Compare XLRI Jamshedpur vs SDA Bocconi Asia Center, Mumbai

All Indian candidates can appear for XAT 2026. However NRI, PIO, OCI and foreign candidates may apply either through GMAT score or XAT.

The process is based on an overall profile analysis of the below mentioned factors:

• Academic Abilities
  A consistent academic background and a demonstrated ability to work under pressure have an advantage in the selection.
• Test Scores
  Applicants must also score well in admission tests (CAT, GMAT, GRE, NMAT by GMAC, or the Bocconi Test). SDA Bocconi Asia Center does not indicate any cut-off or restriction. A high test score is definitely helpful, but – for instance – an average score could be compensated by the candidate’s excellence in other areas.
• Work experience
  The evaluation of previous work/professional experience will significantly impact the overall application, with the duration considered as of March 31, 2026. Document for full-time work experience that can be submitted are employment letter/offer letter/last 3-month salary slips/Form16 as applicable.
  
  Only full-time remunerative work post-graduation will be assessed, excluding part-time, project, internship, articleship, or pre-graduation experiences. For self-employment or partnership experience, full-time self-employment validity requires substantiation through income tax returns for the relevant employment years.

  The supporting documents include:
  i. Registered partnership deed,
  ii. MCA/RoC firm registration certificate,
  iii. GST registration of the firm,
  iv. Audited statements of the firm’s accounts (covering at least two consecutive financial years),
  v. DIPP Certificate of Recognition. One of these documents must reflect both the firm’s name and the candidate’s name as a promoter/director, while the other should reference the firm’s name or registration number. The commencement date of self-employment will be the later date indicated in these documents, and both dates must postdate the award of the candidate’s last educational qualification.

• Extra-Curricular & Soft skills
  Extra-curriculars such as management experience, leadership potential, entrepreneurial experience, communication skills, creativity, interest in sports or cultural arts, and involvement in community/social clubs are additional considerations.
• AI Interview
  The AI Interview serves as the first stage of the interview process. The integration of AI aims to enhance the
  efficiency, consistency and overall quality of the selection process. Candidates will be evaluated through an AI-enabled platform that assesses communication and behavioral parameters.
• Personal Interview
  Interviews are conducted following an initial pre-selection based on the dossier submission. Candidates are evaluated on multiple parameters such as problem solving skills, communication, and overall profile.

Candidates must hold a recognized bachelor's degree of minimum three years duration in any discipline with at least 3 years of managerial/supervisory experience by March 31, 2026. Executive PGDM (General) Programme candidate may choose to apply through XAT 2026, GMAT or GRE score (taken during January 01, 2022 to December 31, 2025)

• Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in any discipline, or should be in their Final Year while applying.
• The academic eligibility criteria are a minimum of 55% across 10th, 12th, and under graduation, and a minimum aggregate average of 70% for 10+12+undergrad.
  Accepted Scores:
• CAT score of 2024/2025
• GMAT score taken after January 1, 2023
• NMAT by GMAC score of 2024/2025
• GRE score taken after January 1, 2023
• The candidate can be asked to take the Bocconi Test if they don’t have any other test score, or if the provided score is not up to the expectation of the admissions committee. There is no additional fee to schedule the Bocconi Test. In case of multiple test scores, we consider the best score provided.