Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Master's Program 2025
XIM University
XIM University is a private University established under the Xavier University, Odisha Act, 2013 and Xavier University, Odisha (Amendment) Act, 2021. XIM University consists of twelve schools: Xavier Institute of Management, School of Human Resource Management, School of Rural Management, School of Sustainability, School of Human Settlements, School of Commerce, School of Communications, School of Economics, School of Computer Science and Engineering, Xavier Law School, School of Governance and Public Affairs, School of Liberal Arts, and few Centers of Excellence.
| Program | Eligibility Criteria | Admission Test(s) |
|---|---|---|
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MBA-Business Management [MBA-BM] (Offered by Xavier Institute of Management) |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate, from a recognized university |
XAT-2021 CAT-2020 GMAT-2019/20 XGMT-2021 |
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Executive MBA- Business Management [eMBA-BM] (Offered by Xavier Institute of Management) |
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XAT-2021 CAT-2020 GMAT-2019/20 XGMT-2021 |
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Executive MBA-Business Analytics [eMBA-BA] (Offered by Xavier Institute of Management) |
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XAT-2021 CAT-2020 GMAT-2019/20 XGMT-2021 |
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MBA-Human Resource management [MBA-HRM] (Offered by School of Human Resource Management) |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate, from a recognized University |
XAT-2021 CAT-2020 GMAT-2019/20 XGMT-2021 NMAT-2020 |
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MBA-Rural Management [MBA-RM] (Offered by School of Rural Management) |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate, from a recognized University |
XAT-2021 CAT-2020 GMAT-2019/20 XGMT-2021 NMAT-2020 |
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Rank holders (i.e. 1st, 2nd or 3rd position at the College/Institute/University in their undergraduate program) can apply |
NA |
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MBA-Sustainability Management [MBA-SM] (Offered by School of Sustainability) |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate, from a recognized University |
XAT-2021 CAT-2020 GMAT-2019/20 XGMT-2021 NMAT-2020 |
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Rank holders (i.e. 1st, 2nd or 3rd position at the College/Institute/University in their undergraduate program) can apply |
NA |
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MBA-Urban Management & Governance [MBA-UMG] (Offered by School of Human Settlements) |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate, from a recognized University |
XAT-2021 CAT-2020 GMAT-2019/20 XGMT-2021 NMAT-2020 GATE-2019/20 CEED 2020 NATA 2019/20 |
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Rank holders (i.e. 1st, 2nd or 3rd position at the College/Institute/University in their undergraduate program) can apply |
NA |
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Candidates with Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, |
NA |
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Master of Business Finance [MBF] (Offered by School of Commerce) |
B.Com (Accounting/Finance), or B.Sc.(Mathematics/Statistics), or B.A./B.Sc. (Economics), |
XAT-2021 CAT-2020 GMAT-2019/20 XGMT-2021 NMAT-2020 |
APPLICATION
What are the different MBA / Executive MBA / MMS-BF Programs offered, eligibility criteria and tests required for admission at XIM University?
Program
Eligibility Criteria
Admission Test(s)
MBA-Business Management
[MBA-BM]
(Offered by Xavier Institute of Management)
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate, from a recognized University
XAT-2025
CAT-2024
GMAT-2023/24
XGMT-2025
Executive MBA- Business Management
[EMBA-BM]
(Offered by Xavier Institute of Management)
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized University
- Minimum 3 years of work experience (5 years for self-employed persons)
XAT-2025
CAT-2024
GMAT-2023/24
XGMT-2025
MBA-Human Resource Management
[MBA-HRM]
(Offered by School of Human Resource Management)
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate, from a recognized University
XAT-2025
CAT-2024
GMAT-2023/24
XGMT-2025
NMAT-2024
MBA-Rural Management
[MBA-RM]
(Offered by School of Rural Management)
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate, from a recognized University
Rank holders (i.e. 1st, 2nd or 3rd position at the College/Institute/University in their undergraduate program) can apply
XAT-2025
CAT-2024
GMAT-2023/24
XGMT-2025
NMAT-2024
NA
MBA-Sustainability Management
[MBA-SM]
(Offered by School of Sustainability)
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate, from a recognized University
Rank holders (i.e. 1st, 2nd or 3rd position at the College / Institute / University in their undergraduate program) can apply
XAT-2025
CAT-2024
GMAT-2023/24
XGMT-2025
NMAT-2024
NA
MBA-Urban Management & Governance
[MBA-UMG]
(Offered by School of Human Settlements)
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate, from a recognized University
Rank holders (i.e. 1st, 2nd or 3rd position at the College / Institute / University in their undergraduate program) can apply.
Candidates from any discipline and with keen interest in urban sector, and with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in their Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) program are also encouraged to apply.
XAT-2025
CAT-2024
GMAT-2023/24
XGMT-2025
NMAT-2024
GATE-2024/25
CEED 2025
NA
NA
MBA-Public Policy and Management
[MBA-PPM]
(Offered by School of Governance and Public Affairs)
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate, from a recognized University
Rank holders (i.e. 1st, 2nd or 3rd position at the College / Institute / University in their undergraduate program) can apply.
XAT-2025
CAT-2024
GMAT-2023/24
XGMT-2025
NMAT-2024
NA
Master of Management Studies in Business Finance
[MMS-BF]
(Offered by School of Commerce)
B.Com (Accounting/Finance), or BBM/BBA, or B.Sc. (Mathematics/Statistics), or B.A. (Economics), or B.Tech, or CA/CS/CMA, with at least 55% marks in aggregate, from a recognized University
XAT-2025
CAT-2024
GMAT-2023/24
XGMT-2025
NMAT-2024
(Table-1)
What are the other Post-graduate Programs offered, eligibility criteria and selection process for admission at XIM University?
Program
Eligibility Criteria
Selection Procedure
M.Sc-Economics
(Offered by School of Economics)
Bachelor’s degree in Economics discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate, from a recognized University.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Non-Economics discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate, from a recognized University and in 10+2 level a minimum of 60% or equivalent marks in Mathematics.
- Academic Records
- Aptitude Test / SoP
- Personal Interview
MA-Mass Communication
[MA-MC]
(Offered by School of Communications)
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate, from a recognized university.
- Academic Records
- Aptitude Test / SoP
- Personal Interview
M.Tech-Computer Science & Engineering
[M.Tech-CSE]
(Offered by School of Computer Science & Engineering)
B.E/B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering/Information Technology/ Electrical/Electronics or related disciplines) or M.Sc. (Computer Science/Information Technology/Mathematics/
- Academic Records
- XEEE / SoP
- Personal Interview
M.Sc-Psychology
(Offered by School of Liberal Arts)
Bachelor’s degree of minimum three-year duration (or equivalent) in Psychology discipline from a recognized University, with at least 55% marks in aggregate.
- Academic Records
- Aptitude Test
- Personal Interview
LLM
(Offered by Xavier Law School)
The minimum requirements for admission to the program LLM is a LLB degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate, from a recognized University.
- Academic Records
- M-XLET Test
- Personal Interview
Note: SoP is Statement of Purpose; XEEE is Xavier Engineering Entrance Examination
(Table-2)
What are the important dates for online application forms of XIM University?
| Program | LAST DATE TO APPLY (ONLINE ONLY) |
|---|---|
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MBA-Business Management [MBA-BM] |
December 10, 2024 |
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Executive MBA-Business Management [EMBA-BM] |
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MBA-Human Resource Management [MBA-HRM] |
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MBA-Rural Management [MBA-RM] |
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MBA-Sustainability Management [MBA-SM] |
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MBA-Urban Management & Governance [MBA-UMG] |
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MBA-Public Policy & Management [MBA-PPM] |
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Master of Management Studies in Business Finance [MMS-BF] |
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M.Sc - Economics [M.Sc-Eco] |
Opening Soon |
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MA-Mass Communication [MA-MC] |
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M.Tech-Computer Science & Engineering [M.Tech-CSE] |
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M.Sc-Psychology |
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LLM |
(Table-3)
XIM University application form can be filled up through online mode only hosted on our website www.xim.edu.in. You will, therefore, need access to an internet enabled computer to apply to our program(s).
Yes, you may apply to XIM University’s master’s program even if you are in the final year of Bachelor’s degree program; subject to completing the final part of the degree examinations by June 15, 2025 and expecting your final results by September 30, 2025.
No, there is no upper age limit for the prospective applicants.
Work experience is not mandatory to apply for regular MBA / MMS-BF program(s) in XIM University, whereas for executive MBA programs, applicants need to have minimum 3 years of work experience in executive capacity in an organization of repute in the public, private or non-governmental sector or 5 years of work experience for the self-employed persons after obtaining the qualifying degree.
Refer Table-4, given below which demonstrates the programs can be applied by filling a Common Application Form or Separate/Individual Application Form. Please note that single Login ID and Password can be used for applying to multiple programs.
| Common Application Form | Separate/Individual Application Form |
|---|---|
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MBA-BM |
M.Sc-Economics |
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Executive MBA-BM |
MA-Mass Communication |
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MBA-HRM |
M.Tech-Computer Science & Engineering |
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MBA-RM |
M.Sc-Psychology |
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MBA-SM |
LLM |
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MBA-UMG |
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MBA-PPM |
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MMS-BF |
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*Marked program(s) may be applied separately subject to fulfilling the eligibility.
(Table-4)
You can surely apply for more than one program at XIM University. Go to the login page by clicking here, then you will have to choose the academic programs vide different admission test options in the Program and Test section of the online application form. You can also apply for one program through different admission tests (e.g. XAT, CAT, GMAT, NMAT and/or XGMT). The total application fee will be calculated by the system. You need to use single form for applying to multiple programs and/or applying through multiple tests.
Yes, before filling up the online application form, get ready with a valid Gmail ID, academic credentials, work-related data, and the digital copy (in prescribed size/pixel format) of your passport size photograph and signature.
See Eligibility Table (Table-1 and Table-2) for the applicability of Admission Test(s) for different programs under certain categories.
- No, you can’t, if admission test is applicable. In such case, the applicable admission test registration is a prerequisite for applying to the concerned program(s) of XIM University.
- Yes, you can, if admission test is not applicable (NA) for programs under certain categories.
Note: XGMT, which is the own test of XIM University, is not required to pre-register, it (XGMT) can be only opted/ticked against program(s) in the XIM University application form.
XGMT (XIM General Management Test) is the online admission test for MBA, MMS-BF and executive MBA program(s) conducted by XIM University at different locations viz. Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi.
You can apply for XGMT by opting for the program(s) through XGMT test option in the Program and Test section of the online application form for admission to various programs of the University. Once any program is chosen vide XGMT, the onetime XGMT Fee (INR) 1400.00 will reflect in the field. There is no separate form for XGMT.
The XGMT test is a multiple choice type online aptitude test, which requires comprehension potential of the candidates in quantitative ability, verbal ability & logical reasoning, data interpretation, general awareness and emotional quotient. XGMT 2024 has been scheduled to be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
If you are a 1st/2nd/3rd position holder at University/College/Institute level, subject to our eligibility criteria, you can apply for MBA-RM / MBA-SM / MBA-UMG / MBA-PPM program only, without any Admission Test e.g. CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT/XGMT.
No, once you submit the filled application form, editing of data is not possible. However, if the application fee is paid towards the originally submitted form, you may add any new program(s)/admission test(s) in the Program and Test Option page and pay the additional amount as required. This facility can be used only once.
The second add course provision will be only enabled through XGMT 2025.
No, you need not send any hardcopy of the documents/credentials to XIM University, until and unless asked to do so.
INTERVIEWS / RESULT
As a part of the admission process, all shortlisted candidates for MBA/MMS-BF/Executive MBA will have to appear (if held offline) for a Group Discussion (GD) and Writing Ability Test (WAT) followed by a Personal Interview (PI).
The list of candidates shortlisted based on the admission test score will be announced on our website https://www.xim.edu.in, during the first week of February (tentative).
Yes, while filling the online application form you have to choose one city from the list. XIM University conducts interviews in various cities (if held offline), such as Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi.
Selected candidates will be notified by email (to primary Gmail ID). Also, candidates can check their status (whether selected/waitlisted/not selected) from our website https://www.xim.edu.in.
Candidates who are placed in the waiting list, need to indicate acceptance of the waitlist offer by paying a certain amount as indicated in the offer letter (which will be adjusted with the course fee, if converted, otherwise the full amount will be refunded). Accordingly, the actual waiting list movement will be updated from time to time & will be posted on our website https://www.xim.edu.in.
ADMISSION
You may refer the Admission Bulletin-2025 from our website https://www.xim.edu.in/admission
There may be separate sets of cut-off marks on the XAT/CAT/GMAT/XGMT/NMAT score for the candidates who are permanent residents of the state of Odisha.
No, there is no provision to defer the admission. The conditions for accepting the admission offer will be mentioned in the offer letter.
FEES
The application fee is INR 1800/- for the first choice/option, and INR 400/- each for the subsequent options. INR 1400/- will be extra for choosing XGMT. The application fee is non-refundable in nature.
Please refer to the link https://xim.edu.in/admission/fee-structure-master-programs/
You may avail educational loans / scholar loans from nationalized banks, e.g. SBI is the leading bank providing study loans to the students of XIM University. For more details, please visit the bank branch.
Student Residences
Yes, as our MBA & MMS-BF programs are residential, hostels are compulsory for all the students. For other Post Graduate programs, Executive MBA programs & Bachelor’s degree programs, residential requirements are optional.
There are separate residences for gents and ladies. The mess is managed by a student’s committee and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals. The X-Café provides a variety of fast food to the students who work till late night. The facilities at XIM University include 24-hour internet connectivity through the latest Wi-Fi technology, laser printing and photocopying machines, multi-purpose hall, co-operative store, book club, washing machines, water coolers, geysers, telephones, televisions, uninterrupted power supply, different indoor games space, a campus doctor, nurses, 24×7 ambulance for medical emergency, CCTV surveillance, security people for safety, bank branch and ATM machines etc.
MISCELLANEOUS
XIM University has two campuses; the 37 years old campus and the new campus. The distance of the old and the new campus from Bhubaneswar railway station is 7 kilometers & 17 kilometers respectively and from Biju Pattnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, it is 10 kilometers & 14 kilometers respectively.
The old campus and the new campus are situated in 20 acres & 55 acres of well-maintained compact campuses with all the facilities befitting a world-class B-School. Please refer the Admission Bulletin–2025 for more details.
There are more than 140 full-time faculty members in XIM University, apart from a big pool of eminent part-time and visiting faculty from academia and industry.
Please refer to the Admission Bulletin-2025 for details.
It is mandatory to possess a laptop, while you are a student of the MBA and MMS-BF programs of XIM University.
No, XIM University does not offer any distance education program.
There is a Career Advisory Services cell, which facilitates for the campus recruitment of all students. The placement week is normally around the first week of January, when various companies are invited to recruit the students.
The cut-off marks for various programs are decided and announced by the first week of February. Please refer to the website during that period for details.
NEW Campus
Plot No. 12(A), Nijigada, Kurki, Harirajpur-752050, India
Phone: +91 674 2377 806 (Admissions Office),
+91 674 237 7700 (Pilot No.)
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.xim.edu.in
OLD Campus
Xavier Institute of Management
Xavier Square, Bhubaneswar-751013, India
Phone: +91 674 6647 806/807/900 (Admissions Office)
+91 674 6647 777 (Pilot No.), 30 lines
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.xim.edu.in