Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi is one of the top private management institutions in eastern India. XISS Ranchi is a recognized Minority Educational Institute, approved by the NCMEI and the AICTE. It was established in 1955 and offers postgraduate and doctoral-level courses.

XISS Ranchi offers PGDM in 4 specializations, namely Human Resource Management, Rural Management, Marketing Management, and Financial Management. The XISS PGDM cutoff 2025 ranges from 35 to 60 percentile for CAT, XAT and CMAT. In the 2024 XISS Ranchi placement session, the highest salary offered is INR 21 LPA, and the average salary is INR 9.36 LPA.
XISS Ranchi Highlights
The important details for the Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi are given below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Establishment Year | 1955 |
| Accredited by | AICTE |
| Ownership | Private |
| Admission Criteria | Entrance Exam |
| Programs Offered | PGDM, FPM, BAM, PGCM |
| Exams Accepted | CAT, XAT, CMAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT, UGC-NET |
| Scholarships | Available |
| Hostel | Available |
| Official Website | https://xiss.ac.in/ |
XISS Ranchi Courses and Eligibility
The PGDM course of XISS Ranchi is of 2 years duration Students can check the list of XISS Ranchi courses, duration and eligibility below:
| Course | Duration | Eligibility |
| PGDM | 2 years | Bachelor's degree in any discipline recognized by AIU with 50% marks (GEN) or 45% marks (SC/ST). |
| FPM | 2 – 5 years | Master's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Technology, Management, Economics, Social Science, Biological Science, Pure Science, Commerce, or Humanities with First Class or 60% marks. |
| BAM | 6 months | A Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks, along with preferable work experience of a few years. |
| PGCM | - | Graduates with at least 45% marks in any discipline, Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related areas, and Postgraduate/MPhil/PhD students can apply. |
XISS Ranchi Fees
The XISS Ranchi fees vary from INR 40,000 to INR 11,17,800. The details of fees for different courses including PGDM, FPM, BAM and PGCM are given below:
XISS Ranchi PGDM Admission 2026
XISS Ranchi allows only one application per applicant. However, applicants can choose two program preferences within a single application, without any additional charge. After the application, selection for Group Discussion & Personal Interview (GD&PI) depends on the cut-off for the given year, and candidates may qualify for one or both preferences, or neither. Students can check the final eligibility on the GD & PI Admit Card. Shortlisted candidates, who meet the entrance test cut-off, will be called for GD & PI either online or offline.
XISS Ranchi Application Process
For XISS PGDM application, students can follow the steps below:
- Register from the official portal.
- Fill out the online application form from the XISS portal and also provide personal information.
- Pay the XISS application fee of INR 2000.
- Fil out the academic details.
- Fill out the exam details.
- Provide work experience details.
- Upload supporting documents and submit an application.
XISS Ranchi Selection Criteria
The weightage for the final selection of various components is given below:
| Component | Weightage |
| Academic Record | 20% |
| Entrance Test | 40% |
| Group Discussion | 10% |
| Personal Interview | 25% |
| Extracurricular activities and diversity | 5% |
Note:
- Half of the seats are reserved for applicants with CAT or XAT scores, while the other half is for those applying with CMAT
- Half of the seats are strictly reserved for ST, SC, Christian Minorities, and other minority candidates. Applicants should select their category correctly when filling out the form.
XISS Ranchi Cutoff 2026
The XISS cut off for 2026 for the GD and PI selection is yet to be released. However, students can check the details of the XISS cutoff 2025 below.
| Course | Unreserved | Reserved | ||||
| - | CAT | XAT | CMAT | CAT | XAT | CMAT |
| PGDM-HRM | 60 | 60 | 70 | 45 | 45 | 60 |
| PGDM-RM | 25 | 25 | 35 | 20 | 20 | 30 |
| PGDM-MM | 35 | 35 | 45 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
| PGDM-FM | 35 | 35 | 45 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
XISS Ranchi Placements 2025
XISS Ranchi 2025 placement report has not been released yet. However, In the 2024 XISS Ranchi placement session, around 128 companies visited the campus, including 44 new recruiters. Students received a total of 193 offers. The final placement rate is 80.42%. Additionally, students of XISS Ranchi received 28 PPOs, with an average CTC of INR 15.39 LPA. The details of the XISS placement are given below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Highest CTC | INR 21 LPA |
| Average CTC | INR 9.36 LPA |
| Total Students Placed | 213 |
| Total Preplacement offers | 28 |
| PGDM-HRM Highest CTC | INR 21 LPA |
| PGDM - Marketing Management Highest CTC | INR 11.70 LPA |
| PGDM - Financial Management Highest CTC | INR 11.70 LPA |
PGDM - Rural Management Highest CTC | INR 18.50 LPA |
XISS Ranchi Faculty
The detailed list of a few of the top faculties at XISS Ranchi is as follows:
| Name | Designation/ Academic Rank | Domain |
| Dr Joseph Marianus Kujur SJ | Head – Department of Research & Planning | Research & Planning |
| Dr Amar Eron Tigga | Professor | Marketing Management |
| Dr Sharda Singh | Assistant Professor | Human Resource Management |
| Dr Shyamal Gomes | Professor | Human Resource Management |
| Dr Bhaskar Bhowani | Professor | Financial Management |
| Dr Tina Murarka | Assistant Professor | Marketing Management |
| Dr Krityanand Kumar Bhagat | Professor | Rural Management |
| Dr Indrani Ghatak | Assistant Professor | Human Resource Management |
| Dr Arana Kausar | Associate Professor | Financial Management |
| Dr Madhumita Singha | Associate Professor | Marketing Management |
XISS Ranchi Alumni
The details of a few of the notable XISS Ranchi alumni are given below:
| Name | Profession | Image |
| Pushkala Prasad | Professor of Management, Skidmore College, New York |
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| Dipika Pandey Singh | Politician |
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| Amba Prasad | Politician |
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| Amitabh Das | Founder & CEO - Crest XO |
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| Ashish Kumar Srivastava | CEO & MD - PNB Metlife |
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Xavier Institute of Social Service - [XISS], Ranchi Course & Fees
| # | Course | Fees | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
M.Phil/Ph.D in Management |
₹1.64 Lakhs 1st year fees
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2 |
PGDM |
₹8.9 Lakhs Total fees
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3 |
UG Certificate in Management |
₹40,000 Total fees
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4 |
Graduate Certificate in Management |
₹67,000 Total fees
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Important Dates
| Events | Course | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| XAT 2027 Result |
MBA/PGDM |
January 2027 |
| XAT 2027 Exam |
MBA/PGDM |
03 January, 2027 |
| XAT 2027 Registration |
MBA/PGDM |
15 July, 2026 |
| XAT 2027 Last official Mock Test Scheduled |
MBA/PGDM |
31 October, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. The details of the Certificate Program in Business Analytics for Managers fees at XISS Ranchi is:
| Particulars | Amount (INR) |
| One Time Charges | 1,000 |
| Examination Fee + Library + Reading Material Fee | 3,000 |
| Tuition Fees (Per Trimester) | 18,000 + 18,000 |
| Total | 40,000 + 18% GST |
Ans. The FPM course fees at XISS Ranchi depend on multiple parameters. The details of the parameters and the fees are:
| Particulars | Fees |
| One-time charges | |
| Registration Charges | INR 5000 |
| Examination Fee | INR 10000 |
| Student Activities | INR 5000 |
| Library & Reading Material Fee | INR 30000 |
| Alumni Fee | INR 4000 |
| Other Charges | |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | INR 10000 |
| Tuition Fees (Per Annum) | INR 1 L |
Ans. The course timing for the Post Graduate Certificate in Management Geospatial Technology Applications in Rural Development is 3 PM to 6 PM (Tuesday to Friday).
Ans. The count of XISS students placed, domain-wise is given below:
| Domain | Students Placed |
| Human Resource Management | 67 |
| Rural Management | 51 |
| Marketing Management | 52 |
| Financial Management | 43 |
Xavier Institute of Social Service - [XISS], Ranchi
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