OYM A+
XLRI Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand · PGDM Business Management
Competitive Target
XAT ~96+ for BM for a male engineering profile; lower thresholds may apply to other gender/academic-stream combinations
Safer Target
XAT 97+ overall with balanced sections is a safer BM target.
Fees
₹31.59L
Latest/recent value in cited 2026 comparison source
Median Package
₹29 LPA
BM + HRM Final Placements 2026
Average Package
₹31.4 LPA
BM + HRM Final Placements 2026
NIRF 2025
#10
60-Second Verdict
Premium target: prioritise brand, role quality and conversion probability; do not decide on highest CTC alone.
Best suited to aspirants prioritising hr and consulting, while weighing location, fees, role mix and profile fit. OYM tier: OYM A+.
Placement headline to compare first: ₹29 LPA median package.
Admission & Realistic Cutoff
Exams accepted
XAT
Competitive target
XAT ~96+ for BM for a male engineering profile; lower thresholds may apply to other gender/academic-stream combinations
Safer target
XAT 97+ overall with balanced sections is a safer BM target.
Profile sensitivity
High
Sectional guidance
XLRI uses sectional cutoffs; target a balanced XAT score across VALR, DM and QA-DI rather than maximising only one section.
Cutoff basis
Recent XAT BM sectional/overall trend; profile/stream/gender sensitive
Basic eligibility
Recognised bachelor’s degree; most programs require about 50% aggregate (relaxations may apply by category/institute). Final-year candidates are commonly eligible subject to institute rules.
These are indicative competitive targets based on recent admission trends, not guaranteed interview-call cutoffs. Your category, academics, work experience and profile can materially affect shortlisting.
How Selection Works
Process
Entrance score → application/profile shortlist → WAT/GD/PI or institute-specific assessment → final composite based on test, profile and interview.
Academics, work experience and diversity
Academic consistency, relevant work experience, extracurricular/leadership evidence and interview quality can improve conversion chances even when the entrance score is only around the target band.
Fees & ROI
Latest fee
₹31.59L · Latest/recent value in cited 2026 comparison source
Fee scope
Approx total academic/program fee for planning unless source says otherwise; hostel/mess/deposits may be extra.
Average package
₹31.4 LPA · BM + HRM Final Placements 2026
Median package
₹29 LPA · BM + HRM Final Placements 2026
ROI indicator
0.99
Use ROI here as a simple fee-to-outcome comparison signal, not as a literal investment-return promise.
Placements
Median package
₹29 LPA · BM + HRM Final Placements 2026
Average package
₹31.4 LPA · BM + HRM Final Placements 2026
Placement status
Full recent flagship placement cycle.
Highest package
₹110 LPA · Highest international; domestic highest ₹59 LPA, 2026 · CTC
Batch context
Use domestic/international distinction for highest package.
Recruiting sectors
HR; consulting; business management; finance; marketing; strategy
Specialisation strengths
HR; consulting; business management; finance; marketing; strategy
What This College Is Known For
Institution type
Private/Autonomous
Program
PGDM Business Management
Strengths
HR; consulting; business management; finance; marketing; strategy
Student fit
Best suited to aspirants prioritising hr and consulting, while weighing location, fees, role mix and profile fit. OYM tier: OYM A+.
Ranking & Recent Movement
NIRF 2025
#10
NIRF 2024
#9
Movement
Dropped 1 place.
Ranking is one decision factor. Colleges without comparable NIRF ranks should still be judged on fit, roles, fees, admissions and outcomes.
Who Should Consider This College?
Best suited to aspirants prioritising hr and consulting, while weighing location, fees, role mix and profile fit. OYM tier: OYM A+.
Things You Should Consider
Realistic cutoff is an indicative target, not a guaranteed call. High fee: compare role quality and financing cost, not only average CTC.
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Sources & Data Notes
Data as of 2026-08-30.