XIM Bhubaneswar offers MBA as a fully residential flagship program for a duration of 2 years. Admissions are based on CAT/XAT/XGMT scores, followed by WAT, GD & PI. The important details about the courses offered at XIMB are tabulated below-
| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Total Fees (₹ Lakh) |
Seat Intake | Admission Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA-BM | Bachelor's degree (any discipline) with ≥55% marks; final year students eligible | 28.4 | 360 | XAT/CAT/GMAT/XGMT score + WAT/GD/PI |
| EMBA-BM | Bachelor's degree + ≥3 years executive experience | 16.70 | Not specified | XAT/CAT/GMAT/XGMT + WAT/PI |
*Note:
- Application deadline extended to Dec 22, 2025.
- Programs are residential; hostels are mandatory for full-time MBA.
- Selection weights: entrance score + WAT + GD + PI + academics + experience.
XIMB MBA Admission 2026
For admission to MBA course at XIM Bhubaneswar, candidates should have passed a bachelor’s degree with at least 55% marks. Candidates who expect to complete the final part of their degree examinations by June 15, 2026, are also eligible to apply. The key important details about MBA admission at XIMB are given below-
XIMB MBA Admission Dates 2026
| XIMB Admission Dates 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Registration form Deadline | Dec 22, 2025 |
| WAT/GD/PI | Feb-March, 2026 (tentative) |
| Final Admission | April, 2026 (tentative) |
| XIMB Accepted Entrance Exam Dates 2026 | |
| CAT Registration Timelines | Aug- Sep, 2025 |
| CAT Exam Dates | Nov 30, 2025 |
| XAT Registration Timelines | July 10- Dec 11, 2025 |
| XAT Exam Dates | Jan 4, 2026 |
| XGMT Registration Timeline | Aug - Dec 22, 2025 |
| XGMT Exam Dates | Jan 25, 2026 |
XIMB MBA Cutoff 2024
The institute uses CAT/XAT/GMAT/XGMT score to shortlist candidates for WAT, GD & PI. The overall CAT & XAT cutoff is 91 and 88 percentile, respectively over the past few years. A more detailed XIMB Cutoff for various accepted exam are given below-
XIMB CAT Cutoff 2024
| Category | VA | DILR | QA | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domicile Male (E) | 75 | 55 | 60 | 91 |
| Domicile Male (NE) | 75 | 55 | 55 | 90 |
| Domicile Female (E) | 70 | 50 | 60 | 90 |
| Domicile Female (NE) | 70 | 50 | 55 | 89 |
| Non-Domicile Male (E) | 88 | 81 | 81 | 92 |
| Non-Domicile Male (NE) | 87 | 80 | 80 | 91 |
| Non-Domicile Female (E) | 80 | 75 | 75 | 91 |
| Non-Domicile Female (NE) | 80 | 75 | 75 | 90 |
*E-Engineer, NE: Non-Engineer
XIMB XAT Cutoff 2024
| Category | VA | DM | QA | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domicile Male (E) | 50 | 40 | 40 | 88 |
| Domicile Male (NE) | 50 | 40 | 40 | 87 |
| Domicile Female (E) | 50 | 40 | 40 | 87 |
| Domicile Female (NE) | 50 | 40 | 40 | 86 |
| Non-Domicile Male (E) | 70 | 60 | 60 | 92 |
| Non-Domicile Male (NE) | 70 | 60 | 60 | 91 |
| Non-Domicile Female (E) | 70 | 55 | 55 | 91 |
| Non-Domicile Female (NE) | 70 | 60 | 60 | 90 |
XIMB XGMT Cutoff 2024
| Category | VA | DI | QA | EQ | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domicile Male (E) | 60 | 40 | 45 | 45 | 89 |
| Domicile Male (NE) | 60 | 40 | 45 | 45 | 88 |
| Domicile Female (E) | 60 | 40 | 45 | 45 | 88 |
| Domicile Female (NE) | 60 | 40 | 45 | 45 | 87 |
| Non-Domicile Male (E) | 75 | 50 | 50 | 60 | 92 |
| Non-Domicile Male (NE) | 75 | 50 | 50 | 60 | 91 |
| Non-Domicile Female (E) | 70 | 50 | 50 | 60 | 91 |
| Non-Domicile Female (NE) | 70 | 50 | 50 | 60 | 90 |
XIMB MBA Selection Criteria
The Institute decides the section-wise as well as total cut-off marks, which is used for short-listing the candidates to be called for Writing Ability Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
WAT, GD & PI will be held in Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai (if held offline). Candidates will have to meet their own travel expenses for appearing in the Interview session.
The final selection will be made based on the candidate’s performance in the XAT/CAT/GMAT/XGMT as well as in the Writing Ability Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview (which factors in the past academic record and relevant work experience).
The selected candidates will be informed by mail in the month of April 2026.
Note:
- The weightage criteria of different parameters, but based on students reviews, Entrance exam have majority (~50% weightage), WAT, GD & PI have (~30% weightage), and remaining 20% weightage is given to academic scores, gender diversity and work experience, in the final admission process.
- Candidates need to fill an additional application form (other than CAT/XAT/GMAT) available on xim.edu.in, and pay a registration fee of INR 1800.
XIMB Executive MBA Admission 2026
XIM Bhubaneswar offers an Executive MBA program for candidates who have passed a bachelor’s with at least 55% marks, and at least 3 years of work experience. Self-employed persons with a minimum 5 years of experience after obtaining a qualifying degree can also be considered. Minimum age of 23 years as on July 01, 2026. The final admissions are based on entrance exam scores (CAT/XAT/XGMT), followed by Group Discussion & PI.
XIMB PhD Admission 2025
XIMB offers admission to two types of PhD programs, that is, PhD Full-Time and PhD Part-Time. The eligibility criteria for PhD admission at XIMB is based on graduation with an aggregate mark of 75% or post-graduation with 55%. The selection criteria is based on the following parameters:
- Academic records and Statement of Purpose (SoP), followed by XIM Research Aptitude Test (XRAT), Research Presentation, and Personal Interview.
- Candidates with UGC NET scores will be exempted from XRAT.
- Candidates qualified in UGC-NET (Category-2: Assistant Professor and Category-3: Admission to Ph.D) may appear for XRAT (Conducted by XIM University) to become eligible for a University Scholarship based on merit.
XIMB Admission FAQs
Ques. Is work experience mandatory for admission to an MBA programme at XIM Bhubaneswar?
Ans. No, work experience is not mandatory for admission to the MBA program at XIM Bhubaneswar. However, a significant weightage is given to work experience during the final merit list preparation.
Ques. Can I get direct admission to the MBA program at XIM Bhubaneswar?
Ans. No, direct admission is not possible to the MBA program at XIMB. Admissions are based on CAT/XAT/XGMT, followed by WAT, GD & PI. There are no management quota seats available at the institute.
Ques. How does the admission waiting list function in XIMB?
Ans. Candidates who are placed in the waiting list, need to indicate acceptance of the waitlist offer by paying a certain amount as indicated in the offer letter (which will be adjusted with the course fee, if converted, otherwise the full amount will be refunded).
Ques. When are the Admission Test cut-off marks announced at XIMB?
Ans. The cut-off marks for various programs are decided and announced by the first week of February. Please refer to the website during that period for details.





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The entrance examination for PhD has already been conducted on April 12, 2024. The entrance examination name is Research Aptitude Test of XIM University.
The total intake for the 1 year and 4 months EMBA program is 30 students.
The registration for the Ex PGDM course has already begun. You can register by filling in the application form with the required information and documents. At the end, you will have to pay the application fees.