DoctoralPhD

PhD Management — XLRI

Doctoral Programme in Management · XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur

Application status: Opening Soon
Opening date: 2 Nov 2026
Deadline: 18 Dec 2026
Application fee: ₹600
Entrance exam: XAT, GMAT
Eligibility: 55%+ in qualifying exam
Duration: 5 years
Seats / intake: 21
Mode: Full-time
Course type: Doctoral

Overview

The Doctoral Programme in Management at XLRI is a 5-year doctoral programme in Management. Admission is through XAT / GMAT, followed by an interview round for shortlisted candidates. The programme combines core coursework with electives, projects and industry exposure.

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Duration

5 years

Seats

Mode

Full-time

Discipline

Management

Eligibility

Master's degree with at least 55% marks, or a four-year bachelor's degree with a strong academic record, plus a valid test score.

Minimum aggregate: 55% · Accepted exams: XAT, GMAT

Fees

Tuition fee per year	Stipend-based
Total programme fee	—
Application fee (General)	₹600
Application fee (Reserved categories)	₹300
Hostel fee (indicative, per year)	₹30,000

Indicative sample figures. Confirm the latest fee structure in the official prospectus.

Required Documents

Class 10 Marksheet
Class 12 Marksheet
Graduation Marksheets / Degree
ID Proof (Aadhaar / Passport)
Passport Photo
Signature
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Entrance Exam Score Card
Research Proposal
Two Letters of Recommendation

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Application Timeline

1
Registration
2 Nov – 18 Dec
Create your account and fill the application form
2
Application Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Last date to submit and pay the fee
3
Correction
20 Dec – 23 Dec
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4
Entrance Exam
3 Jan 2027
Appear for the entrance test · XAT
5
Interview
19 Jan – 25 Jan
Personal interview / WAT for shortlisted candidates
6
Result
31 Jan 2027
Merit list or result announcement
7
Counselling
6 Feb – 18 Feb
Seat allocation rounds and choice filling
8
Admission
22 Feb – 3 Mar
Document verification and fee payment

Entrance Exam

XAT

Xavier Aptitude Test

National level

Conducted by: XLRI Jamshedpur
Mode: Online
Expected exam date: 4 Feb 2027

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Admission Process

1
Register and fill the online application form
2
Pay the application fee
3
Appear for XAT
4
Shortlisting for Written Ability Test / Personal Interview
5
Merit list and seat allocation
6
Document verification and fee payment
7
Admission confirmation

Official application links

Important

Always verify admission requirements and application instructions on the official college portal before applying.

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