XISS Ranchi PGDM Admission 2026 Begins; Apply by February 7 @xiss.ac.in

Content Writer | Updated On - Jan 17, 2026

XISS Ranchi has opened PGDM admission 2026 for HRM, RM, MM, and FM; applications close on February 7, 2026.

Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi, has started the admission process for its PGDM 2026–28 batch across four specialisations. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official portal using CAT 2025, XAT 2026, or CMAT 2026 scores by February 7, 2026.

The selection process includes offline Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds conducted at multiple centres. Interested applicants must complete the registration process within the prescribed deadline to be considered for further stages.

XISS Ranchi PGDM Admissions Dates 2026

Event	Dates
Application Opens	October 10, 2025
Application Closes	February 7, 2026
GDPI Schedule	January end or February first week 2026 (tentative)

To register, candidates need to pay INR 2000 + 18% GST and must complete the registration, upload the required documents, and pay the fee online through the official portal.

A total of 315 seats are available across programs, 120 in HRM, 75 in RM, and 60 each in FM and MM. 50% of seats are reserved for Christian minorities, SC, ST, and other minority groups. If sufficient applicants from these categories are not available, the remaining seats will be allocated to candidates from the unreserved category.

What are the Eligibility Criteria For XISS Ranchi PGDM?

XISS Ranchi applicants must hold a three or four-year bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in any discipline recognized by the Association of Indian Universities.

Students appearing for their final year exams in 2025–26 are also eligible, provided they complete graduation and submit proof of passing by July 10, 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for GD & PI rounds, conducted offline at outstation centers including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bangalore, followed by a home center round at Ranchi. The final merit list will be prepared based on:

Entrance test performance – 40%
Personal interview – 25%
Academic record – 20%
Group discussion – 10%
Extracurricular/Diversity – 5%

XISS Ranchi PGDM Admission Entrance Exam and Cutoff

Admission is open only to candidates appearing in one of the following tests: CAT 2025, XAT 2026, or CMAT 2026. Below are the minimum cutoff percentiles required for shortlisting:

Program	CAT (UR)	XAT (UR)	CMAT (UR)	CAT (Res)	XAT (Res)	CMAT (Res)
PGDM - HRM	60	60	70	45	45	60
PGDM - RM	25	25	35	20	20	30
PGDM - MM	35	35	45	30	30	40
PGDM - FM	35	35	45	30	30	40

Candidates meeting the cutoff criteria will receive GDPI admit cards indicating their eligibility status. The final admission list will be released after the GDPI process. Classes for the new academic session will begin as per the AICTE academic calendar for 2026–28.