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Master's Program 2024

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 thirteen 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, XAVIER-EMLYON Business School (XEBS) and few Centers of Excellence.

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-2021
CAT-2020
GMAT-2019/20
XGMT-2021

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-2021

CAT-2020

GMAT-2019/20

XGMT-2021

Executive MBA-Business Analytics

[eMBA-BA]

(Offered by Xavier Institute of Management)

  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 55%
    marks in aggregate, from a recognized University (UG and/or PG Degree in any discipline containing
    at least two core papers on Mathematics and/or Statistics)
  • Minimum 3 years of work experience (5 years for self-employed persons)
XAT-2021
CAT-2020
GMAT-2019/20
XGMT-2021

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

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

Rank holders (i.e. 1st, 2nd or 3rd position at the College/Institute/University in their undergraduate program) can apply

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

XAT-2021
CAT-2020
GMAT-2019/20
XGMT-2021
NMAT-2020

Rank holders (i.e. 1st, 2nd or 3rd position at the College/Institute/University in their undergraduate program) can apply

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

XAT-2021
CAT-2020
GMAT-2019/20
XGMT-2021
NMAT-2020
GATE-2019/20
CEED 2020
NATA 2019/20

Rank holders (i.e. 1st, 2nd or 3rd position at the College/Institute/University in their undergraduate program) can apply

NA

Candidates with Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture,
Planning, Geography (Hons.), and Economics (Hons.) with minimum 55% marks in aggregate AND candidates
from other disciplines with minimum 60% marks in aggregate
in their three-year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) program
are also encouraged to apply.

NA

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),
or B.Tech, or CA/CS/CMA, with at least 55% marks in aggregate,
from a recognized University.

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-2024
CAT-2023
GMAT-2022/23
XGMT-2024

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-2024
CAT-2023
GMAT-2022/23
XGMT-2024

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-2024
CAT-2023
GMAT-2022/23
XGMT-2024
NMAT-2023

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-2024
CAT-2023
GMAT-2022/23
XGMT-2024
NMAT-2023

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-2024
CAT-2023
GMAT-2022/23
XGMT-2024
NMAT-2023

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-2024
CAT-2023
GMAT-2022/23
XGMT-2024
NMAT-2023
GATE-2022/23
CEED 2023
NATA 2022/23

NA

 

 

 

NA

Master of Management Studies (Business Finance)

[MMS-BF]

(Offered by School of Commerce)

B.Com (Accounting/Finance), 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-2024
CAT-2023
GMAT-2022/23
XGMT-2024
NMAT-2023

(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

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 and related disciplines) or M. Sc. (Computer Science / Information Technology / Mathematics / Statistics and related disciplines) or MCA with at least 55% marks in aggregate, or equivalent, from a recognized University.

  • Academic Records
  • XEEE / SoP
  • Personal Interview

Master in Public Policy & Governance

[MPPG]

(Offered by School of Governance & Public Affairs)

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized University. Desirable: Basic exposure to Economics / Mathematics / Statistics / Engineering / Political Science / Social Science.

  • Academic Records
  • SoP
  • Personal Interview

Master in Urban & Regional Planning

[MURP]

(Offered by School of Human Settlements)

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Planning / Architecture / Civil Engineering / Geography / Economics  with at least 55% marks in aggregate, from a recognized university.

  • Academic Records
  • SoP
  • Personal Interview

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 60% marks in aggregate, from a recognized University with Mathematics at the 10+2 level.

  • Academic Records
  • Aptitude Test / SoP
  • 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)
MBA-Business Management [MBA-BM]

January 22, 2024 

Executive MBA-Business Management [EMBA-BM]

March 31, 2024 

MBA-Human Resource Management [MBA-HRM]

January 22, 2024 

MBA-Rural Management [MBA-RM]

March 31, 2024 

MBA-Sustainability Management [MBA-SM]
MBA-Urban Management & Governance [MBA-UMG]
Master of Management Studies (Business Finance) [MMS-BF]
MA-Mass Communication [MA-MC]

April 30, 2024

M.Tech-Computer Science & Engineering [M.Tech-CSE]
Master in Public Policy & Governance [MPPG]
M.Sc - Economics [M.Sc-Eco]
Master in Urban & Regional Planning [MURP]

Application will resume soon

(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, 2024 and expecting your final results by September 30, 2024.

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
MBA-BM

MA-Mass Communication

Executive MBA-BM
M.Tech-Computer Science & Engineering
MBA-HRM
Master in Urban & Regional Planning (MURP)
MBA-RM
Master in Public Policy & Governance (MPPG)
MBA-SM
M.Sc-Economics
MBA-UMG
MMS-BF

*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 X-GMT). 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.
  1. 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.
  2. Yes, you can, if admission test is not applicable (NA) for programs under certain categories.
Note: X-GMT, which is the own test of XIM University, is not required to pre-register, it (X-GMT) can be only opted/ticked against program(s) in the XIM University application form.
X-GMT (XIM General Management Aptitude 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 X-GMT by opting for the program(s) through X-GMT 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 X-GMT, the onetime X-GMT Fee (INR) 1300.00 will reflect in the field. There is no separate form for X-GMT. The X-GMT 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. X-GMT 2024 has been scheduled to be held on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

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 program only, without any Admission Test e.g. CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT/X-GMT.

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 X-GMT 2024.

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-2024 from our website https://www.xim.edu.in/admission

There may be separate sets of cut-off marks on the XAT/CAT/GMAT/X-GMT/NMAT score for the candidates who are 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 1700/- for the first choice/option, and INR 400/- each for the subsequent options. INR 1300/- will be extra for choosing X-GMT. The application fee is non-refundable in nature.

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 36 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–2024 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-2023 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 / 878 (Admissions Office), 

              +91 674 237 7700 (Pilot No.)

Email: admission@xim.edu.in

Website: https://www.xim.edu.in

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/welcome2ximuniversity

OLD Campus

Xavier Institute of Management

Xavier Square, Bhubaneswar-751013, India

Phone: +91 674 6647 806/900 (Admissions Office)

+91 674 6647 777 (Pilot No.), 30 lines

Email: admission@xim.edu.in

Website: https://www.xim.edu.in

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/welcome2ximuniversity