Student Societies
XLRI lays great emphasis on ethics and on social responsibility. The institute is highly regarded in the corporate world for its efforts to instil these qualities in tomorrow’s business leaders. Built into the curriculum are novel concepts like the Village Exposure Programme that develop social awareness by taking every student back to their roots. For an Xler there is something happening at XL all the time. Th ere are conferences, seminars, guest lectures and workshops where a student is exposed to diverse views, and opinions of the greatest minds in the world of business. Yet, a good part of the XL life is much more than just academics. While the committee activities by the student body ensures your every day life is much more than academics, there are also annual events that reiterate it. We have the annual management, cultural and sports fest Ensemble Valhalla , the marketing extravaganza MAXI fair and the age old XL IIMC sports meet to name a few.
A student, irrespective of her/his stream, always finds an opportunity to explore their interests. Innovation is religion at XL and a little initiative can take you a long way. The formal and informal committees at XLRI take full advantage of this freedom and involve the XLers in numerous activities that help one to experiment and explore new management avenues.
CRISP
CRISP takes pride in preparing XLRI students for their placement processes. The team strategizes and mentors students through various activities such as CV preparation, domain-specific and industry-related sessions, mock GDs and personal interviews. They leverage the expertise of XLRI alumni network and work with external vendors to create high-quality study materials and sessions. Their aim is to provide XLRI students with the best possible preparation including company reports and latest industry trends to succeed in their placement processes.
IDEA
IDEA@XL (Inclusion, Diversity and Empowerment Association at XLRI) functions under the aegis of the institute’s faculty headed Committee Against Sexual Harassment (CASH) at XLRI, which has been constituted under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, to spread awareness about sexual harassment, discrimination and to promote equality and respect towards creating a harmonious environment in the campus.
The Academic Committee of XLRI Delhi-NCR or Acadcom, as it is popularly known, is a formal student committee that serves as a bridge between the students, the faculty and the dean office. The members are also referred to as Class Representatives, while the official designation is Senior/Junior Executive Members. The primary responsibility of the members includes handling all academic and grading issues and being the Class Representatives; they also handle some issues of general concern to the batch. Acadcom organizes the fest XL-Utsav, some case study competitions and assists SAC on many occasions.
AXIOM
Shaik Jan Saida
Joint General Secretary
AXIOM – Association at XLRI for Industrial and Operations Management, Delhi kicked off the year by coordinating with AXIOM Jamshedpur to arrange KPMG’s Six Sigma training for interested students in the Junior batch in Delhi. This initiative saw the certification of more than 100 students from both the campuses, indicating the participants’ enthusiasm for such programs.
The association’s Kronos event was another highlight of the year. To encourage creativity and knowledge-sharing in the field of operations management, AXIOM launched a call for articles on Unstop. The overwhelming response of over 200 registrations indicated the participants’ interest in such initiatives. Selected articles were published in AXON, a monthly newsletter of operations management. The association’s industrial visit to Britannia will provide valuable insights into the company’s operations, manufacturing processes, and quality control measures. Participants will be able to witness how operations management principles are implemented in real-world scenarios. AXIOM is also working towards establishing an IoT lab in Delhi campus, funded by the Administration of AXIOM. Through these events, the association aims to inspire operations management enthusiasts to express their ideas and creativity while keeping them informed about the latest industry trends and developments.
CRUX
Shaik Jan Saida
Joint General Secretary
CRUX – Consulting and Research Undertaking at XLRI is the exclusive committee for consulting on campus. The committee’s vision is to promote XLRI as a premier consulting destination.
As consulting becomes one of the most sought after career options at XLRI and with many of our alumni holding leadership positions, CRUX is dedicated to honing current students’ consulting skills and help them achieve their goals in this career path. Regular events , competitions and activities are organized by CRUX, to help equip students with the tactics and knowledge required to successfully convert opportunities in the consulting industry.
The committee aims to offer consultancy and research services to startups and organizations by leveraging the diverse and talented student base at XLRI, our access to knowledge resources and extensive faculty expertise.
With these objectives, the committee actively organizes several events throughout the year, which engage the students and help them prepare for success in a career in management consulting. The committee provides students with resources that refine their case analysis and interviewing skills through information sessions, interview workshops, case study competitions and strategy simulation games. The committee works actively to provide necessary opportunities to XLRI students for learning and interaction with the consulting industry.
E- Cell
Established in 2012, E-Cell was founded by the students and faculty of XLRI to develop and promote an entrepreneurial ecosystem in XLRI. With an aim to fuel the spirit of entrepreneurship in the students and other stakeholders of XLRI, E Cell embarked on a journey to create awareness and a visible footprint of entrepreneurship in and around Jamshedpur and delhi region by conducting various events and setting up its own incubation centre.
Since its inception, E Cell has organized multiple events like Entrepreneurs Café which includes talks by Founders of eminent Startups, Emerging Entrepreneurs Award to imbibe entrepreneurial instincts into school students, Case Competitions and Internship opportunity with Startups for Graduate level students and National Level B Plan Competitions Disrupt and Genesis for B Schools across the country Also E Cell, XLRI has been actively engaged in providing consultancy to Startups through direct association and via floating Live Projects to students in XLRI Campus Historically, E Cell has been known for organizing events like Dainik Jagran Startup City Pitch, Invited Start up Yatra van, Innovation conclave with CII and plethora of other events.
XLRI has recently set up its own Startup incubator, XCEED, with the help of its students, alumni and faculty A physical facility of 6000 sqft has been identified and set up on campus.
MAXI
The Marketing Association of XLRI, or MAXI as it’s fondly known as, is the oldest committee on campus as well as the oldest co-curricular committee in the country. Established fifty years ago, in 1971, MAXI’s mandate has been simple to popularize the field of Marketing at XLRI and ensure that fun and quirkiness are an integral part of the entire process.
All events conducted by MAXI are designed to give students a deep, working insight into what Marketing is really about. This is achieved through a mix of competitive events, talks, interaction sessions, conferences and of course, the world renowned MAXI Fair, its flagship event. MAXI is possibly the best known and most respected committee, both within and outside XLRI.
FINAX
Finax, the finance association at XLRI, is the beating heart of finance that pumps passion and knowledge through the veins of students, propelling them towards a thriving career in the financial world. Finax’s mandate is to popularize finance as a career option among students and provide them with a deep understanding of the finance domain. The committee conducts various events, workshops, and seminars to educate students about the various nuances of finance and financial markets. One of Finax’s flagship events was Crescita, a 72-hour-long event designed to challenge participants with potential finance problems in a business labyrinth. The event was built around the 3Fs: Finance, Fun, and Frolic. Through its activities, Finax aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the finance domain.
DARVIX
DARVIX has the objective of promoting and disseminating knowledge about the significance , potential uses of analytics and its practical applications to gain data driven insights to make better, more intelligent decisions.
DARVIX, through the guidance of experienced professionals from academia and industry, holds workshops on important analytical softwares and expert talks/ panel discussions on current and upcoming analytical trends and technologies. Further DARVIX holds several events across the year including national level case competitions.
By doing so, DARVIX seeks to facilitate the growth of a community of informed and capable managers who are well-equipped to apply analytics effectively in their respective fields.
PROMETHEUS
Abhishek Sharma
Joint General Secretary
Prometheus is the Product Management and Technology Club at XLRI. A merger of a 36-year-old tech committee – SOCRATES, with ProdUX, the ProdMan Interest Group was institutionalized as a dedicated society to meet the changing market demands of BizTech and PM roles in XLRI.
The committee aims to create leaders in the field of Product Management by undertaking various responsibilities and initiatives in the interest of the student community at XLRI. We work to develop and promote the interest in tech and product literacy at XLRI, by organizing quizzes, talks, and product teardown sessions regularly. We develop and maintain mobile phone applications for the benefit of XLRI students.
ATOM
ATOM is the center for all media requirements of the students & committees at XLRI Delhi-NCR. ATOM is a fantastic way for individuals to come together and share their passion for capturing the world through a lens. In terms of photography, the committee organizes workshops, photo walks, and competitions. Another aspect of the committee is movie and live sports streaming, where everyone comes together and enjoys. Lastly, the ATOM collaborates with committees by providing assistance for different events, such as taking photos or making videos.
Overall, ATOM as a committee encompasses photography, sports & movies streaming, and collaborations with committees, while building a community of individuals who share similar interests.
CII Yi
Young Indians (Yi) is an integral part of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led organization playing a proactive role in India’s development process. As a committee, CII Yi, XLRI Delhi is proud to be recognized for its ability to organize events that have a meaningful impact. Our primary goal is to craft engaging events that blend entertainment with a business challenge.
During the academic year 2022-23, CII Yi, XLRI Delhi organized the below events:
- Conundrum, a national case competition which was organized with a participation of 2000+ students across 240+ institutes nationally. Candidates were shortlisted through an online round of quiz followed by multiple rounds of case challenge which tested the participants’ mettle in solving a real-world business challenge.
- Silent Auction, a charity event where 200+ offerings from professors, committees & students on campus were put on auction, and the funds raised through the bidding process were donated to charity
- PRAKAM 2.0, the flagship event, which consisted of two sub-events: “XLRI Model United Nations”, a platform for participants take on the roles of different countries and learn the working of the United Nations through deliberation on world’s pressing topics & “Sinergia Oculta 2.0”, a Mergers & Acquisitions battle which tests participants’ strategic skills in evaluation of synergies across multiple organizations.
DRACULA
DRACULA is the pulsating heart of XLRI’s cultural scene, responsible for organizing some of the most thrilling and memorable events on campus. As the committee in charge of all dance, drama, quizzing, and debate events, DRACULA ensures that XLRI students have ample opportunities to showcase their talents and engage in lively debates and discussions.
Two of DRACULA’s flagship events, Weekender and Dracoween, have become synonymous with fun and frolic at XLRI. Weekender is a farewell party for the outgoing batch, a time to celebrate their achievements and bid them a fond farewell. Dracoween, on the other hand, is a Halloween party that is eagerly awaited by students every year, with its spooky theme, creative costumes, and lively music.
Under the able leadership of its dedicated members, DRACULA has become a dynamic and vibrant committee that plays a pivotal role in shaping the cultural landscape of XLRI. Whether it’s organizing a literary fest, a dance competition, or a theater workshop, DRACULA always goes the extra mile to ensure that students have an enriching and unforgettable experience.
SPICMACAY
The Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture among Youth (SPICMACAY) is a prominent non-profit voluntary organization spread across educational institutions around the globe. With an objective to facilitate the exchange of traditional Indian values and to generate awareness amongst the youth about rich Indian cultural traditions. SPICMACAY XLRI aligns with the philosophy of enriching education, and life with the rich heritage and cultural artforms of India. The committee’s vision is to interlace the rigor, innovation, and forbearance of a management degree with the nuances and subtleties of art, music, poetry and India’s very expansive heritage.
It is our constant endeavor to introduce traditional Indian culture and Classical art forms to the youth of our institute with the hope that the wealth of knowledge and beauty that it encompasses would add further meaning to our lives.
SPICMACAY also facilitates celebrations of Indian festivals in authentic Indian style within the campus and also conducts numerous events for the people of Jamshedpur. Some of the major events conducted by the SPICMACAY XLRI chapter are Virasat, Hunar-e-XL, Anubhuti, Dandiya Night and many more such celebrations and events.
Our mission is to have everyone experience the inspiration and mysticism embodied in Indian culture and world heritage. We leave behind a legacy of artistic expression, the wisdom of our culture and a spirit of community.
SIGMA - Oikos
The Social Initiatives Group for Managerial Assistance (SIGMA-oikos) is a student run body of XLRI that focuses on transformation and change in the social sector by contributing to the community and impoverished sections of the society under the able guidance of Prof. Tata L Raghu Ram. It is also a subsidiary of Switzerland based organization: oikos-international, a student organization that seeks to strengthen sustainability-oriented initiatives among tomorrow’s leaders across the globe. One of the most well-known activities of SIGMA is the DaanUtsav, which brings together schools, colleges, corporates and citizens across Delhi-NCR to celebrate the joy of giving through initiatives spread over the entire week. During the Joy of Giving week, it conducts collection drives for necessities to be donated to local shelter homes for the underprivileged, visits to old age homes and orphanages, blood donation camps etc.
It also conducts learning programs like Basic Computer Learning Program, Basic English Learning Program, Pranyas and Extra-curricular classes like singing, dancing, chess and art to help students from less privileged backgrounds. Some of its environment-related initiatives include tree plantation & cleanliness drives.
SIGMA collaborates with NGOs like Goonj, SEEDS, Robin Hood Army, Helping Hearts Foundation and CHUK among others to increase the reach of its initiatives. It also helps NGOs working towards livelihood generation for the disabled and underprivileged to set up stalls for selling their products in campus from time to time.
SIGMA-oikos also works to cultivate and nourish the growing community of social entrepreneurship by providing a platform for information exchange, networking and discovery of rising figures in the field through events such as the Social Entrepreneurship Conclave wherein award-winning social entrepreneurs come and share their stories and make it a melting pot of ideas and collaboration.
SPORTSCOM
SportsCom is the umbrella body for all Sports activities at XLRI. The committee is one of the most active ones on campus. Its members are people passionate about sports, committed to the cause of keeping the sporting spirit alive amidst the busy schedules that the B School life entails. The events organized by the committee consist of various inter and intra college sports events throughout the year, including participation from numerous institutions across India.
XLANC
The XLRI Adventure and Nature Club (XLANC) is one of the most active clubs on campus providing students with the much needed adrenaline rush to cope with our heavy academic schedule. Our vision is to help students develop leadership skills and managerial acumen through outdoor activities. We help students develop spatial and environmental awareness along with textbook learning. We constantly strive to deliver new and innovative ways for students to relax and learn in sync with nature.
We provide the students with activities like Rifle Shooting, Archery, Horse riding and Wall Climbing to test their mettle. We organize a variety of outings for students to places ranging from the nearby Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, to the Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand, to The Everest Base Camp in Nepal. We also organize star gazing nights where students can marvel at the beauty of the heavens and Nature Photography workshops where they can capture the elegance of nature. The scope of our club is limitless and the world is our playground. All in all, we are the club which keeps the students sane and healthy to pursue excellence in every sphere for we strongly believe that a healthy body houses a healthy and productive mind.
INFRACOM
The Infrastructure Committee – INFRACOM, is responsible for ensuring a comfortable and pleasant stay for the leaders of tomorrow. It is the sole point of liaison between the administration and the students regarding infrastructure maintenance, upgradation and grievance redressal. The Committee is also responsible for the maintenance and structuring of mess and the food menu for all the hostels in XLRI. The Committee stands together with the sole purpose of ensuring that the brightest minds in the country do not face any stay related grievances at XLRI, and hence the motto – Stand together to serve you better.
Events
Apart from ensuring infrastructural maintenance and canteen structure, INFRACOM also organizes some exciting events and aids in some core functions:
- Family Dinner for the entire XL Family!
- Annual Welcome dinner for the Junior batches
- Supplement the organization of Regional Dinners
- Aid the placement support committee
ISEP
ISEP Committee is a student-run committee that helps the International Student Exchange Program at XLRI. Currently, the ISEP Office has associations with universities across Europe (France, Germany, Spain, Greece, and UK), USA, and Southeast Asia. It also facilitates the alliances of XLRI with new foreign universities.
ISEP Committee is responsible for the cultural integration of students who come to XLRI for the student exchange program. The committee ensures that the students have a pleasant and comfortable stay at XLRI. It organizes various ice-breaker events for the foreign exchange students and XLRI students. It also organizes cultural activities to acquaint them with Indian culture.
ALCOM - Alumni Committee
XLRI Alumni Committee acts as a platform for the 14,000+ alumni of XLRI to connect with each other and the university.
AlCom endeavors to connect, engage and celebrate XLRI alumni across the globe to forge lifelong relationships.
The AlCom is responsible for
- Organizing the following major annual events
- Summer Alumni meets across 7 Indian Cities & 3 International Cities
- The Homecoming, an Annual Alumni Reunion
- Silver Jubilee Reunion (SJR)
- Publishing the Alumni Newsletter ‘XL Connect’ and an yearly Alumni Magazine.
- Maintaining the Alumni Portal a digital platform for Alumni Networking
- Manage the PR & Outreach via Social Media & other initiatives
- Conduct programs to increase the interaction among Alumni and Students at regular intervals
External Linkages (ExLink)
ExLink, a student society, was founded in 1999 to coincide with XLRI’s Golden Jubilee Celebrations. External Linkages (better known as ExLink) is entrusted with building the brand and handling media management of XLRI, Jamshedpur. It is also known as the face of XLRI.
ExLink Mission:
- To represent XLRI as a B-school that nurtures management professionals who uphold core values of ethics, excellence, and integrity.
- To discharge the dual responsibility of internal as well as external branding and communication by streamlining all committee and campus activities and channeling them to the media.
- To act as the spokesperson for XLRI to the outside world, nurture the brand and utilize its synergies where appropriate.
- To build cordial relations with media and draft media strategies for the numerous events taking place on campus.
- Regularly updating the various platforms of external communication like blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn accounts and contribute to keeping the student section on the website updated.
- Encouraging students to contribute articles for the in-house magazine Magis.
Bodhi-Tree
"In God we trust, in Bodhi we must"
Bodhi Tree is a legacy that started in XLRI in the late 90’s and has grown in stature over the years and has become more than just the official XLRI band. With all time hits like “GMD”, “XL ki kudiyan” and “XL Meri Jaan” garnering over a million hits on Youtube and having a loyal fan base, BodhiTree is all about love, life and the much famed “XL Culture”. The band performs at events happening at XLRI, be it Ensemble or our very own “Bodhi Night”.
While mainstream rock and fusion forms a majority of the setlists, experimenting with other genres such as Alternative, Pop and Eastern has resulted in the band delivering a myriad range of performances, much appreciated by fellow colleagues as well as the local junta, in and around Jamshedpur. The band practices in the Bodhi practice pad in the XLRI campus, also called the Bodhi room, with fellow mates joining in on the fun. The band members keep rotating every year with the outgoing batch handing over the much coveted title to the junior members.
Toastmasters
The XLRI chapter of Toastmasters international provides XLers a platform to sharpen their communication skills. Through weekly meetings and various events spread across the academic year, Toastmasters equip students with effective speaking and leadership skills necessary to conquer the business world.
At XLRI Toastmasters , we passionately believe that a well told story has the power to reshape attitudes, lives, and ultimately , the world. The Club hence, in association with JTPL has its annual flagship event “Josh Talks” that covers a wide array of subjects with speakers from every conceivable background, including entrepreneurship, public policy, sports, entertainment and social initiatives.
Members or Toastmasters as we call them can keep track of their speaking progress through speaking levels and carry it forward by joining Toastmaster chapters anywhere in the world. Toastmaster community will help you interact with people who are passionate about speaking and the ones striving to achieve their own communication and leadership goals.
Nova Exilaro Core Team
Nova Exilaro Core Team (NEXT) is the committee responsible for organizing ‘Nova Exilaro’ (NX), the annual fest of XLRI Delhi-NCR Campus. The fest is a 3-5 day-long series of more than 25 management, cultural and sports events organized in conjunction with all the co-curricular & extra-curricular committees in the XLRI ecosystem, along with pro-shows featuring some of the top names in the Indian music & entertainment industry. It is one of the most awaited events at XLRI Delhi, welcoming participation & audience from top-tier B-schools & undergraduate colleges from across the country. We also host a panel of eminent speakers from the industry & entertainment.
Nova, in Latin, means ‘New’ while Exilaro is a take on ‘Exhilaro’, which represents ‘a feeling of exhilaration.’ This represents the overall aim of the fest – To renew & re-ignite the sense of exhilaration in our students, participants & audience. It’s a celebration of student life at its most extravagant.
Further, the team organizes the annual fest theme launch event, bringing forth a degree of joy & delight, high enough to brighten up even the night skies over XLRI’s northern campus and give its students a glimpse of the upcoming annual fest & its theme. It is named ‘Aurora’, after the ‘northern lights – Aurora Borealis.
STUDENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL (SAC) is the apex body and the representative council of the students of XLRI The council consists of a General Secretary at the helm and four elected representatives from the senior batch It has three members from the Junior batch who are selected by the Senior Members. The committee has always been an all pervasive player in student affairs, at the hub of all activities happening in and out of campus The General Secretary along with the principal secretaries ensure that whenever a strategic decision is made, all aspects of the B School life are considered i.e
- Academics
- Placements
- Co Curricular Activities
- Extra Curricular Activities
- Student Experiences (Functional Activities)
6. Student Interests