Colleges Accepting XAT 2026 Scores
XAT 95 – 99 Percentile (Top Tier / Tier-1)
Some of the highly competitive and best XAT-accepting Colleges are mentioned below:-
Top XAT Colleges:-
XLRI Jamshedpur (BM / HRM) – 95–99+
XLRI Delhi NCR – 95+
XIM Bhubaneswar – 90–95+ (BM slightly higher)
SPJIMR Mumbai – 90–95+ (profile-based shortlist)
IMT Ghaziabad – 90–95+
MICA Ahmedabad – 90–95 (with MICAT)
MDI Gurgaon – 95+ (accepts XAT in some years/programs)
IIT Bombay (SJMSOM) – 95+ (if XAT accepted that year)
XAT 85 – 95 Percentile (Strong Tier-1 / Tier-2)
Some of the colleges with solid placements & ROI are mentioned below:
XIM Bhubaneswar (HRM / BM) – 85–93
IMT Ghaziabad (Marketing / BFS / DCP) – 85–90
TAPMI Manipal – 85–90
GIM Goa – 85–90
Great Lakes (Chennai / Gurgaon) – 85–90
FORE School of Management, Delhi – 85–90
LIBA Chennai – 80–90
IFMR GSB (Krea University) – 80–82
K J Somaiya, Mumbai – 85–90
Welingkar Mumbai / Bangalore – 80–85
XAT 70 – 85 Percentile (Decent Tier-2 / Tier-3)
Moreover, these colleges are good options if your interview intellect is strong:-
BIMTECH Greater Noida – 75–85
XIME Bangalore
Jaipuria Institute of Management (All campuses) – 70–75
IMI Bhubaneswar / Kolkata – 70-75
XISS Ranchi – 75–85
These Colleges may accept low XAT scores, but admission selection highly depends on students':
Academics
Work experience
Personal Interview
Important XAT-Specific Notes
XLRI accepts XAT scores only; CAT scores are not accepted.
Sectional cut-offs matter, especially in decision-making.
Moreover, HR aspirants benefit from XAT and CAT exam scores.
Colleges like SPJIMR and MICA may shortlist students at lower percentiles based on profile.
Category cut-offs (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) are significantly lower.
Quick Summary Table
XAT Percentile
College Type
95-99+
85-95
70-85
<70
XLRI, SPJIMR, XIM
IMT, TAPMI, GIM, GLIM
BIMTECH, Jaipuria, XISS
Profile-based colleges
