XIMB (Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar) offers admission to postgraduate courses such as MBA, Executive MBA for professional executives and a doctoral program for candidates interested in doing research in Management. The total fees for the MBA program areINR 23.6 lakh. Admission at XIMB is based on merit and entrance exam scores. Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, accepts entrance exams such as GMAT, CAT, XAT, MAT or XGMT (XIM General Management Test), followed by a WAT (Written Ability Test), Group Discussion and a Personal interview round.
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XIMB Important Dates 2025
Particulars | Date |
XIMB PG Admission 2025 | Open |
Last date to apply for XIMB PG Admission 2025 | 31 March, 2025 |
XAT 2026 Registration Process | Second week of July, 2025 |
XRAT 2026 for doctoral program | April 2025 (Tentative) |
XIMB PG Admission 2025
The postgraduate courses offered by XIMB are MBA and Executive MBA. For admission to the XIMB MBA program, candidates must appear for the XIM General Management Test or XAT, CAT or GMAT. The selection process for the PG programs includes WAT, GD and PI.
Course | Fees | Duration | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Process |
MBA | Rs 23.6 lakh | 2 years | Bachelor's degree with 50% or more marks + CAT / MAT / XAT / GMAT(XIM General Management Test) | WAT, Group Discussion and PI |
Executive MBA | Rs 15.20 lakh | 2 years | Bachelor's degree with 55% or more marks + 3 years of work experience + XAT, CAT, GMAT or XGMT (XIM General Management Test) | WAT, Group Discussion and PI + relevant work experience |
XIMB PhD Admission 2025
Ph.D applicants must hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) with 55% or more marks and UGC NET-JRF, UGC-NET or XRAT scores to be eligible. Upon joining the program, deserving doctoral students will receive INR 30,000 monthly. The scholarship will be given for four years.
Program Name | Duration | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Process |
PhD | 4 years | Master’s degree with at least 55% marks + Statement of Purpose | UGC NET-JRF / UGC-NET / XRAT (XIM Research Aptitude Test) + Research Presentation + Personal Interview |
XIMB Application Process 2025
To be admitted to XIMB, candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria set by the university. Applicants are required to apply online through the XIM University admissions portal.
Visit the website, apply.xim.edu.in, and click “Apply” for the desired course.
Register by filling in basic details like your name, email ID and phone number.
Then you must log in by filling out your registered email ID and password.
Fill in all the necessary details in the application form and submit the specified documents.
You will lastly be asked to pay the application fee and submit the form.
XIMB Admission FAQs
What is the eligibility criteria for an MBA at XIMB?
For admission to the XIMB MBA program, you must hold a bachelor’s degree with 50% or more marks and appear for XAT, CAT, GMAT, or XGMT (XIM General Management Test).
What courses are offered by Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar?
XIMB offers PG courses such as MBA and EMBA for professional executives and a doctoral program for students who want to do research in Management.
What are the fees at XIMB?
XIMB fees for MBA and EMBA programs are Rs 23.6 lakh and Rs 15.20 lakh.
Can I get direct admission in XIMB?
You must qualify for XAT, CAT, GMAT or XGMT (XIM General Management Test) with valid scores to be admitted to XIMB.
Does XIMB have 100% placement?
Yes, the placement rate during XIMB MBA 2024 placements was 100%. The highest package was Rs 30 LPA, and the average salary was Rs 19.53 LPA.
What is the XIMB selection process?
The selection process at XIMB includes the Writing Ability Test, Group Discussion and PI.
