Jamshedpur, Dec. 8: This is one day when they forget corporate strategies and managerial problems and instead, relive the good, old time with former batchmates.

XLRI alumni will revisit their alma mater on December 10 and 11 to be a part of the Annual Homecoming. Over 250 alumni are expected to take part in this year's weekend programme.

"Our former students are the brand ambassadors of our institution. They are the torch-bearers of XLRI's culture and have taken the vision and mission of the B-school to the world. They are the role models for our present and future students and are the ones who truly inspire them to carry forward their legacy. It is a proud moment for us to welcome them back to the campus and felicitate them for their achievements," said Father E. Abraham, director, XLRI.

The highlight of Annual Homecoming, 2016, is the Distinguished Alumnus Awards Ceremony. This year, eight distinguished former students have been selected to receive awards in five categories - practising manager, academician, young achiever, entrepreneur and allied fields.

The event will take place in the evening of December 10.

A book on Father E.H. McGrath, former director and one of the founding members the premier management institute, will be also released on the occasion.

Pranabesh Ray, chairperson, alumni, XLRI, said, "Homecoming is the annual XLRI family get-together that strengthens our bond with each other and fosters camaraderie among all. It revives the family spirit. Our former students meet their old acquaintances, classmates and teachers and reminisce the memorable time they have had here."

He went on to add that XLRI can claim to have the most active alumni network among all Indian B-schools.

"Every year, the alumni chapters in various cities across India and abroad organise get-togethers. In October 2014, alumni meets were held in various cities in the US, Dubai and Toronto. In 2008, we had created the XLRI Endowment Fund (XEF) and very recently, XEF-US, has been registered as a non-profit association. Former students based in the US can contribute to this fund and avail income-tax deductions."

The XLRI Alumni Association has chapters both in India and abroad. In India, the alumni chapters are in Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Calcutta, Mumbai, and Pune. XLRI also has alumni wings in Singapore, Dubai and Toronto (Canada). In the USA, the chapters are in San Jose, Dallas, Washington DC, New Jersey, New York, Boston, New England and Chicago.