XAT Cut Off – Important Dates, Previous Years’ Cutoffs

Xavier School of Management (XLRI) will release the cut-off of XAT 2021 after the declaration of result. XAT 2021 cut-off is the minimum marks required to qualify a candidate for further phases of the admission process. Keeping in view the result of XAT, category wise XAT cut-off 2021 will be released. Only those applicants will be called for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds who qualify as per the cut-offs of XAT 2021. The result of XAT 2021 is likely to be announced in the third week of January 2021. 

XAT Cut-off 2021 – Important Dates

XAT Events	Tentative Dates
XAT 2021 exam	Jan 1st week, 2021
Releasing of XAT 2021 answer key	Jan 2nd week, 2021
Result announcement	Jan 3rd week, 2021
XAT cut-off 2021	Jan 4th week, 2021
XAT 2021 Selection Process	February, 2021

Read more about the XAT Dates and Registration here.

XAT Cut-off 2021 – Determining Factors

Before the declaration of XAT 2021 cut-off, Xavier School of Management (XLRI) will consider certain factors. Once the XAT result gets declared, an analysis of a few factors will be done to finalize the cut-off of XAT 2021. Below provided factors will help in determining XAT 2021 cut-off.

1. The number of candidates appearing for XAT 2021: More candidates appearing for XAT 2021 will lead to a higher cut-off.
2. The difficulty level of exam: If the questions of XAT 2021 will be set with a difficulty level on the higher side, then the XAT cut-off 2021 will be set on the lower side. The difficulty level is an important factor and it cannot be ignored while determining the cut-off of XAT 2021.
3. Total seat availability: The XAT cut-off will also be set as per the availability of seats. If the number of seats is more as compared to the number of applicants, then XAT 2021 cut-off will be on the lower side. If seats are less and the number of applicants is more, then XAT 2021 cut-off will be set on a higher side.

How to check XAT cut off 2021?

To check XAT cut-off, candidates need to visit the official website xatonline.in. Here are some easy steps to check the XAT cut off 2021:

1. Visit the official website of XAT.
2. Look for ‘examination section’ on the homepage
3. Click the link and enter your Form Number and Roll Number
4. XAT cut off list will be displayed
5. Save and take its print out for further use

Read more about the XAT Exam Pattern here.

XLRI Cutoffs in the Previous Years

PGDM-BM

XAT Cut-offs	XAT cut off Percentile 2020	XAT Cut off Percentile 2019	XAT Cut off Percentile 2018
VA	74	80	79.5
DM	78	77	76.2
QA	85	89	88.3
Overall	95	95	96

 

PGDM-HR

XAT Cut-offs	XAT Cut off Percentile 2020	XAT Percentile Cut off 2019	XAT Percentile cut off 2018
VA	78	80	79.2
DM	73	72	71
QA	70	71	70.5
Overall	90	93	92

XLRI Cutoffs with GMAT scores

Program name	GMAT cut off
PGDM-BM	720
PGDM-HRM	710
PGDM-GM	630

 

Top MBA colleges accepting XAT score: XAT 2021 Cut Offs 90%ile and above 

MBA college	City	Expected XAT 2021 cut off percentile score	Fee (Rs. in lakhs)	Average Placement 2020 (Rs. in lakhs)
SPJIMR	Mumbai	90	17.5	26.36
XIM	Bhubaneswar	90	17.3	15.42
IMT	Ghaziabad	90	19	13.6

 

MBA colleges accepting XAT score: Expected XAT 2021 Cut Offs 80%ile and above  

MBA college	City	Expected XAT 2021 cut off percentile score	Fee (Rs.in lakhs)	Average Placement 2020 (Rs. in lakhs)
GIM	Goa	85	15.98	11.72
TAPMI	Manipal	80	14.6	11.54
Great Lakes	Chennai, Gurgaon	80	18.94	13.6
IRMA	Anand	80	12.08	10.8
MICA	Ahmedabad	80	20	12.80 (2019)
K J Somaiya	Mumbai	85	14.93	10.08
FORE	New Delhi	85.25	15.98	10.8
LIBA	Chennai	80	15.26	10
IFMR	Chennai	80	16.78	9

 

MBA colleges accepting XAT score: Expected XAT 2021 Cut Offs 70%ile and above

MBA college	City	Expected XAT 2021 cut off percentile score	Fee (Rs.in lakhs)	Average Placement (Rs. in lakhs)
BIMTECH	Greater Noida (Delhi NCR)	70	12	8.02
XIME	Bangalore	70	10	7,08
SDMIMD	Mysore	74	10.95	7.7
IFIM	Bangalore	70	16	9.15
Jaipuria Institute of Management	Lucknow	70	10.25	6.73
Indus Business Academy (IBA)	Bangalore	70	8.24	6.47
AIMS	Bangalore	70	9.5	5.25
IMT	Nagpur	70	14	7.6
JIMS	Rohini, New Delhi	70	7.7	6.75

 

Key terms related to XAT cut off

• Official XAT 2021 Cut off: The cut off marks are released officially i.e. by XLRI. These marks will decide the final merit list.
• XAT 2021 Expected Cut off: Before the official cut off marks are declared, some of the top coaching institutes release the expected cut-off. This cut off is for reference only. Admission will be granted on the basis of XAT official cut off only.
• XAT Percentile: The percentile score in XAT indicates the percentage of examinees who scored below the candidate based on the total XAT exam taking candidates. The percentile figure may change with an increase or decrease in the number of XAT test takers and their scoring pattern.
• Cut-off Ranks: To decide the priority of the candidates in the selection process, cut-off ranks are used. Higher rank holders will be given priority in the selection process. The cut-off rank will be decided based on the last rank to get included in the merit.

What to do after XAT cut-off is declared?

Once XAT cut off is declared, the conducting body, i.e. XLRI Jamshedpur will release the list of shortlisted candidates for GD/PI rounds. Candidates need to keep an eye on the official website for related events. Following steps should be followed to see the list of selected candidates:

• Visit the official website of XLRI
• Select the program from the menu available: Human Resource Management, Business Management, General Management Program.
• Enter your XAT login credentials: ID and password.
• The screen will display a list of final shortlisted candidates as per the chosen program.

 FAQs

Q: What was the previous year’s cut-off for courses in XLRI?

A: The previous years’ cut-offs for XLRI were as follows:

Year	2020	2019	2018
PGDM-BM	95	95	96
PGDM-HR	90	93	92

Q:  What factors will determine XAT Cutoff 2021?

A: Following factors determine the XAT cut-off 2021:

1. Number of students applying for XAT
2. The difficulty level of the exam
3. The number of seats available in participating colleges.

Q. Is there a sectional cut-off in XAT?

Yes. There is a sectional cut-off in XAT. Candidates need to score minimum marks in each section to qualify.

Q. How many seats are there at XLRI Jamshedpur?

There are a total of 180 seats available at XLRI Jamshedpur.

Q. How many aspirants attended XAT 2020?

Approximately 75,000 students appeared for XAT 2020.