XLRI Announces XAT 2026 Cutoffs for BM & HRM Programs; BM Cutoff Drops to 94 Percentile

Content Writer | KdTvCV - Jan 30, 2026

Several interrelated factors shape the final XAT cutoffs each year, including the total number of candidates appearing for the examination, the relative difficulty level of the test paper, and the availability of seats across programs.

XLRI Jamshedpur has released the XAT 2026 cutoffs for its flagship PGDM-BM and PGDM-HRM programs. The announcement comes after the scorecard release on January 16, 2026, and reveals a significant shift in the institute’s selection strategy. Most notably, the overall cutoff for the Business Management (BM) program has dropped to 94 percentile, a decrease from the 96th percentile in previous years.

For the 2026 admission cycle, XLRI Jamshedpur has introduced a unified cutoff for both engineering and non-engineering candidates in the BM program, simplifying the requirements across academic streams. However, the HRM program continues to maintain diversity-based benchmarks, with the overall cutoff for non-engineering females reduced to 84 percentile to encourage a more inclusive classroom environment. Applicable for XLRI Delhi-NCR campus as well.

Direct Link: XAT 2026 Cutoffs Check Here

XAT 2026 Cutoffs for PGDM-BM/BM-INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIZATION)

Stream	Gender	Total	QADI	VALR	DM
Engineer/Tech	Male	≥94	85	82	82
Engineer/Tech	Female	≥88	78	78	78
Engineer/Tech	Third Gender	≥88	78	78	78
Non-Engineer	Male	≥94	85	82	82
Non-Engineer	Female	≥88	78	78	78
Non-Engineer	Third Gender	≥88	78	78	78

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XAT 2026 Cutoffs for PGDM-HRM

Stream	Gender	Total	QADI	VALR	DM
Engineer/Tech	Male	≥92	80	87	85
Engineer/Tech	Female	≥87	70	82	78
Engineer/Tech	Third Gender	≥87	70	82	78
Non-Engineer	Male	≥90	73	87	85
Non-Engineer	Female	≥84	65	82	78
Non-Engineer	Third Gender	≥84	65	82	78

Key Changes in XAT BM Cutoffs (2026 vs 2025)

Stream/Gender	Total XAT Cutoffs 2026	Total XAT Cutoffs 2025
Engineer Male	94	96
Engineer Female	88	91
Non-Engineer Male	94	96
Non-Engineer Female	88	91

Key Changes in XAT HRM Cutoffs (2026 vs 2025)

Stream/Gender	Total XAT Cutoffs 2026	Total XAT Cutoffs 2025
Engineer Male	92	95
Engineer Female	87	90
Non-Engineer Male	90	93
Non-Engineer Female	84	87

The XAT 2026 trends indicate a broader accessibility for candidates as percentiles have eased across almost all categories. While the XLRI PGDM (BM) & PGDM (BM-INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIZATION) programs have standardized scores across streams, the HRM program remains a bastion for academic diversity by providing lower thresholds for non-engineering candidates. Shortlisted candidates are now required to submit their Statement of Purpose (SoP) between January 31 and February 02, 2026, followed by slot booking for the Personal Interview (PI) rounds, which will take place throughout February and March.

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