XLRI – Xavier School of Management has successfully completed the 2026 final placement cycle for its PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) 2024-26 cohort, reflecting robust demand for its management talent despite a challenging job market. The placement process took place across XLRI’s Jamshedpur and Delhi-NCR campuses, with a strong lineup of recruiters participating.
XLRI 2026 Placement Highlights
- Total offers: 576 domestic offers and 2 international offers from recruiters.
- Recruiters participated: 145 leading companies.
- Highest total package: Rs 1.10 crore per annum (international).
- Highest domestic package: Rs 59 lakh per annum.
- Average salary: Rs 31.40 lakh per annum.
- Median salary: Rs 29 lakh per annum.
- Top sectors: Consulting, BFSI, Sales & Marketing, and ITES.
According to official placement reports, the international package and high compensation figures highlight sustained confidence from global and Indian recruiters in XLRI graduates’ capabilities.
XLRI 2026 Recruitment Domains & Sectors
Consulting remained the chief recruiting domain, accounting for the largest share of offers. Banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) followed closely, along with strong participation from sales and marketing roles. Top sectors hiring included:
- Consulting (36 % share)
- BFSI
- Sales & Marketing
- ITES and e-commerce
Well-known recruiters such as Accenture Strategy, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Deloitte, EY Parthenon, Amazon, Flipkart and Google were among those participating in the placement drive.
XLRI 2026 Salary Distribution & Offer Patterns
The placement statistics also highlighted strong compensation trends beyond the highest package:
- The average salary of Rs 31.40 lakh per annum points to broad-based demand across functions.
- With a median salary of Rs 29 lakh per annum, more than half of the placed students earned competitive pay packages.
- A significant proportion of the cohort received Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) through summer internships, reinforcing XLRI’s emphasis on industry-ready training and internship performance.
These figures position XLRI among India’s top business schools with strong placement outcomes, especially in consulting and BFSI roles — sectors that have consistently driven demand for management talent.
XLRI 2026 Outlook for Aspirants
For aspirants planning to join XLRI through competitive entrance tests like XAT, the 2026 placement results provide a clear indicator of industry demand and return on investment. With a blend of high compensation, diverse roles, and participation from marquee recruiters, XLRI’s placement performance continues to showcase its stature in the Indian management education landscape.