XIM University Admission 2027: MBA Dates, Eligibility, Exams Accepted, XGMT, Selection Process and Cut Off
XIM University, Bhubaneswar is a private university established under the Xavier University, Odisha Act, 2013, and holds an 'A' grade from NAAC. XIM University has twelve schools, including its flagship school, Xavier Institute of Management, and offers MBA programmes in Human Resource Management, Rural Management, Sustainability Management, Urban Management and Governance, and Public Policy and Management, along with the MMS in Business Finance, at its New Campus in Harirajpur near Bhubaneswar. The XIM University MBA-HRM course fee is Rs 22.00 lakh for Batch 2026-28. XIM University was ranked 45th in the Management category of NIRF India Rankings 2025. XIM University Admission 2027 is open through CAT 2026, XAT 2027, GMAT, NMAT 2026 or XGMT 2027 exam scores. Apply now. Read complete details about XIM University Bhubaneswar Admission 2027 in this article below.
XIM University Admission 2027 Important Dates
Status: XIM University Admission 2027 is open. XIM University last date to apply: 15 December 2026.
XIM University Important Dates for MBA and MMS-BF Admission
Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
Online application (common XIM University form) | Open now | 15 December 2026 |
CAT 2026 | 29 November 2026 | 29 November 2026 |
NMAT 2026 | November 2026 | December 2026 |
XAT 2027 | 3 January 2027 | 3 January 2027 |
XGMT 2027 (2.00 pm to 4.00 pm) | 17 January 2027 | 17 January 2027 |
Interview shortlist and test-wise cut-offs | First week of February 2027 (tentative) | First week of February 2027 (tentative) |
Final-year degree requirements to be completed | - | 15 June 2027 |
XIM University eligibility for all six programmes starts with a recognised bachelor's degree with at least 55% aggregate marks. Final-year students may apply if they complete all degree examinations by 15 June 2027. There is no upper age limit, and work experience is not mandatory.
XIM University Programme-wise Eligibility and Exams (Admission 2027)
Programme | Eligibility | Tests accepted | Direct route without a test |
|---|---|---|---|
MBA-HRM | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, 55% | XAT 2027, CAT 2026, GMAT 2025/26, NMAT 2026, XGMT 2027 | None |
MBA-RM | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, 55% | As MBA-HRM | 1st, 2nd or 3rd rank in the undergraduate programme |
MBA-SM | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, 55% | As MBA-HRM | 1st, 2nd or 3rd rank in the undergraduate programme |
MBA-UMG | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, 55% | As MBA-HRM, plus GATE 2026/27 and CEED 2027 | Top three UG rank; B.Tech with 70%; Architecture, Planning or Geography with 60% |
MBA-PPM | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, 55% | As MBA-HRM | 1st, 2nd or 3rd rank in the undergraduate programme |
MMS-BF | B.Com (Accounting/Finance), BBA/BBM, B.Sc (Maths/Statistics), BA (Economics), B.Tech, or CA/CS/CMA, 55% | As MBA-HRM | 1st, 2nd or 3rd rank in the undergraduate programme |
XGMT 2027, the XIM General Management Test, will be held on Sunday, 17 January 2027, from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm. It is an online multiple-choice test on quantitative ability, verbal and logical reasoning, data interpretation, general awareness and emotional quotient. There is no separate form: candidates select XGMT as a test option in the common application form and pay Rs 1,650.
XGMT test cities are Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Ranchi and Rourkela. Candidates can choose up to three cities but must take the test in the city allotted. Read more on the XGMT 2027
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