AICTE-Approved | Asia's First PG Diploma in Management (HRM) for Emerging CHROs by XLRI
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An advanced CHRO Program:
- Lifetime Alumni Benefits
- Four campus immersions at Jamshedpur
- 1:1 mentoring by CHROs/ CXOs
- Access to premium networking events
- Career acceleration tools and resources
Mode
Hybrid
Duration
18 Months
Academic Year
2026–28
Introducing the PGDM(HRM) Program for Emerging CHROs
Get ready to step into this pivotal role. Our Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM) is the first program of its kind, specifically designed for working professionals aspiring to become future CHROs.
Key Features:
- Curated curriculum focused on emerging HR trends and challenges
- Weekend online immersive learning sessions for flexibility
- Four on-campus immersions for hands-on experience
- Exclusive 1-on-1 mentoring by industry-leading CXOs
Full XLRI alumni benefits
This program provides aspiring leaders with the essential skills and capabilities needed to excel in the evolving world of HR. As new roles continue to emerge, our PGDM(HRM) equips you with the knowledge and network to lead with confidence.
Get Unparalleled Benefits in this XLRI-CHRO Program
PGDHRM for Emerging CHRO program helps professionals develop capabilities to reimagine and reboot HR strategy for the New Normal. As Global Leaders are more unprepared to jobs coming to life in the future, only a handful of current players could sustain hence HR leaders would need to envision new ways to grow their organisation in the midst of rapid change. This program helps participants to develop capabilities & skills for continued professional success.
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Ranked No.1 Private B-School, Outlook ICAR Ranking 2024
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Ranked No. 1 Private B-School, The Week 2024
Ranked No. 9 NIRF 2024
- +A Blended Program.
- +Meant for Business HR Leaders, HR Specialists, Business & Functional Leaders.
- +Full XLRI Alumni Benefits.
Future C-Suite Capabilities
- +Build a growth, survival and digital mindset for the future.
- +Acquire Business acumen to steer organisation & Leadership decisioning skills.
- +Accelerate your career ‘Net-worth’.
100 CXOs Club
- +1-o-1 Career & Mentoring Conversations.
- +Insights & working sessions with industry stalwarts.
- +Opportunity to network with World Leaders.
A Truly Global Outlook
- +Live Business realities shared by industry practitioners and Top 5 Consulting Firms.
- +Immersive sessions by International Academicians.
- +Curated curriculum towards becoming a C-Suite member.
Flexible Technology Enabled Learning
- +Meant for working professionals.
- +Advanced responsive learning platform.
- +4 on-campus immersions.
Personalised Career Services
- +Personalised 1-o-1 career coaching.
- +C-Suite profile building.
- +Executive search services.
Program Outline
The program caters to flexible learning for working professionals via a state-of-the-art platform that provides a classroom-like experience even while learning remotely. The curriculum, co-designed by academia and industry leaders, uses cutting-edge pedagogy such as case studies and cohort learning to offer practical business insights that shape decision-making as a future C-Suite leader.
Over the 18-month course, students spend four immersive weeks on campus, building lifelong networks to strengthen their leadership journey. Live sessions from top consulting firms provide practical insights into market realities, while CXO Club practitioners share real-world experiences in managing multi-pronged challenges.
The program develops "CHROs in the Making" with a focus on:
Designed for for CHROs & HR leaders of tomorrow
- HR professionals at N-1 or N-2 levels to the CHRO
- Individuals in the talent pipeline to succeed the CHRO
- HR specialists or business leaders aspiring to reach the C-Suite
- Professionals with 10+ years of experience ready for top HR positions
- Leaders from non-profit and start-up ecosystems
Join the prestigious XLRI alumni
Students of this Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Human Resource Management) program enjoy lifetime alumni benefits of XLRI.
Access to Job Portal
Participation in mentorship program
Attend Annual Homecoming & Distinguished Alumni awards
Access to XLRI Alumni directory
Access to register with respective chapters
Invites for Summer Meets and chapter-specific events
Access to discussion forums and built-in message board
Part of Chapter Social Media Groups
Monthly alumni e-newsletter XL Connect
Program Details
Program Fee – ₹16,50,000 (Payments can be made in instalments)
Program participants are eligible for Student Loan. For more details, please write to info.pgedhrm@xlri.ac.in
*Limited seats only
*Preferential fee available (conditions apply)
Disclaimer: All the fee waiver categories are offered solely at the discretion of Leadup Universe. Such waivers are limited, non-contractual, and subject to change or withdrawal without prior notice.
Program Timelines
- +Virtual and in person sessions : 15 months
- +Dissertation and project work : 3 months
- +Convocation ceremony – August 2028, at XLRI - Jamshedpur campus
This Program Fee Includes
- +Live learning sessions from XLRI faculty
- +Sessions by Industry Practitioners & International Academia
- +Access to the advanced technology-enabled learning platform
- +Assignments, reading material of all modules, peer learning sessions on the platform *
* International Students will have to bear the difference, if any, in the cost of study material
This Program Fee Does Not Include:
- +Application fee (Non Refundable) of INR 2500/-
- +Refundable Caution Deposit of INR 20,000/-
- +Campus Immersion Fee of INR 30,000/-
Diploma by XLRI
Graduates receive a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Human Resource Management) from XLRI.
* Duration of the program and mode of delivery are mentioned on the backside of the certificate.
Payments Schedule
Booking amount : ₹ 2,00,000
The booking amount must be paid within one week of receiving the selection letter and confirmation of selection from XLRI and is non-refundable.
| Installment | Fee | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Installment 1 | *INR 3,82,500/- | April 1, 2026 |
| Installment 2 | **INR 3,77,500/- | July 1, 2026 |
| Installment 3 | **INR 3,77,500/- | October 1, 2026 |
| Installment 4 | INR 3,62,500/- | January 1, 2027 |
* INR 20,000/- : Refundable caution deposit included
** INR 30,000/- : Campus immersion fees payable in 2 parts along with the 2nd and 3rd instalments
Seats available on first come first serve basis
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Email: info.pgdhrm-chro@xlri.ac.in
Phone: +91 7338830088
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Forge your path to HR leadership with XLRI's AICTE-approved PGDM(HRM) program. Designed for future CHROs and C-suite aspirants, this exclusive course blends cutting-edge curriculum with flexible learning.
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