Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI), Jamshedpur Admissions 2025

XLRI Jamshedpur Admissions 2026: The XAT 2026 entrance exam will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2026, for which registrations have already begun and will conclude on December 5, 2025. To secure admission into XLRI, candidates must possess a valid score in either the XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) or GMAT. Initially, applicants are required to submit the online application form for the respective PGDM/FPM programmes via the official XLRI website. For PGDM admission, candidates without a valid GMAT score can apply for the XAT 2026 exam, which is conducted annually in January.

XLRI offers the PGDM programme in the following specializations:

• PGDM in Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Creation 
• PGDM (GM) in Finance 
• PGDM (GM) in Economics 
• PGDM (BM) in ECONOMICS 
• PGDM (BM) in MARKETING 
• PGDM (GM) in Marketing 
• PGDM (GM) in Strategic Management 
• PGDM (BM) part-time 
• PGDM (BM), part-time (JSR) 
• PGDM in Logistic and Supply Chain Management 
• PGDM in Human Resource Management 
• PGDM (BM) in GENERAL MANAGEMENT 
• PGDM in Global BM 
• PGDM

The admission process and eligibility criteria are uniform across all three PGDM programmes. Before applying, candidates must carefully review the eligibility requirements detailed in the official XLRI admission brochure. Each course application requires a separate application fee, which must be paid at the time of form submission. Note that the admission/selection processes for PGDM, FPM, and Executive-FPM programmes are distinct and must be followed accordingly. 

XAT Exam Schedule

At XLRI the admission to the PGDM program is done on the basis of candidates performance in XAT Entrance Exam. XAT applications are now available and can be filled out online. Candidates can follow the steps shown below for filling out the XAT Online Application form:-

• In order to fill out the application form the candidate need to first visit the official website of XLRI (www.xlri.ac.in/)
• Click on “Register for XAT 2026” for the registration of the Xavier Aptitude Test
• Then fill in the mandatory details such as Name, Date of Birth, e-mail address & Mobile Number
• After the successful registration, a system-generated XAT ID and Password will be sent to your registered E-mail id/ Mobile No.
• For future reference, please note down the XAT ID and Password
• Use the provided XAT ID & Password to Login in at XAT 2026 official website (www.xatonline.in)
• After the login fills the XAT Application form by providing all your personal details, academic information, work experience, preferred course, and exam centre
• Preview your application form carefully once it has been completed
• After that click on the “Final Submit” button to submit the application form
• Then upload your recent scanned photograph and signature as per the mentioned size and dimension are shown in the application form
• After uploading pay the XAT Application Fee by using Credit Card/ Debit Card or Net Banking

XLRI Eligibility Criteria for PGDM - Business Management and Human Resource Management

The candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of the marks. The candidates must have a valid XAT/ GMAT score.

XLRI Selection Process for PGDM - Business Management and Human Resource Management

Initially, XLRI will shortlist the names of candidates based on his/ her score in XAT/ GMAT. The shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in Essay Writing, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. The selection components of XLRI may change from time to time. Final selection of candidates will be based on the overall performance in XAT/ GMAT/ Personal Interview/ Group Discussion/ Essay Writing/ past academic performance and work experience (if any).

XLRI Eligibility Criteria for PGDM - General Management

The candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. They must have a valid XAT/ GMAT score. Candidates should have a minimum of five years of work experience.

XLRI Selection Process for PGDM - General Management

The selection process for General management is similar to that of Business Management and Human Resource Management. Initially, XLRI will shortlist the names of candidates based on his/ her score in XAT/ GMAT. The shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in Essay Writing, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. The selection components of XLRI may change from time to time. The final selection of candidates will be based on the overall performance in XAT/ GMAT/ Personal Interview/ Group Discussion/ Essay Writing/ past academic performance and work experience (if any).

XLRI Eligibility Criteria for PGDM - FPM

The candidates must have a Master’s degree in any discipline with 55% of marks and a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 60% of marks. B.Tech graduates with 60% marks and two years of work experience can apply for the FPM programme. CA, ICWA and CS professionals are also eligible for the FPM programme. The candidates must have a valid score in XAT/ GMAT/ GATE/ GRE/ UGC JRF or NET. Candidates who have completed PGP from XLRI/ IIMs/ IITs/ NITs/ TISS/ TIFR/ ISI/ IRMA/ MDI Gurgaon/ FMS Delhi/ XIM Bhubaneswar/ SP Jain with a CQPI of 6 out of 8 are exempted from the above entrance exams or eligibility tests.

XLRI Selection Process for PGDM - FPM

Primarily, XLRI will shortlist the names of candidates based on his/ her score in XAT/ GMAT. The selected candidates will be invited to take part in the personal interview.

XLRI Eligibility Criteria for PGDM - Executive FPM

MBA/ PGDM graduates with 60% of marks are eligible to apply. The candidate must currently be employed in a full-time job. The candidates must have a minimum work experience of five years.

XLRI Selection Process for PGDM - Executive FPM

The selection process for Executive FPM is similar to that of FPM. XLRI will shortlist the names of candidates based on his/ her score in XAT/ GMAT. The selected candidates will be invited to take part in the personal interview.