XLRI Delhi offers admission based on XAT scores. The exam is conducted offline, in a computer-based format.
The eligibility criteria for admission are that the candidate must complete their graduation with a minimum of 50% and must also score in XAT, along with a group discussion and a personal interview. XLRI Delhi accepts GMAT scores for NRI and foreign students.
Popular specialisation in PGDM is business management
XLRI Delhi Admission Dates
XLRI Delhi admissions are conducted through the XAT entrance exam. The registration for the XAT exams is ongoing.
The detailed admission dates are tabulated below
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply XAT | December 5, 2025 |
| XAT Admit Card Download Begins | Around December 20, 2025 |
| XAT Exam Date 2026 | January 4, 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration [XLRI] | Nov 30, 2025 - Jan 05, 2026 |
| XLRI Interview Date | First week of February 2026 |
| XAT Scorecard Release | The third week of January 2026 |
XLRI Delhi PGDM Admission
XLRI Delhi offers admission to the PGDM as its flagship program. PGDM total fees for 2025 range from INR 15 lakhs to INR 30.6 lakhs. PGDM is offered in various specialisations:
The PGDM XLRI admission process includes the following criteria:
| Admission criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| Registration | Interested candidates can submit their application through an online portal: xatonline.in |
| XAT Exam | The applicants will have to appear for the XAT exam, which is conducted in 81 cities across India. |
| Shortlist for Interview | Names of the shortlisted candidates for the interview will be posted on xlri.ac.in |
| Personal Interview | The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for a personal interview. |
| Final Selection | The final merit list will be based on the performance in the personal interviews, XAT performance, relevant work experience, academic background, and extracurricular activities. |
Ques. What is the registration fee for the XAT entrance examination in XLRI Delhi?
Ans. XLRI Delhi Application Fees 2026 for candidates applying at XLRI Delhi are given below:
| Through XAT | XAT Registration Fee is INR 2.2K. Candidates interested in XLRI Delhi programs need to pay an additional fee of INR 200 each. |
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Ques. What is the exam pattern for XAT in XLRI Delhi?
Ans. The XAT entrance exam is conducted by XLRI Delhi. The exam shall be conducted in online mode and will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions. The students will get a time duration of 3 hours to complete the exam. The exam is divided into 4 sections as mentioned below:
| Section | Max questions |
|---|---|
| Verbal and Logical Ability | 26 |
| Decision Making | 21 |
| Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation | 27 |
| General Knowledge | 25 |
XLRI Delhi XAT Cutoff
XLRI Delhi XAT Cutoff 2026 has not been released yet. However, candidates can check the XLRI Delhi XAT Cutoff 2025 for the General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff percentile for XAT is 96.
| Courses | Round 1 (2025) |
|---|---|
| PGDBM | 96 |
XLRI Delhi Eligibility & Selection Criteria
The eligibility & selection criteria for the PGDM course are as follows
| Category | Eligibility criteria | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM | Graduation with 50% | XAT/Personal interview/ Group discussion/ Besides the performance in the exam and interview, the final selection will be based on factors such as relevant experience, academic background, and extracurricular activities. |
Ques. Can Indian candidates apply for PGDM-BM through GMAT scores in XLRI Delhi?
Ans. The selections for the interview round will be based on the candidate’s XAT score. However, NRI or foreign students may choose to apply for the course through their GMAT scores in XLRI Delhi
XLRI Delhi Admission Process
XLRI Delhi offers admission through XAT. The steps to be followed for admission are given below
STEP 1: Candidates need to appear and score in the XAT entrance examination conducted by XLRI. They can apply for XAT through the official website
STEP 2: NRI and Foreign country students can apply through the GMAT score.
STEP 3: The registration fee through XAT is INR 2200, whereas the registration fee through GMAT is INR 2500. For NRI and Foreign country students, the registration fee is INR 5000
STEP 4: Once the application is submitted through the official website, students are shortlisted by their respective scores
STEP 5: Shortlisted candidates need to appear for a personal interview and group discussion
STEP 6: Besides the performance in the exam and interview, the final selection will be based on factors such as relevant experience, academic background, and extracurricular activities.
Documents Required
Before applying for registration, one must require the following documents:
- Scanned recent coloured passport-sized photograph
- Scanned copy of his/her signature
- SSC mark sheet and certificate
- HSC mark sheet and certificate
- College mark sheet and certificate
- Work experience certificate (if any)
Ques. Do they provide direct admission to XLRI Delhi?
Ans. No, direct or management quota admissions are not eligible for XLRI Delhi admissions. Admissions are only through a merit list following XAT scores and performance in GD, Personal interview.
Ques. What is the registration fee for the GMAT entrance examination at XLRI Delhi?
Ans. XLRI Delhi Application Fees 2026 for candidates applying at XLRI Delhi are given below:
| Through GMAT | For the Indian candidate: Applying for PGDM (GM) via GMAT need to pay INR 2.5K.For NRI, Foreign national, PIO& OCI Candidates: Applying for one or more programs through GMAT need to pay INR 5K. |
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No, For admission into PGDM-BM, candidates must have completed 3 years of bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline. Shortlisting of candidates is based on the XAT/GMAT score. The shortlisted candidates need to further appear for an interview or group discussion rounds. XLRI-NCR also considers relevant experience, academic background, and participation in extracurricular activities for final selection. Candidates need to apply for the respective entrance exam to apply for XLRI-NCR. The institute does not have its own application process.
For the PGDM course, the total fee is INR 13.7 Lakhs, For the Executive PGDM course the total fee is INR 21.7 Lakhs, For the PG Diploma course the total fee is INR 15.6 Lakhs, For the fellowship and Executive course the total fee is INR 11.3 Lakhs at the XLRI Delhi. The hostel fee is INR 1,00,000 per year at XLRI Delhi. There are separate rooms for all students. the mess, washrooms, laundry, sports room, classrooms, faculty, lawn, everything is at a very convenient distance from the hostel
There are different courses offered at XLRI Delhi with different admission processes. You can check below the individual course wise admission process: