Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
XLRI: Admission, Fees and Placements
XLRI admits students to its PGDM-BM through XAT or GMAT. It is ranked 10 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. Its PGDM-BM fee is ₹30,60,000 for the whole programme. Every figure below links to the institute’s own document.
By ProCounsel Editorial TeamReviewed by ProCounsel counselling teamLast updated 12 Nov 2026
Official sources only · last verified 12 Nov 2026
What should you know about XLRI at a glance?
| Full name | XLRI - Xavier School of Management |
| Location | Jamshedpur, Jharkhand |
| Type | Private |
| Exams accepted | XAT, GMAT |
| Specialisations listed | Economics, Environment, Society and Governance (ESG), Finance, Information Systems, Marketing, Production, Operations & Decision Sciences, Strategic Management, Employee Well-Being and Effectiveness, HR Strategy, Sustainability and Future of Work, Labor, Social Justice, and Law, Organization Development, Performance, Compensation & Rewards, Staffing and Development |
| NIRF 2025 (Management) | Rank 10, score 70.63Source: India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Application deadline | 6 Dec 2026XAT 2027 online on 3 Jan 2027; last date for online registration of XAT-XLRI programmes 6 Dec 2026. XAT fee Rs 2,300 + Rs 200 per XLRI programme. Final exams must be completed by 11 June 2027; orientation June 2027.Source: XLRI Admission Prospectus 2027 (linked as 'Admission Prospectus' from xlri.ac.in)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
How does XLRI select students?
Stage 1: Shortlisting for interview on XAT 2027 score
Shortlist for interview in BM & HRM programmes is based only on XAT scores. NRI/Foreign national/PIO/OCI candidates may apply through GMAT.
Stage 2: Personal interview and/or group discussion; final selection
Final list considers XAT performance, academic background, relevant work experience, performance in personal interview and/or group discussion, extracurricular activities and other relevant criteria. Weights not published in prospectus.
Source: XLRI Admission Prospectus 2027 (linked as 'Admission Prospectus' from xlri.ac.in)· last verified 11 Nov 2026
What does XLRI cost, and what do graduates earn?
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Business Management (PGDM-BM)
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹30,60,000Fee for the 2027-29 batch. Admission Prospectus 2027 states programme fees and other charges for the 2-year PGDM(BM)/PGDM(HRM) will be approximately Rs 15.3 lakh per annum (total shown = 2 x 15.3 lakh, approximate); subject to revision and communicated before admission.Source: XLRI Admission Prospectus 2027 (linked as 'Admission Prospectus' from xlri.ac.in)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | Not publishedProgramme seats not stated in Admission Prospectus 2027; XLRI's own NIRF data/mandatory disclosure could not be retrieved. |
| Median salary (2026) | Not published2024-26 batch final placements. Official prospectus confirms 145 recruiting organisations (25 first-time) in final placements for 2024-26 BM+HRM batch (Jamshedpur + Delhi-NCR) and 42.5% PPOs, but gives no salary figures. XLRI's placement-report page is rendered client-side and its figures could not be read from an official URL, so median/average left null. |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Human Resource Management (PGDM-HRM)
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹30,60,000Fee for the 2027-29 batch. Same as PGDM(BM): approximately Rs 15.3 lakh per annum per Admission Prospectus 2027; subject to revision.Source: XLRI Admission Prospectus 2027 (linked as 'Admission Prospectus' from xlri.ac.in)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | Not publishedNot stated in Admission Prospectus 2027. |
| Median salary (2026) | Not published2024-26 batch final placements. Combined BM+HRM final placement; no official salary figure readable (see PGDM-BM note). |
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Frequently asked questions
Which entrance exams does XLRI accept?
XLRI's official admission documents list XAT and GMAT for its PGDM-BM admissions. Check the current year's admission policy before applying, as accepted exams can change.
What is the fee for the PGDM-BM at XLRI?
XLRI states a total programme fee of ₹30,60,000 (₹30.6 lakh). Fee for the 2027-29 batch. Admission Prospectus 2027 states programme fees and other charges for the 2-year PGDM(BM)/PGDM(HRM) will be approximately Rs 15.3 lakh per annum (total shown = 2 x 15.3 lakh, approximate); subject to revision and communicated before admission.
What is XLRI's NIRF ranking?
XLRI is ranked 10 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking (India Rankings 2025: Management, Ministry of Education) with a score of 70.63 out of 100.
Sources
Official documents used on this page, all checked on 12 Nov 2026. ProCounsel is not affiliated with XLRI.
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