XIM University MBA: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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MBA at XIM University is a 2-year Full Time PG Degree. The course is offered in 6 specializations. The most popular specializations include are Business Management (MBA-BM), Human Resource Management (MBA-HRM), and Rural Management (MBA-RM), while Urban Management & Sustainability Management, Public Policy are also available. The programme starts in mid-June every year and enjoys a strong reputation with NIRF Management rank 45 (2025).

For the 2026-27 batch, the total fee ranges from INR 17.8 Lakhs to INR 28.4 Lakhs (including tuition of INR 12.2 Lakhs–INR 23 Lakhs). MBA-Business Management costs INR 28.4 Lakhs, MBA-Rural Management INR 19.8 Lakhs, and other specializations fall within this range. Hostel and mess fees are extra (around INR 2–3 Lakhs per year).

To be eligible for the XIM University MBA program, candidates must have passed Graduation with 55% + CATXAT/ GMAT or XGMT,. MBA admissions at XIM University are offered based on CAT. The overall XIM University CAT Cutoff percentile 2024 is 25 for General category students.

Read the section below for further details on XIM University MBA admission 2025, fees, hostel fees, cutoff, placement, rankings and more.

Master of Business Administration [MBA] 
Total Fees:₹17.8 Lakhs - 28.4 Lakhs
4.4(29 Reviews)6 Courses2 Years Full Time
Disclaimer: Offered by the university department.

Offered By: 

XIMB, Bhubaneswar
(Based on 1.1K views last year)
Median Salary₹19,25,000

Eligibility:

Graduation with 55% + CAT

Application Date:

15 Oct - 20 Jan 2026

Business Management 
₹28.4 Lakhs
3.8
(Based on 279 views last year)
Rural Management 
₹19.8 Lakhs
4.4
(Based on 270 views last year)
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XIM University MBA Fees

XIM University MBA Fees 2026 - 2027 is INR 17.8 Lakhs - 28.4 Lakhs for the entire course duration. This is an increase of 9.23% (~ INR 2) from the previous year fee. Students must pay approximately INR 8.9 Lakhs - 14.2 Lakhs per year.

The total MBA fees covers-

  • Total tuition fee of INR 12.2 Lakhs - INR 23 Lakhs
  • Total other fee of INR 5.4 Lakhs - INR 5.8 Lakhs

Based on 29 reviews and 1.15 K views collected by Collegedunia last year, the most popular MBA specialisation is Business Management, Rural Management, Human Resource Management.

  • MBA Business Management total fees is INR 28.4 Lakhs
  • MBA Rural Management total fees is INR 19.8 Lakhs
  • MBA Human Resource Management total fees is INR 27.7 Lakhs

Quota:
Fee TypeTotal Amount (INR)
tuition fees₹ 12.2 Lakhs - 23 Lakhs
other fees₹ 5.4 Lakhs - 5.8 Lakhs
total fees₹ 17.8 Lakhs - 28.4 Lakhs
* Fees is refundable

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26 Jul, 2026 IIM Indore releases CAT 2026 notification @iimcat.ac.in. CAT 2026 is scheduled for November 29, 2026. Registrations will begin on August 3, 2026. Read News

XIM University MBA Admission 2026

Admission is through CAT/ XAT/ GMAT or XIM’s own XGMT. Students must have Graduation with 55% to be eligible for MBA admission at XIM University.

XIM University MBA Admission Dates 2026

Application Deadline for MBA and EMBA-BM is December 10,2025.

XIM University Admission Dates 2026

XIM University MBA admission is based on scores from CATXAT/ GMAT or XGMT, followed by a Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interview (PI). The important dates for UG and PG admission are mentioned below:

Events Dates
XIM University MBA/Executive MBA Admission Dates 2026
Application Deadline for MBA and EMBA-BM Dec 10, 2025
XGMT (XIM General Management Test) Exam Date January 25, 2026
Registration for WAT/PI January 20 to 24, 2026 (Tentative)
Conduct of WAT/PI January 31 to February 8, 2026 (Tentative)
XAT Admit Card Availability Dec 20, 2025
XAT Exam Date Jan 04, 2026
XAT Result Jan 15, 2026

NOTE: Candidates short-listed on the basis of admission test (XAT, CAT, GMAT, or XGMT) scores will be called for Group Discussion, Writing Ability Test and Personal Interview at Bangalore, Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata or Mumbai (if held offline).  

Important Events

EventsDates
CAT Registration
Aug 03, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026
Upcoming
CAT Admit Card
Oct 26, 2026
Tentative
CAT Admit Card
Oct 31, 2026
Tentative
CAT Exam Date
Nov 29, 2026
CAT results
Dec 18, 2026
Tentative
CAT results
Dec 23, 2026
Tentative

XIM University Master of Business Administration [MBA]: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 29 Reviews

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Rural Management at XIM University offers a comprehensive program with a strong placement record and financial support. Admission is competitive, requiring entrance exams like CAT, XAT, NMAT, or XGMT, with a cut-off around 80 percentile for general candidates and 60 for shortlisting. The total course fee is 1,550,000 INR, and hostel fees are approximately 90,000 INR. Scholarships are available for top performers and those with a parental income below 4.5 lakhs, facilitated by collaborations with banks such as IDFC and HDFC for mortgage-free scholarship loans.

The university ensures 100% campus placements, with the 2023 batch achieving an average domestic package of 12.5 LPA, a highest domestic of 15.3 LPA, and an international high of 46.7 LPA. Key recruiters include UPL, Parle, Amul, Dabur, RBL Bank, and ICICI Bank. The placement process is thorough, supported by a dedicated committee, and includes robust Summer Internship Programs (SIPs) with companies like Dabur and UPL, offering stipends up to 2 lakhs.

The university focuses on diverse opportunities, with significant contributions from sectors such as FMCG, BFSI, and NBFC/MFI, and emphasizes career development through live projects and competitions.

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XIM University MBA Ranking

XIM University is ranked by several ranking agencies such as Outlook, NIRF, The Times Of India. Some of these rankings are as follows-

  • #6 out of 200 under Outlook Ranking 2026.
  • #45 out of 125 under NIRF Ranking 2025.
  • #1 out of 36 under The Times Of India Ranking 2023.

Ranking AgencyLatestPrevious
Collegedunia.com
#30 out of 350 (2026)
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India Today
#20 out of 284 (2019)
#2nd Odisha
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NIRF
#45 out of 125 (2025)
#2nd Odisha
#43 out of 125 (2024)
#1st Odisha
Outlook
#6 out of 200 (2026)
#5 out of 200 (2023)
IIRF
#9 out of 120 (2026)
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The Times Of India
#18 out of 100 (2026)
#1st Odisha
#1 out of 36 (2023)
#1st Odisha

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