Jamshedpur/Delhi-NCR, Feb 11: XLRI Jamshedpur and XLRI Delhi-NCR successfully concluded the Final Recruitment Process for the graduating class of 2024-26, marking a significant milestone for their two-year PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) programmes. A total of 576 students from both campuses participated, with 145 organisations recruiting, including 25 first-time recruiters. The process resulted in over 576 domestic offers and 2 international offers, reflecting strong industry confidence in the calibre of XLRI graduates.
The Director of XLRI, Fr. Sebastian George, SJ, commented, “The success of this placement season, even in a challenging market, demonstrates the strength of our management programmes in preparing students to take on key roles across industries. We are proud of our students’ achievements and grateful to all companies that recruited from XLRI.”
Key Highlights of XLRI Final Placements 2024-26:
- Median salary: INR 29 LPA; average salary: INR 31.40 LPA
- Highest domestic offer: INR 59 LPA; highest international offer: INR 1.10 Cr
- 42.5% of students received Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs)
- Top recruiting domains: Consulting, BFSI, Sales & Marketing, ITES, E-Commerce, General Management, FMCG, Pharma, Automotive, Energy, Telecommunications, HR
- Notable recruiters: Accenture Strategy & Consulting, BCG, Deloitte, EY Parthenon, Amazon, HUL, ITC, Bajaj Auto, PwC, Aditya Birla Group, Asian Paints, McKinsey, P&G, Zomato Hyperpure, Indigo Airlines, among others
- 25 new recruiters participated, including Enparadigm, Firstsource, Hilabs, Nexsales, Razorpay, Sunsure Energy, Vikram Solar, Waaree, and more
XLRI remains a preferred campus for top consulting firms, including Accenture, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, EY Parthenon, KPMG, McKinsey, and PwC. Recruitment in ITES, E-Commerce, Gaming, and Online Services continues to be robust, driven by roles in Product Management, Analytics, and Programme Management.
In FMCG, Pharma, and Real Estate, leading companies actively participated, offering roles in Strategy, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, and IT. The BFSI sector also played a pivotal role, with recruiters offering diverse roles in investment banking, asset management, corporate banking, wealth management, and more.
The Automotive, Energy, Telecommunications, and General Management sectors engaged significantly, while HR roles remained highly sought-after, reaffirming XLRI’s position as the nation’s top choice for HR education.
This year’s placements underscore XLRI’s continued reputation for producing ethically grounded, industry-ready leaders across multiple domains, capable of navigating the evolving business landscape.