XIM University MBA Admission 2026

MBA admission at XIM University for the 2026 to 2028 batch is based on entrance exam scores and campus selection rounds. The university accepts XAT, CAT, GMAT, XGMT, and NMAT for different MBA and MMS programmes. After the first shortlist, candidates have to attend Group Discussion, Writing Ability Test, and Personal Interview rounds at Bhubaneswar.

The 2026 admission cycle for MBA-BM, MBA-HRM, EMBA-BM, and MMS-BF ended after the January 20, 2026 application deadline. GD, WAT, and PI rounds were completed by March 2026. The MBA-UMG and MBA-PPM application process also ended, with June 30, 2026 as the last date. The next cycle is expected with XAT 2027.

• Regular MBA applicants do not need work experience. EMBA-BM needs at least 3 years of work experience, while self-employed applicants need at least 5 years.
• University or college rank holders in the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd position may apply for MBA-RM, MBA-SM, MBA-UMG, and MBA-PPM without submitting an entrance exam score.
• NMAT is valid only for MBA-HRM, MBA-RM, MBA-SM, MBA-UMG, and MBA-PPM. It is not accepted for MBA-BM or MMS-BF.
• Students joining MBA-BM and MMS-BF must stay in the campus hostel.
• Final-year degree students were allowed to apply if they completed the degree by June 15, 2026.
• The PG application fee is INR 1,800 for the first programme choice and INR 400 for each extra choice. XGMT registration costs INR 1,500 separately.

XIM University MBA Eligibility Criteria 2026

For all MBA programmes, applicants need a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with at least 55% aggregate marks. XIM University does not set an upper age limit. Students in the final year of graduation were also eligible to apply.

XIM University MBA Selection Criteria 2026

XIM University first shortlists MBA applicants through XAT, CAT, GMAT, NMAT, or XGMT scores. Shortlisted students then report to Bhubaneswar for a Group Discussion, a Writing Ability Test of 15 to 20 minutes, and a Personal Interview of 20 to 30 minutes. The final merit list uses entrance performance, past academic record, and GD-WAT-PI scores.

• The first shortlist for MBA-BM and MBA-HRM was announced in the first week of February 2026.
• Rank holders in the 1st to 3rd position at university or college level can directly qualify for MBA-RM, MBA-SM, MBA-UMG, and MBA-PPM.
• EMBA-BM applicants do not attend a GD round. They appear only for WAT and PI.
• Admission cannot be deferred. Selected students have to join in the academic year offered to them.

How to Apply for MBA at XIM University?

1. Go to apply.xim.edu.in and sign up using a valid Gmail address.
2. Choose the MBA programme or programmes and fill in personal and academic details.
3. Pay the online application fee of INR 1,800 for the first programme and INR 400 for every extra programme.
4. Upload mark sheets, entrance test score, photograph, and the other required documents.
5. Submit the form online. No hard copy submission is needed.

Key insight: XGMT is held only in Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi. Applicants outside these six cities have to travel for the test. City slots should be booked early because Mumbai and Delhi centres fill quickly.

XIM University UG Admission 2026

XIM University UG admission 2026 closed for 11 four-year programmes in law, commerce, computer science, economics, communication, psychology, and public administration. Most UG courses use Class 10 marks, Class 12 marks, and a Personal Interview for selection.

• For most UG programmes, selection depends on Class 10 performance, Class 12 performance, and a personal interview.
• A national entrance exam is not needed for UG admission, except for B.Tech (Hons.) CSE and law programmes.

XIM University UG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Applicants must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 60% aggregate marks. B.Tech-CSE applicants need Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class 12. Students from any stream can apply for law programmes.

XIM University UG Selection Criteria 2026

UG selection for 2026 is based on Class 10 board results, Class 12 board results, and a Personal Interview. Law and engineering applicants also take a written test. B.A-LLB and B.B.A-LLB applicants have to clear the Xavier Law Entrance Test before the PI, while B.Tech-CSE applicants have to clear the Xavier Engineering Selection Test before the PI.

• The UG application fee is INR 1,500 for the first programme choice and INR 300 for each extra choice.
• Hostel stay on campus is optional for UG students.
• A laptop is compulsory only for B.Tech-CSE students.

How to Apply for UG at XIM University?

1. Visit xim.edu.in and register with a working email address.
2. Choose the preferred UG programme or programmes and enter academic and personal details.
3. Pay INR 1,500 for the first choice and INR 300 for each added choice online.
4. Upload Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, photograph, and supporting documents.
5. Submit the form. Shortlisted applicants are called for the written test, wherever required, and the personal interview.

XIM University MBA Cutoff

XIM University does not publish an official cutoff list. The shortlist is prepared using CAT, XAT, GMAT, or NMAT percentile, academic record, and profile diversity. Previous-cycle CAT and XAT percentile trends are given below.

XIM University CAT Cutoff 2025

XIM University XAT Cutoff 2025

XIM University Scholarships 2026

XIM University provides scholarship schemes only for UG programmes. Each scheme covers 30% of the annual tuition fee. For PG programmes, the university does not list a separate scholarship scheme on its official website. PG students may use education loan options, including a concessional rate through partner banks such as SBI.