XAT

For the General AI category students, the Manipal University XAT cutoff 2023 was 85 percentile for admission to the MBA in Banking and Financial Services, MBA in Human Resources Management, MBA in Marketing, and MBA in International Business courses. For Master of Business Administration (MBA), the XAT cutoff percentile was 80. The University offers MBA admission via its affiliated college called TA Pai Management Institute.  

In addition to CAT and XAT, SPJIMR accepts GMAT scores for admission to its Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program. Candidates may submit GMAT scores that were obtained within the past three years. However, please note that SPJIMR does not consider XAT scores for its PGDM program. Eligibility criteria may differ for other specialised programs. Therefore, it is important to review the specific requirements for each programme on SPJIMR's official website to confirm that you fulfill all admission criteria.

EMPI Business School accepts multiple national-level management exams, including XAT, for admitting students to its PGDM courses. In 2024, the XAT cutoff percentile for admission to the PGDM in International Business course was 60 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. So, candidates seeking admission to this course must aim to target a cutoff percentile of more than 60 to improve their chance of getting a call from the school for admission. 

Candidates find the exam easy of difficult based on their prep level. The syllabus for MBA entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, MAT, NMAT, SNAP, and CMATis mostly the same, with some minor differences.

The expected CAT/XAT percentile for GLIM G is about 80+.

India Today Media Institute (ITMI) does not accept XAT scores. Instead, it conducts its own Admission Test, followed by group discussions, personal interviews, and essay writing. Candidates can apply online and pay the application fee of INR 1,200 and then go through the detailed application process. Applicants may reach out to the admissions office via email or phone for further assistance.

Top MBA colleges offering average CTCs above 12 LPA, with ST out-of-state reservations and accepting CMAT or XAT scores, include XLRI Jamshedpur (32 LPA, XAT), XIM Bhubaneswar (20 LPA, XAT), Great Lakes Institute of Management (15–17 LPA, CMAT/XAT), Goa Institute of Management (14–15 LPA, CMAT/XAT), IMT Ghaziabad (17+ LPA, XAT), and IMI New Delhi (17+ LPA, XAT). Reservation policies may vary, so check the admission brochures for detailed quota information.

With 78 percentiles in any XAT, you can think of the following good colleges that are in and around Delhi offering the MBA programme for a fee of less than 8 LPA and probably have an average package greater than 10 LPA:

LBSIM, Delhi - Fees approximately 7.5 LPA- LBSIM, Delhi with very good placement opportunities. 
IMI, Delhi - Fees 7-8 LPA, average package exceeds 10 LPA. 
FORE School of Management - Fees about 8 LPA, average package is 10+ LPA. 
These are institutions providing quality education coupled with some strong invocations with the industry.

It depends on various factors. Male students with a non-engineering background need to have a minimum of 93 percentile if they need to get admitted to PGDM HRM. Those who have an engineering background need to have at least 96 percentile to be eligible. Female students can expect the call as they need to have 90 percentile irrespective of their background.