Post Graduate Diploma in Management for Executives

You are eligible to apply if you meet the following requirement:

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree of minimum three-year duration (or an equivalent qualification) in any discipline from a UGC listed /recognized University, with at least 55% aggregate marks.
• At least 3 years of experience (as on 31 May 2027) in executive capacity in an organisation of repute in the public, private or non-governmental sector. Self-employed persons should have minimum 5 years of experience after obtaining qualifying degree;
• Minimum Age: Completed 23 years as on 31 May 2027; and
• No Objection or sponsorship certificate from the employer for pursuing this course at XIM University.

NOTE:

• This program has been redesigned in terms of both structure and content to make it more relevant and industry-compliant.
• This PGD MX program is a fully residential program specifically designed for working executives and practicing managers and is as rigorous as the two-year full-time MBA program.
• Career Advisory Services: The participants in the program will be extended Career Advisory Services by the University.

You must apply for and appear in at least one of the following admission tests:

• Important — XAT/CAT/GMAT applicants: You must register for the relevant test separately and comply with the respective test authority’s notification, deadlines and requirements. Registration for the chosen test is a prerequisite for applying to PGD MX through that test.
• Important — XGMT applicants: The XGMT examination fee is INR 1,650/-. There is no separate XGMT application form. Once you select XGMT for one or more programs in the XIM University application form, you will be automatically registered for XGMT scheduled for 17 January 2027.
• XGMT Test Cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Ranchi and Rourkela. Although the candidate can choose up to three cities, they must  appear for the examination in the city allotted to them.

Step-1:

Go to the XIM University application portal. Under the New User section, enter your basic details to generate your unique XU ID / Login ID and password. You will receive these credentials via email.

Step-2:

Log in using your XU ID and password. Complete the application form by providing:
- Personal details
- Educational qualifications
- Work experience (if any)
- Program(s) you wish to apply for
- Preferred test option(s)
- Statement of Purpose (SoP)

Since the SoP that you submit will be an important document for your subsequent selection process, you must pay adequate attention in writing it.
- Upload your recent photograph and signature (see specifications below).

Step-3:

Pay the application fee through the secure payment gateway.

• First program/test option: INR 1,900/-
• Second program/test option: INR 850/-
• Subsequent Each additional program/test option(s) : INR 400/-
  (Use a single application form to apply for multiple programs and/or through multiple tests.)

Candidates will be shortlisted for the subsequent selection process on the basis of their performance in the admission test(s) (XAT, CAT, GMAT or XGMT). Shortlisted candidates may then be called for the following:

• Group Discussion (GD)
• Writing Ability Test (WAT)
• Personal Interview (PI)

If these activities are conducted offline, they may be held at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur or Patna. Although the candidate can choose up to three cities, they must appear for the interview in the city finally allotted to them.

• Candidates attending an interview session, in the city allocated, will have to bear their own travel and accommodation expenses.
• The detailed modalities of the shortlisting and selection process will be communicated to candidates in due course through the University website and/or email.
• Final selection will consider performance in XAT/CAT/GMAT/XGMT and in the interview, along with past academic records and relevant work experiences.
• Admission offers issued to selected and waitlisted candidates are purely provisional in nature.

15 December 2026 is the last date for submitting the EMBA-BM application form.