XIM University Bhubaneswar is well known for its MBA program. It is offered as a 2-year full-time residential course in 6 specializations.
Students must have passed Graduation with 55% marks and qualified CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ XGMT to be eligible for XIM University admission. Final year students can also apply.
The course begins in June of every year. Students are also sent to universities in Europe under the ‘Student Exchange’ program.
The MBA program of XIM University is highly pursued by students. Out of all the specializations, Business Management is the most popular.
The specialisation-wise fee details are as follows:
| Specializations | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| Business Management | INR 28.4 lakhs |
| Human Resource Management | INR 27.7 lakhs |
| Rural Management | INR 19.8 lakhs |
| Urban Management | INR 17.8 lakhs |
| Public Policy | |
| Sustainability Management |


XIM University MBA fee has been increased for all the specializations in comparison to previous years. The details are shared below.
| Courses | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Management | INR 28.40 lakhs | INR 26 lakhs |
| Rural Management | INR 19.8 lakhs | INR 18.4 lakhs |
| Human Resource Management | INR 27.7 lakhs | INR 25.3 lakhs |
| Urban Management/ Public Policy/ Sustainability Management | INR 17.8 lakhs | INR 16.5 lakhs |
XIM University MBA admission process includes the following steps:
NOTE: The MBA interview cutoff scores for 2026 admission were released on Feb 6, 2026.
Students must have either CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ XGMT scores to get admission in XIM University MBA program. The cutoff details for MBA BMand MBA HRM have been shared below.
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 |
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 |
Students can find XIM University placement report of 2025 provided below.
Some of the important highlights of XIM Bhubaneswar MBA placement are as follows.
| Particulars | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Package | INR 32.80 LPA | INR 30 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 18.53 LPA | INR 19.53 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 17.82 LPA | INR 18.37 LPA |
The university has also shared the Summer placement report of 2024. The details are as follows.

Some of the top recruiters who participated in XIM University placement were as follows.

XIM University hostel fee is different for the old and new campuses. The details are as follows.

Students can check XIM University Ranking shared by different agencies for 2025 and 2026 in the table below. The ranking has been shared for the Management stream.
| Agency | Rank |
|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 | 45 |
| Outlook 2026 | 6 |
A comparison of XIM Bhubaneswar with XIME Bangalore vs XLRI Jamshedpur has been shared below.
| Courses | XIM Bhubaneswar | XIME Bangalore | XLRI Jamshedpur |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA BM Fees | INR 28.40 lakhs | INR 15.65 lakhs | INR 32.44 lakhs |
| Specializations Offered | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Eligibility | Passed Graduation with 55% marks | Passed Graduation with 50% marks | Passed Graduation |
| Entrance Exam | CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ XGMT | CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT | XAT |
| XAT Percentile (BM) | 90 | 75 | 96 |
| Highest Package | INR 30 LPA | INR 22 LPA | INR 75 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 19.53 LPA | INR 10.5 LPA | INR 31.08 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | Microsoft Amazon Arcesium |
Infosys Accenture Capgemini |
Accenture American Express Bajaj Auto |
NOTE:
Ques. What is XIM University MBA Business Management total fee?
Ans. The total fee of MBA Business Management program of XIM University Bhubaneswar is INR 28.40 lakhs. The 1st year course fee is INR 11.50 lakhs. There are various other miscellaneous expenses such as alumni fee, caution money, development fund and others that make the total amount.
Ques. Is XIM Bhubaneswar good for MBA?
Ans. Yes, XIM Bhubaneswar has been ranked well for MBA. The college is well known for its rankings, strong faculty management, good placements and other features.
The MBA course achieved a 100% placement rate in 2024 in the Business Management and Human Resource Management domains. The highest package offered in 2024 was INR 30 LPA, while in 2023, it was INR 71.51 LPA. The college also has a strong alumni base in different industries across India.
Ques. Does XIM Bhubaneswar give 100% placement in MBA?
Ans. Yes, XIM Bhubaneswar had a 100% placement rate for the 2024 batch in the Urban Management and Governance domain. Additionally, a 100% placement ratio was achieved in the 2022-24 batch of the Business Management and Human Resource Management domains. In 2024, the highest MBA package was INR 30 LPA, while the average MBA package was INR 19.53 LPA.
Course Duration
2 YearsTuition Fees
11.5 Lakhs1 Year Fees
15.1 LakhsTotal Fees
28.4 Lakhs| Year | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Year Wise fees | ₹15.1 Lakhs | ₹13.3 Lakhs |
| Total Fees | ₹1510000 | ₹1330000 |
| Tuition fees | ₹1150000 | ₹1150000 |
| development fund | ₹100000 | - |
| course materials | ₹40000 | ₹40000 |
| it expenses | ₹20000 | ₹20000 |
| university alumni activities fee | ₹10000 | - |
| career advisory services | ₹50000 | - |
| refundable deposits | ₹20000 | - |
| room rent | ₹40000 | ₹40000 |
| student residence administration fee | ₹20000 | ₹20000 |
| board fees | ₹60000 | ₹60000 |
Total Fees
₹ 27,70,000Total Fees
₹ 28,40,000Total Fees
₹ 19,80,000Total Fees
₹ 17,80,000Total Fees
₹ 17,80,000Total Fees
₹ 17,80,000| Highest Placement | ₹ 32.8 Lakhs |
| Average Placement | ₹ 18.3 Lakhs |
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