XLRI- Xavier School of Management

Name

XLRI- Xavier School of Management

Legal name

XLRI - Xavier School of Management

Website

https://xlri.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Short description

XLRI is India's oldest management school (founded 1949 in Jamshedpur), offering five residential PGDM programmes, online PGDM and certificate courses via TimesPro's VIL platform, CXO-level executive education, and doctoral programmes to students, working professionals, and senior leaders across India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Education / Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

Keywords

• Management education
• Executive education
• Postgraduate diplomas
• Doctoral management programs
• Business school accreditation

Headquarters

HQ city

Jamshedpur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. PGDM Programme Tuition: Full-time residential postgraduate diploma programs (PGDM HRM, BM, GM, IEV, LSCM) generating revenue through tuition fees from approximately 441 students per incoming batch across flagship programs.
2. Executive Education Programmes: Fee-based executive education programs including CXO Growth Programme (11-month blended), CXO Transformational Leadership (8-month), EDABS for CXOs, PGCCSRL for CSR Leadership, and various certificate programs targeting senior professionals.
3. Virtual Online PGDM Programmes: Online/blended postgraduate diploma programs in BM, HRM, and Finance delivered through TimesPro partnership, providing flexibility for working professionals with campus immersion components.
4. Postgraduate Certificate Programmes: Certificate programs including PGCBM (47th batch), PGCHRM, PGCBA, PGCSL, and specialized programs delivered via VIL platform targeting working professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

XLRI is a private Jesuit business school offering five residential PGDM programs (HRM, BM, GM, IEV, LSCM), four online/blended PGDM programs (BM, HRM, Finance, HRM for Emerging CHROs) delivered via Virtual Interactive Learning, and a portfolio of executive education certificate programs (PGCBM, PGCHRM, PGCCSRL, PGCSL, EDABS, EDHRM, PPSL), plus doctoral FPM/EFPM research fellowships and the XAT national management entrance exam. The institute prepares ethical management leaders for consulting, BFSI, and corporate sectors through residential, online, and customised corporate formats.

Product overview

XLRI - Xavier School of Management is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of management programmes. The portfolio comprises five residential PGDM programmes (HRM, BM, GM, IEV, and LSCM), four online/virtual PGDM programmes (BM, HRM, Finance, and HRM for Emerging CHROs), multiple executive education certificate programmes (PGCBM, PGCCSRL, PGCSL, EDABS, EDHRM, PPSL), two doctoral programmes (FPM and EFPM), and the XAT entrance examination. The programmes target different segments from early-career students to senior executives and CXOs. XLRI delivers programmes through its main campus in Jamshedpur, Delhi-NCR campus, online via TimesPro's Virtual Interactive Learning platform, and through various executive education formats including in-person MDPs and customised corporate programmes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XCEED - XLRI Incubator: Incubation center for startups operated by XLRI
• XPLORE

Products and services

• PGDM (HRM) - Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management XLRI's flagship residential programme focused on developing HR professionals with specialisations in Organisation Development, Compensation, Future of Work, Labour and Social Justice, and Employee Well-being.
• PGDM (BM) - Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management XLRI's flagship residential programme covering general business management disciplines for aspiring managers.
• PGDM (GM) - Postgraduate Diploma in General Management A residential programme focused on comprehensive general management education.
• PGDM (IEV) - Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Development) A specialised residential programme focusing on entrepreneurship, innovation management, and venture development.
• PGDM (LSCM) - Postgraduate Diploma in Management Logistics & Supply Chain Management A specialised residential programme in logistics and supply chain management.
• PGDM (BM) - Online Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management delivered online through XLRI's Virtual Interactive Learning (VIL) platform.
• PGDM (HRM) - Online Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management delivered online through XLRI's Virtual Interactive Learning (VIL) platform.
• PGDM (Finance) - Online Postgraduate Diploma in Finance delivered online through XLRI's Virtual Interactive Learning (VIL) platform.
• PGDM (HRM) for Emerging CHROs Specialised online PGDM programme targeting emerging Chief Human Resource Officers and senior HR professionals.
• PGCBM - Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management A 12-month live online certificate programme covering strategy, finance, marketing, operations, people management, analytics and emerging business tools, with a mandatory five-day campus immersion.
• PGCCSRL - Postgraduate Certificate in CSR Leadership Executive education programme focused on Corporate Social Responsibility leadership and sustainable business practices.
• PGCSL - Postgraduate Certificate in Senior Leadership Postgraduate certificate programme targeting senior professionals for leadership development.
• EDABS - Executive Diploma in Advanced Business Strategies for CXOs Executive diploma for CXOs focusing on advanced business strategies and strategic decision-making for top-level executives.
• EDHRM - Executive Diploma in Human Resource Management Executive Diploma in Human Resource Management for HR professionals seeking advanced knowledge and skills in the field.
• PPSL - Public Policy and Sustainable Leadership One-year hybrid executive education programme bringing together government officers, development professionals, and private sector participants, covering public policy, governance, sustainability, and leadership.
• CXO Growth Programme (Senior Executive Development Programme in Driving Growth) An 11-month blended executive education course covering 144 hours across nine modules focused on leadership, strategy, finance, digital business, and operational excellence, with a five-day on-campus immersion at XLRI Jamshedpur.
• Senior Executive Development Programme in Transformational Leadership An 8-month programme for CXOs combining weekly live online sessions with two residential immersions at the XLRI campus, targeting senior executives with extensive experience.
• FPM - Fellow Programme in Management XLRI's doctoral programme for aspiring researchers and academicians in management studies.
• EFPM - Executive Fellow Programme in Management Executive doctoral programme for senior professionals seeking to contribute to management knowledge and practice.
• XAT - Xavier Aptitude Test The Xavier Aptitude Test is a national-level management entrance exam conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur for admission to PGDM programmes, covering Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% placements achieved for 2024-26 batch with 576 students placed across 145+ organisations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TimesProcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 June 2026TimesPro serves as XLRI's strategic partner for delivering Virtual Interactive Learning (VIL) programmes including the CXO Growth Programme (Batch 5), Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management (47th batch), and online PGDM programmes. TimesPro provides its Interactive Learning platform for programme delivery with five-day campus immersions at XLRI Jamshedpur.
• Venator Search PartnersminorOthers · 15 June 2026Research from Venator Search Partners cited in XLRI's CXO Growth Programme announcement indicates CXO-level hiring in India rose by 9.5% in FY25, reflecting growing demand for outcome-focused senior leadership.
• Government of Jharkhand (JIIDCO, JIADA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Jharkhand government signed MoU with XLRI to launch a state-of-the-art incubation centre for non-IT startups by August 2026. The facility will be operated under a Special Purpose Vehicle jointly owned by JIIDCO, JIADA, and XLRI, aiming to support at least 100 startups within its first two years in sectors including manufacturing, mining technology, agri-business, logistics, clean energy, and circular economy.
• Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2026XLRI launched the Public Policy & Sustainable Leadership (PPSL) programme in collaboration with DoPT. The one-year hybrid executive programme brings together government officers, development professionals, and private sector participants under a multidisciplinary curriculum covering public policy, governance, sustainability, and leadership. Second batch scheduled to commence on 18th September 2026.
• Rutgers Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Rutgers Business School operates a double master's programme with XLRI Jamshedpur where students spend one year each in India and the US. Rutgers is seeking to replicate this model with additional Indian institutions in response to visa restrictions and changing mobility conditions affecting Indian enrolments in US programmes.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A): India's pre-eminent public business school offering flagship PGP and executive programmes; competes directly with XLRI for top applicants via CAT and recruiters, and is the benchmark against which XLRI's NIRF and FT rankings are measured.
• Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B): Top-tier Indian B-school with strong executive education and EPGP programmes; competes with XLRI for senior leadership talent and corporate L&D budgets, particularly in the South Indian market.
• Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C): One of the original IIMs and a flagship public B-school; competes directly with XLRI in admissions, placements, and FT/MBA rankings, particularly in finance and consulting recruitment.
• Indian School of Business (ISB Hyderabad): Private one-year MBA equivalent with strong executive education franchise; competes with XLRI for experienced professionals and CXO programmes, and is a comparable privately-governed top-tier Indian B-school.
• SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR): Mumbai-based private B-school with strong PGDM and executive programmes; competes with XLRI for applicants and recruiters, particularly in the Mumbai corporate market, and is co-listed alongside XLRI in FT Global MBA Rankings.
• Management Development Institute (MDI Gurgaon): Top-10 NIRF-ranked private B-school offering PGPM and executive programmes; competes with XLRI for the same recruiter pool and senior leadership applicants in the NCR region.
• Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM-L): Top-10 NIRF public B-school with flagship PGP and executive programmes; competes directly with XLRI in admissions and recruiter engagement across India.
• Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS Mumbai): Mumbai-based legacy B-school with strong finance placement record; competes with XLRI for finance recruiters and top applicants, particularly in the Maharashtra market.
• Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM-I): Top-10 NIRF public B-school with growing executive education portfolio; competes with XLRI in the same applicant pool and recruiter engagement, particularly through its IPM and PGP programmes.

Broad incumbents

• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM Pune): Part of the larger Symbiosis International University group offering management and executive programmes; overlaps with XLRI in PGDM and executive segments but at a different tier and price point, serving a broader mid-market segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@xlrijamshedpur8141
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/xlri-jamshedpur
• Xx.com/XLRIonline
• Facebookfacebook.com/XLRI.Jamshedpur

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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