaiya-Mumbai, Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad, Institute of Finance and International Management, Bangalore, Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Amity Business School, Noida, Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, Xavier Institute of Social Services, Ranchi.
The XAT cut offs of the abovementioned colleges fall in the range of 85 to 95 percentile. However, in different admission years, the cut offs could be different. You should check the XAT cut offs for these colleges individually to have a better understanding of admission process for that year.
Q: Â How important is XAT cut off for selection to XLRI's PI round?
XAT cut off is the most important factor in selection of candidates for XLRI Jamshedpur’s Personal Interview or PI round. Those who do not meet the cut off are not even taken into consideration for PI shortlisting. The two main parameters upon which candidates are short listed for the PI round are academic scores (class 10,12 and graduation) and XAT cut off.
Aspirants must note that they need to score as much or above the XAT cut off and should have a consistent academic record of high score to have greater chances of getting selected. It is not necessary that they will be called for the PI round if their XAT score matches the cut off. If any candidate with the same score has a better academic record, he/she will be selected over the other.
PI Call Letters for XLRI Admission 2025
XLRI will send Personal Interview or PI letters to shortlisted candidates via email. To participate in the selection round, candidates will be required to log on to the XLRI website and specify their choice of interview city within a certain deadline. This process is also referred to as 'update interview city'. Given below are the steps to follow to confirm participation in the AEW/PI process.
- Open XLRI/XAT website in a new window (xatonline.in)
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Go to login link
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Enter ID and password
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Select a time slot and update your choice
Documents to carry for AEW/PI
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XAT scorecard
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XAT answer key or OMR sheet
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Class 10 certificate
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Class 12 certificate
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Graduation certificate
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Character certificate from institute last attended
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Work experience certificate/letter
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Certificate of participating in extra-curricular activities (if any)
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Caste certificate (if applicable)
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PWD certificate (if applicable)
Q: Â What are the XAT cut off determining factors?
XAT cut offs are determined by XLRI Jamshedpur and the important factors it takes into consideration for it include difficulty level of the exam, average scores, average pass percentage, number of seats, number of test takers and previous year’s cut offs. There is no official list of parameters for cut off determination but it is understood that these factors play an important role in the process.
It has been seen that XAT cut offs normally don’t change more than 1 or 2 percentile. For example, in XAT 2022, the cut off for PGDM BM course was 93 percentile for male candidates and in XAT 2023, it was 95. In XAT 2021, the cut off for same category was 94.
Q: Â What is the LIBA MBA application process through XAT?
For LIBA MBA admission through XAT candidates can follow application process steps given below:
- Log on to XAT website xatonline.in/
- Click on 'New Registration' and enter relevant details
A unique XAT ID and registration link is shared with the candidate on the verified email ID
Click on the link to verify your registration
Go to XAT homepage and click on ‘login’
Enter email ID and password to open the application form
Fill all the mandatory fields of the XAT 2024 application form
Cross check the information before clicking on submit button
Pay XAT 2024 application fee through credit/debit card, UPI or net banking
Q: Â Can I join Department of Management Sciences, Pune University (PUMBA) without XAT?
Yes, it is possible to join the Department of Management Sciences, Pune University without XAT. However, the admission process and eligibility criteria may vary depending on the course and the type of candidate. Here are some key points from the search results:
Eligibility Criteria: The eligibility criteria for admission to PUMBA may vary depending on the course and the type of candidate. For example, Maharashtra candidates may need to qualify for the MAH CET exam conducted by DTE Maharashtra, while outside Maharashtra candidates may need to appear for exams such as CAT, GMAT, or XAT. Candidates must also meet the minimum educational qualifications required for the course they are applying for.
Direct Admission: Candidates who fail the entrance exams can apply for direct admission to PUMBA through management quota seats, NRI quota seats, or donation quota seats. However, the availability of these seats may vary depending on the course and the type of candidate.
Application Process: The application process for PUMBA is generally online, and candidates need to fill out the application form, provide the required documents, and pay the application fee. The application process may vary depending on the course and the type of candidate.
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FAQs Regarding XAT Selection Process 2025
Check below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on XAT counselling and XLRI admissions:
Q: Â I have got 82 percentile in XAT. Where should I apply?
Q: Â How will I know if I have converted the XLRI interview call or not?
Every candidate is informed by XLRI Jamshedpur about their selection via email. The interview round is held in February-March and the offer letter are sent to selected candidates in April-May. Those who would not receive the confirmation letter, may consider that they are not selected for admission. Candidates must keep a check on their emails. They must keep checking spam folders too. It is also very important use the correct and fully functional email ID for XAT registration as that is the main contact point for communication from the institute.
The admission authorities will consider both sectional and overall XAT score while shortlisting candidates for group discussion and personal interview round of XLRI admission. Candidates must perform well in all the sections of XAT exam as well as in the for group discussion and personal interview to be selected for admission.
Q: Â Which are the top colleges that accept XAT score for admission?
Over 800 MBA colleges in India accept XAT score for admission apart from XLRI Jamshedpur. Some of the top colleges are mentioned here: IRMA Anand, IMT Ghaziabad, XIM Bhubaneswar, IMI New Delhi, Great Lakes Chennai, Great Lakes Gurgaon, TAPMI Manipal, GIM Goa, FORE New Delhi, K J Somaiya Mumbai, LBSIM New Delhi, LIBA Chennai, IFMR Chennai, BITS Pilani, IMI Bhubaneswar, IMI Kolkata, IMT Nagpur, Sri Balaji University Pune, Woxsen University, ISBM Pune, VIT Business School (VIT) Vellore, ISBM Pune, KIIT Bhubaneswar, Alliance School of Business Bangalore, Jaipuria Lucknow, IBA Bangalore, SIES Navi Mumbai, Rajagiri Business School, EDII Ahmedabad, IIMS Pune, NDIM New Delhi, IFIM Colleges, JIMS Rohini Delhi, IMT Hyderabad, SOIL Institute of Management, Vivekanand Business School (VBS), IMS Ghaziabad, Sri University, LM Thapar School of Management, Pune Business School
Q: Â Can I join Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai without XAT?
Yes, you may join Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai without XAT if you have appeared for CAT/CMAT. All candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited university as well as a minimum GPA of 60% in all of their undergraduate coursework. Academics, work experience, awards and accomplishments, interview evaluation, essays, diversity, and relative merit among the candidates who have been interviewed will all be taken into consideration when selecting candidates for admission.
Q: Â How can I apply for XLRI Delhi Campus BM programme?
Candidates can apply for XLRI Delhi's Business Management programme on the official website by selecting the course and campus option while filling the XAT application form which is released in the first week of August every year. If they do not mention XLRI Delhi has their preferred exam in the XAT application form, they will not be eligible for admission to the institute. Candidates must remember that there is no separate application form for XLRI PGDM programmes, so they need to make the selection of institute in the XAT application form only. There is no option to edit the field in the form later so candidates must mention the institute in the XAT application form. There is no provision of filling the admission form after the exam or after result announcement.
Q: Â Do I need to fill XLRI form separately for admission through XAT?
Candidates planning to take admission to XLRI Jamshedpur need not fill a separate form. The XAT application form 2025 will include a field in which the candidates have to select XLRI course in which they want to take admission.
However, candidates can select only XLRI Jamshedpur as a preferred college in the XAT 2025 application form. There is no option of selecting other XAT accepting colleges in the application form. For XAMI member institutes or other MBA colleges accepting XAT score for admission, you will be required to register separately on their respective official websites when the applications open. Most of the XAMI institutes start MBA application process after XAT result declaration. However, keep a check on the admission schedule of your target college, so that you don’t miss the application deadline.
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