Xavier Institute of Management is a private management institute, established in 1987 in Odisha, Bhubaneswar. The institute has been ranked 33rd by Collegedunia and 10th by IIRF for MBA courses in 2025. The key important highlights of the institute are given below-
- Popular Courses: MBA, Executive MBA.
- Total Fees (MBA): INR 28.40 Lakhs (including hostel).
- Selection Criteria (MBA): CAT/XAT/XGMT(conducted by XIM University), WAT+GD+PI.
- Cutoff 2024: 91 percentile (CAT), 88 percentile (XAT).
- Placements 2025: INR 32.80 LPA (Highest), INR 17.82 LPA (Median).
XIMB MBA Admission Dates 2026
XIM Bhubaneswar shortlists candidates for WAT, GD & PI, based on scores in CAT/XAT/XGMT (conducted by XIM University). Important dates are given below-
| 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 Courses & Fees 2026
XIM Bhubaneswar offers MBA as its most popular program amongst students. It also offers an Executive MBA for working professionals. Students can find XIMB Fees for the courses offered below-
| Course | Total Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | ₹ 28.4 Lakhs | Graduation with 55% + CAT/XAT/XGMT, followed by WAT, GD & PI. |
| Executive MBA | ₹ 16.7 Lakhs | Graduation with 55% + CAT/XAT/XGMT, followed by WAT & PI+At least 3 years of work experience |
*Note:
- The above fees include academics, and accommodation charges (including mess).
- The fees also include a refundable deposit of INR 20,000.
See what Jahnvi Bedia, a student of MBA (Batch-2022) at XIMB has to say about the admission process
In her words: “Admission to XIMB can be secured in 3 ways: CAT, XAT, and XGMT. The exams are held from November to January time frame and the admission forms open from around October goes on till January. The application form can be accessed from the website of the college, or other social media pages on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram can also redirect you to the link. The college usually has 50% reservation for Odiya domicile. After the exam, if you qualify for the cut off which is usually around the 85 percentile, you get an admission interview call letter from the college. The interview takes place with a panel of professors from the college.” To know more detailed review, Click Here
XIMB Admission 2026
XIM Bhubaneswar offers admission to its courses based on entrance exam scores, followed by WAT, GD & PI. The admission process for the courses at XIM Bhubaneswar are given below-
- Candidates need to have passed a bachelor’s with at least 55% marks. The final selection to MBA courses is 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.
- Candidates need to have passed bachelor’s with at least 55% marks, and at least 3 years of work experience. The final selection will be based on the candidate’s performance in XAT/CAT/GMAT/XGMT, GD, Writing Ability Test, & Personal Interview, and will take into account the past academic record and relevant work experience.
*Note:
- It may be noted that besides registering for XAT/CAT/GMAT, one has to apply (online) separately to XIM University. Application fees: INR 1800.
- GD & PI will be held at Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata or Mumbai (if held offline).
- Candidates will have to meet their own travel/stay expenses to attend the interview session.
XIMB Cutoff
XIMB accepts CAT/XAT/GMAT/XGMT to shortlist candidates for WAT & PI process. The cutoff is the same over the past three years for various categories of students. XIMB Cutoff for the exams accepted are given below-
| Academic Year | CAT | XAT | XGMT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 91 percentile | 88 percentile | 90 percentile |
| 2023 | 91 percentile | 88 percentile | 90 percentile |
| 2022 | 91 percentile | 88 percentile | 90 percentile |
*Note: The cutoff for the domicile candidates (Odisha) is slightly lower than that of non-domicile candidates.
XIMB Placements
As per the placement report 2025, the highest package offered was INR 32.80 LPA, and the median package stood at INR 17.82 LPA. A total of 101 recruiters, with 49 as new recruiters, participated in the placement drive 2024. More detailed XIMB Placement statistics in 2024 are given below-
| Particular | Values |
|---|---|
| Average (Top 10%) CTC | INR 26.41 LPA |
| Median (Top 10%) CTC | INR 26 LPA |
| Average (Top 50%) CTC | INR 22.80 LPA |
| Median (Top 10%) CTC | INR 22.47 LPA |
| Leading Sectors | BFSI(27%) & Consulting (20%) |
| Batch Size | 350 |
| Number of PPOs offered | 83 |
XIMB Rankings
XIM Bangalore has been ranked by several prominent institutions in the MBA category over the past few years. XIMB Rankings by several ranking agencies are given below-
| Ranking Agencies | Year | Rankings |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia | 2025 | 33rd (1st in Odisha) |
| India Today | 2024 | 19th (1st in Odisha) |
| The Week | 2024 | 14th (1st in Odisha) |
| Outlook | 2025 | 6th |
| Times of India | 2024 | 2nd |
XIMB vs KJ Somaiya vs IMT Ghaziabad
Students often compare XIM Bhubaneswar with KJ Somaiya Institute of Management and IMT Ghaziabad. CAT cutoff for KJ Somaiya is lower than that of XIMB and IMT Ghaziabad. The fees for MBA program is the highest for XIMB. Student can find detailed comparison in the table below-
| Parameter | XIMB | KJ Somaiya | IMT Ghaziabad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Popular Course | MBA Business Management | MBA | PGDM |
| Total MBA Fees | INR 28.4 Lakhs | INR 22.32 Lakhs | INR 22.27 Lakhs |
| CAT Cutoff (Percentile) | 91 | 84 | 90 |
| Avg Package | 18.25 LPA, in 2025 | INR 12 LPA, in 2024 | INR 16.25 LPA, in 2025 |
| NIRF Ranking 2025 | NA | 65th | 30th |
XIMB Campus & Infrastructure
XIMB (Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar) has a modern, green campus with Wi-Fi everywhere. It features air-conditioned classrooms, a big library, auditorium, and computer labs. Students enjoy a 24/7 gym, floodlit sports courts for tennis, basketball, badminton, volleyball, and cricket fields. The campus supports learning and fun activities.
XIMB Hostel Facilities
| Particulars | Single Room with AC | Single Room without AC | Single Room without AC with attached (washroom) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room Rent (per year) | INR 1.2 lakhs | INR 60 K | INR 70 K |
| Student Residence Administration Fee (per year) |
INR 20 K | INR 20 K | INR 20 K |
| Board per month (approximately) | INR 8 K | INR 8 K | INR 8 K |
Read More: XIMB Hostel
XIMB FAQs
Ques. What is the admission process for MBA at XIM Bhubaneswar?
Ans. The rigorous admission process followed in XIMB for MBA is the best among other management colleges. Candidates have to appear for XAT/CAT/GMAT/XGMT exams, followed by Writing Ability Test (WAT), Personal Interview (PI), and Group Discussion (GD). The merit performance in all these parameters results in the selection of the candidates.
Ques. How do candidates get to know if I am selected for the MBA interview at XIMB?
Ans. The interview results are displayed on the official website, ximb.edu.in, of XIMB, on the tentative date. Students will have to visit the website, go through the link, enter the course name, their XU ID, and DOB, and submit. The results will be displayed accordingly.
Ques. Does XIMB provide hostel facilities to the students?
Ans. Yes, XIMB provides residential facilities to the students. The old campus of XIMB includes a 7-storey building, 24/7 power supply, mess facilities, and many more. The new XIMB campus offers single and double shared rooms for 3,000 students, complete with all the basic facilities. The campus has security guards and CCTV cameras for safety.
Ques. Is the admission process different for different specializations of MBA at XIMB?
Ans. No, the admission process is the same for all the specializations of MBA at XIMB. Candidates need to pass the XAT/CAT/GMAT/XGMT exams, followed by Writing Ability Test (WAT), Personal Interview (PI), and Group Discussion (GD). PI will be held in Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai (if held offline)






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The total number of seats offered in the XIM Bhubaneshwar Executive MBA course is three hundred sixty. The admission to the course is based on CAT/ MAT/ GMAT.
XIMB EMBA BM (Executive Master Of Business Administration - Business Management) is a 1-Year, Full-time Program designed for Working Executives. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree, Work Experience, and Valid CAT / XAT / GMAT / X-GMT scores are eligible to apply for the program. You must have a Bachelor’s Degree with a Minimum of 55% Marks, 3 Years of Work Experience as on July 1, 2024, a Minimum Age of 23 Years as of July 1, 2024, also be a Self-Employed Person with a Minimum of 5 Years of Experience after obtaining a Qualifying Degree can be considered to get the admission into the EMBA course.
The candidates are selected based on their sectional and overall cut-off scores of top MBA entrance exams like XAT/ GMAT/ CAT/ X-GMT/ NMAT 2023 for admission to the MBA course. Authorities prepare the final XIMB merit list based on the performance of candidates in the admission test, WAT, GD-PI, past academic records, work experience, and other factors. The candidates can check the XIMB 2024 shortlist by entering the XU ID and date of birth in the provisional shortlist portal.
According to the trends last few years cut-off for the MBA course for CAT is 91 percentile, and for XAT is 88 percentile. XIMB, CAT Cutoff 2023 for General/OBC/EWS/SC/ST Category is 91 percentile for MBA. XIMB, XAT Cutoff 2023 for General Category is 88 percentile for MBA.
The total fee for the MBA course is INR 19.3 Lakhs at the XIIMB. The hostel fee is INR 97,000(Room Rent (1st Year) is 40,000, Room Rent (2nd Year) is 40,000, Student Residence Administration Fee Per Year is 12,000, and Board Per Month (Approximately) is 5,000). Candidates are Shortlisted based on their valid CAT / XAT / GMAT / X-GMT Scores for Writing Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion, and Personal Interview (GD & PI). Shortlisted Candidates are required to appear for the WAT, GD & PI Round for Final Selection. Final Selection is based on the Candidate’s Overall Performance in WAT, GD & PI, Entrance Exam Scores, Past Academic Record, and Work Experience.
The sector-wise analysis for placements at XIMB Bbsr is around: 32% for Analytics & Systems, 19% for Operations, 15% for Finance, 16% for Sales & Marketing, 15% for Consulting, and 3% for other sectors. Check out more at XIMB Bbsr Placement.
Yes, XIMS Bhubaneswar offers Hostel facilities with facilities like TV, Washing Machines, Water Filters, Geysers, etc with a fee structure of iNR 72k to 92k. Hostel also consists of Student Mess, Kitchen. Convenience Store, Multipurpose Hall and Multiple Open Spaces.
You need to contact the XIMB Bhubaneshwar admission authority by visiting the institute in offline mode to get answer of your query.
For admission to the MBA at Xavier Institute of Management, you need to take the CAT/XAT/MAT entrance examination. The application deadline for the course is December 08, 2023. Check out XIMB Admissions for more info
Xavier’s Institute of Management, Bhubaneshwar does not offer B.Tech. Computer Science to the students.
Apart from the course fee, if you want enquiry on donation fee structure, then you can contact XIMB Bhubaneswar at: 0674 664 7777.
The NMAT cut-off last year for XIM Bhubaneswar was 90% and more to get into various management courses.
Yes, XIMB has student exchange programs. Students are mostly send for exchange programs to France, Poland, USA etc.
Yes, XIMB provides students scholarships on the basis of their merit. It is in accordance with the government guidelines. Scholarships on the basis of merit is given to SC and ST students.