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XLRI – Xavier School of Management executive programs

XLRI Est. 1949 Jamshedpur, Jharkhand Autonomous Business School AACSB AMBA EQUIS NBA NIRF #10 Management ↗

XLRI – Xavier School of Management, founded in 1949 and run by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), is one of India’s oldest and most respected business schools. Headquartered in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, with a second campus in Jhajjar (Delhi NCR), XLRI combines a legacy of industry engagement with contemporary management education, delivering rigorous flagship PGDM programmes in Business Management and Human Resource Management alongside executive and doctoral offerings.

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About XLRI – Xavier School of Management

The school holds the 'triple crown' of international business accreditations—AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS—reflecting its global standards in teaching, research and practice. XLRI’s fully residential 40.74-acre Jamshedpur campus features extensive academic and sporting infrastructure, a large library, air‑conditioned auditoriums and a closely knit alumni network, supporting leadership development, responsible management education and strong industry connections.

Why consider this institute?

  • Flagship two-year PGDM programmes in Business Management and Human Resource Management with a long history dating to 1949
  • Triple-accredited (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), placing XLRI among an elite group of global business schools
  • Fully residential 40.74-acre Jamshedpur campus with extensive sports, library and auditorium facilities
  • Strong industry linkage since founding (Tata Steel partnership) and a large executive and corporate engagement footprint
  • Diverse international partnerships and student-exchange collaborations, supporting global exposure and placements
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Are XLRI programmes suitable for working executives?
Yes. XLRI offers executive-focused programmes including an 18-month full-time residential PGDM (General Management) for experienced executives and a three-year part-time PGDM designed for working professionals, alongside short management development and virtual programmes.
Will I become an alumnus after completing an XLRI executive programme?
Most long-duration and approved residential and part-time PGDM programmes confer alumni status; participants in short-duration executive education may receive certificates and access to certain alumni or programme alumni networks depending on programme rules.
Does XLRI require campus immersion for its programmes?
XLRI’s flagship PGDM programmes are fully residential at the Jamshedpur campus. Executive and part-time programmes have formats that include on-campus modules, residential components or blended/virtual learning, depending on the specific programme.
What international accreditations does XLRI hold?
XLRI holds AACSB and AMBA accreditations and, as of June 2026, has also been awarded EQUIS—completing the 'triple crown' of global business school accreditations.
What distinguishes XLRI academically and in terms of career outcomes?
XLRI is known for strong faculty with global academic and industry pedigrees, focused HR and BM specialisations, a longstanding corporate engagement tradition (notably with Tata Steel), consistently strong placement outcomes and an extensive alumni network of over 30,000 members.
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