XLRI – Xavier School of Management, established in 1949 in Jamshedpur, is one of India's top business schools. It offers a two-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), equivalent to an MBA, with specializations in Business Management (BM) and Human Resource Management (HRM). The institute also provides an Executive PGDM (General Management Programme - GMP) for professionals with work experience. Admission Process Admission to XLRI's PGDM programs is primarily through the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT), followed by group discussions and personal interviews. Candidates may also apply via GMAT scores. Rankings In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, XLRI Jamshedpur secured the 9th position in the management category. Additionally, the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2025 highlighted XLRI alumni for achieving the highest average salary increase of 249%, elevating the institution to joint 83rd place globally. Placements The 2024 placement season at XLRI achieved a 100% placement rate for its PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) programs. All 503 students received offers from 154 recruiters, totaling 519 domestic and one international offer. The consulting sector led with 26% of the offers, followed by IT, e-commerce, sales and marketing, and general management. These achievements underscore XLRI's commitment to excellence in management education and its strong industry connections.
