The highest package offered at XLRI Jamshedpur is INR 59 Lakhs, while the average package stood at INR 28.68 Lakhs. Various recruiters participated in the recruitment process of XLRI Jamshedpur including Aditya Birla Group, Amazon, Bain & Company India Private Limited, Cisco, Cognizant and more.
XLRI Jamshedpur completed final placements for the PGDM BM and HRM batch of 2024-26 with an average package of INR 31.40 LPA, a median of INR 29 LPA, and a 100% placement rate. The placement process is conducted jointly with the XLRI Delhi-NCR campus, and all published figures represent the combined cohort of 576 students across both campuses. XLRI Jamshedpur's highest domestic offer reached INR 59 LPA, and two international offers were made at INR 1.10 crore per annum.
- PPO rate increased to 42.5% for the 2024–26 batch, up from 34.17% in the previous year.
- A total of 145 recruiters participated, including 25 first-time recruiters.
- Consulting emerged as the largest recruiting sector, accounting for 36% of all offers.
- The PGDM-GM programme conducted a separate placement process, with 102 out of 104 students placed.
- The PGDM-GM batch recorded an average package of INR 27.71 LPA.
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XLRI Placement Highlights: PGDM BM and HRM
| Particulars | 2026 (Batch 2024-26) | 2025 (Batch 2023-25) | 2024 (Batch 2022-24) | 2023 (Batch 2021-23) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students Placed | 576 | 591 | 503 | 463 |
| Placement Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Average Package | INR 31.40 LPA | INR 31.08 LPA | INR 29.89 LPA | INR 32.70 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 29 LPA | INR 29 LPA | INR 28 LPA | INR 30 LPA |
| Highest Domestic Package | INR 59 LPA | INR 75 LPA | INR 75 LPA | INR 78.20 LPA |
| Highest International Package | INR 1.10 Crore PA | INR 1.10 Crore PA | - | INR 1.10 Crore PA |
| Average Package (Top 10%) | INR 49.20 LPA | INR 52.03 LPA | INR 51.66 LPA | INR 57.70 LPA |
| Average Package (Top 25%) | INR 44.18 LPA | INR 44.35 LPA | INR 42.98 LPA | INR 46.80 LPA |
| PPO Rate | 42.5% | 34.17% | 33.39% | 43.8% |
| Total Recruiters | 145 (25 New Recruiters) | 172 (41 New Recruiters) | 154 (65 New Recruiters) | 117 (30 New Recruiters) |

Key Takeaways:
- The 2023 batch recorded the highest average (INR 32.70 LPA) and median (INR 30 LPA) of the four years. The 2026 batch average of INR 31.40 LPA represents a recovery from the 2024 trough of INR 29.89 LPA.
- The top 25th percentile average has remained in the INR 43-47 LPA band across all four years, indicating consistency at the upper end of the distribution.
- PPO rates show a pattern of strong cohorts in alternate years, peaking at 43.8% in 2023 and 42.5% in 2026, with moderate rates of 33-34% in 2024 and 2025.
Year-Over-Year Trends and Sector Breakdown
The 2025 batch was placed based on XLRI’s official press release, which confirmed the INR 31.08 LPA average, a 100% placement rate, and 602 total offers (600 domestic, 2 international) for 591 students. New recruiters included BDO, Capital One, Meesho, and Vivo, expanding the base beyond traditional consulting and BFSI anchors.
In 2026, consulting moved from 26% of offers in 2025 to 36%, while BFSI held at 18%. The ITES sector at 15% and Sales and Marketing at 12% rounded out the top four sectors. In the 2025 placement season, General Management accounted for 148 offers, Consulting 131 offers, Human Resources 70 offers, and Sales & Marketing 67 offers.
| Sector | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 36% | 26% |
| BFSI | 18% | 22% |
| ITES | 15% | - |
| Sales & Marketing | 12% | 18% |
PGDM GM (General Management) Placements
The PGDM GM is a one-year program for working professionals and runs a separate placement process. For the 2024-25 batch, 102 of 104 participating students were placed, recording an average package of INR 28.68 LPA, a median package of INR 26.25 LPA, and a highest package of INR 75 LPA. IT Consulting (28%) and BFSI (20%) were the leading sectors.
| Particulars | PGDM GM 2025 (Batch 2024-25) | PGDM GM 2024 (Batch 2023-24) | PGDM GM 2023 (Batch 2022-23) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Domestic Package | INR 75 LPA | INR 53.53 LPA | INR 80.35 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 28.68 LPA | INR 27.07 LPA | INR 29.40 LPA |
| Average Package (Top 10%) | INR 50.74 LPA | INR 47.07 LPA | INR 55.27 LPA |
| Average Package (Top 25%) | INR 40.58 LPA | INR 40.20 LPA | INR 41.90 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 26.25 LPA | INR 24 LPA | INR 27.50 LPA |
The PGDM GM average of INR 27.71 LPA reflects a different cohort profile: experienced professionals (minimum 3 years of work experience) entering for career transition. The 2023 batch recorded the highest GM average at INR 29.40 LPA, consistent with the pattern seen in the two-year programs that year.

Summer Internship Placements
XLRI completed the Summer Internship Placement process for the 2025–27 batch across its flagship PGDM (BM), PGDM (HRM), and PGDM (LSCM) programs. The institute recorded a strong internship season, with the top 5% of students receiving an average stipend of INR 2.49 Lakhs per month, followed by INR 2.40 Lakhs for the top 10% and INR 2.23 Lakhs for the top 25%. Additionally, 38% of the batch secured stipends above INR 2 Lakhs per month, 62% received more than INR 1.5 Lakhs per month, and 81% earned over INR 1 Lakh per month, highlighting strong recruiter participation across sectors.
| Particulars | Statistics (Batch 2025–27) |
|---|---|
| Students Participated | 583 |
| Internship Offers | 584 |
| Participating Recruiters | 114 |
| New Recruiters | 28 |
| Highest Stipend | INR 3.50 Lakhs per Month |
| Average Stipend | INR 1.60 Lakhs per Month |
| Median Stipend | INR 1.55 Lakhs per Month |
| Key Internship Domains | Consulting, Finance, Sales & Marketing, General Management, Product Management, Operations, Systems/IT, Human Resources |
Top Recruiters at XLRI Jamshedpur
Consulting firms account for the largest volume of offers, with McKinsey and Company, Boston Consulting Group, Bain and Company, Accenture Strategy, EY-Parthenon, and Vector Consulting Group as regular participants. BFSI recruiters include Goldman Sachs, Citi, HSBC, American Express, and Kotak Mahindra Bank.
Consumer goods companies such as HUL, ITC, P&G, Amul, Asian Paints, Colgate Palmolive, Dabur, Diageo, L’Oreal, Marico, Mondelez, Nestle, and Tata Consumer Products are among the most active recruiters in the Sales and Marketing track. Technology companies including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Adobe also participate regularly.
| Sector | Key Recruiters |
|---|---|
| Consulting | McKinsey and Company, BCG, Bain and Company, Accenture Strategy, EY-Parthenon, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, Kearney, Samagra Governance, Vector Consulting Group, Infosys Consulting |
| BFSI | Goldman Sachs, Citi, HSBC, American Express, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Avendus Capital, Barclays, Capital One |
| Consumer and FMCG | HUL, ITC, P and G, Amul, Asian Paints, Colgate Palmolive, Dabur, Diageo, Godrej Consumer Products, Kraft Heinz, L’Oreal, Marico, Mondelez, Nestle, Reckitt, Tata Consumer Products |
| Technology | Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Adobe |
| Others | Bajaj Auto, Aditya Birla Group, Reliance, AbInBev, Pidilite |
XLRI Jamshedpur Placement FAQs
Ques. Are XLRI Jamshedpur and XLRI Delhi-NCR placement statistics reported together?
Ans. Yes. XLRI conducts a unified placement process for its Jamshedpur and Delhi-NCR campuses. All officially published placement statistics, including average package, highest salary, placement rate, and recruiter participation, represent the combined cohort across both campuses. XLRI does not publish campus-wise placement data separately.
Ques. What is the difference between PGDM (BM & HRM) and PGDM (GM) placements at XLRI?
Ans. PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) are two-year full-time programmes and participate in a common placement process. PGDM (GM) is an 18-month programme for experienced professionals and follows a separate placement process. For the latest batch, the average package stood at INR 31.40 LPA for PGDM (BM & HRM) and INR 28.68 LPA for PGDM (GM).
Ques. What was the highest package offered during XLRI Jamshedpur placements?
Ans. During the 2024–26 placement season, the highest domestic package offered was INR 59 LPA, while the highest international package reached INR 1.10 Crore per annum. The institute also achieved a 100% placement rate across the PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) batch.
Ques. What is the PPO rate at XLRI Jamshedpur?
Ans. XLRI recorded a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) rate of 42.5% for the 2024–26 batch, compared to 34.17% for the previous batch. This indicates that more than four out of every ten students secured final job offers through their summer internships before the regular placement process.
Ques. Which sectors and companies recruit the most students from XLRI Jamshedpur?
Ans. Consulting emerged as the largest recruiting sector, accounting for 36% of all placement offers, followed by BFSI (18%), ITES (15%), and Sales & Marketing (12%). Major recruiters included McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bain & Company, Accenture Strategy, Goldman Sachs, HUL, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and ITC.




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During the summer internship placements of 2023 at XLRI, 591 students participated. Some of the top recruiters included Accenture Strategy, Amazon, Boston Consulting Group, HCL, Tata Steel etc.