XAT Counselling 2023 will be conducted by XLRI tentatively in February 2023, after the declaration of XAT Result 2023. XAT Counselling involves the release of cut off, registration, program selection, GD/ PI rounds, and final seat allotment.
- After XAT 2023 Result has been released, XLRI and other participating colleges will soon release their XAT Cut Off 2023. To be eligible to participate in XAT counselling process, it is mandatory to clear XAT 2023 Cutoffs.
- XAT Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds of XAT Selection Process carry a weightage of 25% in the final merit list preparation.
- However, the GD round was not conducted last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So, this year also, only the PI round may be conducted depending on the COVID-19 situation in the country. Check Preparation Tip For XAT GD & PI Rounds
- XLRI will not conduct a centralized counselling process for MBA/ PGDM admissions based on XAT 2023 scores. Every participating institute will organize its own XAT counselling. XAT Score will carry 60% weightage in the preparation of the final merit list, based on which seats will be allotted. Check XAT Score Accepting Colleges
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XAT Counselling Dates 2023
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| XAT 2023 Exam Date | January 08, 2023 |
| XAT 2023 Result Declaration | Last week of January 2023 |
| Release of XAT Cut Off for Shortlisting candidates | February 2023 |
| PI slot booking for candidates shortlisted for HRM | February 2023 |
| XAT Selection Procedure (PI) | February 2023 |
| Offers and Waitlist | April 2023 |
| Academic Session Begins | June 2023 |
XAT Counselling Process 2023
XAT Counselling will begin after the declaration of results and cut offs by the respective institutes. XAT counselling process involves registration for the program of choice, shortlisting of candidates, GD-PI rounds, and final seat allotment based on XAT score and other criteria. Each stage is extremely crucial in ensuring that you get into a college of your preference. XAT Counselling registration can only be done online through their official portal.
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XAT Counselling Registration
- While filling XAT application forms, candidates can fill their choice of courses at XLRI campuses by paying a fee of INR 300 per course. Hence, candidates do not need to register separately on the website.
- For other XAT score accepting institutes, candidates need to register on the respective official websites of the institutes and choose the program of their choice.
- Foreign candidates have to apply through GATE.
- XAT Counselling application fee has to be paid online (Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking or UPI).
Shortlisting of Candidates
Based on the cut offs released by XLRI and other participating institutes, candidates are shortlisted for GD-PI rounds. Only those candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria and XAT Cut offs are called for the interview rounds.
XAT GD-PI Selection Rounds
- Candidates shortlisted based on their XAT scores will be required to appear for the GD and PI rounds for final selection.
- XAT GD may not be conducted this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the PI round will definitely be conducted.
- In XAT GD, candidates will be divided into groups of 6-8 and a topic will be given for discussion.
- In XAT PI, the candidate will be interviewed by a panel of experts and judges on his personality traits and knowledge of current happenings around the world.
Stage 4: XAT Seat Allotment
- XAT Seat Allotment is the final stage of counselling. The allotment of seats will be done on the basis of the candidate’s performance in XAT, XAT GD & PI, past academic performance, and work experience.
- A final merit list is released on the basis of the performance of the candidates in the above-mentioned criteria.
- Following the seat allotment, candidates will have to pay the course fees. It will be mandatory to make the payment of the course fee within the stipulated time for confirmation of admission.
XAT 2023 Selection Criteria
XAT Selection Criteria is specified by XLRI for admission to various PGDM courses. The selection process will include the following components and the weightage assigned to each component has been mentioned below:
| Criteria | Weightage |
|---|---|
| XAT Score | 60% |
| XAT Essay Writing | 5% |
| XAT General Knowledge | 5% |
| Past Academic Performance and Work Experience | 5% |
| XAT Group Discussion and XAT Personal Interview (XAT GD & PI) | 25% |
Course-wise XAT 2023 Selection Criteria
XAT Selection Criteria is different for every course. XLRI Selection Process involves GD & PI rounds for final selection. Here is a breakdown of the selection criteria for each course:
| Course | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|
| PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) | Performance in XAT 2023, a 30-minute Group Discussion(8-10 participants) and Personal Interview |
| PGDM (GM) | XAT/GMAT Scores, Candidates have to clear the Personal Interview, which can be conducted over online mediums such as Skype as well. |
| PGDM (BM) | XAT Score, Performance in Personal Interview |
| PGDM (HRM) | XAT Scores, Performance in Group Discussion |
XAT 2023 GD & PI Preparation
XAT GD & PI will be conducted around February to March 2023, after the completion of XAT 2023 exam. Once the XAT cut off is cleared, candidates only have to look forward to completing the XAT GD and PI. Here are some things every candidate can do to prepare for XAT GD & PI:
- Practice Interpersonal Skills - XAT GD & PI will depend a lot on the candidate's charisma and charm. If the candidate is very well versed in navigating social situations, they can easily crack XAT GD & PI while also leaving a lasting impression on the Interviewers.
- Improve Leadership Skills - One of the primary purposes of any group discussion is to assess leadership skills and the ability to take charge. If the candidate is successfully able to lead a group and assume a position of respect in a group, it would mean good things during the group discussion. However, this also means being an efficient team player as working well within the group is equally important.
- Be Assertive - Assertiveness is one of the most important skills someone can have in any situation. Assertiveness is being able to communicate your point and saying no when the situation arises.
- Improve Fluency in Professional Communication - In other words, improve your speaking skills especially in English. English is a global language and every candidate should be well versed in English and have a good ability to be able to speak in social settings.
- Be Well Versed about various topics - The Interviewers can ask questions from any topic, so it is important to be able to know about a broad range of issues. They may ask questions relating to politics, business, economy etc. Thus, it becomes crucial to be well-read.
- Improve Public Speaking Skills - This becomes important as the interviewers will be able to pick on nervousness very quickly. Practise daily in front of a mirror and take every opportunity to speak in a public avenue.
- Dress Professionally - Dressing Well means that you will be able to convey a good first impression.
Documents Required for XAT 2023 Counselling
The students called for counselling have to report at the venue with the following documents/ certificates in original along with the Xerox copies of the documents:
- XAT 2023 Admit Card
- XAT Score Card
- XAT Rank Card
- Class 10th passing certificate and one photocopy of the same
- Class 12th passing certificate and one photocopy of the same
- Other Valid Academic Qualifications (if applicable)
- XAT Application Form
- Degree Certificate (provisional certificate if applicable)/ Migration certificate of qualifying degree examination.
- College leaving certificate
- Mark sheet of the qualifying degree examination
- Scheduled Caste/ Tribe/ OBC (non-creamy layer)/ PH / CW certificate (if required)
- Four to six passport size photographs, both colour and black and white
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XAT 2023 Expected Cut Off
XAT Cut Off is something every candidate needs to know in order to be aware of the criteria for selection. The cut off depends on several factors such as the number of students attempting XAT, the difficulty level of XAT 2023, the number of vacant seats and so on. Here are the previous years cut off for reference:
| Section | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Business Management (BM) | ||
| Overall | 95 | 93 |
| Verbal & Logical Ability | 74 | 72 |
| DM | 78 | 74 |
| QA | 85 | 75 |
| Human Resource Management (HRM) | ||
| Overall | 93 | 91 |
| Verbal & Logical Ability | 79 | 74 |
| DM | 73 | 68 |
| QA | 75 | 70 |
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Top Colleges Accepting XAT Scores
| Name of the College | XAT Cut Off |
|---|---|
| XLRI, Jamshedpur | 96+ |
| XISS Ranchi | 95+ |
| Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneshwar | 95+ |
| XIM Jabalpur | 95+ |
| Institute of Management Technology(IMT), Ghaziabad | 90+ |
| Goa Institute of Management | 85+ |
| KJ Somaiya | 85+ |
| FORE School of Management | 85+ |
| IRMA Anand | 80+ |
| LIBA Chennai | 80+ |
| TAPMI Institute | 80+ |
| MICA, Ahmedabad | 80+ |
| XIME, Bangalore | 75-85 |
XAT Counselling 2023 FAQs
Ques. What is the expected XAT 2023 cut off for XLRI Jamshedpur HRM program?
Ans. Based on the analysis of previous year cut offs, XAT Cut off 2023 for XLRI HRM program is expected to be around 93 percentile for male candidates, 90-91 for female candidates, 65-70 for SC candidates, and 55+ for ST candidates.
Ques. How will I be informed about my final selection by XLRI?
Ans. Candidates who are selected for admission to XLRI will be informed about the same via email on their registered email id. Hence, candidates should mention a valid email id during registration.
Ques. What is the reservation policy followed by XLRI for seat allocation?
Ans. XLRI follows the reservation criteria laid down by the Indian Government for the allocation of seats in its courses. However, there are no reservation benefits for XAT exam.
Ques. How many colleges apart from XLRI accept XAT Scores?
Ans. More than 150 colleges all over India accept XAT Scores. Some of the best colleges apart from XLRI that accept XAT Scores include:
- XIMB
- XISS, Ranchi
- Great Lakes Institute of Management
- TAPMI Manipal
- GIM Goa
- KJ Somaiya, Mumbai
- FORE New Delhi
- IRMA
Ques. I was not able to attend XAT counselling process. Is it possible to reserve my seat?
Ans. In case you miss attending XAT counselling process, your seat will not be reserved. It will be passed on to the next candidate on the merit list.
Ques. How many total seats are there in XLRI?
Ans. Here is the seat distribution in XLRI Jamshedpur:
| Programme | Number of 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 |
Ques. How important is Past Academic Performance in the seat allotment for XAT?
Ans. Past Academic Performance carries a weight of around 5% along with the work experience of the candidate. While it will affect your chance, if you do very well in the XAT exam you can easily secure a seat in XLRI.
*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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