Currently, XLRI has two campuses, one in Jamshedpur and the second in Jhajjar. XLRI's campuses are on expansive parcels of land and have all the necessary amenities and infrastructure.

The Xavier School of Management (Delhi campus) is the expansion of the premier institute based in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Located in Jhajjar District at Aurangpur (25 km from Gurugram), the XLRI Delhi-NCR campus was kick-started in 2017. Currently, the institute only offers admissions in Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). However, they intend to expand their roster to include the infamous corporate and certificate programs soon. The admission is based on the entrance exam and the application is available online.

XLRI Delhi successfully concluded its 2022 placement drive with 100% placements. Students received an average salary of INR 27.58 LPA & the median salary stood at INR 25.25 LPA. The highest domestic package offered was INR 49 LPA. Most of the offers came from Sales & Marketing, ITES, E-commerce, Gaming & Online Service sectors.

XLRI Jamshedpur offers PGDM - BM and PGDM - HRM as its Flagship Programs. Admission to the program is based on XAT scores followed by a Personal Interview and/or Group Discussions. XLRI concluded its Placements for batch 2023 and recorded the Highest CTC at INR 1.1 CPA and Average CTC at INR 32.7 LPA.

The admissions team wants to admit a diverse set of students. There is no preferential treatment to engineers. Don't assume that admissions decisions are made in a fixed percentage or quota. Each application is looked at individually.

But I can tell you what profile of graduates has gotten into HRM from the past three years alone. Here's a list of the most popular degree programs of people who got into HRM.

Even if you have a different profile that is not mentioned in the above-mentioned list, it does not matter. The fact that these people from so many different backgrounds got into XLRI, states the fact that the program is open to all. So, concentrate on doing well in XAT, and the rest should fall into place.

XLRI is way no better than the other B-schools rather they all are the same. All these top B-schools(including IIM’s) are the same in all aspects ranging from the placements to the academics.

You will see students from different B schools comparing their institute with others and figures that they possess unique qualities but there is nothing of that sort. The top ten B-School in the country belong to the same league and you will enjoy more or less similar opportunities at these institutes. 

Slight differences can be observed in placement figures, alumni networks - their global spread, and job roles. But that’s it. 

So, to answer your question, XLRI is not better than IIMs, it’s not worse than them either. They belong to the same league. 

My friends and I studied at XLRI and it is considered one of the top institutes for MBA in India.

You must do the following before taking any decision

• Read about non-HR and HR employees.
• Check if your profile matches your strengths.
• Don't jump into HR naively because it sounds easy.
• It's best suited to psychology students as it deals with human interactions.
• An HR job is very demanding and you must put your best at your role

You can get job roles like Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Executive, Salary Incharge, Performance Analyst, Assistant to the HR, etc. Recruiting sectors include Consulting, Digital Media, Educational, Healthcare, Tourism, Insurance, IT, etc.

When it comes to XLRI, very few companies offer a role for HR instead core job roles are more preferred. It has been observed that various HR professionals shift their job to non-HR roles within a couple of years.

XLRI is one of the best management institutes in the nation for Finance. I have a few friends at the institute and they vouched for the course. Here are a few reasons why XLRI is a pretty good option for an MBA in Finance.

• The faculty base is great.
• Innovative pedagogy, industry-oriented curriculum, and the institute-industry interface are phenomenal.
• Placements are somewhat average for the Finance specialization. 
• The highest package observed here is 50 LPA while the average salary is 25.08 LPA

Some marquee firms visit the campus for placement drives with good roles. But it is after all an HR and Sales, Marketing campus.

My cousin is in XLRI's PGDM program and he told me that his work experience in China helped him a lot as they value international experience. If you've volunteered with NGOs or did any form of social service in the past, then that'll definitely count.

Overall, a strong application with some essays and recommendation letters will raise your chances of admission. You should be able to prove to them that what you do is extraordinary, that you are a natural leader. Once you've prepared your application, get a grammar check done by your friends with good English language skills. Keep working on your application.

• Substantiate your essays and videos with interesting anecdotes and highlight the accolades you have achieved in your career.
• Try to retake the GMAT exam and score 700 to be in the safe spot.
• Focus on your interview with these questions in mind- why MBA? What do you want to do after your MBA? Highlight your pre and post-MBA plans.

XLRI will regard you highly if you are aware of India’s socio-economic issues and form your answers from an inclusive point of social welfare.

Be updated on the deadlines. Wait for the list to come out. Submit the essays and video. I am sure you'll get a call for GD and a personal interview. The difficulty arises from this point and you'll be expected to have prepared extremely well for the interview.