XLRI, Jamshedpur ( XAVIER LABOUR RELATION INSTITUTE )

XLRI was founded in 1949 by Fr Quinn Enright, S.J. in the Steel City of Jamshedpur. Fr. Enright visualized XLRI to be a partner in the liberation and development journey of the independent India with a vision of "renewing the face of the earth". Fr. Bill Tome joined hands with him to bring that vision to fruition. Both, together with the other Jesuit companions, worked tirelessly towards translating the Vision "Renewing the face of the earth" into action.
Over many years XLRI has developed its own identity. The hall mark of this identity is, not to walk on the beaten path but to strike new routes; not to benchmark but to be benchmarked, to be second to none but to be the first to respond to the needs of the people and the nation, by taking up the tasks which are bold but necessary which nobody has hitherto taken up.This enterprising and pioneering spirit can be witnessed throughout the history of XLRI.
Chronological list of Academic Programmes of XLRI
1949 : Courses for Management and trade unions.
1953 : Two years full time programme, Main Industrial Relations Welfare.
1966 : Two years part time programme in Business Management.
1968 : Two years full time programme in Business Management. Three years part time programme in Business Management.
1969 : Management Development Programme ( Intensive short term programme for Middle & Senior level executives ).
1985 : Two years full time programme in PM & IR.
1989 : Fellow Programme in Management.
1997 : One year full time programme in General management.
2000 : Three-years Executive Postgraduate programme in ( Business Management India & Dubai ).
2002 : 14 months Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management programme ( Satellite based live classrooms acros the country ).
2004 : 14 months Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resources Management ( Satellite based live classrooms across the country ).
2005 : 14 months Postgraduate Certificate ( PGC ) in Financial Management, PGC in Software Management and PGC in Logistics and Supply Chain Management ( Satellite based live classrooms across the country ).
2006 : Three-years Executive Postgraduate programme in Business Management ( Singapore ) International Student Exchange Programme ( ISEP ).
2007 : One-year Postgraduate Program (PGP) in Management and Insurance ( with ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company ). 12 months Postgraduate Certificate (PGC) in Retail Management ( Satellite based live classrooms across the country ). 12 months Postgraduate Certificate (PGC) in Sales & Marketing Management ( Satellite based live classrooms across the country ).

ADMISSION PROCESS
The Admission process involves the following:
XLRI Admission Test
To get admission to XLRI, candidates have to appear for XAT 2010.
To register for XAT, candidates have to fill the XAT Form that is available online at http://www.xlri.edu/. Once the candidate logs on to this site, a full set of instructions will appear. The candidate can obtain his/her ID and password by following these instructions. This ID and password are to be indicated for all the future correspondence with the XAT Office, Jamshedpur.
Application to XLRI
The application form to apply for XLRI is available only online at http://www.xlri.edu/. The candidate has to first register for XAT and use the XAT ID and password to apply to XLRI. Once the candidate logs on to this site, a full set of instructions will appear guiding the candidates to register for admission to XLRI.NRI/PIO/Foreign candidates who have taken GMAT between 01 January 2008 and 31 December 2009 should register online for applying to XLRI. For online registration visit this site.
SELECTION CRITERIA
A candidate may apply for a maximum of three programmes. Those who apply for multiple programmes may be called for multiple interviews and/or group discussions. The selection criteria for different programmes may differ depending on the nature of the programme. XAT written test will have multiple components and you need to maximize your performance in each of these components. In its pursuit of academic excellence, XLRI actively encourages the students from diverse backgrounds. While preparing the short-listed candidates for the interview, in addition to XAT performance, we may factor in academic ability and the relevant work experience. Besides performance in the personal interviews (and/or group discussions) we also consider XAT performance, relevant work experience, academic ability, extra curricular activities etc. while preparing the final list. XAT 2009 had three sections – `Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VA)’, `Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation (QA)’ and `Analytical Reasoning and Decision Making Ability (AR)’. For Personnel Management and Industrial Relations Programme a total of 600 applicants having more than 92.69 percentile in VA, 84.58 percentile in QA, 80.13 percentile in RA, and overall 95.0 percentile have been shortlisted for Group Discussion and Personal Interview. For Business Management Programme a total of 530 applicants having more than 90.03 percentile in VA, 94.9 percentile in QA, 90.21 percentile in RA, and overall 98.03 percentile have been shortlisted for Personal Interview.
IMPORTANT DATES
XAT Bulletin and XLRI Prospectus can be obtained from select branches of Axis Bank or from XAT / Admissions Office, XLRI from September 01 to November 30, 2009.
The last date for the online registration for XAT as well as for XLRI is November 30, 2009.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their application is complete and all the information provided in connection with their application is authentic and accurate.
XAT will be held on Sunday, January 03, 2010 in 31 cities across the country for all four programmes (BM, PMIR, FPM and GMP).
The XAT Score Card containing the performance of the candidate in XAT 2010 will be mailed individually to all the candidates.
The list of short listed candidates for the interview and who subsequently succeed in the selection interviews for admission to XLRI will be posted at http://www.xlri.edu/ and http://www.xlri.ac.in/.