IBM Bhubaneswar: Admission 2025, Courses, Highlights, & Placements

IBM Bhubaneswar (Institute of Business Management), established in 2015, is one of the leading institutes for management education in Bhubaneswar. The institute offers a full-time MBA program. Admission is based on merit and entrance exams, followed by a Personal Interview (PI) and a Group Discussion (GD). IBM Bhubaneswar accepts scores from any of the national or state-level entrance exams, such as CAT, NMAT, GMAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, OJEE, and CUET-PG.

IBM Bhubaneswar has a placement record with recruiters from YES Bank, AXIS Bank, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, HDFC BANK, Genpact, Asian Heart Institute, Big Bazaar, ICICI Bank, Annapurna Finance, Flipkart, Central, and Tech Mahindra.

CAT 2025 registration started on 1 August, 2025, (10:00 AM), and the window will remain open until 20 September, 2025, (till 5:00 PM). Candidates will be able to download their admit cards between 5 November and 30 November, 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on 30 November 2025. The results are expected to be declared in the first week of January 2026. The CAT registration fee has been increased to INR 2,600 for General category candidates and INR 1,300 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.

XAT 2026 application form was released on 10 July, 2025. XAT 2026 exam is scheduled on 4 January 2026. Eligible candidates can register themselves via online mode, as there is no offline method provided. Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur, at the University Level. XLRI Jamshedpur organises XAT exam once in every year via online (CBT) mode

IBM Bhubaneswar Highlights 2025

IBM Bhubaneswar Courses 2025

To get admission into the MBA program at the Institute of Business Management, candidates need to have a graduation degree with a minimum of 50% marks. Further, they need to qualify for the MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, ATMA, OJEE, or CUET-PG exam.

IBM Bhubaneswar Admission 2025

The different stages of the admission process have been mentioned below:

1. Visit Website: Visit the official site to check courses, eligibility, and key dates.
2. Fill application form: Sign up and fill out the application form with accurate academic and personal details.
3. Upload Documents: Submit scanned mark sheets, ID proof, photo, etc.
4. Selection Process: Appear for the entrance exam (MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, ATMA, OJEE, or CUET-PG), or interview as per the course requirement.
5. Admission Offer: Shortlisted candidates receive a provisional offer via email or portal.
6. Confirm Seat: Pay the initial fee within the deadline to secure your admission.

CAT 2025 Registration

Candidates planning to appear for CAT 2025 can find complete details about the registration process below:

• Notification Release: The official CAT 2025 notification was released by IIM Kozhikode on July 27, 2025. Registration Start Date: The online registration window opened on August 1, 2025.
• Last Date to Apply: Candidates must complete their registration by 20 September, 2025.

How to Register:

• Registration is online only via the official CAT portal.
• A valid and unique email ID and mobile number are mandatory to begin the registration process.
• Upon registration, candidates will receive a User ID and Password to log in and complete the application form.

Important Guidelines:

• Candidates can fill the form in multiple sessions — progress will be saved automatically.
• Double-check all details before paying the application fee, as no edits will be allowed after payment.
• Incomplete or incorrect information may lead to immediate rejection of the application.
• SC/ST/PwD candidates must upload valid category certificates during registration. Category changes are not allowed post-registration.
• A correction window will be provided after registration closes, but only for limited time.

XAT 2026 Registration

• XLRI Jamshedpur has released the XAT 2026 application form on July 10, 2025. The registration can be completed only through online mode—no offline option is available.
• To begin, candidates must first create XAT login credentials. The registration process is divided into three stages. Once logged in, applicants should fill in the form with personal, contact, and academic details.
• Candidates must upload correct documents, including a recent photograph and signature, to avoid form rejection.
• In case of errors, a correction window will be provided for making necessary changes.as there is no offline method provided. Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is conducted by XLRI,
• The last date to submit the XAT 2026 application form is likely December 5, 2025. After submission, it is advised to download and keep a printout of the form for future reference during the admission process.
• Registration fee of XAT 2026 is same for all category candidates.
• Online facility is available to submit the fee.
• The application fee for all candidates is INR 2,200.
• Online payment gateways such as Debit Cards (Rupay/ Visa / Master Card / Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets) is available.

The following table represents the application fee for various categories:

IBM Bhubaneswar Placements 2025

During the 2024 placements at the Institute of Business Management, the top companies that participated in the drive were HDFC Bank, Genpact, Asian Heart Institute, Big Bazaar, ICICI Bank, Annapurna Finance, Flipkart, Central, and Tech Mahindra.

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