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.
- The number of candidates appearing for XAT 2021: More candidates appearing for XAT 2021 will lead to a higher cut-off.
- 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.
- 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:
- Visit the official website of XAT.
- Look for ‘examination section’ on the homepage
- Click the link and enter your Form Number and Roll Number
- XAT cut off list will be displayed
- 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:
- Number of students applying for XAT
- The difficulty level of the exam
- The number of seats available in participating colleges.
Yes. There is a sectional cut-off in XAT. Candidates need to score minimum marks in each section to qualify.
There are a total of 180 seats available at XLRI Jamshedpur.
Approximately 75,000 students appeared for XAT 2020. Q. Is there a sectional cut-off in XAT?
Q. How many seats are there at XLRI Jamshedpur?
Q. How many aspirants attended XAT 2020?