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XLRI Jamshedpur
Ranking
Top 10
Courses
5 Programs
Type
Autonomous
About XLRI Jamshedpur — India's Oldest Private B-School, AACSB Accredited
Why Choose XLRI Jamshedpur?
Key Facts about XLRI Jamshedpur
Established in 1949 — India's oldest private B-school; Jesuit values-driven culture.
AACSB Accredited — held by fewer than 5% of B-schools globally.
AICTE Approved — PGDM equivalent to MBA for all employment and higher education purposes.
NIRF Top 10 in Management (2025).
Average CTC ₹31.08 LPA; median ₹29 LPA; highest international ₹1.10 Crore (2025).
100% placement — 591 students placed across 172 companies; 41 first-time recruiters.
34.17% PPO rate — one of the highest among Indian B-schools.
#1 B-school for HR in India — PGDM-HRM is the only flagship HR programme at a top-tier B-school.
Consulting placements: 26% of batch — third-highest consulting concentration in India after IIM-A and IIM-B.
Bloomberg Terminal access in campus library — rare among Indian B-schools outside top IIMs.
Courses Offered
Courses Wise Fees Structure
Admission Process
Register for XAT 2026
XAT is the primary entrance exam for XLRI. Registration opens August 2025 at xatonline.in. Exam conducted first Sunday of January 2026. XLRI does NOT accept CAT scores.
Apply to XLRI
Fill and submit the XLRI application form separately with XAT registration number, academic details, and work experience.
Shortlisting for GD-PI
Shortlisted based on XAT score, academic performance, work experience, and diversity factors.
Personal Interview (PI)
PI conducted by XLRI faculty — analytical ability, communication, domain awareness, career clarity. HRM batch: HR aptitude specifically evaluated.
Final Merit List & Offer
Final composite: XAT score, PI performance, academic record, work experience, and diversity. Offer letters typically issued March–April.
Documents Required
- Class 10th Marksheet & Certificate
- Class 12th Marksheet & Certificate
- Graduation Degree & All Transcripts
- XAT 2026 Scorecard / Registration Number
- GMAT Scorecard (if applicable)
- Work Experience Certificates & Pay Slips (if applicable)
- Valid Government Photo ID (Aadhaar / Passport)
- Recent Passport-size Photographs
- Category Certificate — SC/ST/NC-OBC/PwD (if applicable)
₹31.08 LPA
Average Package (2025)
₹29 LPA
Median Package (2025)
₹1.10 Crore
Highest International Package
34.17%
PPO Rate
Top Recruiters
Sector-Wise Placement Breakdown — XLRI 2025
Consulting (26% — largest sector): BCG, Accenture Strategy, EY-Parthenon, Deloitte, PwC India — third-highest consulting concentration among all Indian B-schools.
BFSI / Finance (22%): Goldman Sachs, American Express, Kotak Mahindra Bank — strong investment banking and financial consulting representation.
Sales & Marketing / FMCG (18%): HUL, ITC, Amazon, Reliance — strong FMCG and consumer sector placements.
HR Consulting & General Management (~34% combined): Primarily HRM batch — HR consulting, HR leadership, and people management roles across top firms.
Who Should Choose XLRI Jamshedpur?
XAT 95–97 Percentile Aspirants: Strongest non-IIM option for consulting and HR roles — placement quality rivals top IIMs.
HR Career Aspirants: XLRI's PGDM-HRM is India's only flagship HR programme at a top-tier B-school with consulting-grade outcomes.
Premium MBA ROI Seekers: ₹31.08 LPA average against ₹30–32 Lakh fees — payback under 12 months; one of the best ROI ratios in Indian management.
Leadership & CXO Track Aspirants: XLRI alumni are disproportionately represented in senior and CXO roles across consulting, BFSI, and FMCG sectors.
Scholarships Available
XLRI Jamshedpur offers merit, need-based, and category scholarships — plus collateral-free education loans up to 100% of fees through partner banks.
Aditya Birla Scholarship
Eligible: 8–10 students selected nationally — Class 10, 12, UG academics + extracurriculars + Aditya Birla Group interview
One of India's most prestigious B-school scholarships — competitive, merit-based, limited seats.
OPJEMS (OP Jindal Scholarship)
Eligible: Top 10 management students nominated by XLRI — second-year PGDM, based on first-year CGPA and faculty recommendation
Merit-based scholarship for top-ranked XLRI students in their second year.
Mirae Asset Foundation Scholarship
Eligible: First and second year PGDM students — family annual income < ₹8 Lakhs; valid income proof
Need-based financial assistance for PGDM students from lower-income backgrounds.
XLRI Need-Based Financial Assistance
Eligible: Based on parent's income, education loan burden, and academic performance
Institute-level financial assistance for students demonstrating genuine financial need.
SC/ST Government Scholarship Schemes
Eligible: SC/ST students with valid caste and income certificates
Central and state government scholarship schemes applicable for eligible SC/ST students.
Education Loan Assistance
Eligible: All admitted PGDM students
XLRI classified as a premium institute by partner banks — admitted students eligible for 100% collateral-free education loan.
Rankings & Accreditations
Top 10
NIRF — Ministry of Education
Management · 2025
Top Private B-School Tier
Business Today MBA Rankings
Management · 2025
Accredited
AACSB Accreditation
International — <5% of B-schools globally · Active
Accreditations
Fully Residential
Campus Type
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Location
Campus-Wide
Wi-Fi
Library Access
Bloomberg Terminal
Hostel Amenities
- Fully residential campus — on-campus living is part of the XLRI experience
- Single and shared occupancy rooms available
- Wi-Fi enabled campus with high-speed connectivity
- Sports complexes and gymnasium
- Student activity centres for club and extracurricular activities
- Library with Bloomberg Terminal — real-time financial data, market analytics; rare among Indian B-schools
- State-of-the-art case discussion classrooms
- Dedicated club rooms and conference facilities
- Wide-ranging corporate interactions — CXO visits, guest lectures, PPTs throughout the year
Hostel Fee Structure
Campus Facilities
Library with Bloomberg Terminal
Real-time financial data, market analytics, and investment research — rare access among Indian B-schools outside top IIMs.
Case Discussion Classrooms
State-of-the-art case classrooms designed for discussion-driven, case-based pedagogy.
Campus-Wide Wi-Fi
High-speed internet connectivity across the fully residential XLRI campus.
Sports Complex & Gymnasium
Full sports and fitness facilities for a balanced residential campus life.
Student Clubs & Activity Centres
Dedicated club rooms and conference facilities for the active XLRI student club ecosystem.
CXO Interactions & Corporate Network
Regular C-suite interactions, PPTs, live projects, and leadership workshops throughout the year.
Residential Hostel
Single and shared occupancy rooms — on-campus living mandatory and integral to the XLRI experience.
Consult Club & E-Cell
Active Consult Club for consulting prep, BFSI and FMCG clubs, and entrepreneurship support.
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In 2025, XLRI average package was ₹31.08 LPA with median ₹29 LPA. Highest international package: ₹1.10 Crore. Highest domestic: ₹75 LPA. 100% placement for both BM and HRM programmes.
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