XIM University

Bhubaneswar, Odisha · 4 programmes

NIRF #45 · private · Est. 1987 · xim.edu.in

Key facts

MBA-BM · 2024 season

XIM University runs four programmes. The total fee for the MBA-BM is ₹25.8 lakh (derived), and its 2024 average package was ₹19.53 lakh — both as published by the institute.

Average package
₹19.5L (2024 season)
Total fee
₹25.8L (derived)
ROI
0.76× — average package ÷ total fee
Payback
16 mo — at the average package, pre-tax

ROI divides the average package by the full programme fee; payback is the months of that package it takes to equal the fee, before tax. Fee bases differ between colleges, so check what each fee includes before comparing two.

Programmes at a glance

ProgrammeDurationTotal feeSeatsAverageShortlist cutoff
XIM University MBA-BM↓ shared₹25.8L360₹19.5L—
XIM University MBA (Human Resource Management)↓ shared₹25.1L—₹17L—
XIM University MBA (Rural Management)↓ shared₹17.2L———
XIM University MBA (Sustainability Management)↓ shared₹15.2L—₹11L—
All four programmes24 mo————

Programmes

XIM University MBA-BM

24 months · XAT, CAT or GMAT · 360 seats

Fee and pay

Fee
₹25.8L
Average
₹19.5L
Total fee
₹25.8L (derived)
Average
₹19.5L

Who can apply

A bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline, from a UGC-listed or recognised university, with at least 55% aggregate marks. Final-year students may apply if they complete every degree requirement by 15 June 2027

Degree
A bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline, from a UGC-listed or recognised university, with at least 55% aggregate marks. Final-year students may apply if they complete every degree requirement by 15 June 2027
Test
At least one of XAT 2027, CAT 2026, a GMAT taken in 2025 or 2026, or XGMT 2027 (the XIM General Management Test, XIM University's own online test, on 17 January 2027); candidates may apply through several
One application
One XIM University form covers the MBA-BM, the university's other two-year MBAs and the MMS-BF; for the 2027–29 batch it closes on 15 December 2026
Work experience
Not required, and there is no upper age limit
Odisha domicile
XIM University may set separate test cut-offs for permanent residents of Odisha

Selection

XIM University publishes no selection weights for its MBAs.

Shared

XIM University publishes no selection weights for its MBAs.

  1. The interview shortlist is drawn on admission-test performance; XIM announces its interview cut-offs on its admissions website in early February, and they may differ for Odisha-domiciled candidates
  2. Shortlisted candidates take a group discussion, a writing ability test and a personal interview, which may be held in person in about a dozen cities
  3. The final selection considers the test score, the interview, past academic record and relevant work experience; offers to selected and waitlisted candidates are provisional

Who’s in the batch

Women
34%
Work-ex
2.0 yrs
Women
34%
Average work-ex
2.0 yrs
Residential
Yes

XIM University MBA (Human Resource Management)

24 months · CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT

Fee and pay

Fee
₹25.1L
Average
₹17L
Total fee
₹25.1L (derived)
Average
₹17L
ROI
0.68× — average package ÷ total fee
Payback
18 mo — at the average package, pre-tax

ROI divides the average package by the full programme fee; payback is the months of that package it takes to equal the fee, before tax.

Who can apply

A bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline, from a UGC-listed or recognised university, with at least 55% aggregate marks. Final-year students may apply if they complete every degree requirement by 15 June 2027

Degree
A bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline, from a UGC-listed or recognised university, with at least 55% aggregate marks. Final-year students may apply if they complete every degree requirement by 15 June 2027
Test
At least one of XAT 2027, CAT 2026, NMAT 2026, a GMAT taken in 2025 or 2026, or XGMT 2027 (XIM University's own test, on 17 January 2027); candidates may apply through several
Work experience
Not required, and there is no upper age limit

Selection

XIM University publishes no selection weights for its MBAs.

Same as MBA-BM

Who’s in the batch

Non-engineers
69%
Students
106
Non-engineers
69%
Students
106
Residential
Yes

XIM University MBA (Rural Management)

24 months · CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT

Fee and pay

Fee
₹17.2L
Total fee
₹17.2L (derived)

No package figures published.

Who can apply

A bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline, from a UGC-listed or recognised university, with at least 55% aggregate marks. Final-year students may apply if they complete every degree requirement by 15 June 2027

Degree
A bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline, from a UGC-listed or recognised university, with at least 55% aggregate marks. Final-year students may apply if they complete every degree requirement by 15 June 2027
Test
At least one of XAT 2027, CAT 2026, NMAT 2026, a GMAT taken in 2025 or 2026, or XGMT 2027 (XIM University's own test, on 17 January 2027); candidates may apply through several
Rank holders
Candidates placed first, second or third in their undergraduate programme at their college, institute or university may apply without a test score, with a certificate from the head of the institution; they still take the interview
Work experience
Not required, and there is no upper age limit

Selection

XIM University publishes no selection weights for its MBAs.

Same as MBA-BM

Who’s in the batch

Women
42%
Women
42%
Residential
Yes

XIM University MBA (Sustainability Management)

24 months · CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT

Fee and pay

Fee
₹15.2L
Average
₹11L
Highest
₹21L
Total fee
₹15.2L (derived)
Average
₹11L
Highest
₹21L
ROI
0.72× — average package ÷ total fee
Payback
17 mo — at the average package, pre-tax

ROI divides the average package by the full programme fee; payback is the months of that package it takes to equal the fee, before tax.

Who can apply

A bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline, from a UGC-listed or recognised university, with at least 55% aggregate marks. Final-year students may apply if they complete every degree requirement by 15 June 2027

Degree
A bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline, from a UGC-listed or recognised university, with at least 55% aggregate marks. Final-year students may apply if they complete every degree requirement by 15 June 2027
Test
At least one of XAT 2027, CAT 2026, NMAT 2026, a GMAT taken in 2025 or 2026, or XGMT 2027 (XIM University's own test, on 17 January 2027); candidates may apply through several
Rank holders
Candidates placed first, second or third in their undergraduate programme at their college, institute or university may apply without a test score, with a certificate from the head of the institution; they still take the interview
Work experience
Not required, and there is no upper age limit

Selection

XIM University publishes no selection weights for its MBAs.

Same as MBA-BM

Who’s in the batch

Women
61%
Work-ex
1.4 yrs
Students
28
Women
61%
Average work-ex
1.4 yrs
Students
28
Residential
Yes

About XIM University

The Xavier Institute of Management, now part of XIM University, was set up in Bhubaneswar in 1987 under an agreement between the Government of Odisha and the Odisha Jesuit Society; the university was created by state law in 2013 as Xavier University and renamed XIM University in 2021. The institute teaches the two-year, fully residential MBA in Business Management at its campus at Xavier Square, Bhubaneswar. The university's MBAs in Human Resource Management, Rural Management and Sustainability Management run at its main campus at Harirajpur in Puri district.

Established 1987

Frequently asked questions

What is the fee for the XIM University MBA-BM?

The MBA-BM’s total fee is ₹25.8 lakh (derived). The MBA (Human Resource Management) costs ₹25.1 lakh (derived). The MBA (Rural Management) costs ₹17.2 lakh (derived). The MBA (Sustainability Management) costs ₹15.2 lakh (derived).

What is the average package at XIM University?

The MBA-BM’s average was ₹19.53 lakh for 2024. The MBA (Human Resource Management)’s average was ₹17.02 lakh for 2024. The MBA (Sustainability Management)’s average was ₹10.96 lakh for 2025.

How many seats does each programme at XIM University have?

MBA-BM 360.

Which entrance exams does XIM University accept?

XAT, CAT or GMAT for the MBA-BM; CAT, XAT, GMAT or NMAT for the MBA (Human Resource Management), MBA (Rural Management) and MBA (Sustainability Management).

When was XIM University established?

XIM University was established in 1987.

Updated · every figure carries its source

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