{"id":17806,"date":"2025-09-27T07:55:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T07:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=17806"},"modified":"2025-10-06T12:31:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T12:31:27","slug":"best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile-complete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile-complete\/","title":{"rendered":"Best MBA Colleges by XAT Percentile: Complete Guide to Admissions, Cutoffs & More"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) XAT percentile is one of India\u2019s premier MBA entrance exams conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur. It is accepted by over 160 B-schools across India. If you’re aiming to pursue MBA\/PGDM through XAT 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

This blog provides a detailed guide on top colleges accepting XAT scores<\/a>, their percentile cutoffs, fees, placements, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

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XAT Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\nXavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conducting Body<\/span><\/td>\nXLRI, Jamshedpur<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mode of Examination<\/span><\/td>\nComputer-Based Test (CBT)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frequency<\/span><\/td>\nOnce a year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Duration<\/span><\/td>\n190 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tentative Exam Date<\/span><\/td>\nFirst Sunday of January 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Top MBA Colleges by XAT Percentile (2025 Expected)<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
College<\/b><\/td>\nCity<\/b><\/td>\nExpected XAT Cutoff (Percentile)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
XLRI Jamshedpur (BM & HRM)<\/span><\/td>\nJamshedpur<\/span><\/td>\n94\u201396+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SPJIMR<\/span><\/td>\nMumbai<\/span><\/td>\n85\u201390 (profile-based)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
XIM University (formerly XIMB)<\/span><\/td>\nBhubaneswar<\/span><\/td>\n90+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IMT Ghaziabad<\/span><\/td>\nGhaziabad<\/span><\/td>\n90+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TAPMI<\/span><\/td>\nManipal<\/span><\/td>\n85+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Great Lakes Institute of Management<\/span><\/td>\nChennai<\/span><\/td>\n80\u201385<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GIM Goa<\/span><\/td>\nGoa<\/span><\/td>\n85+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FORE School of Management<\/span><\/td>\nNew Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n80\u201385<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LIBA<\/span><\/td>\nChennai<\/span><\/td>\n70\u201375<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Welingkar Institute<\/span><\/td>\nMumbai<\/span><\/td>\n70\u201375<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIMTECH<\/span><\/td>\nGreater Noida<\/span><\/td>\n65\u201370<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
XIME<\/span><\/td>\nBangalore<\/span><\/td>\n60\u201365<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IFMR GSB<\/span><\/td>\nSri City<\/span><\/td>\n70+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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MBA Colleges for 70 XAT percentile\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

If your XAT percentile lies in the 70\u201375 range, you can still apply to reputed B-schools such as:<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  • LIBA, Chennai<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Welingkar, Mumbai and Bangalore<\/span><\/li>\n
  • BIMTECH, Greater Noida<\/span><\/li>\n
  • XIME, Bangalore<\/span><\/li>\n
  • ISBM Pune<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    These institutes offer good faculty, industry interface, and decent placements.<\/span><\/p>\n

    XAT Accepting Colleges: Admission Process<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Most XAT-accepting colleges follow a similar process:<\/span><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Apply through the college’s official website with your XAT ID and score.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Shortlisting is based on XAT percentile, academic background, and profile.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Further rounds include GD-PI-WAT or personal interviews.<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Final selection is based on cumulative performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      MBA Admission by XAT Score: Fees and Packages<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      College<\/b><\/td>\nFees (Approx.)<\/b><\/td>\nAverage Package (INR)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      XLRI Jamshedpur<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b924\u201327 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b930+ LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      XIM Bhubaneswar<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b920 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b917+ LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      IMT Ghaziabad<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b919 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b915\u201317 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      TAPMI<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b916 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b912\u201314 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      GIM Goa<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b917 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b913 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      LIBA Chennai<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b914 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b910\u201311 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      XAT 2025 Cutoff for Top B-Schools\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      College<\/b><\/td>\nBM (Percentile)<\/b><\/td>\nHRM (Percentile)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      XLRI Jamshedpur<\/span><\/td>\n95\u201396+<\/span><\/td>\n92\u201393+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      XIM University<\/span><\/td>\n90+<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      IMT Ghaziabad<\/span><\/td>\n90+<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      TAPMI<\/span><\/td>\n85+<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

       <\/p>\n

      Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n

      XAT is a gateway to some of the most prestigious MBA institutes beyond the IIMs. With a balanced score and a good profile, candidates can secure admission in reputed B-schools with XAT percentiles ranging from 70 to 99. Start your XAT prep early, work on decision-making skills (unique to XAT), and apply strategically based on your score range and profile.<\/span><\/p>\n

      For latest updates on XAT 2025 results, shortlists, and admissions, visit the official XAT website or individual college portals.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • MBA schools by XAT percentile<\/span><\/li>\n
      • XAT percentile vs MBA college<\/span><\/li>\n
      • XAT cutoff for XLRI and others<\/span><\/li>\n
      • MBA admission by XAT score<\/span><\/li>\n
      • XAT accepting colleges 2026<\/span><\/li>\n
      • MBA colleges for 70 percentile in XAT<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Top B-schools by XAT score<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) XAT percentile is one of India\u2019s premier MBA entrance exams conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur. It is accepted by over 160 B-schools across India. If you’re aiming to pursue MBA\/PGDM through XAT 2026. This blog provides a detailed guide on top colleges accepting XAT scores, their percentile cutoffs, fees, placements, and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18452,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[789,609,823,792,778,821,766,822,820],"class_list":["post-17806","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-top-mba-colleges","tag-mba-admission-by-xat-score","tag-mba-colleges","tag-mba-colleges-for-70-percentile-in-xat","tag-mba-schools-by-xat-percentile","tag-top-b-schools-by-xat-score","tag-xat-accepting-colleges","tag-xat-accepting-colleges-2026","tag-xat-cutoff-for-xlri","tag-xat-percentile"],"yoast_head":"\nBest MBA Colleges by XAT Percentile: Complete Guide to Admissions, Cutoffs & More - Career Mantra<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"this blog provides a detailed guide on top colleges accepting XAT scores, their percentile cutoffs, fees, placements, and more.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile-complete\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Best MBA Colleges by XAT Percentile: Complete Guide to Admissions, Cutoffs & More - 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