XIMB (Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar) offers admission to postgraduate courses, including MBA and Executive MBA for professional executives, as well as a doctoral program for candidates interested in conducting research in Management. The total fees for the MBA program are INR 23.6 lakh. Admission at XIMB is based on merit and entrance exam scores. Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, accepts entrance exams such as GMAT, CAT, XAT, MAT, or XGMT (XIM General Management Test), followed by a Written Ability Test (WAT), a Group Discussion, and a Personal Interview round.
The XAT 2026 application form was released on 10 July, 2025, and the exam is scheduled to be held on January 4, 2026. Eligible candidates can apply exclusively online, as no offline option is available. The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a university-level entrance exam conducted annually by XLRI, Jamshedpur, in computer-based (CBT) mode.
XIMB Important Dates 2025
The complete schedule of XAT 2026 is mentioned below in tabular format:
XIMB PG Admission 2025
The postgraduate courses offered by XIMB are MBA and Executive MBA. For admission to the XIMB MBA program, candidates must appear for the XIM General Management Test or one of the following exams: XAT, CAT, or GMAT. The selection process for the PG programs includes WAT, GD and PI.
Course | Fees | Duration | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Process |
MBA | Rs 23.6 lakh | 2 years | Bachelor's degree with 50% or more marks + CAT / MAT / XAT / GMAT(XIM General Management Test) | WAT, Group Discussion and PI |
Executive MBA | Rs 15.20 lakh | 2 years | Bachelor's degree with 55% or more marks + 3 years of work experience + XAT, CAT, GMAT or XGMT (XIM General Management Test) | WAT, Group Discussion and PI + relevant work experience |
XIMB Ph.D Admission 2025
Ph.D applicants must hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) with 55% or more marks and UGC NET-JRF, UGC-NET or XRAT scores to be eligible. Upon joining the program, deserving doctoral students will receive INR 30,000 monthly. The scholarship will be given for four years.
Program Name | Duration | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Process |
Ph.D | 4 years | Master’s degree with at least 55% marks + Statement of Purpose | UGC NET-JRF / UGC-NET / XRAT (XIM Research Aptitude Test) + Research Presentation + Personal Interview |
XIMB Application Process 2025
XLRI Delhi invites solely online applications. Students can apply online at the institute's official website. The college accepts admissions through the XAT score. Candidates can apply for XAT and XLRI from a single registration. Candidates can apply for one or more courses simultaneously. Foreign nationals/PIO & OCI/ NRI candidates can apply for all programmes through GMAT. Others have to appear for the XAT exam.
XAT 2026 Registration
- XLRI Jamshedpur has released the XAT 2026 application form on July 10, 2025. Registration can only be completed online—no offline option is available.
- To begin, candidates must first create XAT login credentials. The registration process is divided into three stages. Once logged in, applicants should complete the form with their personal, contact, and academic details.
- Candidates must upload correct documents, including a recent photograph and signature, to avoid form rejection.
- In case of errors, a correction window will be provided for making necessary changes.
- The last date to submit the XAT 2026 application form is likely December 5, 2025. After submission, it is advised to download and keep a printout of the form for future reference during the admission process.
- The registration fee for XAT 2026 is the same for all category candidates.
- An online facility is available to submit the fee.
- The application fee for all candidates is INR 2200.
- Online payment gateways such as Debit Cards (Rupay/ Visa / Master Card / Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets) is available.
The following table represents the application fee for various categories:
How to Apply for XAT 2026
A step-by-step procedure to fill the XAT 2026 form is given below:
- Visit the official XAT website (link provided above).
- Click on the “Register” button on the homepage.
- Begin registration by entering your basic details.
- After registration, you’ll receive login credentials.
- Use those credentials to log in to your account.
- Complete the application form with your personal, academic, and contact details.
- Choose your preferred XLRI programme and select any two test cities.
- Upload the required scanned documents in the specified format.
- Click on the “Submit” button to move to the payment section.
- Go to the “Payment” tab and select a suitable online payment method.
- Pay the application fee through the available gateways.
- Review all the filled information carefully.
- Click on “Final Submit” to complete the application process.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
XAT 2026 Required Documents List
- Signature
- Passport size photograph (Recent)
- Below are the dimensions and size of the required documents:
XIMB Admission FAQs
What are the eligibility criteria for an MBA at XIMB?
For admission to the XIMB MBA program, you must hold a bachelor’s degree with 50% or more marks and appear for XAT, CAT, GMAT, or XGMT (XIM General Management Test).
What courses are offered by Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar?
XIMB offers postgraduate courses, including an MBA and an EMBA, for professional executives, as well as a doctoral program for students interested in conducting research in Management.
What are the fees at XIMB?
XIMB fees for the MBA and EMBA programs are INR 23.6 lakh and INR 15.20 lakh, respectively.
Can I get direct admission in XIMB?
You must qualify for XAT, CAT, GMAT or XGMT (XIM General Management Test) with valid scores to be admitted to XIMB.
Does XIMB have 100% placement?
Yes, the placement rate during XIMB MBA 2024 placements was 100%. The highest package was Rs 30 LPA, and the average salary was Rs 19.53 LPA.
What is the XIMB selection process?
The selection process at XIMB includes the Writing Ability Test, Group Discussion and PI.
