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XIMB Admission 2026 - Important Dates, Courses, Fees, Eligibility & Application Process

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• Updated on 17 Nov, 2025 by Aafreen Zarief

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4 Sept, 2025 : The NIRF Rankings 2025 have been announced. XIM University has secured the 45th position in the management category.

XIMB Bhubaneswar admission is open for MBA-BM, EMBA-BM and PhD courses for the 2026 academic session. The XIMB Bhubaneswar last date to apply is December 10, 2025. XIMB Admission 2026 is strictly entrance-based. The courses offered in XIMB Bhubaneswar include MBA-BM, EMBA-BM and PhD (part-time and full-time). XIMB Bhubaneswar admission is based on scores in XAT, CAT, GMAT or XGMT (XIM General Management Test) conducted by XIM University. Candidates must also appear for the XIMB selection process, which includes WAT, Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).

 

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 55% marks to be eligible for the XIM Bhubaneswar MBA-BM program. Xavier Bhubaneswar MBA fees is INR 11.50 lakh for the first year. For the XIMB executive programs, candidates must have at least three years of work experience. For the XIMB PhD programs, candidates need to have a master's degree and should appear for XRAT (XIM Research Aptitude Test).

 

Table of Contents
  1. XIMB Important Dates 2026
  2. XIMB PG Admission 2026
  3. XIMB PhD Admission 2026
  4. XIMB Application Process 2026
  5. XIMB Admission FAQs

 

XIMB Important Dates 2026

Events

Dates

CAT 2025 Notification

27 July 2025

CAT 2025 Registration Starts

1 August 2025 (10 AM)

CAT 2025 Last Date to Register

20 September 2025 (5 pm)

CAT Admit Card 2025 Download

12 November 2025

CAT 2025 Exam Date

30 November 2025

Release of CAT 2025 Answer Key/Response Sheet

1 week of December 2025

Challenging the CAT Answer Key 2025

Till 1st week of December 2025

CAT Result Declaration

1st week of January 2026

XAT Online Registration Starts

10 July 2025

XAT Last Date to Apply

5 December 2025

XAT Application Correction Window

December 2025

XAT Admit Card Release

20 December 2025

XAT 2026 Exam Date

4 January 2026

Last Date to Apply for XIMB MBA 10 December 2025

 

XIMB PG Admission 2026

XIMB offers MBA - Business Management and EMBA - Business Management at the postgraduate (PG) level. XIMB MBA admission is based on XAT, CAT, GMAT or XGMT (XIM General Management Test) conducted by XIM University. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with at least 55% marks for XIMB Bhubaneswar Admission 2026. XIM Bhubaneswar MBA fees is INR 11.50 lakh for the first year. XIMB Bhubaneswar fees for the Executive MBA program is INR 14,00,000 (total). The table below shows an overview of the XIMB courses and fees, along with duration, eligibility criteria and application link:

 

XIMB PhD Admission 2026

XIMB offers admission to PhD programs available in full-time and part-time modes. For admission to the PhD program, candidates must have a master's degree and submit a research proposal. For part-time PhD programs, work experience in the relevant field is also required to be considered. Candidates who have qualified for UGC NET-JRF (Category-1: JRF) will be exempted from the XIM Research Aptitude Test (XRAT). The Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar fees for part-time PhD programs is INR 1,00,000 per year.

 

XIMB Application Process 2026

The XIMB Application Process 2026 is as follows:

  • Visit the official XIMB website (https://ximb.edu.in/) and click on the application link.
  • Enter personal, academic, and contact information and fill in all information accurately. After that, upload the required documents.
  • Complete the payment process using a bank transfer, credit/debit card, or UPI. Review and confirm the form thoroughly before finally submitting the online form.
  • Candidates can also check their application status online.
  • Only eligible candidates will appear for exams/interviews based on the course eligibility criteria.

 

XIMB Admission FAQs

What is the application process at XIMB?

The admission process for Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar involves filling out an online application, uploading required documents, and paying the application fees. Candidates planning on applying for XIMB MBA programs need to take XAT, XGMT, GMAT or CAT, whereas PhD applicants need to provide a research proposal and appear for the XRAT.

What eligibility criteria must a student meet to apply for MBA programs at XIM Bhubaneswar?

To apply for an MBA program at XIMB, students need to have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree with at least 50% marks. Students also need to submit CAT/XAT/GMAT/XGMT scores along with the application form. XIMB Bhubaneswar Executive MBA programs require prior work experience to apply. Shortlisted candidates go through a WAT, interview and group discussion.

What are the fees for the MBA in XIM Bhubaneswar?

XIM Bhubaneswar MBA fees is INR 11.50 lakh for the first year. The XIMB Bhubaneswar fees for the Executive MBA (EMBA) is INR 14 lakh for 1 year.

Are there scholarships available at XIM Bhubaneswar?

Yes, XIMB offers merit and need-based scholarships to students. Scholarships are available to students based on the entrance test score, academic performance, or financial need. Some of our programs also offer fee waivers and assistantships to PhD. students. Also, government scholarships may be available based on eligibility.

What is the highest placement package at XIM Bhubaneswar?

During the 2024 XIM Bhubaneswar placements, the highest package offered was INR 30 LPA. Meanwhile, the XIMB average package stood at INR 19.53 LPA.

Is it possible to get direct admission in XIMB?

There is no direct admission at XIMB. XIMB Bhubaneswar admission is based on CAT/XAT/GMAT/XGMT scores, followed by WAT, PI and GD.

Which entrance examinations does XIMB accept for admission?

XIMB accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT and XGMT entrance tests for MBA.

What are the hostel and accommodation facilities at XIM University?

XIMB offers Android rooms, sharing rooms, and mess services and Wi-Fi facilities for having a good studying environment. Hostel charges range is around INR 1-1.5 lakh per year. Other off-campus accommodations are also available for students who want to stay outside the campus.

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