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XLRI – Xavier School of Management
Founded in 1949 and located in Jamshedpur, XLRI is one of India’s oldest and most respected business schools, renowned for its strong academic tradition, ethical values, and management education across domains such as Business Management, Human Resources, General Management, and more.
Why Choose Us?
With a strong legacy and top national rankings, XLRI stands out as a trusted institution for management education. It offers diverse PGDM specializations for both freshers and experienced professionals, backed by excellent industry connections and consistent placement results. Along with its full-time residential programs, XLRI also provides flexible online and executive learning options, making quality management education accessible to all career stages.
XLRI’s long history and consistent ranking among top B-schools in India gives it a brand legacy many students trust.
Offers multiple PGDM streams Business Management, Human Resource Management, General Management (for experienced professionals), as well as specialized and online/distance-learning options.
Well-established placement record with recruiters across sectors enabling good campus-to-corporate transition for graduates.
Program Offered
| PGDM – Business Management (BM) | 2-year full-time residential program |
| PGDM – Human Resource Management (HRM) | 2-year full-time program focused on HR specialisation |
| PGDM – General Management (GM) | 15-month program for experienced professionals (executive PGDM/GM) |
| PGDM – Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture (IEV) | 2-year program for entrepreneurs/aspiring founders |
| Online / Distance/Blended PGDMs | For BM / HRM / Finance suitable for working professionals or remote learners |
| Fellow Programme in Management (FPM / Exec-FPM) | Doctoral / research-oriented tracks for those interested in academia or high-end research roles |
Fees & Entrance Exams
| Program / Type | Total Fees / Fee Range | Entrance Exam / Mode |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM (BM / HRM) | ₹ 30.60 Lakh (total for 2 years) | XAT (also GMAT/GRE for some courses) |
| PGDM (GM – Executive) | ~₹ 24.20 Lakh (total, 15 months) | XAT / GMAT / GRE (depending on admission channel) |
| Online / Blended PGDMs | ~₹ 13.9 Lakh (online BM/Finance/HRM) | As per XLRI Online Learning admission norms |
Note: Fee amounts may vary slightly each academic year. Candidates should verify at time of application.
Eligibility & Admission Process
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
Admission for regular PGDM (BM / HRM / IEV) is based on performance in XAT (or GMAT/GRE for some cases), followed by Personal Interview / Group Discussion & final selection.
For Executive/GM program (PGDM-GM), relevant work experience is required.