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XAT Examination Guide: XAT Cut-off
XAT Examination Cut-off
XLRI, Jamshedpur has released the 2020 XAT cut off on its official website for admissions into the PGDM-BM and PGDM-HRM programs. This time, the cut-offs for candidates from an engineering background is different from that of candidates from a non-engineering background.
XAT 2020 Cut-off: Highlights
- The XAT cut-off percentiles for XLRI’s Business Management (BM), Human Resources Management (HRM) and General Management (GMP) programs are different
- For the BM program, the cut-offs are different for male and female candidates
For the HRM program, there are different cutoffs for male-engineering, female engineering, male non-engineering and female non-engineering candidates.
- For male candidates, the overall cut-off for BM program is 95 percentile and 93 percentile for HRM.
- For female candidates, the overall cut-off for BM program for 2020 admission is 93 percentile and 91 percentile for HRM.
XAT 2020 exam was held on January 5, 2020 and the XAT answer key was published on January 9, 2020
Also Check XAT Exam Analysis
XAT Cut Off Determining Factors
XAT cut off percentiles for XLRI admission are based on several factors. The following are the three main determining factors of XAT cut-offs:
- Number of candidates appearing in the XAT exam that year
- The difficulty level of the XAT question paper
- Number of seats allotted for admission
XAT 2020 Cut-offs (XLRI, Jamshedpur)
The table below shows the category-wise and section-wise XAT cut-offs for admission to 2020 batch of XLRI Jamshedpur’s Business Management (BM) and Human Resource Management (HRM) programs.
Business Management (BM)
| XAT Sections | Male | Female |
| VALR | 74 | 72 |
| DM | 78 | 74 |
| QA | 85 | 75 |
| Overall | 95 | 93 |
Human Resource Management (HRM)
| XAT sections | Male Engineer | Female Engineer | Male Non-Engineer | Female Non-Engineer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALR | 79 | 74 | 78 | 73 |
| DM | 73 | 68 | 73 | 68 |
| QA | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 |
| Overall | 93 | 91 | 90 | 88 |
Expected XAT Cut Offs 2020 (Other Institutes)
Listed below are the expected XAT cut-offs for 2020 based on the patterns from previous years.
| XAT colleges | XAT score | XAT percentile |
| XIMB-Bhubaneswar | 30.5-32.5 | 90-93 |
| SPJIMR-Mumbai | 32.5-34.5 | 93.50-95 |
| IMT-Ghaziabad | 30.5-32 | 90-92 |
| GIM-Goa | 27.5-30.5 | 85-90 |
| TAPMI-Manipal | 26-27.5 | 80-85 |
| IRMA-Anand | 26-27.5 | 80-85 |
| MICA-Ahmedabad | 26-27.5 | 80-85 |
| Great Lakes Institute of Management | 26-27.5 | 80-85 |
| LIBA-Chennai | 26-27.5 | 80-85 |
| KJ Somaiya-Mumbai | 27.5-30.5 | 85-90 |
Previous Years’ XAT Cut Offs
XAT Cut-offs 2019
Here is the course-wise XAT cut off percentiles for 2019 admissions:
Business Management (BM)
| XAT 2019 Cut off | XAT %tile – Male Candidates | XAT %tile – Female Candidates |
| VALR | 79.46 | 75 |
| DM | 80 | 75 |
| QA | 90 | 75 |
| Overall Cut-off | 96 | 95 |
Human Resource Management (HRM)
| XAT 2019 Cut off | XAT %tile – Male Candidates | XAT %tile – Female Candidates |
| VALR | 85 | 80 |
| DM | 75 | 70 |
| QA | 72 | 67 |
| Overall Cut off | 94 | 93 |
XAT Cut-off 2018
Take a look at course-wise XAT cut off percentiles for 2018 admissions:
Business Management (BM)
| XAT 2018 cut off | XAT %tile – Male Candidates | XAT %tile – Female Candidates |
| VALR | 79.46 | 75 |
| DM | 76.84 | 75 |
| QA | 88.70 | 80 |
| Overall | 94 | 94 |
Human Resources Management (HRM)
| XAT 2018 cut off | XAT %tile – Male Candidates | XAT %tile – Female Candidates |
| VALR | 79.66 | 75 |
| DM | 70.07 | 70 |
| QA | 92 | 65 |
| Overall | 94 | 92 |
Also Check XAT Results
General Management Program (GMP)
Cut-offs for GMP is the same for both male and female applicants:
| XAT sections | XAT cut off percentile |
| VALR | NA |
| DM | NA |
| QA | NA |
| Overall | 68 |
XAT Cut-off s 2017
Take a look at course-wise XAT cut off percentiles for 2017 admissions:
Business Management (BM)
| XAT sections | XAT cut off percentile |
| VA | 79.46 |
| DM | 76.84 |
| QA | 88.7 |
| Overall | 96 |
Human Resources Management (HRM)
| Section | XAT cut off percentile |
| VA | 79.69 |
| DM | 71.682 |
| QA | 70.07 |
| Overall | 92.55 |
XAT Cut-offs 2016
The table highlights the section-wise XAT 2016 cutoffs for BM and HRM programs:
| Section | BM | HRM |
| VA | 7 | 7.5 |
| DM | 7.5 | 7 |
| QA | 8.5 | 7 |
| Overall | 31 | 28 |
XAT Cut-offs 2015
Listed below are section-wise XAT 2015 cutoffs for BM and HRM program:
| Section | BM | HRM |
| VA | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| DM | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| QA | 8 | 5.5 |
| Total Aptitude | 29.5 | 27.5 |
Also read:
- XAT Examination Syllabus
- XAT Examination Preparation
- XAT Examination Dates
- XAT Examination Registration
- XAT Examination Results
- XAT Examination Answer Key
- XAT Examination Analysis
- XAT Examination Counselling And Selection
- Best Books For XAT Preparation
XAT Cut-offs FAQs
Q: What does the XAT cut off mean?
A: The XAT cut off percentiles are the minimum qualifying marks needed to be eligible for admissions to XLRI. If a candidate scores above the given cut off, he/she is eligible to appear for the GD-PI round.
However, the final selection is dependent on several other factors too.
Q: Will I be eligible for XLRI admission, even if I don’t meet the minimum XAT cut off requirement?
A: No. Unless you meet the minimum XAT cut off requirement you will not be eligible for XLRI admission.
Q: What is the admission process of XLRI?
A: Admission process of XLRI includes shortlisting of candidates on the basis of XAT score or GMAT score, GD-PI round and a final selection which is based on certain criteria.
Q: What are the courses in XLRI for which an Indian candidate can apply for through XAT?
A: Indian candidates are eligible to apply for all XLRI program through XAT. However, for General Management Program both XAT and GMAT scores are acceptable from Indian candidates. On the other hand, candidates belonging to a foreign category can apply for any or multiple courses through GMAT.
Q: When will the XAT cutoff be announced?
A: XAT cut off is announced within one of two days after the XAT exam.
Q: Are there different cut-offs for Business Management Program and Human Resource Program?
A: Yes, the cut-offs are different for the different programs offered.
Q: Is XAT cut off set by XLRI applicable to all other colleges that accept XAT scores?
A: No, the XLRI cut-offs are applicable only for admissions into XLRI. The other colleges set their own cut-offs.
Q: What are the selection criteria for admissions into XLRI, Jamshedpur?
A: The selection criteria for admission into XLRI, Jamshedpur includes Group Discussion and Personal Interview round. Candidates shortlisted based on their XAT score are eligible to appear for these rounds.
Q: Do colleges consider sectional cut offs scored in XAT for admission?
A: No, most colleges shortlist candidates based on their overall XAT percentile.
Q: What is the expected XAT cut off for XLRI, Jamshedpur this year?
A: This year, the cut off is expected to be between 96-98 percentile.