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XIM University Bhubaneswar is a highly ranked quality institute delivering quality management education to quality students from the world over. XIM University houses twelve institutes offering management, law, engineering, arts & humanities and other postgraduate and undergraduate programs. The aim of XIM University is not just to produce management graduates, but to work towards building a just and humane society. XIM University Bhubaneswar is ranked # 43 in the Management category in the NIRF 2024 Ranking (National Institutional Ranking Framework MHRD, Govt. of India).
XIM University offers diverse MBA programmes at its different B-schools. Admission 2025 for all the MBA programmes is open. At its flagship institute XIMB, XIM University offers 2 years full time MBA-Business Management (MBA-BM) and 1 Year full time Executive MBA-Business Management (EMBA-BM). XIM University Bhubaneshwar MBA – HRM is offered at its School of Human Resource Management (XAHR). XIM University Bhubaneswar MBA Rural Management is offered at its School of Rural Management (XSRM) and XIM University MBA Sustainability Management is offered at its School of Sustainability (XSOS). Another unique program is XIM University MBA - Urban Management & Governance offered at its School of Human Settlements. Apart from these, XIM University offers various other executive and PhD programmes. The admission to the MBA Programmes is through CAT, XAT and XIM University own XGMT exam.
XIM University Bhubaneswar MBA programmes have a consistent record of 100% placements. The MBA programmes at XIM University have completed placement for 2022-24 batch with average salary at Rs.19.53 lakhs per annum. Xuberance’24, the MBA Placement 2024 season for the 36th MBA batch of 350 students of XIM University witnessed 99 recruiters making more offers across the domains. Highest salary stood at Rs. 30 LPA.
Key domains and functions in which XIM University MBA students were placed include Product Management, Corporate Investment Banking, Risk & Financial Advisory, IT Sales, Management Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Digital Banking and Transformation, E-Commerce, Equity Research, Market Analysis, Marketing, Sales & Distribution, Supply chain management, Business Counsulting, Business Transformation and Strategy, IT consulting, Business Development.
BFSI was the leading sector with 27% placements at XIM University MBA placements 2024. Consulting with 20% placements was the next top recruiting sector followed by Manufacturing with 17% placements. IT sector made 15% contribution and GMCG 12% contribution in placement 2024.
XIM University MBA students were offered diverse Roles and Profiles including Portfolio Manager, Operations Leader, Risk & Financial Advisory, IT Sales, Management Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Digital Banking and Transformation, E-Commerce, Business Analyst, Program Manager, Area Sales Manager, Relationship Manager, Supply Chain Consultant, Project Manager, Retail Operations, Technology Consultant, Territory Manager.
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MBA Human Resource Management (MBA-HRM)
XIM University MBA in Human Resource Management (MBA-HRM) 2027-29: Admission, Fees, Curriculum and Placements
XIM University MBA-HRM 2027 admission is for Batch 2027-29 of the two-year, full-time and fully residential MBA in Human Resource Management, run by the School of Human Resource Management at the New Campus in Harirajpur. The programme grew out of the HR specialisation that XIMB offered in its PGDM from 1987. A full two-year PGDM-HRM followed in 2011, and since 2014 it has been the MBA-HRM of XIM University
XIM University MBA-HRM 2027 Programme Highlights
The MBA-HRM prepares HR professionals who can attract, develop, motivate and retain a diverse workforce, while understanding business, society and government as a whole. As stated by the university, its curriculum is recognised by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), USA, as aligned with its guidelines, and the programme was ranked 2nd in Central Asia and India in the Eduniversal Best Masters ranking 2019.
Industry exposure is built into the course. Each student must attend all sessions of at least two immersion courses taught by HR leaders, on topics such as applied design thinking, the balanced scorecard and HR issues in mergers and acquisitions. After Term II, the whole batch spends three days on an outbound learning programme at the Tata Steel Adventure Foundation, Jamshedpur. Students can also spend one term of the second year at partner schools in France, such as IESEG School of Management and EUROMED Marseille.
XIM University MBA HRM Admission Process comprises 3 major points – Appearing and scoring well in entrance exam as required in XAHR MBA HRM Admission criteria; Get shortlisted for final Selection process comprising GD, PI, WAT and get admission offer based on performance in Exam, GD-PI-WAT, Academics and other achievements. The step by step XAHR admission process is detailed below:
- Apply: XIM University MBA-HRM admission uses the common XIM University application form, and the last date to apply is 15 December 2026.
- Fee: Rs 1,900 for the first programme or test option, Rs 850 for the second and Rs 400 for each additional option.
- Selection: shortlisting on the test score, then GD, WAT and PI; the final decision also weighs academics and relevant work experience.
The XIM University MBA-HRM curriculum carries 105 credits: at least 71 core credits and at least 34 elective credits. The two years run as six terms of about three months each, from June to October, October to January, and January to March. Core courses run in the first four terms, and electives begin in Term IV. Students attend about 16 sessions of 90 minutes a week, and the university expects a total workload of about 90 hours a week.
Stage | Key courses |
|---|---|
HR and industrial relations | Introduction to HRM; Human Resource Planning; Staffing for Organisations; Learning and Development; Performance Management; Compensation: Strategy and Administration; Industrial Relations; Employment Relations and Employment Contracts; legislation for industrial relations and social security |
Organisational behaviour | Individuals in Organisation; Group, Team and Leadership; Organisational Structure and Design |
General management | Financial Reporting and Analysis; Quantitative Methods; Economics for Managers; Financial Management; Marketing Management; Operations Management; Strategic Management; Business Ethics and CSR; Digital HRM; Managerial Computing |
Summer internship | Eight to ten weeks after the first year, on an HR problem in a host organisation |
Electives (minimum 34 credits) | Examples: HR Analytics; Talent Management; Competency Mapping and Assessment Center; Strategic HRM; International HRM; Managing Diversity and Inclusion; Design Thinking in HR; Neuroscience of Leadership |
Independent Research Project | Optional, over one or two terms in the second year |
- Register for XAT 2027, CAT 2026, GMAT or NMAT 2026 with the test body, or select XGMT 2027 in the application form.
- Open the official XIM University application form link, available on this page, and create your XU ID.
- Choose MBA-HRM, add your academic details and Statement of Purpose, and upload your photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online and keep the confirmation email.
XIM University MBA-HRM eligibility for Batch 2027-29 needs a recognised degree and an admission test score.
- Degree: a bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline, with at least 55% aggregate marks from a UGC-listed or recognised university.
- Final-year students: eligible if they complete all degree requirements by 15 June 2027.
- Admission test: XAT 2027, CAT 2026, GMAT (2025 or 2026), NMAT 2026 or XGMT 2027.
- Work experience and age: work experience is not mandatory, and there is no upper age limit.
Shortlisted MBA-HRM candidates attend Group Discussion, Writing Ability Test and Personal Interview, offline in one of 12 cities if the rounds are held in person. The final selection considers the test score, the interview, past academic record and relevant work experience.
As per the institute, nationalised banks such as SBI offer education loans to XIM University students. Gold medals for academic excellence go to the top three MBA-HRM rank holders, and the Shruti Choudhury Award of Excellence goes to the woman topper. Details of scholarships for Batch 2027-29 will be published soon.