XIM University Alumni: Notable Alumni, Network and Alumni Events
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 two-year 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 placements 2026 recorded an average CTC of Rs 16.50 LPA for the MBA-HRM Batch 2024-26. 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 alumni in this article below.
XIM University alumni form a network of over 9,000 members across India and abroad, as per the XIM University Admission Bulletin 2026.
XIM University Notable Alumni
XIM University notable alumni from the HRM and rural management programmes, as listed in the bulletin, are below.
XIM University HRM Alumni
Name | Programme and batch | Role and organisation |
|---|---|---|
Ritika Mehta | PGDM-HRM, 2013-15 | Vice President HR, JP Morgan Chase |
Archit Bhaduri | PGDM-HRM, 2013-15 | Vice President, Everyday Banking, NatWest Group, Chennai |
Nikhil James Thomas | PGDM-HRM, 2013-15 | Associate, HSBC, Dubai |
Abhilash Bodanapu | PGDM-HRM, 2011-13 | People Analytics Global Head, Capgemini |
Mimansa Popat | PGDM-HRM, 2011-13 | Vice President, DEI Lead, Citi South Asia |
Sakshi Chadha | PGDM-HRM, 2011-13 | Vice President, Human Resources, GlobalBees |
Swati Panigrahi | PGDM-HRM, 2011-13 | Associate Director, Human Resources, Meesho |
Akanksha Chawla | PGDM-HRM, 2011-13 | AVP, Strategy and Transactions, EY-Parthenon |
The Alumni Office links the students' Alumni Committee with the XIM University Alumni Association, chaired by Dr Punyaslok Dhall, through campus events, regional meets and virtual sessions. Flagship events include the Annual Grand Homecoming on campus and Sanidhya, regional alumni meets in India and overseas.
School Alumni Coordinators
School | Alumni coordinator |
|---|---|
School of Human Resource Management | Mousumi Padhi |
School of Rural Management | S.S. Singh |
School of Sustainability | Abba Elizabeth Joseph |
School of Human Settlements | Tathagata Chatterji |
School of Governance and Public Affairs | Johny Arokiaraj |
School of Commerce | Washim Raja |
- Rural Management: XIMFare for the outgoing batch, the Pratibimb yearbook and Margdarshan, a mentorship programme with alumni. Xpectrum, a conclave of changemakers, brings alumni back to share their journeys.
- Sustainability: Homecoming, alumni talks, mentorship programmes and the digital series "10 Years, 10 Questions", which marked a decade of the School of Sustainability.
- Human Settlements: CONNEXIONS, the flagship alumni talk series, and Dastan, an informal platform for seniors and juniors.
- Business Finance (MMS-BF): Alumni Meet, Know Your Alumni sessions, Pragati Path pre-internship guidance and CityXAlly city-wise alumni support.
XIM University HRM alumni work in people analytics, HR leadership and diversity roles at banks, technology firms and consulting firms. XIM University rural management alumni lead CSR teams and found social enterprises, and the bulletin notes that MBA-RM graduates are sought by FMCG, agribusiness, financial institutions and development organisations. MBA-UMG alumni work in housing, mobility, water and waste management, digital mapping and urban resilience
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