XLRI GD Topics: Check Out 30+ GD Topics of XLRI from Past Five Years

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5 mins readUpdated on Jan 29, 2025 15:55 IST

Here’s a list of GD topics given to XLRI aspirants in the second phase of MBA admission process. Go through these topics and prepare well for XLRI admission 2025.

XLRI Group Discussion (GD) topics

XLRI Jamshedpur is one of the top MBA colleges in India for Business Management, Human Resource Management and General Management. Every year lakhs of candidates apply for admission to XLRI and find it tough to make it through not only because the number of applicants is large, but also because the XLRI GD/PI round is a tough nut to crack.

XLRI Jamshedpur admission process includes XAT exam, Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Earlier, there used to be Group Discussion too. Candidates aspiring to pursue MBA from XLRI must note that it is not easy to crack the PI round of XLRI admission as the topics range from economy, politics, philosophy to society and lifestyle. The XLRI WAT topics can be as unique as its Decision Making section of XAT

XAT 2025 result has been declared and admission to PGDM BM and PGDM HRM courses will begin anytime soon with release of PI shortlist. Candidates who have cleared the XAT 2025 exam and meet the XAT 2025 cut off are eligible for the WAT-PI round. They will be invited for the WAT-PI round in February 2025. So XAT 2025 qualifiers must start preparation of this round now.

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Table of content
  • What is XAT Essay Writing
  • What is XLRI GD Round?
  • XLRI GD Topics from Past Five Years
  • XLRI Admission 2025: Abstract Topics for GD

What is XAT Essay Writing

The Essay Wiriting test is coducted to assess candidate's knowledge and awareness of the given topic and whether they can presen ttheir opinion on the same in a cohesive manner. This round is essentially a test of how well can a candidate use their communication skills in presenting an argument to convince the stake holders. Candidates are given 20 minutes to write a 200-250 word essay on the given topic in this round of XLRI selection process. 

What is XLRI GD Round?

The GD round of XLRI Jamshedpur is conducted in batches. About 8-10 students are grouped in batches and they are given a topic to discuss. The adjudicators note each candidate’s line of argument, validity of points made, behavior and tone. The time duration of GD is between 20-30 minutes in which every candidates has to make their point. The WAT topics are usually same as that of GD, which makes it easy for candidates to gain points.

Context-Based Group Discussions

Context Introduction: The participants will be given 3 minutes to read the provided excerpt. Candidates will have to formulate their viewpoints based on the provided context.

Discussion Phase: This is the main segment of 15 minutes. Here, participants will have to discuss their viewpoints and collectively exploring the nuances of the given context.

Takeaway Reflection: In the final 5 minutes of the session, each participant will have to share their key takeaway from the discussion.

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XLRI GD Topics from Past Five Years

Here’s a list of GD topics given to XLRI aspirants in the second phase of MBA admission process:

  1. Capitalism and Demoracry
  2. Students with stellar acadmic record turn out to be average managers
  3. A true democracy is a utopian concept
  4. Is Donald Trump good or bad for world peace?
  5. Greatness is not in achieving some great position but in showing great character throughout life
  6. Should dress code be implemented in organizations?
  7. Do we have a morally corrupt system?
  8. India’s Technical Education is a complete failure as it only produces managers.
  9. Delayed justice is no justice
  10. Nature is the longest surviving and most sustainable business enterprise
  11. One who does not recognize the inherent differences between men and women cannot be a good leader
  12. A person's greatness in society is not defined by position but by character 
  13. Money is the sole factor for progress and promotion at workplace
  14. Junk food decreases vitality and productivity. Should the govt. substantially increase taxes on junk food?
  15. Trump is just another name for Modi
  16. Abortion should not be prohibited by law. It should be at the discretion of the mother.
  17. Diversity at workplace is overstated
  18. Transition to industrial is necessary as agriculture contributes just 16% to GDP
  19. Monopolising railways is bad
  20. Online existence is achieved at the cost of real life achievement
  21. 5 years of service in rural India should be made compulsory post-MBA
  22. Is religion an economic activity?
  23. Could India replace China as the manufacturing hub in near future?
  24. The government is solely responsible the growing unemployment in the country
  25. Is HR an important function or are technical people required in it or not
  26. Is the culture of India identified largely as agrarian?
  27. Online existence is achieved at cost of real-life achievements
  28. The true guardian of democracy should be autocratic in nature
  29. Should Sanskrit be made the national language of India?
  30. Advertisement in print media has lost it's relevance in the age of digital media
  31. Would Indian companies do better abroad
  32. Are our industries staring at a future, where in only robots will be employed?
  33. Is absolute freedom of speech and expression a myth?
  34. Can women make better managers than men when given multiple tasks?
  35. Does ranking of business schools convey the true picture of management education in India?

XLRI Admission 2025: Abstract Topics for GD

Here’s a list of abstract GD topics given to XLRI aspirants in the second phase of MBA admission process:

  1. Work-Life Balance
  2. First impression is the last impression
  3. Ethics or Profit?
  4. Importance of patience in business & management
  5. Strategy vs execution
  6. Self-motivation
  7. Hard work vs smart work
  8. Do we need more entrepreneurs than managers?
  9. Change is the only constant
  10. Friends, enemy, or frenemies?
  11. Freedom: A myth?
  12. Does failure teach you important lessons in life?
  13. Leader vs follower
  14. Innovation vs invention

From the XLRI GD topics listed above, you may have realized that the institute chooses topics very carefully. These topics are not the usual straightforward economic or political topics. There is a touch of social awareness and sensitivity to these topics. So, when preparing for XLRI’s GD round, keep in mind that you need not only focus on facts and data, but also develop a deeper understanding of the world, society and life around you.

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