XLRI Jamshedpur PG, Doctorate, Certificate Courses 2026

Yes, the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) offered at XLRI Jamshedpur is recognised as equivalent to the PhD course of an Indian University by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). It is a full-time, residential doctoral course offering studies in different fields of management and functional areas. XLRI FPM admission is completely entrance-based and depends on candidates' performance in several national-level entrance exams. 

Find below the XLRI Jamshedpur PGDM admission schedule:

NMIMS School of Business Management, Mumbai and XLRI Xavier School of Management both are renowned universities for MBA/PGDM. However, in terms of affordability, NMIMS School of Business Management, Mumbai is a better option since the total tuition fee for NMIMS School of Business Management, Mumbai is INR 600,000 - INR 2,404,000 and the total tuition fee for MBA/PGDM at XLRI Xavier School of Management is INR 400,000 - INR 5,884,193. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

Candidates who have completed BE/BTech degree or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 60% (50% for SC/ST candidates) obtained after completing higher secondary education can apply for FPM. Candidates are also required to pass Class 12 or any equivalent examinations. Two years of relevant work experience is also compulsory for admission to the FPM course at XLRI.  

MICA and XLRI Xavier School of Management both are renowned universities for MBA/PGDM. However, in terms of affordability, MICA is a better option since the total tuition fee for MICA is INR 2,300,000 and the total tuition fee for MBA/PGDM at XLRI Xavier School of Management is INR 400,000 - INR 5,884,193. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

Management Development Institute and XLRI Xavier School of Management both are renowned universities for MBA/PGDM. However, in terms of affordability, Management Development Institute is a better option since the total tuition fee for Management Development Institute is INR 186,700 - INR 2,600,000 and the total tuition fee for MBA/PGDM at XLRI Xavier School of Management is INR 400,000 - INR 5,884,193. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

Amity University, Gurugram and XLRI Xavier School of Management both are renowned universities for Executive MBA/PGDM. However, in terms of affordability, Amity University, Gurugram is a better option since the total tuition fee for Amity University, Gurugram is INR 248,000 - INR 634,000 and the total tuition fee for Executive MBA/PGDM at XLRI Xavier School of Management is INR 475,000 - INR 1,500,000. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

Management Development Institute and XLRI Xavier School of Management both are renowned universities for Executive MBA/PGDM. However, in terms of affordability, Management Development Institute is a better option since the total tuition fee for Management Development Institute is INR 483,880 - INR 1,180,000 and the total tuition fee for Executive MBA/PGDM at XLRI Xavier School of Management is INR 475,000 - INR 1,500,000. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

For admission at XLRI Jamshedpur in a PGDM course, aspirants need to have a valid XAT score. The institute does not accept CAT scores for admission. CAT score is accepted by IIMs and various other institutes. Apart from IIMs, some of the institutes that accept CAT scores are:

• AIMS Bangalore
• Amity Business School, Noida
• Woxsen University
• DMS IIT Delhi
• IBS Hyderabad

For the Top 30 Colleges apart from IIMs that accept XAT scores, Check the complete list here.

XLRI Jamshedpur has a huge campus with a lot of on-campus facilities available for undergraduate and postgraduate students. XLRI - Xavier School of Management has computer resources, a computer centre, an academic block, auditoriums, sports facilities, and several other facilities. The library has a collection of 69,830 books, bound volumes of journals, several national and international periodical subscriptions, and various other.

Yes, XLRI Jamshedpur accepts XAT scores for admission to PGDM programmes. Candidates can also apply with a valid socre in GMAT/ GRE for PGDM GM programme. Those who score equal or above XAT cutoff is selected for further rounds. Selected candidates are further called for group discussion and/ or personal interview. 

PGDM summer placement highlights are mentioned below:

XLRI Jamshedpur has an experienced faculty and also invites guest faculty. The visiting faculty members are from colleges or companies like the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, Tata Consultancy Services Kolkata, and others and include the Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Vice-President / Chief Digital Officer, and others. Most of the college faculty are Diploma holders, PhD, postgraduate degree, and various other degree holders.

To apply for the FPM course at XLRI Jamshedpur, candidates need to visit the official website of the institute to apply online. XLRI FPM admission is also based on candidates' performance in a national-level entrance exam such as GMAT/GRE/ GMAT/GRE/ GATE/UGC-JRF/ GMAT/GRE/ GATE/UGC-JRF. Shortlisted candidates also have to go through a personal interview round as well.

XLRI Jamshedpur has a good record of placements for courses like PGDM BM, PGDM HRM and PGDM GM, etc. The key highlights of XLRI Jamshedpur placements are mentioned below:

Xavier School of Management Jamshedpur does not have the provision of direct admission to the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) courses. However, as per various sources, XLRI Jamshedpur has a few seats under the Managment quota for which the institute offers direct admission. XLRI admission to most the PGDM courses is based on the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT), conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur.

The course-wise average package recorded during PGDM BM / PGDM HRM and PGDM GM placements in the past two years are mentioned below: 

XLRI Jamshedpur is ranked 9th by NIRF 2023 under the Management Institutes category. The below-mentioned are other XLRI Jamshedpur rankings: