XLRI – Xavier School of Management recently announced the XAT 2025 cutoffs for its flagship PGDBM and PGDHRM programs. The release follows the publication of XAT 2025 scorecards on January 17th.
- Gender-Based Cutoffs: XLRI has lowered overall cutoffs for female candidates in both BM and HRM programs, demonstrating a commitment to gender diversity and inclusivity.
- Focus on Underprivileged Candidates: Lower cutoffs are also in place for applicants from underprivileged backgrounds, reflecting XLRI’s dedication to social responsibility.
- Multi-faceted Assessment: XAT 2025 emphasizes a holistic evaluation of candidates, considering factors beyond academic scores, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership potential.
Business Management (BM) Program XLRI XAT 2025 Cutoffs
| Stream | Gender | Total | QA | VALR | DM |
| Engineer/Tech | Male | >=96 | >=88 | >=84 | >=84 |
| Engineer/Tech | Female | >=91 | >=82 | >=80 | >=80 |
| Non-Engineer | Male | >=96 | >=88 | >=84 | >=84 |
| Non-Engineer | Female | >=91 | >=82 | >=80 | >=80 |
Human Resource Management (HRM) Program Cutoffs
| Stream | Gender | Total | QA | VALR | DM |
| Engineer/Tech | Male | >=95 | >=83 | >=90 | >=87 |
| Engineer/Tech | Female | >=90 | >=73 | >=85 | >=80 |
| Non-Engineer | Male | >=93 | >=76 | >=90 | >=87 |
| Non-Engineer | Female | >=87 | >=68 | >=85 | >=80 |
Factors Influencing Cutoffs:
- A higher number of applicants generally leads to increased competition and higher cutoffs.
- The difficulty level of the XAT exam can significantly impact the required scores for each percentile.
- Programs with limited seats often have higher cutoffs due to increased selectivity.
Admission Process:
- Approximately 4000-4500 candidates will be interviewed for the 2025-26 admissions cycle.
- Three rounds of interviews based on GMAT scores have already been conducted for the PGDM (GM) program, with the fourth round commencing in February.
- Cutoffs for programs like IEV and the Double Master’s Program with Rutgers University will be determined based on specific program requirements.
