UditVani, Jamshedpur: XLRI Jamshedpur has announced the opening of admissions for the 2026–28 batch of its Blended PGDM programmes in Business Management, Human Resource Management and Finance, specially designed for working professionals who wish to pursue advanced management education without taking a break from their careers.
The AICTE-approved two-year, master’s level programmes combine live online classes with on-campus learning.
Sessions are conducted on weekday evenings and weekends, while participants are required to attend four one-week campus immersion modules at XLRI Jamshedpur during the course of the programme.
Now entering its fifth cohort, the XLRI Blended Learning initiative aims to provide rigorous academic training while offering flexibility to professionals across industries.
Speaking about the programme, Professor Giridhar Ramachandran, Associate Dean, XLRI Blended Learning Programs, said that the initiative reflects the institute’s effort to carry its academic legacy into the digital era.
“XLRI Blended Learning is our commitment to carry the XLRI ethos — rigour, values and relevance — into the digital era. Our learners may be remote, but their experience is deeply immersive and academically robust,” he said.
Founded in 1949 by the Society of Jesus, XLRI is regarded as the first business school of independent India and has, for over 75 years, produced leaders across industry and public life guided by its mission “For the Greater Good.”
Three Specialized Programmes
The institute offers three distinct blended PGDM programmes, each tailored to different professional career paths.
Blended PGDM – Human Resource Management
This programme is designed for HR professionals aiming to transition from operational roles to strategic leadership.
The curriculum includes HR strategy, people analytics, talent management, compensation and rewards, organisational development, labour laws and cross-cultural management, preparing participants for senior HR leadership positions.
Blended PGDM – Finance
Aimed at finance professionals seeking strategic roles, the programme covers corporate finance, equity valuation, fintech, data science, investment banking, risk management and sustainability finance. It also includes a capstone project and virtual summer internship, with the curriculum aligned to the CFA Program, offering pathways to certifications such as CFA, CFP and FRM.
Blended PGDM – Business Management
This programme is designed for professionals from diverse functional backgrounds who wish to develop cross-functional leadership capabilities.
The curriculum includes marketing, finance, operations, HR, strategy and management information systems, with elective concentrations in the second year.
Admission Process
Admissions to the 2026–28 batch will follow a two-step process — shortlisting followed by a personal interview. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.
The programmes span two years (six terms) and require candidates to hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 50 percent marks and a minimum of three years of work experience.
The first campus immersion is scheduled from July 20 to 25, 2026 at XLRI Jamshedpur.
The application fee is Rs 2,000 for one programme, with an additional Rs 500 for each extra programme applied for.
