PGDM (BM) · 2026 season
XLRI Jamshedpur runs three programmes. The total fee for the PGDM (BM) is ₹30.5 lakh (tuition only), and its 2026 average package was ₹31.4 lakh — both as published by the institute.
ROI divides the average package by the full programme fee; payback is the months of that package it takes to equal the fee, before tax. Fee bases differ between colleges, so check what each fee includes before comparing two.
| Programme | Duration | Total fee | Seats | Average | Shortlist cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM (BM) | 24 mo | ₹30.5L | 240 | ↓ shared | 94 |
| XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM (HRM) | 24 mo | — | 180 | ↓ shared | — |
| XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM (GM) | 18 mo | ₹25.9L | 120 | ₹29L | — |
| PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) | — | — | — | ₹31.4L | — |
A three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline
SharedNo minimum percentage. Final-year students may apply if their exams end by 12 June 2026.
XAT: 100% of the call
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Interview shortlists use XAT alone, with separate cut-offs by gender and engineering background. XLRI publishes no weights for the final offer, which also counts the interview, XAT's GK section, work experience and academics.
XAT %ile · 2025–27 · change on 2024–26
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer | 96 (no change on 2024–26) — QA 88 · VA 84 · DM 84 | 91 (no change on 2024–26) — QA 82 · VA 80 · DM 80 |
| Non-engineer | 96 (up 1 on 2024–26) — QA 88 · VA 84 · DM 84 | 91 (up 1 on 2024–26) — QA 82 · VA 80 · DM 80 |
Both batches · XAT %ile
| Profile | 2024–26 | 2025–27 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer · Male | 96 | 96 |
| Engineer · Female | 91 | 91 |
| Non-engineer · Male | 95 | 96 |
| Non-engineer · Female | 90 | 91 |
A three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline
Same as PGDM (BM)XAT %ile · 2025–27 · change on 2024–26
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer | 95 (no change on 2024–26) — QA 83 · VA 90 · DM 87 | 90 (no change on 2024–26) — QA 73 · VA 85 · DM 80 |
| Non-engineer | 93 (no change on 2024–26) — QA 76 · VA 90 · DM 87 | 87 (down 1 on 2024–26) — QA 68 · VA 85 · DM 80 |
Both batches · XAT %ile
| Profile | 2024–26 | 2025–27 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer · Male | 95 | 95 |
| Engineer · Female | 90 | 90 |
| Non-engineer · Male | 93 | 93 |
| Non-engineer · Female | 88 | 87 |
ROI divides the average package by the full programme fee; payback is the months of that package it takes to equal the fee, before tax.
At least three years of managerial or supervisory experience by 31 March 2027
A three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline, and a GMAT or GRE score taken 2023–26 or XAT 2027.
XLRI admits on XAT, GMAT or GRE scores, a profile evaluation and several rounds of interviews.
XLRI admits on XAT, GMAT or GRE scores, a profile evaluation and several rounds of interviews. It publishes no weights.
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. 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.
The PGDM (BM)’s total fee is ₹30.5 lakh (tuition only). The PGDM (GM) costs ₹25.9 lakh.
The PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) published one average package, ₹31.4 lakh, for the 2026 season. The PGDM (GM)’s average was ₹29 lakh for 2026.
XLRI Jamshedpur lists a minimum 94 percentile to be considered for shortlisting. That is a floor; admitted candidates usually score higher.
For the 2024–26 batch, shortlist bars ranged from 90 to 96 percentile across 4 profiles — engineer or non-engineer, male or female.
PGDM (BM) 240, PGDM (HRM) 180 and PGDM (GM) 120.
At least three years of managerial or supervisory experience by 31 March 2027. A three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline, and a GMAT or GRE score taken 2023–26 or XAT 2027.
XAT or GMAT for the PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM); XAT, GMAT or GRE for the PGDM (GM).
About 100% of the 228-strong batch was placed in the 2026 season.
XLRI Jamshedpur was established in 1949.
Updated · every figure carries its source
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