XLRI - Xavier School of Management

Jamshedpur, Jharkhand · PGDM · Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Business Management (PGDM-BM) · NIRF #13 · Est. 1949 · offline · Official site

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Cost and pay2026 cohort

Total fee
₹30.5Ltuition only
Median package
₹29L
Average package
₹31.4L
Highest package
₹1.1Cr

Return 0.95× — median package divided by total fee. About 13 months of that salary to cover the fee.

Admissions and intake

Duration
24 months
Placed
100% of 228 (2026 cohort)
Sanctioned intake
240
Minimum percentile to be shortlisted
94
Accepts
XAT, GMAT

94 for male candidates; 88 for female/third-gender candidates for BM in XAT 2026

Specializations

Finance · Marketing · Information Systems · Operations & Decision Sciences · Strategic Management · Economics

About

XLRI – Xavier School of Management, established in 1949, is one of India’s oldest and most prominent business schools. Its flagship two-year PGDM in Business Management is offered from the Jamshedpur campus and has an intake of around 240 students. XLRI is particularly known for its strong academic reputation, selective admissions, experienced faculty and long-standing relationships with leading recruiters.

For the 2026 placement season, the combined BM and HRM graduating cohort across the Jamshedpur and Delhi-NCR campuses reported an average package of ₹31.4 lakh and a median package of ₹29 lakh. The highest international package was ₹1.10 crore, while the highest domestic package was ₹59 lakh. XLRI reported 100% placements for the graduating cohort. The programme fee for the two-year BM course is approximately ₹30.5 lakh, with hostel and mess charges payable separately.

Admission to the flagship BM programme is primarily through XAT, while GMAT is accepted for eligible international-category applicants. XLRI also considers academic background, work experience and performance in subsequent selection rounds while making final admission decisions. The institute is accredited by bodies including AACSB, AMBA, NBA and BGA, and was ranked #13 in the Management category in NIRF 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the total fee of the PGDM at XLRI - Xavier School of Management?

The total fee is ₹30.5L (tuition only).

Which entrance exams does XLRI - Xavier School of Management accept?

XLRI Jamshedpur accepts XAT, GMAT.

What is the median package at XLRI - Xavier School of Management?

The median package is ₹29L (average ₹31.4L), for the 2026 placement season.

What percentile is needed for XLRI - Xavier School of Management?

XLRI Jamshedpur lists a minimum 94 percentile to be considered for shortlisting — actual admit percentiles are typically higher and are not published.

What share of the batch was placed?

About 100% of the 228-strong batch was placed in the 2026 season.

How many seats does the PGDM at XLRI - Xavier School of Management have?

The programme has an approved intake of 240 seats.

When was XLRI - Xavier School of Management established?

XLRI Jamshedpur was established in 1949.

Also accepting XAT: Goa Institute of Management

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