What is the minimum XAT percentile required for XIM University MBA-BM?

XIM University does not publish an official XAT cutoff. For MBA-BM with 360 seats as reported, historical shortlists have included candidates with strong XAT scores and academic profiles. Contact admissions@xim.edu.in or check xim.edu.in for programme-specific shortlist criteria.

Is work experience mandatory for XIM University MBA admission?

Work experience is not required for regular MBA programmes. It is mandatory only for EMBA-BM: a minimum of 3 years for salaried applicants and a minimum of 5 years for self-employed applicants.

Which entrance exams are accepted for XIM University MBA?

XIM University accepts XAT, CAT, GMAT, NMAT, and XGMT. NMAT is valid only for MBA-HRM, MBA-RM, MBA-SM, MBA-UMG, and MBA-PPM. NMAT is not accepted for MBA-BM or MMS-BF. Candidates who cannot appear for XAT, CAT, or GMAT may register for XGMT separately.

What is XGMT and how does it differ from XAT?

XGMT is XIM Universitys own online entrance test. It covers quantitative ability, verbal reasoning, data interpretation, general awareness, and emotional quotient. The registration fee is INR 1,500. It is conducted in six cities only. XAT is a national-level exam accepted by over 100 programmes across India.

What is the selection process for MBA-BM at XIM University?

Candidates are first shortlisted based on their entrance test score and academic record. Shortlisted candidates attend a Group Discussion, a Writing Ability Test (15 to 20 minutes), and a Personal Interview (20 to 30 minutes) at the Bhubaneswar campus. The final merit list combines all these components.

What are the total fees for MBA-BM at XIM University?

Tuition for MBA-Business Management is INR 11,50,000 per year (INR 23,00,000 for two years). Additional charges include a Development Fund of INR 1,00,000, course materials of INR 40,000 per year, IT expenses of INR 20,000 per year, and hostel accommodation. Visit xim.edu.in for the complete fee schedule.

Can final-year students apply for XIM University MBA admission?

Yes. Final-year undergraduate students can apply. Their degree must be completed and results declared by June 15, 2026. Provisional admission is offered subject to final results meeting the 55% eligibility threshold.

What are the application fees for XIM University MBA and UG programmes?

For MBA: INR 1,800 for the first programme and INR 400 per additional choice. For UG: INR 1,500 for the first choice and INR 300 per additional choice. XGMT registration is INR 1,500 extra. All fees are non-refundable and paid online.

Is direct admission or management quota available at XIM University?

XIM University does not offer a management quota or direct admission for MBA programmes. All seats are filled through merit-based selection via entrance exams and GD-WAT-PI rounds. No spot admission is offered.

What scholarships are available at XIM University for MBA students?

XIM University offers a merit scholarship (30% tuition waiver for students with 90% or above in Class 12), a category scholarship for SC, ST, ECO-BW, and minority candidates (3 per category per programme per year), and an academic topper award (30% waiver for the years top student in each programme).

XIM University Placement 2025: Highest Package, Average Package, Top Recruiters

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XIM University placement for the 2023-25 batch recorded 100% placement across select MBA programmes. The combined batch of 371 students from the MBA Business Management program reported an overall average package of INR 18.25 LPA and a median of INR 17.82 LPA, with the highest offer reaching INR 32.80 LPA in the consulting domain.

Looking ahead, XIM University's upcoming 2025-27 batch has also recorded 100% summer internship placements for MBA-BM, MBA-HRM, and MBA-RM as of mid-2026, though detailed package and recruiter data for this batch's final placements are yet to be released.
A total of 101 companies participated in the placement process, of which 49 were first-time recruiters at XIM University.
The MBA in Business Management (MBA-BM) remained the flagship placement program. At the same time, the MBA in Human Resource Management (MBA-HRM), MBA in Rural Management (MBA-RM), and MBA in Sustainability Management (MBA-SM) followed separate but coordinated placement cycles.
Consulting and marketing domains together absorbed 67% of the 2025 batch, with BFSI (25%), IT (23%), and Consulting (24%) as the top industry sectors by placement share at XIM University.

XIM University Placement Highlights

XIM University key placement statistics for the latest placement season, including packages, participating recruiters, and the number of students placed, are displayed below.

Particulars	2025 (2023-25 Batch)
Total Students Placed	774
Overall Median Package (PG)	INR 15 LPA
Companies Participated	101 (49 new)

Key Takeaways:

The figure of 774 students represents the overall placement drive conducted by the university, whereas the NIRF data below reports programme-wise placement statistics
The highest package improved from INR 30 LPA in 2024 to INR 32.80 LPA in 2025, while total recruiter participation grew from 99 to 101 companies.
Consulting and marketing functions collectively accounted for 67% of 2025 placements, the two dominant functional domains at XIM University.

Candidates are advised to refer to the official XIM University placement brochure.

XIM University Overall Placement Report – NIRF

XIM University recorded an overall placement rate of 98.22% across UG 4-year and PG 2-year programs as recorded in the XIM University NIRF report 2026. The PG 2-year program recorded a 100% placement rate with 737 of 737 students placed in 2025. Given below are the placement statistics:

Programs	Graduated	Placed	Placement Rate	Median Package
UG 4 Years	51	37	72.54%	INR 6.50 LPA
PG 2 Years	737	737	100%	INR 15 LPA

Source: XIM University NIRF Overall Placement Data 2026.

XIM University MBA Business Management Placements

The MBA in Business Management is the flagship program at XIM University. For the 2025 placement season, the MBA-BM batch reported a highest offer of INR 32.80 LPA.

In the 2024 season (2022-24 batch), the MBA-BM average was INR 19.53 LPA and the median was INR 18.37 LPA, with 76 PPOs converted from summer internships.
The 2024 highest for MBA-BM also stood at INR 30 LPA.
Consulting firms, FMCG companies, and financial services organizations are the primary MBA-BM recruiters.
Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, L’Oreal, and Nestle have recruited consistently from the program.
The domain-wise breakdown for 2025 shows Finance averaging INR 19.03 LPA and Operations averaging INR 19.94 LPA as the top-paying functions, with Consulting recording the highest peak offer at INR 32.80 LPA.

XIM University MBA Placement Statistics (NIRF 2026)

Particulars	Placement Highlights
Graduated	371
Placed	371
Placement Rate	100%
Median Package	INR 17.82 LPA

Source: XIM University NIRF Management Placement Data 2026.

XIM University Domain-Wise Placement Data 2025 (All Programs)

The table below shows the highest and average salary packages offered across different functional domains during the 2025 placement season. It highlights the variation in compensation across major career roles.

Domain	Highest Package	Average Package
Consulting	INR 32.80 LPA	INR 17.70 LPA
Marketing	INR 31.90 LPA	INR 18.33 LPA
Finance	INR 28.20 LPA	INR 19.03 LPA
Systems	INR 24.70 LPA	INR 18.12 LPA
Operations	INR 22.70 LPA	INR 19.94 LPA

XIM University Stream-Wise Compensation

XIM University Other MBA Programs

XIM University runs specialized MBA programs alongside the flagship MBA-BM. The table below shows the program-wise placement outcomes for the 2024 season, which is the most recent batch with program-level breakdowns available.

Program	Highest Package (2024)	Average Package (2024)	Median Package (2024)
MBA-BM	INR 30 LPA	INR 19.53 LPA	INR 18.37 LPA
MBA-HRM	INR 30 LPA	INR 17.02 LPA	INR 16.5 LPA
MBA-RM	INR 15 LPA	INR 12.5 LPA	INR 11.5 LPA
MBA-SM	INR 20.5 LPA	INR 14.02 LPA	INR 13.19 LPA
MMS-BF	INR 19.5 LPA	INR 13.4 LPA	INR 11.5 LPA

The MBA-HRM recorded the same highest package as MBA-BM in 2024 at INR 30 LPA, reflecting that HR roles at top companies can match general management offers at the peak. The MBA-RM focuses on rural and development sector management, resulting in lower package ranges that reflect the nature of organizations operating in that space.

XIM University Sector-Wise Distribution

The sector-wise distribution for the 2025 batch shows BFSI leading at 25%, followed by Consulting at 24% and IT at 23%. Manufacturing firms accounted for 16% and FMCG for 12% of total placements.

XIM University Sector-wise Placement

XIM University Top Recruiters

The XIM University placement roster spans consulting, technology, financial services, FMCG, and industrial sectors. The following companies have been active recruiters across XIM’s MBA programs.

Microsoft	Amazon	Goldman Sachs
Arcesium	Deloitte	PwC
Accenture	ICICI Bank	Adani
Airtel	Nestle	L’Oreal
Hero MotoCorp	Havells	Optum

XIM University Placement FAQs

Ques. Does XIM University achieve 100% placement every year?

Ans. The flagship MBA-BM, MBA-HRM and MBA-RM programmes have reported 100% placement in recent years. However, the university-wide placement rate reported in the NIRF 2026 data is 98.22%.

Ques. Which MBA program at XIM University has the best placement outcomes?

Ans. The MBA in Business Management (MBA-BM) has the highest average and median packages among XIM programs. In 2024, the MBA-BM average was INR 19.53 LPA and the median was INR 18.37 LPA. The MBA-HRM reached the same highest offer of INR 30 LPA as MBA-BM in 2024. The MBA-RM and MBA-SM programs serve specialized sectors and have lower package ranges reflective of their target industries.

Ques. How many PPOs does XIM University convert from summer internships?

Ans. In 2024, XIM University converted 76 PPOs for the MBA-BM batch, 29 PPOs for the MBA-HRM batch, and 10 PPOs for the MBA-RM batch. The summer internship for 2024 saw an average stipend of INR 1.2 Lakhs per month and a highest stipend of INR 3 Lakhs per month. PPO holders are considered placed before the final placement season opens.

Ques. What sectors hire the most from XIM University placements?

Ans. BFSI was the top sector in 2025 at 25% of the batch, followed by Consulting at 24% and IT at 23%. Manufacturing firms collectively took 16%, and FMCG 12%. By job function, consulting and marketing together absorbed 67% of the 2025 batch, making these the two dominant functional areas for XIM University placements.

Company	CTC
Microsoft	50 - 53 LPA
Google	50 - 52 LPA
Arcesium	40 - 45 LPA
Samsung Research	40 - 48 LPA
Amazon	45 - 46 LPA

XIM University Overall Placement Highlights

The highest package offered at XIM University is INR 32.8 Lakhs, while the average package stood at INR 18.25 Lakhs. Various recruiters participated in the recruitment process of XIM University including Bank of America, Cognizant, D. E. Shaw India Private Limited, Dell, Ernst & Young and more.

Highest PackageAverage Package

32.80 L

18.25 L

06.6 Lakhs13.1 Lakhs19.7 Lakhs26.2 Lakhs32.8 Lakhs

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XIM University Coursewise Placement Highlights

In 2025, XIM University MBA/PGDM programme recorded a highest package of INR 32.8 Lakhs, average package of INR 18.25 Lakhs, and median package of INR 17.82 Lakhs.

Yearly Placement Package Comparison
Particulars	2025	2024	2023
Highest Package	₹32.80 Lakhs	₹30.00 Lakhs	-
Median Package	₹17.82 Lakhs	₹18.37 Lakhs	₹19.25 Lakhs
Average Package	₹18.25 Lakhs	₹19.53 Lakhs	-

Yearly Students Placed
Particulars	2023	2022
Student Admitted	358	355
Students Placed	358	355

XIM University Placements: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 155 Reviews

The college offers robust placement opportunities, particularly for postgraduate (PG) students, with a reported placement rate of 100% and packages ranging from 15.3 LPA domestically to as high as 46.7 LPA internationally. Undergraduate (UG) placement opportunities are limited, with a placement rate of 40-50% and packages between 4-12 LPA. Major recruiters include Infosys, Accenture, Deloitte, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, and more.

Internships are mandatory and are offered from the second year, with stipends averaging 40,000. The college's placement committee actively works to ensure comprehensive placement support for students.

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XIM University: 2 Answered Questions

How are XIMB, and XUB related? Does they have comman placement recruitment process?

Priyanka Singhalstudied at Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar

Xavier University, Bhubaneswar (XUB) includes the Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB), as well as the Xavier University, Bhubaneswar (XUB). In contrast to XUB, which provides a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate programs in subjects like business, law, sustainability, and communication, XIMB, a constituent school of XUB, specializes in management programs.

Despite being independent institutions, XIMB and XUB share a campus as well as some administrative and academic resources. As a result, certain activities and occasions, such as placements, workshops, and seminars, may be frequent.

However, depending on the program and the demands of the recruiters, the placement recruitment procedure for XIMB and XUB is different. The placement procedure is typically coordinated by the relevant schools and is tailored to the particular requirements and preferences of the recruiters.

How good is HRM in XIMB for a fresher, and does one's profile matter heavily when it comes to placement in XIMB?

Ankit SharmaMBA in Human Resource Management at Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (2019)

The faculty of management now come under Xavier University Bhubaneswar. It consists of School of business management, School of HR, School of RM, and School of SM. The MBA HRM program of XIMB is one of the best programs in the college. It is a 2-year residential program.

The college also has good infrastructure as well.
Most of the students get good placement from this college. It does not matter much whether you are a fresher or an experienced candidate if you have the right skill, knowledge, and presentation skill then you will surely get through it.
The placement also takes into account your academic scores, extracurricular activities, and GDPI performance.

Below is brief highlights of the HRM program.

Number of students placed	110/123
Total number of recruiting companies	53
Average CTC	INR 11.88 LPA
Median CTC	INR 11.12 LPA
Highest CTC	INR 20.84 LPA
PPO	14

The program not only focuses on academics but also focuses on extracurricular activities like business events, cultural events, and sports events.

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XIM University Alumni Distribution By Companies

Accenture 60%

Capgemini 40%

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Companies
Bank of America	Cognizant	D. E. Shaw India Private Limited	Dell
Ernst & Young	IBM	Infosys	Mahindra & Mahindra
Tata Motors	Wipro	Accenture	Deloitte
HDFC Bank	Tata Steel	Tata Power	Cummins India Ltd
HCL Technologies	KPMG	Capgemini	Vedanta
GAIL	Kotak Mahindra Bank	Nestle India	Airtel