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XAT Selection Process 2025 will be conducted in the second week of Feb 2025. XLRI Jamshedpur, will conduct XAT Selection Process 2025 for all candidates seeking admission into the participating Xavier institutes.
Shortlisted candidates must participate in the XAT selection process involving a Group Discussion (GD) and a Personal Interview (PI). The final merit list will be compiled based on candidates' performance in all phases of the XAT selection process.
XLRI will now accept GRE results and XAT and GMAT 2025 scores for admission to its Ex-PGDM program. According to the XLRI Admission standards, XAT 2025 and GD/PI scores will be weighted 60% and 25% in the final score calculation, respectively. Candidates can view the shortlist by logging in to the official XAT website, xatonline.in.
XAT Selection Process Dates 2025
XLRI, Jamshedpur, will conduct the Xavier Aptitude Test in Jan 2025. The XAT Result 2025 of the exam is released a couple of weeks after that.
The tentative schedule for XAT 2025 Selection Process, and all the related events is given below for reference:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Result Declaration | Jan, 2025 |
| Release of Cutoff by XLRI | Feb 2025 |
| XAT Exam Selection Process | Feb 2025 |
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XAT 2025 Selection Procedure By XLRI
Candidates qualifying for the XAT Cut off 2025 will be eligible for the proceeding Selection Process. XAT selection procedure will tentatively begin in the month of February-March 2025.
The participating institutes will conduct the XAT selection process soon after the announcement of the results. Candidates who make it to the cutoff list released by various institutes will be summoned for the XAT Selection process. The Selection Process conducted by XLRI will be a 3-step process:
Stage 1: Registration for XAT Selection Process
The steps to be followed for XAT Selection Process registration are mentioned below:
- Students can pay for the program they wish to pursue in XLRI campuses in the XAT application form. However, candidates must register on that official website for other associated institutes that accept XAT scores.
- Candidates have to apply separately for IMT, XIMB, and others.
- Foreign candidates seeking admission into XLRI must apply via GATE.
- Post successful registration, the candidate must pay the fee for the courses they have selected.
- Candidates must pay the fee through the online gateway (VISA/Mastercard – Credit & Debit Cards, Net Banking).
Stage 2: XAT Selection Process Programme Selection
As far as XLRI is concerned, students can select the program while applying for XAT. They have to pay INR 300 for each program.
- XLRI Jamshedpur has a prepared standardized selection process for the selection of candidates who qualify for the XAT 2025 exam. The student's performance will be based on several components such as the XAT score obtained, performance in Essay Writing and General Knowledge sections, GDPI rounds, past academic performance, and work experience.
- The components of selection and the weightage occupied by each of them are discussed below:
| Components | Weights |
| XAT Score | 65% |
| Essay Writing | 5% |
| General Knowledge | 5% |
| Academic Performance and Work Experience | 5% |
| Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interview (PI) | 20% |
The steps Involved in XAT Selection Process 2025 are as follows:
The following steps are involved in the XAT Selection Process 2025:
- Group Discussion (GD)
- Personal Interview (PI)
- Once all these are completed, a final merit list of accepted candidates is displayed on the website.
- This is followed by document verification and final seat allotment.
Stage 3: Final Seat Allotment
The final seat allotment for XAT 2025 Selection Process depends on the candidate's overall performance.
- The final admission depends on the candidate's overall performance in the XAT exam and the other selection rounds of the XAT Selection Process process.
- Once the methods are over, the performance of candidates will be evaluated based on several factors, such as the Essay Writing and General Knowledge section, GDPI rounds, past academic performance, and work experience.
- Candidates can proceed with paying the admission fee post-completion of all these rounds.
Preparation of XAT Merit List
The weightage of these components (for all programs of XLRI) for XAT final selection is as explained below:
| Component | Weightage |
| XAT score | 60% |
| Group Discussion/ Personal Interview | 25% |
| Essay, Academic profile, GK, video, work-ex | 15% |
XAT Selection Criteria 2025
XLRI, Jamshedpur will release the selection criteria for XAT 2025 for the PGDM Course. Candidates appearing for the exam must also check the XAT selection criteria discussed above.
Candidates must secure the minimum cutoff marks XLRI releases to clear phase one. Candidates who clear the sectional and the overall cutoff will be summoned for the second phase of evaluation.
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To qualify for the exam and get selected for the XAT admission process, candidates must clear all the Phase 1 and Phase 2 criteria. The detailed XAT selection criteria are given below:
| Name of the Programme | Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| PGDM | Candidates must clear the minimum cutoff (sectional and overall) of the XAT entrance exam. | A candidate must clear the 30-minute Group Discussion (GD) round of 8 to 10 participants and a Personal Interview (PI). |
| PGDM (GM) | Candidates must clear the cutoff of either XAT or GMAT. | Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal Interview (PI). Interviews are also conducted through G-talk/Skype for overseas candidates. |
| PGDM (BM), Part-Time (JSR) | Candidates must clear an aptitude test or provide valid scores of other credible MBA entrance exams. | Further, candidates are selected based on their Personal Interview (PI) round performance. |
| PGDM (HRM) | Selection in the first phase will depend on a candidate’s XAT performance. | Candidates will then be called for Group Discussion (GD) basis which they are shortlisted for the course. |
For more details regarding the institute accepting the XAT scores, candidates can check the Institutes Accepting XAT Scores link.
XAT 2025 GD & PI Preparation
XAT GD & PI will be held in late Feb or early Mar 2025, following the conclusion of the exam. Candidates must look forward to finishing the XAT GD and PI once the XAT 2025 cut off is cleared.
Here are some strategies that each applicant can use to get ready for the XAT GD and PI:
- Practice Interpersonal Skills: The candidate's charm and charisma will be key factors in the XAT GD and PI. The candidate can easily pass the XAT GD and PI while also making an impression on the interviewers if they are particularly adept at navigating social circumstances.
- Enhance Leadership Skills: One of the main goals of every group discussion is to evaluate the participants' leadership potential. It would benefit the group discussion if the candidate could successfully manage a group and take a position of respect within the group. This calls for effective teamwork, though, as getting along well with others in the group is just as crucial.
- Be Assertive: Being assertive is one of the most valuable traits somebody can possess, regardless of the circumstance. Speaking your mind and declining an offer when necessary are traits of assertiveness.
- Enhance your professional communication fluency, or, in other words, work on your speaking abilities, particularly in English. Every candidate should be fluent in English and can speak in social situations because English is a universal language.
- Be well-versed in various topics: The interviewers may ask questions on any subject. Thus it's crucial to be knowledgeable about a wide range of topics. They might inquire about the economy, business, or politics. Being well-read becomes essential as a result.
- Enhance Your Public Speaking Skills: This is crucial since interviewers can instantly tell when a candidate is apprehensive. Utilize every opportunity to speak in front of an audience by regularly practising in front of a mirror.
- Dress Professionally: Being well-groomed lets you make a positive impression immediately.
| XAT Exam Pattern 2025 | XAT Syllabus 2025 |
Documents Required for XAT Selection Process 2025
At XAT 2025 Selection Process, candidates must carry a specific set of documents. Candidates are advised to prepare a folder of all the documents mentioned below, along with 2 sets of photocopies of each document.
- All academic scorecards (class 10, 12, & graduation level).
- XAT scorecard.
- XAT 2025 admit card.
- Original XAT Selection Process letter
- Bank draft as per the guidelines mentioned in the official brochure
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Medical documents
- 4-6 passport-size photographs in color and black and white
XAT Admission Process 2025
If candidates qualify for all the rounds of the XAT Selection Process process 2025, they will be asked to submit a specific set of documents for verification. They shall do so at the XAT Selection Process centre 2025 allotted to them.
After verifying the authenticity of all the documents submitted by the candidate, they will be asked to deposit the admission fee for the institute and chosen course.
Candidates should remember that the fee payment process should be completed on the day itself at the institutes.
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XAT Participating Institutes 2025
Various institutes accept XAT Selection Process score. Candidates need to secure the cutoff marks to be eligible for admission to these institutes. Once the XAT 2025 Selection Process process is over and candidates are satisfied with the seats allotted, they can proceed with the fee payment of the colleges they have opted for.
Candidates can click on the provided link, Institutes Accepting XAT scores, for additional information about the institution accepting scores.
- Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar (XIMB)
- Xavier Labour Relation Institute (XLRI), Jamshedpur
- Xavier Institute of Management Entrepreneurship (XIME) Bengaluru
- Xavier Institute of Development Action and Studies Jabalpur
- Xavier Institute of Management & Research (XIMR) Mumbai
- St. Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology
- St. Francis Institute of Management & Research (SFIMR) Mumbai
- Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS) Ranchi
- Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Chennai
- Mount Carmel Institute of Management Bengaluru
- St. Joseph’s College of Business Administration (SJCBA) Bengaluru
XAT Cut Off 2025 for XLRI
XAT 2025 cutoff will be available on XLRI's official website, xlri.ac.in, in Feb, 2025. XAT cutoff set by the participating institutes is used to shortlist students.
Students can view the XAT 2025 cutoff in the table below.
XLRI Jamshedpur Cut Off for XAT 2025
Candidates can check the table below for the XAT expected cutoff for XLRI Jamshedpur to clear phase 1 of the XAT admission process in 2025.
The cutoff marks are provided for both male and female candidates for the Business Management (BM) and Human Resource Management (HRM) courses.
| Category | XLRI HRM Cut Off (For Males and Females) | XLRI BM Cut Off (For Males and Females) |
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) |
M: 85 F: 65 |
M: 85 F: 93 |
| Verbal Ability (VA) |
M: 90 F: 90 |
M: 75 F: 75 |
| Decision Making |
M: 75 F: 75 |
M: 75 F: 75 |
| Overall |
M: 93 F: 93 |
M: 95 F: 93 |
XAT Cut Off 2022: PGDM-BM
XLRI XAT 2022 cutoff for the PGDM BM course is mentioned below:
| Section | Male | Female |
| VALR | 75 | 72 |
| DM | 72 | 72 |
| QA | 80 | 75 |
| Overall | 93 | 90 |
XAT Cut Off 2022: PGDM-HRM
XLRI XAT 2022 cutoff for PGDM HRM course is mentioned below:
| Category | VALR | DM | QA | Overall |
| Male Engineering | 80 | 70 | 75 | 92 |
| Female Engineering | 80 | 70 | 64 | 90 |
| Male Non-Engineering | 80 | 70 | 70 | 90 |
| Female Non-Engineering | 80 | 70 | 60 | 87 |
XAT 2021 Cutoff PGDM (HRM)
XLRI XAT 2021 cutoff for PGDM HRM course is mentioned below:
| Gender | VALR | DM | QA | Overall Cutoff |
| Female | 80 | 70 | 67 | 93 |
| Male | 85 | 75 | 72 | 93 |
XAT Cutoff PGDM 2021 (BM)
XLRI XAT 2021 cutoff for PGDM BM course is mentioned below:
| Gender | VALR | DM | QA | Overall Cutoff |
| Female | 75 | 75 | 75 | 95 |
| Male | 79.46 | 75 | 75 | 95 |
FAQs on XAT Counselling
Q: When will XAT counselling 2024 commence?
A: XAT counselling 2024 will be conducted by XLRI tentatively in Feb 2023, after the declaration of XAT result 2023 in Jan 2024.
Q: What does XAT 2024 counselling process involves?
A: XAT 2024 counselling involves the release of cut off, registration, program selection, GD/ PI rounds, and final seat allotment.
Q: What is the eligibility of the XAT counselling process 2024?
A: XAT Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds of XAT selection process carry a weightage of 25% in the final merit list preparation. To be eligible to participate in XAT counselling process, it is mandatory to clear XAT 2023 Cutoffs.
Q: How to do XAT counselling registration 2024?
A: While filling XAT application forms, candidates can fill in their choice of courses at XLRI campuses by paying a fee of INR 300 per course. Candidates do not need to register separately on the website. For other XAT score-accepting institutes, candidates need to register on the respective official websites of the institutes and choose the program of their choice. Foreign candidates have to apply through GATE . XAT Counselling application fee has to be paid online (Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking or UPI).
Q: What is XAT seat allotment 2024?
A: XAT seat allotment is the final stage of counselling. XAT 2024 allotment of seats will be done on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the exam, GD & PI, past academic performance, and work experience.
