Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Chennai

The eligibility criteria for Post Graduate Diploma in Management at XIME Chennai:

Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST)

Candidates appearing for the final year exam and awaiting their results can also apply provided they fulfill the minimum aggregate criteria

Selection criteria: MAT/ XAT/ CAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ TANCET/ GMAT

The average salary for a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) at XIME Chennai is around INR 8.60 LPA. The highest salary package offered was INR 14.10 LPA. 

Average Salary: INR 8.60 LPA

the highest Salary: INR 14.10 LPA

Placement Percentage: 94.4%

Getting into XIME Chennai is moderately competitive, requiring a strong academic record, a good score on a national-level entrance exam (CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, etc.), and meeting the eligibility criteria. 

Apply online on the official website of XIME Bangalore and pay an application fee of INR 2,000. 

XIME Chennai's flagship programme, Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), is predominantly its flagship and best programme and has specializations in Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Operations & IT, and Analytics etc.

XIME Chennai, officially known as the Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, has received various rankings for its Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program:

The Week: Ranked 40th overall in South India and 4th among private institutions in the South Zone.

Outlook: Ranked 6th among private B-schools in South India.

Fortune: Positioned at 68th overall and 16th among private institutions

XIME Chennai offers a total of 150 seats for its Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme for the 2025 academic year. The programme is designed to be a two-year, full-time residential course with various specializations available, including Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and IT & Analytics. Admission is based on performance in national-level entrance exams followed by group discussions and personal interviews.

XIME Chennai does not offer a 100% scholarship for its PGDM program. However, it provides several scholarships that can significantly reduce tuition costs. These include:

P.C. Cyriac Scholarship

Mr. B. Muthuraman Scholarship

Barrister M.K. Nambiar Memorial Scholarship

XIME President Scholarship, which ranges from INR 1.5 to 6.0 Lacs depending on the student's qualifications and needs

Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME) Chennai does not accept the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for admissions. Instead, XIME Chennai primarily considers scores from various national-level management entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, and GMAT for its Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program.

The admissions process includes a combination of entrance exam scores, group discussions, and personal interviews. Candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria, including a bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate percentage.

XIME Chennai (Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship) has established a strong reputation for its Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) placements, particularly highlighted by recent statistics.

Placement Statistics:

100% Placement Rate: For the 2021-23 batch, XIME Chennai achieved a remarkable 100% placement rate, with 47 out of 49 eligible students securing jobs.

Salary Packages:

The highest package offered was INR 14.40 LPA.

The average package stood at approximately INR 9 LPA, with the top 10% of the batch receiving packages around INR 13 LPA and the top 20% around INR 11.80 LPA.