Top Institutes Accepting XAT Scores 2025

Updated On: October 30, 2024 05:55 PM | XAT

Top Institutes Accepting XAT Scores 2025 include Tier 1 B-schools in India like XLRI Jamshedpur, XISS Ranchi, Loyola Chennai, IMT Ghaziabad, etc. Check the list of top institutes accepting XAT scores 2025 which entails their NIRF rankings, fees, placement record, and more details.

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Top Institutes Accepting XAT 2025 Scores: Highlights
Top Institutes Accepting XAT Scores 2025: NIRF Ranking 2023
Expected Cutoffs of Top B-Schools Accepting XAT 2025 Scores
Top B-Schools Accepting 80 to 90 Percentile in XAT 2025
Eligibility Criteria of Top Institutes Accepting XAT 2025 Scores
Faqs

Top institutes accepting XAT 2025 scores include popular names like XLRI Jamshedpur, XIMB Bhubaneswar, XISS Ranchi, Loyola Chennai, IMT Ghaziabad, and more . There are over 160 MBA colleges in India that accept XAT scores including 12 XAMI (XLRI Associate Member Institutes). Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur every year to screen candidates for admission into postgraduate management programmes. To seek admission to these institutes, candidates must have completed graduation or equivalent degree with a minimum of 50 percent in aggregate (45 percent for SC/ST/PwD) candidates. The final admission to these institutes will be based on XAT scores, Group Exercise, Essay Writing, and Personal Interview.

To get admission into XAT 2025 participating colleges , one needs to qualify for the XAT exam, get shortlisted for the selection rounds, and then finally appear in the seat allotment list. If you are planning to appear for XAT 2025 and searching for top institutes accepting XAT scores, then read below to explore your options. We have provided here an exhaustive list of top MBA colleges accepting XAT 2025 scores.

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Top Institutes Accepting XAT 2025 Scores: Highlights

The highlights of the MBA colleges accepting XAT scores have been provided in the table below.

Particulars	Details
No. of XAT Accepting Colleges	160+
Top Public Universities Accepting XAT Scores	IIIT Allahabad NIT Rourkela NIT Durgapur SIMSREE, Mumbai Department of Management Sciences, PUMBA
Top Private Universities Accepting XAT Scores	XLRI Jamshedpur MDI Gurgaon GLIM Chennai TAPMI, Manipal IMT Ghaziabad
Colleges Affiliated by	UGC (University Grants Commission) AICTE (All India Institute of Technical Education) NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council)
Average Fees	INR 0.50 Lakh - INR 24.00 Lakhs Annual Fee < 1 Lakh: 6% Annual Fee > 5 Lakh: 31%
Top Specializations	Finance Retail Sales & Marketing Human Resources Entrepreneurship
Admission Process	XAT Scores + Group Exercise, Essay Writing, and Personal Interview
Top Recruiters	Amazon, EY, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, ICICI Bank, Accenture, Tata Consultancy Services, American Express, Cognizant, HSBC, etc.

Top Institutes Accepting XAT Scores 2025: NIRF Ranking 2023

NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) is a ranking system developed by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and approved by the Minister of Human Resources Development. The table below lists some of the top MBA colleges in India that accept the XAT scores according to NIRF Ranking 2023:

Name of the College	NIRF Ranking 2023
XLRI Jamshedpur	9
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai	31
GIM Goa	33
International Management Institute, Delhi	34
MICA Ahmedabad	37
Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad	38
TA Pai Management Institute, Manipal	42
K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai	45
XIM University, Bhubaneswar	46
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida	47
BIMTECH Noida	48
Institute of Rural Management, Anand	54
FORE School of Management, New Delhi	63

Also Read: XLRI Jamshedpur Selection Criteria 2025

Expected Cutoffs of Top B-Schools Accepting XAT 2025 Scores

The XAT cutoff 2025 scores specified by the top MBA institutes in India accepting XAT 2025 scores have been tabulated below:

Name of the College	XAT Cutoff 2025 (Expected)
Xavier Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur	95 Percentile
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai	90 Percentile
Goa Institute of Management, Goa	85-90 Percentile
Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai	90 Percentile
TA Pai Management Institute, Manipal	80-85 Percentile
Prin. LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai	85 Percentile
Institute of Rural Management, Anand	80-85 Percentile
Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Bangalore	80 Percentile
Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad	50 Percentile
Institute of Finance and International Management, Bangalore	70 Percentile
Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad	90-92 Percentile
Xavier Institute of Social Services, Ranchi	85 Percentile
Balaji Institute of Modern Management, Pune	60 Percentile
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra	65 Percentile
XIm University, Bhubaneswar	90-93 Percentile
Alliance School of Business, Bangalore	70 Percentile
Institute of Management Technology, Hyderabad	60-70 Percentile
SOIL Institute of Management	60-70 Percentile
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida	60-70 Percentile
IPE Hyderabad: Institute of Public Enterprise	60-70 Percentile
International Institute Of Management Studies (IIMS), Pune	60-70 Percentile
FIIB Delhi: Fortune Institute of International Business	50-60 Percentile
UPES School of Business: UPES University	50-60 Percentile
GBS Kolkata: Globsyn Business School, Kolkata	50-60 Percentile
IMS Ghaziabad	50-60 Percentile
Delhi School of Business	60-70 Percentile
New Delhi Institute of Management - NDIM New Delhi	60-70 Percentile

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Top B-Schools Accepting 80 to 90 Percentile in XAT 2025

It is important to enroll in an MBA program at one of the premier universities in India accepting the XAT to ensure a respectable Return on Investment (ROI). The top MBA colleges accepting 80 to 90 percentile in XAT along with their average fees and placement packages have been tabulated below:

Name of College	Total Course Fees (in INR Lakhs)	Average Placement Package (in INR LPA)
XLRI Jamshedpur	31.20	32.7
MICA Ahmedabad	21	20
Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad	19.02	17.35
IMI New Delhi	18.17	17.01
XIM Bhubaneswar	18.3	20.03
K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai	16.62	12.28
GIM Goa: Goa Institute of Management	18.31	14.87
Great Lakes Chennai	11.2	18.10
TAPMI Manipal	16.5	15.7
IRMA Anand	12.6	15.5

Also Read: Top 10 MBA Colleges Accepting 70-80 Percentile in XAT 2025

Eligibility Criteria of Top Institutes Accepting XAT 2025 Scores

The prerequisites for XAT colleges are analogous to those for other MBA institutions. A brief overview of the requirements for universities that accept the XAT score for admission is provided below:

Candidates must have obtained a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in any stream from an accredited university.
The minimum required score for students in the General category is 50% aggregate. The aggregate minimum score criterion for students in the reserved category is 45%.
Candidates in the last year of their bachelor’s degree can enroll in XAT exams, provided they produce the relevant documents and ID proofs.

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FAQs

Which top colleges accept XAT scores?

The top colleges that accept XAT scores include XLRI Jamshedpur, Great Lakes Institute of Management in Chennai, GIM Goa, International Management Institute in Delhi, and MICA Ahmedabad.

Does MDI Gurgaon accept XAT?

Yes, MDI Gurgaon accepts XAT, along with five other All India Tests to be considered eligible for admission to PGDM-Business Administration. Applicants must have valid scores in any one of the six All India Tests, namely GMAT, CAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, or CMAT, valid up to June 30, 2025.

Does SP Jain accept XAT scores?

SP JIMR does not accept XAT scores. They only consider CAT and GMAT scores for Group Discussions and Personal Interviews.

Do IITs accept XAT?

No. None of the IITs accept XAT scores for admission to their MBA programs. There are a total of seven IITs offering diverse MBA programs, and these institutes exclusively consider CAT scores.

What are the courses offered by top institutes accepting XAT 2025 scores?

The courses offered by top institutes accepting XAT 2025 scores include Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), PGDM in various specializations like Finance, Marketing, and Human Resources, and other specific programs depending on the institute.

What is the expected XAT cutoff 2025 for top B-Schools?

The expected XAT cutoff 2025 for top B-Schools varies. Institutions like XLRI Jamshedpur have a cutoff around 95 percentile and others like Goa Institute of Management range from 85-90 percentile.

How many MBA colleges in India accept XAT scores?

Over 160 MBA colleges in India accept XAT scores, including 12 XAMI (XLRI Associate Member Institutes). Some of them include XLRI (Jamshedpur), Xavier Institute of Management, Xavier University (Bhubaneswar), Xavier Institute of Management & Research(Mumbai), Xavier Institute of Development Action and Sciences,(Jabalpur).

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What is the MBA admission fees for first and second year apart from KEA Authority fees at PES College of Engineering, Mandya?

-DarshanUpdated on December 04, 2024 01:18 PM

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Intajur Rahaman, Content Team

Dear Student,

The MBA admission fees for first and second year apart from KEA authority fees at PES College of Engineering, Mandya is around INR 14,200 to INR INR 45,706 depending on your candidate category and whether you are pursuing an MBA course through Aided or Unaided means. The fee structure details for every candidate category is released on the official website of PES College of Engineering and you may visit the official website to find out how much you need to pay as admission fees in the first and second year of your MBA course.