Anyone who got into XLRI PGDM-GM—what was your GMAT score, work ex, and how many hours did you study per week?

Question

J Bajwa · Accepted Answer

For XLRI PGDM-GM, most students have work experience between 5 to 10 years, and that fits your case well. The program needs at least 5 years of full-time work experience before March 31 of the year you apply, which you already meet.
When it comes to the GMAT score, XLRI doesn&rsquo;t mention a strict cutoff on their official site. But usually, selected candidates have scores between 670 and 710. A GMAT score in this range is considered safe, but even 650+ can work well if your profile is strong.
About your GMAT study hours most working professionals prepare for around 8 to 12 hours per week, over a period of 2 to 3 months. It depends on your base level and how comfortable you are with the sections. The key is to study consistently, even with a job.
Overall, XLRI looks at more than just your score. They want to see your leadership experience, clarity of goals, and how you&rsquo;ll add value to the class. So if your profile tells a clear story, your score and work ex are already in a good place.

Harshal G · Answer

A candidate with 5 years of IT consulting experience got into XLRI PGDM-GM with a GMAT score of 700. He had worked on global delivery projects and led small teams, which added weight to his application.
He studied around 8&ndash;10 hours per week for four months, mostly after work using MentR-Me, GMAT Club sets, and the official mocks. He made an error log early on and spent 20 minutes daily just reviewing those. His prep focused on balancing all three sections equally&mdash;especially Verbal, which he initially struggled with. In the end, it wasn&rsquo;t just the score  it was a combination of prep discipline and showing clear direction in his SOP and interview.
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Mohit C · Answer

I got into XLRI PGDM-GM with a GMAT score of 660 and 6.5 years of experience in the energy sector. I was working full-time in operations and team management when I started prep. On weekdays, I studied for about 1.5 hours in the morning before work, and around 5&ndash;6 hours total on weekends&mdash;so roughly 10&ndash;12 hours a week.
Focused mostly on Verbal and Data Insights using MentR-Me and the GMAT Official Guide. Took 6 full-length mocks and tracked errors weekly. I knew my score wasn&rsquo;t exceptional, but in the interview, I tied my work experience to my post-MBA goals clearly, and that helped a lot. The score helped me get shortlisted, but the profile got me in.

Aarushi S · Answer

XLRI PGDM-GM needs at least 5 years of full-time work experience by March 31 of the year you apply. So, most students in the program have 6 to 10 years of work ex often in managerial or leadership roles.
XLRI does not share an official GMAT cutoff, but from past student data, the average GMAT score is around 670&ndash;700. So a score in that range is considered competitive for this program.
About study time, most working professionals say they study 8&ndash;12 hours per week while preparing for the GMAT. The total prep time usually stretches over 2&ndash;3 months, depending on your schedule and strengths.
You can check all official details directly on XLRI&rsquo;s PGDM-GM website. The admission process looks at your full profile not just your GMAT,so strong work experience and clarity in goals also matter a lot.