What is the minimum XAT percentile required for XIM University MBA-BM?

XIM University does not publish an official XAT cutoff. For MBA-BM with 360 seats as reported, historical shortlists have included candidates with strong XAT scores and academic profiles. Contact admissions@xim.edu.in or check xim.edu.in for programme-specific shortlist criteria.

Is work experience mandatory for XIM University MBA admission?

Work experience is not required for regular MBA programmes. It is mandatory only for EMBA-BM: a minimum of 3 years for salaried applicants and a minimum of 5 years for self-employed applicants.

Which entrance exams are accepted for XIM University MBA?

XIM University accepts XAT, CAT, GMAT, NMAT, and XGMT. NMAT is valid only for MBA-HRM, MBA-RM, MBA-SM, MBA-UMG, and MBA-PPM. NMAT is not accepted for MBA-BM or MMS-BF. Candidates who cannot appear for XAT, CAT, or GMAT may register for XGMT separately.

What is XGMT and how does it differ from XAT?

XGMT is XIM Universitys own online entrance test. It covers quantitative ability, verbal reasoning, data interpretation, general awareness, and emotional quotient. The registration fee is INR 1,500. It is conducted in six cities only. XAT is a national-level exam accepted by over 100 programmes across India.

What is the selection process for MBA-BM at XIM University?

Candidates are first shortlisted based on their entrance test score and academic record. Shortlisted candidates attend a Group Discussion, a Writing Ability Test (15 to 20 minutes), and a Personal Interview (20 to 30 minutes) at the Bhubaneswar campus. The final merit list combines all these components.

What are the total fees for MBA-BM at XIM University?

Tuition for MBA-Business Management is INR 11.50 Lakhs per year (INR 23 Lakhs for two years). Additional charges include a Development Fund of INR 1 Lakh, course materials of INR 40,000 per year, IT expenses of INR 20,000 per year, and hostel accommodation. Visit xim.edu.in for the complete fee schedule.

Can final-year students apply for XIM University MBA admission?

Yes. Final-year undergraduate students can apply. Their degree must be completed and results declared by June 15, 2026. Provisional admission is offered subject to final results meeting the 55% eligibility threshold.

What are the application fees for XIM University MBA and UG programmes?

For MBA: INR 1,800 for the first programme and INR 400 per additional choice. For UG: INR 1,500 for the first choice and INR 300 per additional choice. XGMT registration is INR 1,500 extra. All fees are non-refundable and paid online.

Is direct admission or management quota available at XIM University?

XIM University does not offer a management quota or direct admission for MBA programmes. All seats are filled through merit-based selection via entrance exams and GD-WAT-PI rounds. No spot admission is offered.

What scholarships are available at XIM University for MBA students?

XIM University offers a merit scholarship (30% tuition waiver for students with 90% or above in Class 12), a category scholarship for SC, ST, ECO-BW, and minority candidates (3 per category per programme per year), and an academic topper award (30% waiver for the years top student in each programme).

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

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Aug 21, 2026

What's New?

21 Aug, 2026 MAT September 2026 MBA exam schedule is out @mat.aima.in. Check the latest events below-

Special drive exam will be held on Sept 6 in PBT mode, and registrations are open till Sept 1, 2026. Read News.
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XIM University Bhubaneswar offers 7 full-time MBA programs across management disciplines. Duration ranges from 2 years for flagship MBA tracks to 3 years for Executive MBA. Total fees range from INR 16,70,000 for EMBA to INR 28,40,000 for MBA-BM. Admission is through XAT, CAT, GMAT, or XGMT. The 2026 admission cycle is complete and the academic session has begun.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. The 2026 academic session commenced in June 2026.

Key Points

XIM University is ranked 45th in Management by NIRF 2025, placing it among the top 50 B-schools by the national ranking framework.
XAT cutoff for MBA-BM is 87 to 93 percentile and for MBA-HRM is 87 to 90 percentile, making XIM competitive against top private B-schools.
XIM University follows the Jesuit tradition of management education, focusing on ethics, social responsibility, and leadership. This tradition is shared with XLRI Jamshedpur, where XIM traces its academic roots.

XIM University MBA Fees 2026

Total fees vary significantly by program. The flagship MBA-BM carries the highest fee at INR 28,40,000. Specialised programs like Sustainability and Urban Management are at INR 17,80,000.

Program	Total Fees
MBA - Business Management	INR 28,40,000
MBA - Human Resource Management	INR 27,70,000
Executive MBA	INR 16,70,000
MBA in Rural Management	INR 19,80,000
MBA in Sustainability, Urban Management, and Public Policy	INR 17,80,000 each

Hostel and mess charges are billed separately each semester.
Fees subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.

XIM University MBA Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
XIM University Application Opens	November 2025
XAT 2026 Exam	January 5, 2026
XIM University Application Deadline	January 20, 2026
WAT, GD, and PI Rounds	February to March 2026
Admission Results	April 2026
Academic Session Begins	Third week of June 2026

XAT is conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur in January.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 55% aggregate marks from a recognised university.
Valid XAT, CAT, GMAT, or XGMT score for the current cycle. XGMT is XIM University’s own entrance test.
For Executive MBA: minimum 2 years of full-time post-graduation work experience is required.

Admission Process

Apply online through the XIM University admissions portal and upload a valid entrance exam score.
Shortlisted candidates appear for Written Ability Test and Group Discussion at the Bhubaneswar campus.
Personal Interview is conducted by XIM faculty and industry professionals.
Final merit list is based on a composite score covering entrance exam, WAT, GD, PI, academic profile, and work experience.
Seat acceptance requires payment of the token admission fee within the offer validity period.

XIM University MBA vs Other Colleges

Here is how XIM University MBA compares with similar private B-schools on fees, entrance exams, cutoff, and placements.

College	Fees	Exams	Cutoff	Salary	CD Rating
XIM University, Bhubaneswar	17.8 L to 28.4 L	XAT CAT GMAT XGMT	XAT 87 to 93 percentile	INR 18.25 LPA (Avg, 2025)	4.1/5
IMI Bhubaneswar	15.0 L	CAT XAT GMAT	CAT 80 percentile	INR 12.74 LPA (Avg, 2025)	3.9/5
TAPMI, Manipal	20.1 L	CAT XAT GMAT NMAT	CAT 85 percentile	INR 13.99 LPA (Avg, 2025)	4.2/5
Great Lakes, Chennai	21.0 L	CAT XAT GMAT	CAT 80 percentile	INR 13.50 LPA (Avg, 2025)	4.0/5

✓ Opt for this if

Your XAT or CAT percentile is 87 or above and you are targeting a top-50 NIRF B-school.
You want specialised programs in Rural Management, Public Policy, or Sustainability not widely available at peer institutes.
BFSI and consulting are your target sectors, accounting for 25% and 24% of XIM placements respectively.
You prefer Jesuit management education with a strong ethics and leadership focus.

✗ Skip if

Your XAT or CAT percentile is below 85 and you do not want to rely on XGMT as the entry path.
You want an MBA from a NIRF top-20 institute and are comparing XIM only against IIMs or XLRI.
Location is a priority and you prefer campuses in Mumbai, Bangalore, or Delhi over Bhubaneswar.

XIM University MBA Placement 2026

The 2025 placement season recorded an average package of INR 18.25 LPA for MBA-BM and INR 16.02 LPA for MBA-HRM. The highest domestic package was INR 32.8 LPA. A total of 101 companies participated. BFSI contributed 25% of offers and Consulting 24%.

Metric	Value
MBA-BM Average Package	INR 18.25 LPA
MBA-HRM Average Package	INR 16.02 LPA
Highest Domestic Package	INR 32.8 LPA
Companies on Campus	101
Top Sectors	BFSI (25%) and Consulting (24%)

XIM University MBA Scholarships 2026

XIM University offers two scholarship categories for MBA students: a 30% tuition waiver for candidates with 90% or above in Class XII, and an income-based scholarship for families with parental annual income below INR 4.5 lakh.

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility	Deadline
Merit Scholarship	30% tuition waiver	90% or above in Class XII	At admission
Income-Based Scholarship	Determined case by case	Parental annual income below INR 4.5 lakh	At admission

Scholarship continuation may require minimum academic performance each semester.

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 Agency	Latest	Previous
	#30 out of 350 (2026) #1st Odisha	-
	#20 out of 284 (2019) #2nd Odisha	-
	#45 out of 125 (2025) #2nd Odisha	#43 out of 125 (2024) #1st Odisha
	#6 out of 200 (2026)	#5 out of 200 (2023)
	#9 out of 120 (2026)	-
	#18 out of 100 (2026) #2nd Odisha	#1 out of 36 (2023) #1st Odisha

XIM University MBA FAQs

Ques. How does XGMT compare with XAT for admission to XIM University MBA?

Ans. XGMT is XIM University’s own entrance test for candidates who did not appear for XAT or whose XAT score does not meet the cutoff. XAT remains the primary route and carries higher credibility in shortlisting since it is a national-level test. A strong XAT score above 87 percentile is the most competitive entry point. Candidates should confirm the weight assigned to XGMT versus XAT in the composite score with the admissions office.

Ques. How does XIM University weight WAT, GD, and PI versus the entrance exam in its MBA selection?

Ans. XIM University uses a composite score that includes the entrance exam score, Written Ability Test, Group Discussion, Personal Interview, academic profile, and work experience. XIM has not published the exact percentage split. WAT and PI carry significant weight for candidates near the cutoff. Work experience adds credit, benefiting candidates with prior corporate exposure targeting MBA-HRM or MBA-BM.

Ques. How do XIM University’s specialised MBA programs like Rural Management and Public Policy compare on placements?

Ans. MBA-BM and MBA-HRM are the flagship programs with the strongest corporate outcomes, averaging INR 18.25 LPA and INR 16.02 LPA in 2025. Specialised programs in Rural Management, Urban Management, and Public Policy target government organisations, NGOs, and development sector bodies where compensation differs from the corporate market. These programs suit candidates who have already decided on a development or policy career.

Ques. Is the XIM University Executive MBA suitable for working professionals who cannot attend full-time?

Ans. The Executive MBA is a 3-year program for working professionals with minimum 2 years of work experience. Classes are typically scheduled on weekends or in a blended format. The fee is INR 16,70,000, significantly lower than the flagship MBA-BM at INR 28,40,000. Candidates should verify the current class schedule and delivery mode directly with XIM University as blended formats may change across batches.

Ques. Which sectors recruit most from XIM University MBA and what roles do they offer?

Ans. BFSI accounts for 25% and Consulting for 24% of placements in the 2025 season. Common roles in BFSI include business analyst, relationship manager, and investment banking analyst. Consulting roles include management consultant and strategy analyst. Other recruiting sectors include FMCG, technology, and manufacturing. The highest offer of INR 32.8 LPA in 2025 came from the BFSI or consulting sector.