XIM Bhubaneswar MBA admissions are based on cutoff scores of CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, and XGMT. Students must meet the minimum cutoff score as per their category to be shortlisted for further selection process.

The further selection process of XIM University includes Written Ability Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

XIM University MBA BM Cutoff

The cutoff details of MBA Business Management specialization is as follows:

CAT Cutoff

Particulars Domicile Male Domicile Female Non-Domicile Male Non-Domicile Female
Overall 92 91 93 92
VARC 75 70 85 80
DILR 55 55 75 72
QA 55 55 75 72

XAT Cutoff

Particulars Domicile Male Domicile Female Non-Domicile Male Non-Domicile Female
Overall 89 88 93 92
VARC 55 52 70 65
DILR 50 50 55 55
QA 50 50 55 55

GMAT Cutoff

Particulars Domicile Male Domicile Female Non-Domicile Male Non-Domicile Female
Overall 92 91 93 92
VARC 65 65 65 65
QA 60 60 60 60

XGMT Cutoff

Particulars Domicile Male Domicile Female Non-Domicile Male Non-Domicile Female
Overall 90 89 92 91
VARC 60 60 70 65
DI 40 40 65 65
QA 45 45 45 45
EQ 45 45 55 55

XIM University MBA HRM Cutoff

The cutoff details of MBA Human Resource Management specialization is as follows:

CAT Cutoff

Particulars Domicile Non Domicile
Overall 60 90
VARC 45 80
DILR 45 60
QA 85 60

XAT Cutoff

Particulars Domicile Non Domicile
Overall 84 91
VARC 65 70
DILR 45 50
QA 45 50

GMAT Cutoff

Particulars Domicile Non Domicile
Overall 91 92
VARC 60 65
QA 50 60

XGMT Cutoff

Particulars Domicile Non Domicile
Overall 83 88
VARC 50 60
DI 40 40
QA 40 40
EQ 40 40

NMAT Cutoff

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

XIM University vs XIME Bangalore vs IIM Bangalore

A comparison of CAT percentile requirement of XIM university with XIME Bangalore and IIM Bangalore has been shared below.

Particulars XIM University XIME Bangalore IIM Bangalore
CAT 92 75 99

NOTE:

  • It can be noted that the cutoff requirement of IIM Bangalore is highest, and lowest for XIME Bangalore.
  • The CAT percentile requirement in XIM University is moderate.

XIM University MBA Selection Process

XIM University MBA selection process includes the following steps.

  • Step 1: Fill out the online application form.
  • Step 2: Submit CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ NMAT/ XGMT scores.
  • Step 3: Candidates will be shortlisted for WAT and GDPI based on their entrance exam score.
  • Step 4: Students must meet the interview cutoffs.
  • Step 5: The final merit will be prepared based on entrance exam score+ academic performance+ WAT/ GDPI marks+ work experience.

NOTE:

  • The MBA interview cutoff scores for 2026 admission were released on Feb 6, 2026.
  • The personal interview will be held at different centres in Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai.
  • However, the interview can be held online, in some cases.
  • Candidates will be informed about their final selection via mail, in April 2026.
  • The MBA program will commence in June 2026.

XIM Bhubaneswar Cutoff FAQs

Ques. What is the XAT cutoff for XIM University Bhubaneswar?

Ans. The XAT cutoff required for admission in XIM University MBA is 90 for the General category. It is the same for all the specializations. In 2024 too, the XAT cutoff was 90 for all the specializations.

Ques. Can I take admission in XIM Bhubaneswar without CAT?

Ans. Yes, students can take admission in the MBA program of XIM Bhubaneswar without CAT. The institute accepts other entrance exams too such as GMAT, X-GMT, and XAT. The cutoff requirement is different for each of them.

Ques. Is there any reservation policy for admission in XIM Bhubaneswar?

Ans. No, there is no reservation policy applicable for admission to XIM University Bhubaneswar. It is a private institution and does not follow any government implemented reservation policies. However, the college has a management quota for direct admission.