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XAT Selection Process 2024: Check XLRI Admission Process, Criteria, Dates, GD/PI Shortlist, Seat Intake

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XAT Selection Process 2024: XLRI releases the GD/PI shortlist for its PGDM BM, PGDM HRM, and Ex-PGDM courses after the declaration of the results. Candidates can check their shortlist status by logging in to their XAT portal. 

  • GD/PI rounds of XAT selection process will begin in the second week of February 2024 (tentatively). Read: XAT GD/PI Preparation Tips
  • The final merit list will be prepared after taking into account XAT 2024 scores, GD/PI scores, essay & GK section scores, past academic performance, and work experience. 
  • As per XLRI Admission criteria, XAT 2024 scores and GD/PI scores will carry a weightage of 60% and 25% respectively in the final score calculation. 
  • Each institute has its own selection procedure and there is no centralized admission procedure. To appear for XAT 2024 selection process in colleges other than XLRI, candidates need must register on their preferred colleges' official website anock in choices. Check XAT Score Accepting Colleges
  • For admission to its Ex-PGDM program, XLRI will now also accept GRE scores along with XAT and GMAT scores.
Direct Link to Check XLRI GD/ PI Shortlist 2024 – Soon

XAT Selection Process

XAT Selection Process 2024: Important Dates

Event Date (Tentative)
XAT 2024 Result January 20, 2024
Availablity of XAT 2024 Scorecard January 20, 2024
XLRI XAT 2024 Cut off  Last week of January 2024
GD/PI Shortlist February 2024
Conduct of GD-PI rounds Third week of February to Second week of March 2024
Offers and Waitlist April 2024

XAT Selection Process 2024

XAT Selection process will begin soon in February 2024 after the PI shortlist status and XAT 2024 Cutoffs has been released by XLRI. The steps involved in the procedure are as follows:

  • Shortlisting based on XAT Cut offs 2024: Candidates who clear the minimum XAT 2024 cut off will be shortlisted for the further selection rounds. These shortlisted candidates have to fill out the application form and book their slots for XLRI PI round on the official website. 
  • XAT GD: In GD, candidates will be divided into groups of 8-10 and a topic will be given for discussion. Candidates will be evaluated for their viewpoints, leadership skills, communication skills, and decision-making skills.
  • XAT PI: The PI round is expected to be conducted this year also in online mode. The interview will be conducted by a panel of experts and members of the internal selection committee. The main objective of this round will be to analyze the candidate’s personality, his/ her confidence, business knowledge, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of important current affairs.
  • Preparation of Final Merit List: The final merit list will be prepared based on XAT 2024 scores, GD-PI scores, Essay & GK sectional scores, Work Experience, and Past Academic Records. Each Institute may assign a different weightage to these parameters depending on their selection criteria.

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PI Slot Booking for XLRI Admission through XAT 2024

After the release of course-wise cut offs, candidates are required to update their interview city and choose the time slot on the official website of XLRI using XAT login credentials. The steps to be followed are:

  • Visit the official XLRI XAT website- xatonline.in
  • Click on the ‘Login’ tab.
  • Log in using your XAT id and password.
  • Update your PI city and choose the required time slot from the given options.

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Documents Required for XAT 2024 Selection Process

After XAT Selection process concludes, candidates will have to report at the allocated venue for the Document Verification Process. The documents required will be:

  • Original counselling letter along with a photocopy of counselling letter
  • XAT 2024 Admit Card
  • XAT 2024 Scorecard
  • Class 10th Marksheet
  • Class 12th Marksheet
  • Graduation Marksheet
  • Caste Certificate
  • PwD Certificate
  • Medical documents 
  • 4-6 Passport size photographs (color and black and white)

XAT Selection Procedure

XAT Selection Procedure 2024: Program-wise Criteria for XLRI Admissions

The selection procedure varies as per the participating institute. The selection rounds include GD and PI rounds. The program-wise selection criteria for XLRI is given below:

Post Graduate Diploma in Management- Business Management (PGDM-BM): 

  • Stage 1: Shortlisting based on XAT score
  • Stage 2: Personal Interview (PI). The PI typically lasts for 15-20 minutes.

Post Graduate Diploma in Management- Human Resources Management (PGDM- HRM):

  • Shortlisting based on XAT score.
  • Personal Interview (PI). The PI typically lasts for 15-20 minutes.

Post Graduate Diploma in Management- General Management (PGDM-GM/ Ex-PGDM):

  • Stage 1: Shortlisting based on XAT or GMAT score.
  • Stage 2: Personal Interview (PI), in person, or over G-Talk/ Skype for overseas candidates.

PGDM (BM), Part-Time (JSR):

  • Stage 1: Shortlisting based on an aptitude test (which consists of class 10th level questions on quantitative ability, English language skills, and logical reasoning). Candidates may be required to provide the scores of credible MBA examinations in which they may have appeared.
  • Stage 2: Personal Interview (PI) at XLRI Jamshedpur

Post Graduate Diploma in Management-Global MBA (PGDM- GMBA):

  • Shortlisting based on XAT or GMAT score.
  • Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). 

Once these rounds are completed, the total score for final selection is calculated on the basis of weightage given to several assessment components such as XAT score, GD, PI, Essay Writing, past academic records, work experience, and overall profile of the candidate.

XAT Selection Process 2024: Preparation of XLRI XAT Merit List

The weightage of these components (for all programs of XLRI) for final selection is as explained below: 

Component Weightage
XAT score 60%
GD/PI 25%
Essay, GK, Academic profile, work-ex, video 15%

NOTE:

  • XLRI has the right to change the weightage of the components after analyzing GD/PI data.
  • The bottom 10% scores in GD/PI may not be considered for final selection irrespective of scores in other components.
  • On the basis of the total score, a merit list for final admissions is prepared.

XAT Group Discussion

XAT 2024 Group Discussion

In a GD round, candidates are divided into groups of 8-15 participants, depending on the number of candidates shortlisted and the number of GD rounds in total that the institute wishes to conduct. Each group is then given a topic which the participants are required to discuss. The time limit for each GD is about 15-25 minutes.

The topics of XLRI GD could be related to current affairs, politics, social issues such as women’s rights and emancipation, or any other issue concerning advertising, technology, education or business in India.

Guidelines to the Group Discussion

  • Utilize the time given before each GD round to make some quick notes for yourself.
  • Don’t lose your calm if the GD turns into a fish market. Stick to the topic and make your points in a clear, audible voice.
  • Don’t get too aggressive and insulting in your words and tone. Use politically correct language to put forth your views. 
  • Don’t flaunt your vocabulary during the GD. Instead, focus on good and substantial points to put forth.
  • Address the entire group while making a point.
  • Don’t try to dominate the group. Don’t pick fights with the ones who disagree with you.
  • Body Language: Sit straight, be active, don’t slouch or hunch, don’t intrude into other people’s space by spreading your arms way too much, gestures using hands must be limited to your personal space, at the height of your chest.
  • Don’t be too shy or introverted as none of the other participants will give you the chance to speak. Make at least some contribution to the GD to avoid getting eliminated. The beginning and end of the GD are good places to speak up and get noticed.
  • Be updated with the latest current affairs and increase your knowledge about various issues concerning our society, culture, politics, business, education, etc. Reading newspapers daily will help in this direction.

Read About  XAT 2024 Group Discussion & Interview Preparation Tips


XAT Personal interview

XAT 2024 Personal interview

Personal Interview (PI) has questions about the candidate’s background, academics, achievements, and motivation behind going for an MBA. The interviewers intend to gauge the candidates on their communication skills, content, confidence, and ability to think under pressure.

Usually, candidates are petrified by the thought of a PI due to low confidence, lack of communication skills, and fear of speaking in public.

Guidelines to the Personal Interview

  • Don’t fear the interview panel. They are experienced academicians and experts but they intend to know you better, so don’t get too nervous. Relax and be as natural in your answers as possible.
  • Take care of general etiquettes: Greet them, address all the panelists while talking, thank them after the interview is over.
  • Be well-versed and thorough with your resume, essay, and application form.
  • Be honest in your answers and don’t try to bluff the interviewers. If you don’t know the answer to a question, admit that and apologize.
  • Treat it like a talking session. This will keep you relaxed and keep nervousness at bay.
  • The time for every interviewee is different. A shorter interview does not mean elimination. Similarly, a longer interview does not indicate selection.
  • Smile. Don’t look too serious, too aggressive, or too tense.

XAT Selection Process FAQs

XAT Selection Process FAQs

Ques: When is XAT 2024 Selection Process expected to begin?

Ans: XAT 2024 selection process is expected to start in the month of February 2023 with the GD-PI rounds. These selections will continue for a month till the 2nd week of March after which the final merit list will be released in the month of April 2024.

Ques: XAT 2024 Selection Process will be held in which mode?

Ans: XAT 2024 Selection Process will be conducted online mode or offline mode depending on the pandemic situation.

Ques. Will I be informed about my selection to XLRI?

Ans. Yes, candidates selected for PGDM admissions in XLRI Jamshedpur will be informed via email. Hence, candidates must keep checking their registered email ids for any confirmations from XLRI Jamshedpur.

Ques. How much is the PGDM course fee at XLRI Jamshedpur?

Ans. The course-wise fee for PGDM programs offered by XLRI Jamshedpur is given below:

  • For PGDM HRM- INR 23.6 lakhs
  • For PGDM BM- INR 23.6 lakhs
  • For PGDM GM- INR 20.95 lakhs

Ques. Does XLRI conduct a centralized XAT counselling process?

Ans. No, XLRI does not carry out any common or centralized admission process. Every XAT score accepting institution carries out its own counselling process. Candidates need to apply on the official websites of the respective institutes for participating in the counselling process.

Ques. Will class 12th marks be considered for XLRI Admission 2024?

Ans. Yes, XLRI will consider class 12th marks while preparing the final merit list. Although there is no clear division of weightage assigned to classes 10, 12, and graduation marks, these past academic scores carry around 10% weightage in the final score calculation.

Ques. What parameters are considered by XLRI while preparing the final merit list?

Ans. XLRI prepares the final merit list after taking into account various parameters- XAT 2024 Score (60% weightage), XAT GD-PI scores (25% weightage), past academic record, work experience, and XAT essay & GK section scores.

Ques. How many seats are offered for XLRI Admission 2024?

Ans. Seats for XLRI 2024 has not been released yet. A total of 525 seats are offered for admission in XLRI for the 2023 batch. The course-wise division of seats is as follows:

Course Seats
2 years Full-Time Flagship PGDM (Business Management) 180
2 years Full-Time PGDM (Human Resource Management) 180
PGDM (GMP) 120
Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) 15
Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EXEC-FPM) 30

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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