Frequently Asked Questions of XIMB

1. Tell me something about XIM University?

Xavier Institute of Management was established in 1987, and it offered PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-RM (all awarding diplomas), and FPM programs over a period of time. It was later integrated into XIM University, a private unitary university in Odisha that offers various academic programs. The University has been established in accordance with The Xavier University, Odisha Act, 2013 and The Xavier University, Odisha (Amendment) Act, 2021. The university is a private, self-financing institution of higher learning that imparts professional and technical education. XIM University stands tall in its mission of inspiring future generations of students aspiring for excellent higher education. XIM University’s flagship management institute has a glorious legacy over the past 38 years and has been recognized as a premier Business School in the country. The University offer a wide gamut of programs in Business Management, Human Resource Management, Rural Management, Sustainability Management, Public Policy and Management, Human Settlements, Communications, Computer Science & Engineering, Economics, Commerce, Liberal Arts, and Humanities & Compassion Studies. The University aims to fulfil its mission by continuing to introduce new programs to groom visionary, competent, committed, compassionate and value-based leaders. It empowers the students with the knowledge, skills, and long-term vision that leads to innovation, service to society and growth. The University encourages the students to cultivate learning opportunities beyond the classroom through various Student Forums. The academic programs are designed around a “learning by doing” model that encourages extensive interaction with all components of the University’s ecosystem, which serves as a starting point for evolving leadership philosophy and resilient business practices. Apart from academic activities, co-curricular activities, sports, and cultural and community activities form important parts of the student's life. For more details, visit www.xim.edu.in.

2. What are the courses offered by XIM University?

Two-Year Full-Time Master’s Program in Business Management (MBA – BM)
One-Year Full-Time Master’s Program in Business Management for Working Executives (EMBA – BM)
Two-Year Full-Time Master’s Program in Human Resource Management (MBA – HRM)
Two-Year Full-Time Master’s Program in Rural Management (MBA – RM)
Two-Year Full-Time Master’s Program in Sustainability Management (MBA – SM)
Two-Year Full-Time Master’s Program in Urban Management and Governance (MBA – UMG)
Two-Year Full-Time Master’s Program in Public Policy and Management (MBA – PPM)
Two-Year Master of Management Studies in Business Finance (MMS – BF)

3. Which are the competitive exams XIM University accepts?

The exams accepted are:

CAT, XAT, GMAT, XGMT and NMAT by GMAC (For Selected Programs).

4. What is the Selection Process for MBA at XIM University?

Step 1: Applicants Shortlisting

Candidates will be shortlisted based on competitive exam scores.

Step 2: Applicant Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be called for Writing Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).

Step 3: Final Selection

Final selection will be made based on XAT/CAT/GMAT/X-GMT/ NMAT by GMAC (For Selected Programs) as well as in the Writing Ability Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

Step 4: Confirmation

The selected candidates will be informed by mail in the month of April 2026 (Tentatively).

5. Are any educational loan options available to the students of XIM University?

You may avail of educational loans/scholar loans from nationalized banks, e.g. State Bank of India, South Indian Bank and Central Bank are the leading banks providing study loans to the students of XIM University.

6. What was the highest and the average package for MBA-BM Placements 2024-2025?

The highest domestic salary stood at Rs. 30.00 Lakhs per annum

The average annual compensation stood at Rs. 19.53 Lakhs per annum

The median annual compensation stood at Rs. 18.37 Lakhs per annum

7. Who were the top recruiters for the 2024-2025 batch?

The top recruiters for MBA-BM are Microsoft, Amazon, Arcesium, Tata Steel, TheMathCompany, Reliance Jio, Wells Fargo, Standard Chartered Bank, Asian Paints, Schneider Electric, Maruti Suzuki Limited, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, ElasticRun, Brillio, Appario Retail Private Limited, MORE Retail, Airtel Payment Banks, ICRA Limited, CARE Ratings, CRISIL, Bain Capability Network(BCN), PwC, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Hexaware, Tiger Analytics, Deloitte, NatWest Group, Accenture, Cognizant and many other organizations.