Jyotismita Maitra Content Writer - Boards Exam Specialist
Content Writer - Boards Exam Specialist | Updated On - Jan 27, 2025
XLRI has released the XAT 2025 cutoffs for Business Management (BM) and Human Resource Management (HRM) programs. The cutoffs for male and female candidates are released separately
XLRI-Xavier School of Management has announced the XAT 2025 cut-offs for its Post Graduate Diploma programs after the release of the XAT 2025 scorecards on January 17, 2025. The cut-offs of the Business Management (BM) and Human Resource Management (HRM) have been declared.
This year, XLRI has gone all out in encouraging participation through significant lowering of cutoffs for women across both programs. Close to 4,000–4,500 candidates will be interviewed this admissions cycle for the academic year 2025–26.
Business Management (BM) Program Cutoffs
The BM program cutoffs are gender-specific and vary based on candidates’ academic backgrounds (engineering/technology or non-engineering).
Cutoff Percentiles for BM Program
| Stream | Gender | Total | QA | VALR | DM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Tech | Male | ≥96 | ≥88 | ≥84 | ≥84 |
| Female | ≥91 | ≥82 | ≥80 | ≥80 | |
| Non-Engineer | Male | ≥96 | ≥88 | ≥84 | ≥84 |
| Female | ≥91 | ≥82 | ≥80 | ≥80 |
Human Resource Management (HRM) Program Cutoffs
The HRM program recognizes the diverse skillsets required for modern HR roles, setting distinct cutoffs for engineering and non-engineering candidates while fostering gender diversity.
Cutoff Percentiles for HRM Program
| Stream | Gender | Total | QA | VALR | DM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Tech | Male | ≥95 | ≥83 | ≥90 | ≥87 |
| Female | ≥90 | ≥73 | ≥85 | ≥80 | |
| Non-Engineer | Male | ≥93 | ≥76 | ≥90 | ≥87 |
| Female | ≥87 | ≥68 | ≥85 | ≥80 |
Check: XAT 2025 Result Declared: Download Scorecard Now, Know Expected Cut Offs here
Key Highlights
- Gender Diversity Initiatives: XLRI has reduced overall cutoffs for female candidates in both BM and HRM programs to promote gender inclusivity in management education.
- Diverse Admission Approach: The cutoffs are designed to cater to the needs of diverse academic and professional profiles, thus enabling participation from engineers, non-engineers, and underprivileged sections.
- Social Development:Lower cutoffs for the weaker sections reflect the XLRI approach to social upliftment and egalitarian opportunities.
Determinants of XAT Cutoffs
- Number of candidates: The more the number of test-takers, the higher the cutoffs, since the competition is high.
- Exam Difficulty: The relative difficulty of the XAT paper impacts the percentile calculations and raw scores.
- Seat Availability: In highly competitive programs, limited seats raise the cut-off thresholds.
For further details, aspirants can visit the official website of XAT or refer to the information brochure.
Check: XAT Cutoff 2025
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