XIM University Rankings 2026
XIM University, Bhubaneswar, ranked 30th nationally in Collegedunia Management 2026 with a score of 723, and 56th in Mass Communication with a score of 325.8, reflecting its standing as a private university with strong management and communication programmes. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked XIM University 45th in the Management category in 2025 with a score of 54.73, within a stable band between 43rd and 46th across 2023 to 2025.
- Outlook iCARE B-School 2026: Top Private B-Schools rank 6, India’s Top 20 B-Schools rank 13, East Zone rank 2
- India Today-MDRA University Survey 2025: Top General Private Universities rank 10
- Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) University Rankings 2025: rank 11
- National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) A grade, AICTE approved management programmes
XIM University Ranking in India
XIM University Bhubaneswar holds national ranks from Collegedunia, NIRF, Outlook, India Today, and IIRF. The table below shows the latest available year-wise data across all confirmed agencies.
| Agency | Category | 2025/2026 Rank | 2024 Rank | 2023 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia | Management | 30 (2026) | - | - |
| Collegedunia | Mass Communication | 56 (2026) | - | - |
| NIRF | Management | 45 (2025) | 43 | 46 |
| Outlook | Top Private B-Schools | 6 (2026) | - | - |
| India Today | Top General Private Universities | 10 (2025) | - | - |
| IIRF | University Rankings | 11 (2025) | - | - |
Outlook 2026 placed XIM University 6th among Top Private B-Schools nationally, which is the highest single-body rank across all confirmed agencies. NIRF’s Management rank of 45 in 2025 sits within the 43 to 46 range seen across three years, indicating a relatively stable NIRF position.
XIM University Collegedunia Ranking
Collegedunia ranked XIM University Bhubaneswar in two streams for the 2026 cycle: Management at national rank 30 and Mass Communication at rank 56. The Collegedunia scores reflect placement outcomes, academic inputs, and institutional reputation indicators.
| Stream | Collegedunia 2026 Rank | Collegedunia Score |
|---|---|---|
| Management | 30 | 723 |
| Mass Communication | 56 | 325.8 |
The Management stream score of 723 is notably higher than Mass Communication at 325.8, consistent with XIM University’s primary identity as a management institution. Collegedunia 2025 and earlier data for XIM University are not available in the current dataset, so year-on-year comparison is not possible for this agency.
XIM University NIRF Ranking
XIM University NIRF Management Ranking
XIM University Bhubaneswar has appeared in the NIRF Management category for 2023, 2024, and 2025. NIRF evaluates management institutions across five parameters: Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RPC), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and Perception (PR). The table below shows the year-wise rank and score.
| Year | NIRF Category | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Management | 45 | 54.73 |
| 2024 | Management | 43 | 54.49 |
| 2023 | Management | 46 | 52.09 |
XIM University’s NIRF Management score improved from 52.09 in 2023 to 54.73 in 2025, a gain of 2.64 points. The rank fluctuated between 43rd and 46th over the three years, with 2024 being the strongest year at rank 43. The 2025 position of rank 45 shows a slight decline from 2024 despite the score improving, indicating competitive movement in the NIRF Management pool.
XIM University Outlook India Today and IIRF Rankings
XIM University Bhubaneswar holds confirmed ranks from Outlook, India Today, and IIRF in addition to NIRF. Outlook’s iCARE B-School ranking is published annually and evaluates private B-Schools on academic and industry outcomes. India Today-MDRA covers universities in its annual survey. IIRF publishes a separate university ranking for India.
| Agency | Category | Latest Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlook | Top Private B-Schools | 6 | 2026 |
| Outlook | India’s Top 20 B-Schools | 13 | 2026 |
| Outlook | East Zone | 2 | 2026 |
| India Today | Top General Private Universities | 10 | 2025 |
| IIRF | University Rankings | 11 | 2025 |
XIM University’s Outlook 2026 rank of 6th among Top Private B-Schools represents its strongest single-body private institution ranking. The India Today Private Universities rank of 10th in 2025 covers XIM University as a general private university, not limited to its management school. IIRF University Rankings placed it 11th in 2025 among Indian universities overall.
XIM University Ranking FAQs
Ques. What is XIM University Bhubaneswar’s NIRF ranking in 2025?
Ans. XIM University Bhubaneswar ranked 45th in NIRF Management 2025 with a score of 54.73. This is within a stable range: the university ranked 46th in NIRF Management 2023 (score 52.09) and 43rd in NIRF Management 2024 (score 54.49). The NIRF Management category covers MBA and PGDM institutions across India.
Ques. How is XIM University Bhubaneswar ranked among private B-Schools in India?
Ans. Outlook iCARE B-School 2026 ranked XIM University 6th among Top Private B-Schools in India and 13th among India’s Top 20 B-Schools overall. In East Zone, XIM University ranked 2nd. Collegedunia 2026 placed it 30th in Management nationally across all institutions, including IIMs and government schools.
Ques. What is XIM University Bhubaneswar’s ranking by India Today in 2025?
Ans. India Today-MDRA University Survey 2025 ranked XIM University 10th among Top General Private Universities in India. This is a university-level ranking covering all disciplines rather than the management stream specifically. India Today’s MBA-specific ranking for XIM University is not separately confirmed for 2025 in the current dataset.
Ques. Has XIM University’s NIRF Management rank improved over the years?
Ans. XIM University ranked 46th in NIRF Management 2023, improved to 43rd in 2024, and moved to 45th in 2025. While the 2025 rank is slightly below 2024, the overall NIRF Management score improved from 52.09 in 2023 to 54.73 in 2025, indicating improving absolute performance even as the rank fluctuated within a narrow band.
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