Last updated: 13 November 2026 | Sources: XAT official website and XLRI admission page

XLRI just opened 60 more HRM seats. XLRI Jamshedpur has raised its PGDM-HRM intake from 180 to 240 seats for the 2027 cycle, a 33.3% increase. This guide explains what the new XLRI HRM seats 2027 number means for your XAT attempt on 3 January 2027, and what it does not change.

XLRI HRM Seats 2027: Old vs New

Detail	Earlier	XAT 2027
PGDM-HRM intake at XLRI Jamshedpur	180	240
Seats added	–	60
Increase	–	33.3%

XLRI announced the change in November 2026 on xatonline.in.

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What the 60 Extra Seats Mean for XAT 2027 Aspirants

• More room, not a promised lower cutoff. XLRI has not published a 2027 cutoff. Cutoffs depend on how many candidates apply and how they score, so aim for a strong percentile instead of waiting for a drop.
• The route stays the same. XLRI shortlists candidates and then interviews them. The extra seats add capacity at the end of that process, not a shortcut at the start.
• The announcement covers only PGDM-HRM. It applies to XLRI Jamshedpur.

Why Seat Totals May Differ Across XLRI Pages

As of 13 November 2026, XLRI’s admission overview page still lists 600 seats for PGDM (BM) and PGDM (HRM) together. That combined figure may not yet reflect the HRM increase. Rely on the programme-wise figure announced on xatonline.in, and confirm the full seat matrix in the XLRI prospectus before you finalise your plan.

XLRI HRM Selection Timeline 2027

Stage	Timing
XAT 2027 registration closes	6 December 2026
XAT 2027 exam	3 January 2027, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Shortlist of candidates	By the third week of January 2027
HRM interviews	Mid-February to March 2027

XLRI lists the shortlist and interview windows on its admission page.

How to Plan Your XAT 2027 Attempt for HRM

Section	Approx. questions	What to know
Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning	26	Counts toward your percentile
Decision Making	21	Counts toward your percentile
Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation	28	Counts toward your percentile
General Knowledge	20	8 static and 12 current affairs. No negative marking, not part of your percentile, but XLRI considers it in selection

You can leave up to 12 questions unanswered in Part 1 without a penalty (earlier 8). Each unanswered question beyond the 12th costs 0.10 mark, and each wrong answer costs 0.25. Skip the questions you cannot solve cleanly and protect your accuracy.

FAQs on XLRI HRM Seats 2027

How many XLRI HRM seats are there in 2027?

XLRI Jamshedpur has increased its PGDM-HRM intake from 180 to 240 seats, adding 60 seats.

Will the XLRI HRM cutoff go down in 2027?

XLRI has not published a 2027 cutoff. More seats add capacity, but the cutoff also depends on how many candidates apply and how they score, so prepare for a strong percentile.

When are the XLRI HRM interviews?

XLRI lists HRM interviews between mid-February and March 2027, after it shortlists candidates by the third week of January 2027.

Does the seat increase apply to XLRI BM?

The announcement covers only PGDM-HRM at XLRI Jamshedpur. Check xatonline.in for updates on other programmes.

Does GK matter for XLRI HRM?

The GK section does not count toward your percentile or cutoff. XLRI considers it during selection, according to the official XAT website.

Conclusion

XLRI HRM seats 2027 rise to 240, but a bigger intake does not guarantee an easier shortlist. Aim for a strong XAT percentile, use the 12-question skip allowance wisely, and keep the January to March timeline in view.

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