XIMB offers programmes at postgraduate and doctorate level, including MBA, EMBA, Ex-PGDM, and PhD.

  • The most popular course offered by XIMB is the MBA.
  • XIMB MBA fees for BM is INR 25.4 Lakhs.
  • The application fee for XIMB MBA-BA program is INR 1,800.

XIMB Important Dates 2026

XIMB PhD admission is based on the XRAT exam. The important dates for admission XIMB PhD course are given in the table below:

Events Dates
Last date for online application Feb 28, 2026
XRAT Exam date April, 2026
(Tentative)
Interview April, 2026
(Tentative)
Declaration of Result May, 2026
(Tentative)
Issuance of admission letter to selected candidates May, 2026
(Tentative)

XIMB MBA BM Admission 2026

XIMB MBA BM is a 2-year full-time programme. For admission to XIMB MBA-BM program, a candidate should have 55% marks in graduation.

  • Candidates should have a valid XAT/CAT/GMAT/XGMT score.
  • The selection process include Writing Ability Test (WAT) and PI.

The detailed fee structure is tabulated below:

Particulars Amount
(INR)
First-year fees 11.5 Lakhs
Second Year fees 11.5 Lakhs
Development Fees 1 Lakh
Course Material Fees per year 40,000
IT Expenses per year 20,000
University Alumni Activities Fee 10,000
Career Advisory Services 50,000
Refundable Deposit 20,000
Total Fees 25.4 Lakhs

XIMB MBA Business Management Cutoff 2026

Overall and sectional cutoff percentiles in various national level exams for the MBA BM programme at XIMB are given below:

CAT Cutoff

Cutoff Domicile Male Domicile Female Non Domicile Male Non Domicile Female
Overall 92 91 93 92
VA 75 70 85 80
DILR 55 50 75 70
QA 55 50 75 70

XAT Cutoff

Cutoff Domicile Male Domicile Female Non Domicile Male Non Domicile Female
Overall 89 88 93 92
VA 55 52 70 65
DM 50 50 55 55
QA 50 50 55 55

GMAT Cutoff

Cutoff Domicile Male Domicile Female Non Domicile Male Non Domicile Female
Overall 92 91 93 92
VA 65 65 65 65
QA 60 60 60 60

XGMT Cutoff

Cutoff Domicile Male Domicile Female Non Domicile Male Non Domicile Female
Overall 90 89 92 91
VA 60 60 70 70
DI 40 40 45 45
EQ 45 45 45 45
QA 45 45 55 55

XIMB MBA HRM Cutoff 2026

Overall and sectional cutoff percentiles in various national level exams for the MBA HRM programme at XIMB are given below:

CAT Cutoff

Cutoff Domicile Non Domicile
Overall 85 90
VA 60 80
DILR 45 60
QA 45 60

XAT Cutoff

Cutoff Domicile Non Domicile
Overall 84 91
VA 60 70
DM 45 50
QA 45 50

GMAT Cutoff

Cutoff Domicile Non Domicile
Overall 91 92
VA 60 65
QA 50 60

XGMT Cutoff

Cutoff Domicile Non Domicile
Overall 83 88
VA 50 60
DI 40 40
QA 40 40
EQ 40 40

NMAT Cutoff Score

Cutoff Domicile Non Domicile
Overall 235 237
LS 70 80
LR 65 65
QS 65 65

Note:

  • The cutoffs mentioned above are for students with engineering backgrounds.
  • The sectional cutoffs for the non-engineering students are the same as that for the engineering students.
  • However, the overall cutoffs for non-engineering students are one percentile/score less than the overall cutoff for the engineering students across every exam, i.e. if the overall cutoff is 92 for engineering students, it's 91 for non engineering students.

XIMB EMBA Admission 2026

XIMB EMBA is a 1-year, full-time programme. The eligibility criteria for the course is 55% aggregate marks in graduation.

The selection criteria and fee structure are tabulated below:

Course Selection Criteria Total Fees
(INR)
EMBA Candidates are required to submit valid scores of XAT/ CAT/GMAT/XGMT
and At least three years of experience in executive capacity in the public, private or non-governmental sector.		 15.5 Lakhs

XIMB Ex PGDM Admission 2026

XIMB Ex PGDM is a 1-year, part-time programme. The eligibility criteria for the course is 50% aggregate marks in graduation.

The fee structure and selection criteria for XIMB Ex PGDM is tabulated below:

Particular Selection Critera Amount
(INR)
Ex PGDM 3 years of work experience in a managerial role. 3.89 Lakhs

XIMB PhD Admission 2026

XIMB offers a PhD in Business Management as a part-time as well as a full-time program. For admission to XIMB PhD program, a candidate must have a Master’s or equivalent degree in any discipline with a minimum 55% of marks.

  • The PhD program is for a minimum duration of 3 years and a maximum duration of 6 years.
  • For admission to XIMB PhD program, a candidate must appear for XRAT (XIM Research Aptitude Test) conducted by XIM. Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET are exempted from the entrance test.

The fee structure for PhD program is given below:

Course Amount
Full-time PhD Business Management INR 20,000
Part-time PhD Business Management INR 3.08 Lakhs

XIMB Admission Process 2026

To take admission to various programs offered by XIMBi, candidates must fulfil the eligibility and selection criteria for the particular course. XIMB Admission process for various programmes is shown in the image below:
 

XIMB Admission Process 2026

XIMB Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. Can a final year student apply for admission to MBA program at XIMB?

Ans. Yes, a final year student may apply to XIMB MBA program, subject to completing the final part of the degree examinations by June 15, 2026 and expecting the final results by September 30, 2026.

Ques. What documents should a candidate keep ready before filling the online application form of XIMB?

Ans. Before filling up the online application form for XIMB, the candidate should keep ready a valid Gmail ID, academic credentials, work-related details, and digital copies (in the prescribed size and pixel format) of their passport-size photograph and signature.

Ques. What is XGMT conducted for MBA admission at XIMB?

Ans. XGMT (XIM General Management Test) is the online admission test for MBA and executive MBA programs conducted by XIM University at different locations, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi.

Candidates can apply for X-GMT by following the steps written below:

  • Candidate must first register online on the official XIM University admission portal.
  • While filling the application form, the candidate should select X-GMT as the preferred entrance exam.
  • After successful registration and payment of the application fee, the candidate will receive details about the exam schedule and admit card.

Ques. Can a candidate edit XIMB application form after submission?

Ans. Once the candidate submits the filled XIMB application form, editing of the data is not possible. However, if the application fee has been paid for the originally submitted form, the candidate may add a new program or admission test through the Program and Test Option page and pay the additional amount as required. This facility can be used only once.

Ques. Do candidates need to give any presentation during the PhD interview process at XIMB?

Ans. Yes, all candidates will be required to give a presentation during the PhD interview process at XIMB. During the presentation, candidates are expected to present their research plans and interests.

  • For the presentation, candidates may use PowerPoint slides. The mode of presentation (online or offline) will be communicated to the shortlisted candidate well in advance with the instructions.
  • You will be given at least 10 minutes of time for delivering the presentation.

Ques. What is XRAT exam conducted for PhD admission at XIMB?

Ans. XRAT is the Research Aptitude Test conducted by XIM University as a part of the PhD admission process. This test is applicable for XIMB as well.

  • The test is used to assess some basic skills considered essential for researchers, namely writing ability, verbal ability, comprehension, reasoning, and quantitative aptitude.
  • The total mark for the test is 100, and the total time allocated is 3 hours.

Ques. Is there an age limit for applying to Ph.D program at XIMB University?

Ans. No, there is no age limit for applying to Ph.D program at XIMB University.