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PGDM (GM) at a Glance
The PGDM (General Management) at XLRI is an 18-month full-time residential program designed for experienced professionals with at least three years of work experience. It helps students transition into senior leadership roles by combining core management fundamentals with specialised electives that can be tailored to individual career goals.
Unlike the two-year PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) programs for early-career students, the PGDM (GM) is structured as an accelerated general management program, offering a global perspective, peer learning from diverse professional backgrounds, and advanced leadership development.
This flagship program reflects XLRI’s commitment to shaping responsible leaders who combine business acumen with social consciousness. Accredited by AMBA, AICTE, and other prestigious bodies, the PGDM (GM) continues to be highly sought after by recruiters for its industry-ready participants and rigorous curriculum.
Why Choose PGDM (GM) at XLRI?
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Tailored education with 50+ electives to choose from
Industry-experienced faculty and peer group
Globally accredited by AMBA & AACSB
Leadership & Adventure and Rural Exposure to build real-world leadership skills
What Our Graduates Achieved and Where They Work
Job Roles Offered
Batch Profile
Industry-aligned Curriculum
Term 01
- Marketing Management-I
- Managerial Communication-I
- Managerial Economics
- Managing Human Behaviour at Work (OB-I)
- Quantitative Techniques for Managerial Decisions-I
- Legal Environment of Business
- Management Accounting-I
Term 02
- Marketing Management-II
- Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
- Financial Management-I
- Human Resource Management
- Management Accounting-II
- Managing Human Behaviour at Work (OB-II)
- Competitive Strategy
- Quantitative Techniques for Managerial Decisions-II
Term 03
- Operations Research
- Managerial Ethics
- MIS: Technical and Social Perspectives (Includes Spreadsheet Modeling)
- Corporate Strategy and Strategy Implementation
- Managerial Communication-II
- Industrial Relations
- Production and Operations Management-I
- Financial Management-II
Term 04
- Production and Operations Management-II
- Digital Transformation
- Introduction to Sustainable Development & Corporate Sustainability
Term 05
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Advertising & Integrated Brand Communications
- Applied Econometrics For Business
- Balance Score Card [2 Credit]
- Big Data Analytics
- Business Analysis & Valuation
- Business Intelligence And Data Mining
Term 01
- Marketing Management-I
- Managerial Communication-I
- Managerial Economics
- Managing Human Behaviour at Work (OB-I)
- Quantitative Techniques for Managerial Decisions-I
- Legal Environment of Business
- Management Accounting-I
Term 02
- Marketing Management-II
- Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
- Financial Management-I
- Human Resource Management
- Management Accounting-II
- Managing Human Behaviour at Work (OB-II)
- Competitive Strategy
- Quantitative Techniques for Managerial Decisions-II
Term 03
- Operations Research
- Managerial Ethics
- MIS: Technical and Social Perspectives (Includes Spreadsheet Modeling)
- Corporate Strategy and Strategy Implementation
- Managerial Communication-II
- Industrial Relations
- Production and Operations Management-I
- Financial Management-II
Term 04
- Production and Operations Management-II
- Digital Transformation
- Introduction to Sustainable Development & Corporate Sustainability
Term 05
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Advertising & Integrated Brand Communications
- Applied Econometrics For Business
- Balance Score Card [2 Credit]
- Big Data Analytics
- Business Analysis & Valuation
- Business Intelligence And Data Mining
Application Process & Eligibility Details
How to Apply
Apply via GMAT/GRE or XAT 2026:
Register before December 05, 2025 (for XAT) or December 31, 2025 (for GMAT/GRE)
Shortlisting:
Candidates shortlisted based on test scores, academic performance, and work experience.
Interview:
Multiple rounds of interviews conducted online between September and February.
Final Selection
Offer letters sent to successful candidates by March 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) in any discipline
Minimum 3 years of managerial or supervisory experience
GMAT or GRE scores (taken between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2025) or XAT 2026 scores
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