Checked 30 September 2026. Medium. The XLRI admission page and the XAT registration page were current on 30 September 2026. The interview and offer timeline is XLRI's plan and may move; placement figures change when the next batch report is published.
For the batch starting in June 2027, XLRI offers 600 seats across PGDM (Business Management) and PGDM (Human Resource Management) together, and 120 in its PGDM (General Management) programme. Every Indian candidate for BM and HRM applies through XAT 2027, whose registration closes on 6 December 2026. XLRI publishes its intake, its timeline and its application fees, and it describes in a few sentences what it weighs. It does not publish cut-offs, composite-score weights or a split of the 600 seats between programmes or campuses. This guide sets out what XLRI has published, where its documents disagree, and what its last two batches were placed at. ProSyllabus is an independent study site. It is not part of XLRI Jamshedpur, which conducts XAT for the Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI), nor of any institute that uses XAT scores. Every rule here is quoted or summarised from xatonline.in, xlri.ac.in or the institute's own admission page, and they decide every case.
XLRI admission page (re-checked 30 September 2026) and the XAT 2027 registration page.
Missed CAT? XAT is still open
CAT 2026 registration closed on 22 September 2026 at 5 PM, after an extension announced in the IIMs' media release of 15 September 2026, and CAT itself is on 29 November 2026. XAT 2027 registration opened on 15 July 2026 and stays open to 6 December 2026, for an exam on 3 January 2027. For a candidate who did not register for CAT, XAT is the national MBA entrance still taking applications this autumn. XLRI takes Indian candidates for BM and HRM through XAT only.
The XLRI timeline for BM and HRM
| Stage | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|
| XAT registration opens | 15 July 2026 | XLRI admission page, XAT site |
| XAT registration closes | 6 December 2026 | XLRI admission page, XAT site |
| Admit card | 20 December 2026 (tentative) | XLRI admission page, XAT FAQ |
| XAT 2027 | Sunday 3 January 2027, 2:00-5:00 PM | XLRI admission page, XAT site |
| XAT result | About three weeks after the exam (no date published) | XAT FAQ |
| Interview shortlist | End of January 2027 | XLRI admission page |
| Interviews | Mid-February to mid-March 2027 | XLRI admission page |
| Offers and waitlist | April 2027 | XLRI admission page |
| Session begins | Mid-June 2027 | XLRI admission page |
For PGDM (GM), which needs at least three years of work experience, the timeline is shorter and earlier. XLRI marks every date below except the start of the session as subject to change.
| Stage | PGDM (GM) |
|---|---|
| Applications through XAT close | 6 December 2026 |
| Applications through GMAT or GRE close | 31 December 2026 |
| GMAT or GRE scores accepted if taken | 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2026 |
| Shortlist | Third week of January 2027 |
| Interviews | First week of February 2027 |
| Offers | Second week of February 2027 |
| Session begins | April 2027 |
Applying: XAT is not the XLRI application
Registering for XAT does not by itself put you in XLRI's selection. The XAT FAQ says XLRI programmes need to be applied for separately, and in practice that means ticking each XLRI programme you want inside the XAT form, at ₹200 a programme. Choosing PGDM (BM) puts you in consideration for both the Jamshedpur and the Delhi-NCR campuses with no extra fee. You may apply for more than one programme, may be called to more than one interview or group discussion, and XLRI says the criteria can differ by programme.
The form cannot be edited once it is submitted with payment, and email and mobile cannot be changed after registration. The XAT home page also states that XLRI admissions involve no management or NRI quota.
XAT and XLRI application fee builder
Pick your route and the XLRI programmes you will tick in the XAT form. The figures are the ones on the XAT 2027 registration page.
XAT 2027 registration page: ₹2,300 for XAT, ₹200 more for each XLRI programme, ₹2,600 for an Indian candidate applying to PGDM (GM) through GMAT or GRE, ₹5,000 for NRI, Foreign, PIO and OCI candidates through GMAT. The 2026 bulletin and prospectus still linked on the site print ₹2,200 and ₹2,500; those are last year's figures. The 2026 bulletin says all XAT and XLRI payments are non-refundable. Other institutes charge their own application fee.
| Route | Who uses it | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| XAT only, no XLRI programme | Candidates applying to other XAT institutes | ₹2,300 |
| XAT + PGDM (BM) | Indian candidates for BM (both campuses) | ₹2,500 |
| XAT + PGDM (BM) + PGDM (HRM) | Indian candidates for both (our example) | ₹2,700 |
| XAT + BM + HRM + GM | Candidates with 3+ years of work experience applying to all three | ₹2,900 |
| GMAT or GRE, PGDM (GM) | Indian candidates for GM through GMAT or GRE | ₹2,600 |
| GMAT, one or more programmes | NRI, Foreign, PIO and OCI candidates | ₹5,000 |
The fee figures come from the XAT 2027 registration page. The XAT bulletin and the XLRI prospectus still linked from the two sites are the 2026 editions and print ₹2,200 for XAT and ₹2,500 for GM through GMAT or GRE; the 2027 registration page supersedes them. The 2026 bulletin says XAT and XLRI payments are non-refundable.
Eligibility for XAT and XLRI
| Requirement | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | A recognised bachelor's degree of at least three years, or equivalent, in any discipline | XAT FAQ |
| Final-year students | May apply if final exams finish by 12 June 2027 (eligibility answer) or 11 June 2027 (XLRI answer): the same FAQ gives both | XAT FAQ |
| Minimum marks for XAT | None stated | XAT FAQ |
| Indian candidates for XLRI | Must take XAT 2027 | XAT FAQ, XLRI admission page |
| NRI, Foreign, PIO, OCI | Through XAT or GMAT | XLRI admission page, XAT registration page |
| Work experience counted | Full-time only, after graduation; internships and articleship do not count | XAT FAQ |
| PGDM (GM) | At least three years of work experience | XLRI admission page |
On the final-year date, the XAT FAQ contradicts itself: its eligibility section says final exams must be over by 12 June 2027 and its XLRI section says 11 June 2027. The safe course is the earlier date. Other institutes set their own dates.
How XLRI selects: what it says, and where its documents differ
The XLRI admission page for the 2027 cycle says that when preparing the interview shortlist, "in addition to XAT performance, we may factor in academic background and the relevant work experience", and that the final list considers performance in the personal interview (and/or group discussion) along with XAT performance, relevant work experience, academic background and extracurricular activities. GK marks, which do not count towards any other institute's use of XAT, are used by XLRI in its final selection.
The 2026 e-prospectus, written for the previous cycle, says two different things. Its selection-criteria page carries the same "may factor in" paragraph as the 2027 admission page, but its general-information box says: "Shortlist of candidates for the interview in BM & HRM programmes is based only on XAT Scores". Both cannot describe the same shortlist. For 2027, go by the admission page: XAT is the main shortlisting input, and academics and work experience may be added.
| Stage | 2027 admission page | 2026 e-prospectus |
|---|---|---|
| Interview shortlist | XAT performance; may also factor in academic background and relevant work experience | General-information box: based only on XAT scores (BM and HRM). Selection-criteria page: the same "may factor in" wording as 2027 |
| Final selection | Interview and/or group discussion, XAT performance, relevant work experience, academic background, extracurricular activities | Same factors as 2027 |
| Weights of each factor | Not published | Not published |
| Cut-offs | Not published | Not published |
Coaching sites circulate percentage weights for XLRI's final selection, and they do not agree with each other. One split in circulation gives XAT 60%, the interview and group discussion 25% and other factors 15%; another gives XAT 60%, interview and group discussion 35% and academics with work experience 5%. XLRI publishes neither, we could not trace either to an XLRI document, and we do not rely on them. The cut-offs guide in this series covers the reported cut-off tables in the same way.
What the last two batches were placed at
XLRI publishes its final placement figures for BM and HRM together, not separately by programme. The latest report is for the batch of 2024-26. The report for 2023-25 has been audited by B2K Analytics under the IPRS 2.2 standard.
XLRI final placement reports, BM and HRM combined. The highest international offer, ₹1.10 crore in both batches, is left off the chart so the scale stays readable.
| Measure | Batch 2023-25 | Batch 2024-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Students | 591 (audit: 590 eligible, 7 opted out, 583 placed) | 576 |
| Recruiters (new) | 172 (41 new) | 145 (25 new) |
| Offers | 600+ domestic, 2 international | Over 576 domestic, 2 international |
| Pre-placement offers | 34.17% of the batch | 42.5% of the batch |
| Median salary | ₹29 LPA | ₹29 LPA |
| Average salary | ₹31.08 LPA | ₹31.40 LPA |
| Highest domestic | ₹75 LPA | ₹59 LPA |
| Highest international | ₹1.10 crore | ₹1.10 crore |
| Largest sectors (share of roles) | Consulting 26%, BFSI 22%, sales and marketing 18% | Consulting 36%, BFSI 18%, ITES 15%, sales and marketing 12% |
Two cautions on reading these. The 2023-25 report's highlights are headed "Final Placements 2024", although that batch graduated in 2025; we cite by batch to avoid the confusion. And both reports cover BM and HRM together, so they do not tell you how either programme placed on its own. XLRI's tuition fee for the programme is not on the admission page or the prospectus we read, so we have not printed one.
What this means for an applicant
Our reading of XLRI's documents, not XLRI advice. Tick every XLRI programme you would accept when you fill the XAT form; each costs ₹200 and cannot be added after payment. Take GK seriously if XLRI is on your list, since it is used only there, and only at the final stage. Keep your academic record and work-experience details accurate and consistent in the form, because XLRI says it may use them at the shortlist. And plan around April 2027 for offers, with a mid-June start.
Practise it, don't just read it
XLRI's shortlist starts from your XAT performance. Reading comprehension is the largest single question type in VA&LR in every official paper.
One XAT quiz is live on ProSyllabus today: Reading Comprehension Inference Questions Fundamentals, 10 questions. Its questions carry four options where the real XAT paper has five, so treat it as reading practice, not as a mock of the 95-question paper.
How many seats does XLRI have for BM and HRM?
600 seats across PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) together, according to the XLRI admission page. XLRI does not publish a split by programme or campus. PGDM (GMP) has 120 seats.
What is the last date to apply for XLRI through XAT 2027?
6 December 2026, when XAT registration closes. XLRI programmes are selected inside the XAT form.
What is the XAT 2027 application fee?
₹2,300, plus ₹200 for each XLRI programme you apply to. Indian candidates applying to PGDM (GM) through GMAT or GRE pay ₹2,600, and NRI, Foreign, PIO and OCI candidates applying through GMAT pay ₹5,000.
Does applying for XLRI BM cover both campuses?
Yes. The XAT FAQ says selecting PGDM (BM) puts you in consideration for both Jamshedpur and Delhi-NCR with no extra fee.
Does XLRI publish cut-offs or selection weights?
No. The admission page lists the factors it considers but gives no weights and no cut-offs. Figures on coaching sites are not from XLRI.
When does XLRI send offers?
In April 2027 for BM and HRM, after interviews from mid-February to mid-March, according to the XLRI admission page.
Is GK used in XLRI selection?
Yes. GK does not count towards the XAT percentile, but XLRI uses it in its own final selection.
What was the XLRI median salary?
₹29 LPA for both the 2023-25 and 2024-26 BM and HRM batches, according to XLRI's final placement reports.
Can I still take CAT 2026 if I missed registration?
CAT 2026 registration closed on 22 September 2026. XAT 2027 registration is open until 6 December 2026.
Sources
- official — XLRI — Admission procedure through XAT: PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) 600 seats, PGDM (GMP) 120 seats, BM/HRM and GM timelines, shortlisting and final-selection wording (re-checked 30 Sep 2026)
- official — XAT registration page — 15 Jul to 6 Dec 2026, fee ₹2,300 plus ₹200 per XLRI programme, ₹2,600 (Indian, PGDM (GM) through GMAT/GRE), ₹5,000 (NRI/Foreign/PIO/OCI through GMAT), six test-city preferences, no edits after payment
- official — XAT FAQ — admit card 20 Dec 2026 (tentative), result about three weeks after the exam, no sectional time limits, on-screen scientific calculator, final-year dates, work-experience rules, separate XLRI application, BM covers both campuses
- official — XAT home page (xatonline.in) — XAT 2027 dates, pattern table (VA&LR 26, DM 21, QA&DI 28, GK 20), marking (+1, -0.25, 0.1 per skip after the 8th), GK outside the percentile, 250+ B-schools, 100+ cities, single slot, new associates and XAMI member
- official — XAT e-Bulletin 2026 (linked on xatonline.in as the 2027 bulletin; XAT 2026 text) — ₹2,200 fee, non-refundable payments, XAMI members, "Each institution independently decides the weightages", past-paper links
- official — XLRI Admissions e-Prospectus 2026 (for the XAT 2026 cycle, linked from xlri.ac.in) — general information: "Shortlist of candidates for the interview in BM & HRM programmes is based only on XAT Scores"; selection criteria: "we may factor in academic background and relevant work experience"; fees ₹2,200 / ₹2,500 / ₹5,000
- official — XLRI — Placement reports: Final Placement Report, PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) batch 2024-26, and the linked report for batch 2023-25
- official — Placement audit of batch 2023-25 by B2K Analytics (IPRS 2.2), 16 Mar 2026, linked from the XLRI placement page — 590 eligible, 7 opted out, 583 placed
- official — CAT 2026 media release, 15.09.2026 — registration extended to 22 September 2026, 5 PM; exam on 29 November 2026
official = a document published by the conducting body. reported = a news or coaching site we could not check against an original. Where sources disagree this page says so rather than picking one.
