XLRI Jamshedpur has successfully concluded final placements for the PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) 2024–26 batch, reporting strong outcomes across domains despite a competitive hiring market. The placement season saw participation from top domestic and international recruiters, with consulting emerging as the dominant hiring domain.
A total of 576 students participated in the placement process across XLRI’s Jamshedpur and Delhi-NCR campuses.
Placement Highlights At A Glance
- Total students placed: 576
- Total recruiters: 145
- New recruiters: 25
- Total domestic offers: 576+
- International offers: 2
- Average salary: ₹31.40 LPA
- Median salary: ₹29 LPA
- Highest domestic salary: ₹59 LPA
- Highest international salary: ₹1.10 crore per annum
- Top 10% average salary: ₹49.2 LPA
- Top 25% average salary: ₹44.18 LPA
- Students receiving PPOs: 42.5% of the batch
Consulting Emerges As The Top Recruiting Domain (36%)
Consulting accounted for 36% of total offers, making it the largest hiring segment this season.
Top consulting recruiters included:
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
- Accenture Strategy & Consulting
- Deloitte USI
- EY-Parthenon
- PwC
The dominance of consulting reflects XLRI’s continued positioning as a strong talent pool for strategy and transformation roles.
BFSI Follows With 18% Of Offers
The Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) sector contributed 18% of total placements.
Prominent recruiters included:
- Kotak Mahindra Bank
- American Express
- Other leading financial institutions
Roles spanned corporate finance, wealth management, financial strategy, and investment advisory.
Sales & Marketing Accounts For 12% Of Roles
The Sales & Marketing domain made up 12% of total offers, with strong participation from:
- Hindustan Unilever (HUL)
- ITC
- Aditya Birla Group
- FMCG and consumer-focused firms
Students were hired for brand management, sales strategy, and marketing leadership tracks.
ITES & E-Commerce Contribute 15%
The ITES domain accounted for 15% of placements, with firms offering roles in:
- Analytics
- Product and strategy
- Operations
- Business transformation
Recruiters included Amazon and other technology-led organisations.
Strong Recruiter Participation: 145 Companies, 25 First-Time Recruiters
The placement season saw 145 recruiters, including 25 new recruiters, reflecting continued corporate confidence in XLRI talent.
Some of the notable first-time recruiters included:
- Razorpay
- Zomato Hyperpure
- IndiGo Airlines
- Vikram Solar
- Waaree
- Wagh Bakri
- Sunsure Energy
- Enparadigm
- Firstsource
- Indigene
This expansion across industries such as renewable energy, aviation, fintech, and digital commerce highlights diversification in recruiter interest.
International Presence
The batch received 2 international offers, with the highest international CTC touching ₹1.10 crore per annum.
The highest domestic offer stood at ₹59 LPA, showcasing competitive compensation levels.
PPOs Form A Strong Pipeline: 42.5% Of Batch Secured Pre-Placement Offers
A significant 42.5% of the batch converted PPOs, indicating strong internship-to-full-time conversion rates and sustained recruiter trust.
Salary Distribution Indicates Strong Top-Quartile Outcomes
While the overall average stood at ₹31.40 LPA:
- The Top 10% averaged ₹49.2 LPA
- The Top 25% averaged ₹44.18 LPA
- The Median salary stood at ₹29 LPA
This indicates a strong upper-quartile compensation structure while maintaining stable overall averages.
Leadership Commentary
XLRI leadership highlighted that the placement outcomes reflect the institute’s continued emphasis on academic rigor, ethical leadership, and adaptability to dynamic business environments.
Conclusion: Stable Outcomes In A Competitive Market
The XLRI PGDM (BM & HRM) 2024–26 final placements demonstrate:
- Strong consulting dominance
- Diversified sector participation
- High PPO conversion
- Continued recruiter expansion
- Competitive domestic and international packages
With 576 students placed across 145 recruiters, XLRI has once again reinforced its standing among India’s top business schools.
